OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Donna Lou Burton

Donna Lou Burton

Feb 3, 2018

Donna Lou Burton died peacefully at home on February 3, 2018 in Buford, Georgia at the age of 74. Donna is survived by her children, Cindy (Chris) Owen of Douglasville, Georgia; Brian (Linda) Wall of Auburn, Georgia; Deb Jarecki of Athens, Georgia, Julie (Fred) Carroll of Norcross, Georgia, and Trisha (Iestyn) Lewis of Norcross, Georgia; sister Barbara (Roger) Maynard; 16...

Ann Steed Minter

Ann Steed Minter

Feb 2, 2018

Mrs. Ann Steed Minter, 85, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. Mrs. Minter was the daughter of the late Clifton and Olive Camp Steed and was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Ann was the beloved wife of (the late) Reverend John M. Minter for 65 years. Mrs. Minter attended Florida State University and worked as a...

Bharati Ramesh Shah

Bharati Ramesh Shah

Feb 2, 2018

Bharati Ramesh Shah, age 70, of Johns Creek, GA passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-277-4550. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com

Charles Albert Farr, Jr. Rev.

Charles Albert Farr, Jr. Rev.

Feb 1, 2018

Rev. Charles Albert Farr, Jr. of Lawrenceville, GA outran us to the Father’s House on Feb 1, 2018. The family will receive friends during a visitation at Wages & Son Funeral Home on Mon, Feb 5 from 6-8 pm, located at 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tues, Feb 6 at...

Xi Thi Ho

Xi Thi Ho

Jan 31, 2018

Xi Thi Ho, age 78, of Lilburn, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 3:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The family will have a service on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. at Wages and Sons...

Carolyn E Garrett

Carolyn E Garrett

Jan 28, 2018

Carolyn Garrett, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born on June 29, 1925 in Clarkson, Ga to the late Jack and Sadie Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, and her son, Billy. She is survived by two daughters, Diane and Alvin Tucker of Dallas and Donna and Ed Koenig of Conyers; two...

Thodur M. Bavan Mr.

Thodur M. Bavan Mr.

Jan 28, 2018

The family is saddened to inform of the passing of Mr. Thodur M. Bavan. He died peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was 87 years old. He is survived by his siblings – sister Dr. Rekha Vijaykumar and brother Mr. T. M. Ashok Kumar and their families. Mr. Bavan had a long and distinguished career in public service as...

Victor James Cortez Iii

Victor James Cortez Iii

Jan 28, 2018

Victor James Cortez, III of Sugar Hill, Georgia, a detective with the Gwinnett County Police Department, passed away after a battle with cancer on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the age of 35. Victor was born April 27, 1982 in Tucson, Arizona. In 2003, he enlisted in the Army. After successfully completing One Station Unit Training (OSUT), Airborne School and...

James Edward Brooks

James Edward Brooks

Jan 28, 2018

James E. Brooks, 74, of Conyers, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. James was born on December 4, 1943 to the late Claudia Mae and James Gilbert Brooks. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and worked as master mechanic on heavy equipment all of his life. In 1968 he served in the army and later retired from...

Apryl Johanna Dixon

Apryl Johanna Dixon

Jan 25, 2018

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 1053 Stephenson Road in Stone Mountain, GA 30087 at 2:00 PM

Oliver David Rutledge

Oliver David Rutledge

Jan 25, 2018

Oliver David Rutledge, age 76, of Loganville, GA passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was an honorably served Air Force Veteran. He is preceded in death by is wife, Janice Rutledge; parents, Rufus and Beulah Rutledge; and brother, Danny Rutledge. He is survived by his son, Robert D. Rutledge of Loganville, GA; daughter, Vicki Douglas of Covington, GA;...

Rohini V. Udeshi

Rohini V. Udeshi

Jan 24, 2018

Rohini V. Udeshi, age 62, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, January 26, 2016 at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wageandosns.com

Rashana Nicole Bennett

Rashana Nicole Bennett

Jan 24, 2018

Rashana Nicole Bennett “Shauna” of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the age of 42. Rashana was born May 9, 1975 in Statesboro, Georgia. Shauna worked over 15 years in Information Technology and on September 25, 2008 obtained a Masters of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems, subconcentration in Security. She was preceded in death by...

Luther Bebita Balcena

Luther Bebita Balcena

Jan 22, 2018

Luther Bebita Balcena, as affectionately called by his family and close friends as “Boyet,” passed away January 22, 2018 at his home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. His body is laid to rest for viewing on Sunday, January 28, between noon and 3:00 PM at Wages & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematories, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA. His funeral service will be...

Hung Van Le

Hung Van Le

Jan 21, 2018

Hung Van Le, age 63 of Doraville, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 5:43pm in Emory Saint Joseph hospital. Born in Binh Chanh province, Vietnam on December 25, 1954. He is survived by his loving wife Ba Le; 3 sons Cuong Le, Du Le and Bernard Le; 2 daughters in law Nancy Tu Nguyen and Thuong Nguyen; 3 grandchildren...

Maurice Thomas Mario Ruiz

Maurice Thomas Mario Ruiz

Jan 21, 2018

Maurice “Moe” “Taz” Thomas Mario Ruiz was born September 3,1990, and lived for 27 eventful years, until he ended his life January 21, 2018. Mario/Moe wrote a message on his arm that reads: "Tell everyone Spread more love And speak the truth” Every one of Us in his life made up Mario/Moe’s Collective “We" Family. He made such intensely close...

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