OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas
Fern Marie Stedman
Feb 22, 2016
Fern Stedman (Fern Marie Christofel) died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 22, 2016 in Dacula, Georgia at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents Pete and Bertha Christofel, her sister Naomi Brower, and her brothers George and Boyd. Fern is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Jerry Stedman, her two...
David Durchin Mr.
Feb 21, 2016
David Durchin, lovingly known as "Dutch" to his grandchildren and "Dave" to his friends and family, passed away on Sunday, February 21st, 2016 at the age of 78. David had battled with cancer and Alzheimer's disease before he died in his home under hospice care. He will be missed terribly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Dave...
James Richard Vanacore
Feb 19, 2016
Vanacore, James Richard (Jim), 72, beloved husband of Patricia A. Vanacore, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2016. After living in the New Haven, Connecticut area most of his life, he and his wife recently moved to 536 Hunt Station Dr., Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044. He is survived by his son, Christopher Vanacore, sisters Mrs. Robert Pace (Loretta), Mrs. Nicholas D’Erico...
Wayne Everett Sarver Mr.
Feb 16, 2016
Wayne Sarver, 65, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He is survived by his wife Denise; son, Jake and wife, Lauren and 5 grandchildren, Wes, Kaydee, Megan, Allison, and Nathan; sister, Cheryl and husband, Ed of Kent, OH; brother, David and wife Shawn of Applevalley, CA. A celebration of life service will be held at...
Gayle Ann Boutin Mrs.
Feb 15, 2016
Gayle Ann (Young) Boutin, 68, passed away February 15, 2016. Born in Warwick, RI, she spent her younger years by the water, married the love of her life and began her family. She was the General Manager of Hidden Hills Country Club for a number of years and opened Christmas House in Stone Mountain Village, where she was able to...
Marisa Rae Kruger Infant
Feb 14, 2016
Infant Marisa Rae Kruger, of Lilburn, GA passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Jamie and Michele Kruger; brothers, Ethan and Kevin Kruger; sister, Monica Kruger; grandparents, Tom and Mary Borneman, Barbara Kruger and Beril Kruger. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30...
John Edward (Jack) Garrett Mr.
Feb 14, 2016
John Edward (Jack) Garrett, 85, of Buford, GA passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 after a long illness. Jack was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 24, 1930 to John Cleo and Mary Bazemore Garrett. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Jack married the only girl he ever loved, Bobbie LaVerne Costley, on March 16, 1957...
John Bryan Park Mr.
Feb 13, 2016
John Bryan Park, Jr., age 85, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. John was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on August 6, 1930. He was preceded in death by Diane Martin and Betty Park. John is survived by his daughter, Aurora Schaefer; two step-children, Keith Martin and Kelly Sorrells; two grandchildren, Andrea Van...
Mary Jacqueline Wilson Hardin Mrs.
Feb 12, 2016
Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Wilson Hardin, 83, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016. Born in Maysville, GA on August 2, 1932, she is the daughter of the late Preston Wilson & Montine Caudell, both from the Banks County area. Jackie was retired from the Georgia State University system where she worked for 25 years. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Eloise Drum Mrs.
Feb 11, 2016
Eloise Drum passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 11, 2016. She was born on January 17, 1929 in Maiden, North Carolina to Frank and Myrtle Little Queen. She is survived by her only child, Patricia Drum Johnston of Lilburn, Georgia and her loving grandson Bradley Johnston. She is also survived by three brothers, Tom (Virginia) Queen...
John Leroy Jividen Mr.
Feb 11, 2016
John Leroy Jividen Chief Petty Officer, US Navy Retired August 17, 1929 – February 11, 2016 John Leroy Jividen, 86, of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away at home on Thursday February 11, 2016. He was born in Columbus, OH, the son of Leroy and Mamie Jividen. In 1947 he graduated from South High School in Columbus, OH, where he...
Sara Joann Pickens
Feb 10, 2016
Sara JoAnn Pickens (Clarke), a wonderful woman loved by all passed away on February 10, 2016. JoAnn was born on May 4, 1936 to Gertrude and Luther Clarke. She married the love of her life, Garland Eugene Pickens, on December 24, 1953. JoAnn spent most of her adult life as a devoted mother, homemaker and helper of others. Her passion...
Sandra H. Knap
Feb 9, 2016
Sandra Herron Knap (Sandy), 59, Suwanee GA, died on February 9, 2016 at VITAS Hospice, Duluth GA after a year long battle with melanoma. Sandy was born on November 10, 1956 to Frank and Bettye Herron in Knoxville TN. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Mark Knap; children, Gregory Knap and Kimberly Knap of Atlanta; Sista, Vicki...
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