OBITUARIES

Apr 20, 2026

Chandrakantbhai V. PatelOctober 2, 1963 — April 20, 2026With deep sorrow yet faith in Maharaj’s will, we share that Chandrakant Vitthalbhai Patel, age 62, peacefully departed for Akshardham while surrounded by his loving family.He was born on October 2, 1963, in Vadodara and lived in Gavasad, India. In his later years, he had been residing in Cumming, Georgia, USA for...

Apr 19, 2026

Lula Belle Dean Crawford (“Lu”), age 85, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on April 19, 2026.

Lula Belle was born on July 21, 1940, in Magan, Kentucky. She was a proud graduate of Fordsville High School and continued her education at the University of Illinois. Lula Belle went on to dedicate over 20 years of service to Shepherd Spinal Center and...

Apr 19, 2026

Betty Lou Bushnell Ward August 3, 1925 – April 19, 2026

Until early morning April 19, 2026, Betty Lou Bushnell Ward smiled with us for over 100 years. Born at home in the Iowa township of Honey Creek August 3, 1925, options on her birth certificate were “born alive” or “stillborn”, which tells us about the hard lives of her family,...

Apr 18, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

James Sidney Ferebee

James Sidney Ferebee, beloved husband, devoted father, adored grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Born in 1947 in Kinston, North Carolina, Jim was the youngest child of Cecil and Helen Ferebee. He was raised in New Bern, North Carolina, where he distinguished himself as an exceptional athlete. A natural competitor and...

Apr 16, 2026

Evelyn Earle Robey Patton, 90, of Alpharetta Georgia passed away on April 16, 2026. Evelyn was born on October 9, 1935, to Samuel Clifford Earle and Bessie Inez Brown, and spent much of her childhood in LaGrange and Newnan, Georgia and Anderson, South Carolina. She was a graduate of Newnan High School, earned her B.S. in Home Economics at the...

Apr 16, 2026

Barbara Rockwood Gallagher, age 80, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Allan Brainard Rockwood Jr. and Marjorie Albro Rockwood.

Born on September 8, 1945, in Springfield, MA, she developed a passion for education at an early age. After attending the University of Georgia for two years, she earned a...

Apr 15, 2026

Ron Spencer Spain

08/17/1967 - 04/15/2026

Precious Ron, 

Such a fine gift to us, you could've been born with a note saying, "be awed!" A handsome viking with einstein smarts, humor, and a brave heart with a spartan endurance. Your heart was also a diamond that sparkled caring for countless others. When a child, you peddled your little horse so fast it went...

Apr 15, 2026

Apr 15, 2026

Barbara Davenport Smith, age 83, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026.

Barbara was born on March 20, 1943, in Buchanan, Georgia, and was a proud graduate of Haralson County High School. She spent her life rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength, touching the lives of all who knew her.

A devoted member of Harmony Grove United Methodist...

Apr 14, 2026

Janhavika (Janu) lived a full life building a successful real estate career, traveling the world, and providing a loving and nurturing environment for her family. She was a self-made success story with the iron will to overcome whatever obstacles came her way. The family will forever keep her in our hearts. 

Apr 12, 2026

Jackie Luetkemeyer, 82, beloved wife and mother, entered eternal rest on April 12, 2026. She was born in the County of Devon, England and immigrated to the United States at the age of 13, settling in Ohio with her family. She graduated from Euclid High School. Jackie married and made her home in Mentor, Ohio, where she devoted herself to...

Apr 11, 2026

Rose Andree Cosmeus Alerte, age 66, peacefully entered eternal rest on April 11, 2026, in Buford, Georgia.

She was born on June 15, 1959, in Saint-Marc, Haiti. Rose lived a life marked by quiet strength, rich culture, and a gentle peace that touched all who encountered her. Anchored by a deep and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, she carried herself with...

Apr 11, 2026

Vera Wilson Obituary

Vera Wilson, lovingly known as “Sister,” was born Vera Hester on November 2, 1935, in Caledonia, Mississippi. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a woman whose life was rooted in love, laughter, and service to others.

Vera spent most of her life in Chicago, Illinois, where she built her home, raised her family, and touched the lives...

Apr 11, 2026

Jeanette was born in Claiborne County, Tennessee. A child of John & Mary McCreary, she was raised on a farm in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, with her 7 sisters, and two brothers. She graduated from Powell Valley High School and later took a job at a shirt factory in LaFollette, Tn utilizing her skills, talents, and love of sewing.

During her tenure...

Apr 10, 2026

Ramanaresh Pathak, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 24, 1936, in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Ramanaresh was a vibrant soul with a heart filled with boundless love. He had a rare gift for making friends wherever he went. With a kind word, a funny joke, a peaceful smile, or...

Apr 5, 2026

James Monroe “Jim” Yarbrough, 81, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026.

Born on August 24, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, Jim was a proud graduate of Georgia State University. He went on to serve his country honorably as a Vietnam veteran in the United States Navy as a Seabee. Jim dedicated over 50 years of his life as...

Apr 2, 2026

Marianne Margaret (Mount) Diesem, born August 2, 1938, in Oak Park, IL passed away on April 2, 2026, in Lawrenceville, GA at the age of 87. She was surrounded by family. Marianne spent her career in banking while raising her family.

Marianne was known for generosity, love of her children, and loved her dogs. Marianne was very social, enjoyed playing cards...

Apr 1, 2026

Larry Allen Woodgeard, 71, passed away on April 1, 2026, in Bethlehem, Georgia. Born on December 8th, 1954, in Columbus, Georgia, Larry was the youngest of four children, the son of Mary Lois Grimm and Mack Leo Woodgeard.

Larry was a brilliant software and hardware engineer. He held a patent for voice technology that was the first computerized voice response system...

Mar 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Alexander Stewart Wilson.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Alex Wilson on March 31, 2026, at the age of 27.

Alex was born on May 31, 1998, in Melbourne, Florida, and was raised in the Catholic Church. He grew up on the baseball field, starting at age four and playing into his...