OBITUARIES

Feb 12, 2025

Bradley William Thomas, born on April 29, 1956, in Chicago, IL to Oletha M. and Joseph L. Thomas, passed away on February 12, 2025. He resided in Norcross, Georgia.

Bradley graduated from John F. Kennedy Senior High School, earned an Associate of Science degree in Engineering Graphics, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration...

Feb 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Pradeep Kumar Sood, who left this world on February 11, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in New Delhi, India, to Urmil Talwar and Jawahar Sood, Pradeep lived a life defined by hard work, love, and generosity.

A devoted husband to Deepa Sood, a loving father to Karan...

Feb 9, 2025

Patricia Cape Hayes passed peacefully on February 9, 2025. Mom (Gran) was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Grant, sons Mitchel (Kim), Gregory (Renita), grandchildren Katherine, Andrew (Kenzie), Erin (Luke) Hayes Hughes, and Gemma. Predeceasing her are son, Jeffrey, father and mother, Leonard and...

Feb 8, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Hood, age 68, passed away on February 8, 2025. Born on December 7, 1956, in Lawrenceville, GA, he leaves behind a legacy of laughter and warm memories.

Tommy was the oldest of his siblings, growing up in Cocoa Beach Florida.

He attended Cocoa Beach High School and entered the US Army in 1974,...

Feb 8, 2025

We are heartbroken to share the unexpected passing of our cherished and irreplaceable mother, Virginia “Ginger” Barbara Randolph, who peacefully left this world on February 8, 2025. She was 82 years young, having lived a life filled with love, adventure, resolute strength and loyalty to family.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ginger moved to Georgia as a teenager...

Feb 8, 2025

Alan D. O’Rouke Jr. was born on January 8, 1971, in Decatur, Georgia, and spent most of his life in Suwanee and Buford. A fan of outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, he also played several sports growing up but found his true passion playing football with his friends at North Gwinnett High School, where he graduated in...

Feb 7, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

Betty Zyvoloski, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born on March 8, 1940, in Redlands, California, Betty lived a life filled with love, creativity, and kindness. She dedicated over three decades to shaping young minds as an elementary school paraprofessional, working tirelessly from 1974...

Feb 6, 2025

Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Oscar and Grace Baker Smith. Dottie devoted 43 years of her life to her career as a bookkeeper at Wells Fargo & Associates before retiring

A woman of deep faith, Dottie...

Feb 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mercedes Uriz, a beloved member of the Decatur, Georgia community, who departed this life on February 3, 2025. Born in Tampa, Florida, to Dr. Cipriano and Mrs. Esther Cueto of Rockville, Maryland, Mercedes embraced life with enthusiasm, leaving her mark in Savannah, Georgia, Phoenix, Arizona, Tampa, Florida, and...

Feb 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Vimlaben Babubhai Patel (Nar) who left us on February 2, 2025 at the age of 95 years, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion. She was born in Limbasi, Gujarat, India on February 15, 1930, and lived a full and beautiful life, touching all who...

Feb 2, 2025

Our family is sad to announce that Sandra Shope Ellis, loving mother and wife, passed away February 2, 2025, in Henry County, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra (‘Sandy’) was born to Mattie Thompson Shope and Major Thomas Berry Shope on December 14, 1947, in Atlanta, GA. She was the youngest of three children. She graduated...

Feb 2, 2025

Barbara Priscilla Morgan was born January 6, 1958, to Alvin Sabb and Ruth E. Perez, predeceased. She was born in South Carolina and lived in multiple places. Barbara served in the Air Force from 1977-1984 with an honorable discharge. Barbara has one daughter, Princess Morgan, and one son, Easten Morgan, and her granddaughter Princess Morgan. In her spare time,...

Jan 31, 2025

Norma McNeill died peacefully in her home on January 31, 2025. After six years of strokes, seizures, severe weight loss, and other maladies, she was depleted.

Norma was born in Baltimore, MD on January 8, 1940, the daughter of Irene and Frank Pfeifer. After graduating from Eastern High School and secretarial school in 1957, she was employed...

Jan 30, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

On the morning of January 30, 2025, Dave, a devoted husband, compassionate father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in his home. His life was a testament to love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to family and community.

Dave found his greatest joy in time spent with his family. Whether coaching his children, dirt biking with his...

Jan 29, 2025

Timothy Scott Lewis (62) passed away on January 29, 2025 after a valiant 19-week fight against an aggressive form of melanoma. He was surrounded by his wife of 36 years, Renee Byrd-Lewis and sons, William (Will) Scott and Alexander (Alex) Rene. Tim was born in Okinawa, Japan on March 5, 1962, the son of Air Force Technical Sergeant Billy...

Jan 29, 2025

Herbert James Cooper Jr., born on May 6, 1945, in Boise, Idaho, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 79. A resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Jim was a beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. People called him Cooper, Jim or Mr. Jim. After graduating with a degree in cosmetology, Jim served his country as an air...

Jan 28, 2025

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations.

St. Jude Childrens hospital – https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

Tunnels 2 Towers – https://t2t.org/donate/

Wounded Warrior project – https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate