OBITUARIES

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

Elizabeth "Betty" Cloys Knox

Elizabeth "Betty" Cloys Knox

Sep 22, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Cloys Knox of Lawrenceville, Georgia died at the age of 89 on September 22, 2017. Mrs. Knox was born in Union City, TN. She was the daughter of the late Motye Garrett Cloys and the late Lexie T. Cloys of Union City, TN. She was married to the late Robert L. Knox of Union City, TN and they...

James Edward Spain Jr.

James Edward Spain Jr.

Sep 18, 2017

James Edward Spain Jr. of Covington, GA born November 21, 1925 passed away September 18, 2017. Mr. Spain is survived by his son, Donald Ray Spain and stepson Dylan Thomas Byrd both of Covington. He is also survived by numerous brothers, sisters-in-law, and nieces, nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral services...

Betty Leach Turner

Betty Leach Turner

Sep 16, 2017

Betty Leach Turner age 86 of Stone Mountain, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Born and raised in Stone Mountain, she was the daughter of the late A.B. and Marie Turner Leach, also preceded in death by her husband: Jerry Turner, and Sister Geraldine Batzel. She retired from Continental Insurance Company with 47 years of service. Mrs. Turner was...

Carla Diane Smith

Carla Diane Smith

Sep 16, 2017

Carla Diane Smith, age 55, of Lawrenceville passed away September 16, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Tom Smith; children, Elizabeth Hyatt, Jenna Carpenter, Richard Reeves, and Emma Hollaway; Step-children, Jordan Smith and Chelsea Smith; Brothers, Paul Shekelle and Myron Shekelle; Sisters, Erica Lynn and Liese Coleman; six grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2017...

Christopher Franklin Dollar

Christopher Franklin Dollar

Sep 14, 2017

Christopher Franklin Dollar, age 44, of Duluth passed away September 14, 2017. Chris was born on July 31, 1973 in Gadsden, AL. He was raised in Alabama, lived in Florida for some time, and ultimately settled in the Duluth area. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Baron Dollar and children, Grayson and Charlotte Dollar, all of Duluth; daughter, Karissa...

Donald C. Scott

Donald C. Scott

Sep 13, 2017

Donald C. Scott, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Meta Ann Scott; daughter, Julie Deiters and husband, Gene; daughter, Tammy Shioi; grandchildren, Amber McMickle, Michael Deiters and Stephanie Deiters; sister, Gloria White. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Wages and Sons...

William Herbert Garner

William Herbert Garner

Sep 12, 2017

GARNER William Herbert Garner age 86 of Stone Mountain, GA passed away September 12, 2017. Mr. Garner was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and the owner of Garner Building Supply, Inc. since 1963. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Gloria Mitchell Garner; son, William Christopher Garner both of Stone Mountain; several nieces and nephews. A funeral...

Lawrence James Haire

Lawrence James Haire

Sep 8, 2017

Lawrence James Haire, 71, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8th, 2017, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina (Haire) Thompson, and the love of his life, Louise Rodwill. He leaves behind his father Robert Blett, his sister Sharon (Blett) Bailey, his children Margo (Haire) Blanchette, Elaine (Haire) Nelson, Corinne Haire, and Robert Haire, his uncle...

Emily Lowe Pope Drury

Emily Lowe Pope Drury

Sep 6, 2017

Emily Pope Drury was born in Knoxville, TN in 1928.  She was raised in a loving home in Decatur, GA. Emily attended and graduated from Decatur High School and then enrolled in Agnes Scott College graduating in May of 1950. Shortly thereafter, she married Harley F. Drury, Jr.  The couple moved to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia for Harley’s job.  While living...

Linda Thrasher Bird

Linda Thrasher Bird

Sep 5, 2017

Linda Thrasher Bird, age 63, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Bird.  She is survived by her son, John Bird; daughter, Meredith Liesen and husband, Patrick; mother, Olevia Pentecost Trasher; grandchildren, Chance Nichols and Maesyn Liesen.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday,...

Robert Jason White

Robert Jason White

Sep 5, 2017

Jason White, age 38, of Braselton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. He is survived by son, Aiden White, daughter, Addelyn White; mother, Nita White; father, Robbie White and wife Cathleen White; sister, Jennifer Dennis; grandmother, Betty White; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Jason grew up in Stone Mountain, GA, graduated from Shiloh High School and was...

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