OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas
Janet Marie Chalmers
Aug 12, 2017
Janet Marie Chalmers Janet Marie Chalmers, age 79, passed away August 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Harold Chalmers, her parents, Herbert Dennis and Beulah Parten Dennis, and a brother, David Dennis. She is survived by a brother, Fred Dennis, and four children, Stacy Lynn Parrish (Rick), Robert “Greg” Gregory Chalmers, Shelly Ann Matheson,...
Mary Lynn Gentry
Aug 11, 2017
Mary Lynn Gentry of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away as a result of complications from a stroke suffered in 2004, on August 11, 2017, exactly one month before her eighty-first birthday. Mary Lynn was a courageous woman who had many good years after she suffered her stroke. Although her body was failing her, she had a sharp mind, was very...
Thomas Larry Laster
Aug 9, 2017
Thomas Larry Laster of Conyers, Georgia born on February 27, 1940 passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Iris L. Laster. He is survived by three children, Heidi Freeland and husband John, Jill McCrary and husband Troy and Josh Laster and wife Krista ; five grandchildren: McKenna Freeland, Victoria Freeland, Chase Durham,...
William "Bill" Rennie, Jr.
Aug 8, 2017
William Alexander Rennie Jr. April 20, 1928 - August 8, 2017 William Alexander Rennie Jr. (Bill), 89, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017, in the sanctuary at Snellville United Methodist Church in Snellville, Georgia. The family will receive friends at Wages & Sons Funeral...
David Giles
Aug 7, 2017
David Byron Giles age 52 of Conyers passed away August 7, 2017. David loved playing golf on the local courses in this area in his earlier years, and in his sickness he had become very proficient at playing virtual golf on the internet against others around the USA. He worked most of his life as a printer and craftsman in...
John "Mickey" Shockley
Aug 4, 2017
John “Mickey” Shockley age 69 of Snellville passed away August 4, 2017. Mickey loved riding his Harley and watching sports. He worked for over 30 years with DeKalb County as a Police Officer, Homicide Detective and retired as Director of DeKalb County Medical Examiners. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Shockley, Colorado and Samantha J. Shockley, Cumming, GA; brother,...
Jonathan Justin Dlouhy
Aug 3, 2017
Jonathan Justin Dlouhy Obituary Jonathan J. Dlouhy, age 61 of Decatur, GA passed away on July 31, 2017, from a massive heart attack. Jonathan was the principal oboist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra from 1979 to 2006. Originally from Bedford, Ohio, Jonathan was a 1976 graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music. While attending the Cleveland Institute of Music, he...
Susan Kelly Threlkeld
Aug 2, 2017
Obituary Susan Louise Kelly Threlkeld “Momma, you have given so much and asked for so little in return. Thank you for living a life of faith, love and forgiveness. We will miss you so much!! So thankful we will see you again!!” Susan Louise Kelly Threlkeld, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She was born on September...
Twyla Ellen Divine Zelack
Aug 2, 2017
TWYLA ELLEN DIVINE ZELACK AUGUST 13, 1931 – August 2, 2017 Twyla was a beloved Daughter, Sister Wife, Mother and Friend Twyla was born on August 13, 1931 in Puxico, Missouri to proud parents Thomas and Vina Divine. She attended many grade schools due to her father's professional occupation in the building trade as carpenter and later as superintendent of...
Maria C. Torres
Jul 31, 2017
Maria C. Torres, age 71, of Dacula, GA passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Saul Torres Figueroa; Children, William Saul Torres, Emir Josue Torres and Marisali Torres; grandchildren, Victoria Alejandra Torres Ruiz, Kenneth Saul Torres, Jonathan Luis Torres, Laila Haddassa Torres and Kaila Paola Torres; brothers, Daniel Cotto Alvarez, Julio Cotto Alvarez, Francisco...
Wiley Mcgarity Col. Usa Ret.
Jul 31, 2017
McGARITY, Wiley McGarity, Col, USA Ret., age 90 born in Atlanta on August 19, 1926 passed peacefully July 31, 2017. He graduated from West Fulton High School, enlisted in the Navy WWII, attended Georgia State University, Commissioned 2nd LT US Army Infantry Airborne and served in Korea and Vietnam. He was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star with...
Daniel Lynn Bristow
Jul 27, 2017
Daniel Lynn Bristow, age 76, of Duluth, GA passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, JoAnn; children, Daniel Bristow, Geraldine Bristow, Karen Bristow, Dale Nicol, and Barbara Discenza. Dan was a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a generous friend to all. He was always ready and willing to help those...
Johnny William Levengood
Jul 26, 2017
Johnny William Levengood of Tucker, GA, born January 17, 1932, died on July 26, 2017. Johnny is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Janet Keep Levengood, his sister, Sue Parker, of Leesburg, FL, four children, J. Michael Levengood, Esq., Gary A. Levengood, M.D., the Rev. Patti Axel, M.Div., and Shari Freyermuth, Ph.D., two daughters in law, Peggy Levengood...
Betty Brown Sorrells Smith Dr.
Jul 25, 2017
Dr. Betty Brown Sorrells Smith, 85, died on July 25, 2017 after a short illness. The daughter of Charlie and Marie Brown, Betty grew up in Roberta, GA, attended Middle Georgia College, and resided and worked in Macon, GA. In 1978, she graduated from Life Chiropractic College and opened her practice in Tucker, GA. Betty is survived by her daughter,...
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