OBITUARIES

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

Rod C. Roque

Rod C. Roque

Dec 22, 2024

Rod C. Roque, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 75 in Grayson, GA. Born on February 4, 1949, in the Philippines, Rod lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep devotion to his family.

Rod graduated with a Bachelor of Science in...

Wanda Cox Wilburn

Wanda Cox Wilburn

Dec 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wanda Cox Wilburn, age 89, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, who died peacefully on December 21, 2024. Wanda was born on February 9, 1935, in Mineral Bluff, Georgia, to Homer and Willie Caylor Cox.

Wanda had a fulfilling and dedicated career as a Federal Government Employee, where she...

Russell Kendall Johnson

Russell Kendall Johnson

Dec 20, 2024

Russell Kendall Johnson of Decatur, GA, passed away on December 20, 2024. He was born in Waltham, Mass. on February 10, 1953, the first child of Larry W. and Constance A. Folsom Johnson. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Deborah Thorne Johnson, in January 2010, and his father in May 2007.

A loving and loved son,...

Betty Lou Criswell

Betty Lou Criswell

Dec 20, 2024

Betty Lou Criswell, age 81, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 20, 2024.

Betty Lou “Lou” was born to John and Betty McDaniel in Chattanooga, TN on October 8, 1943.

She grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where she graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1962, and continued her Education at the University...

Louanne Denise Bradford

Louanne Denise Bradford

Dec 19, 2024

Louanne Denise Bradford, a kind and courageous soul, passed away on December 19, 2024, at the age of 65 as a resident of Lawrenceville, GA. Born on July 8, 1959, in Decatur, GA, Louanne touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth, resilience, and selflessness.

Louanne earned a degree in Radiology from Emory University in...

Charles Alvin Alford

Charles Alvin Alford

Dec 18, 2024

Charles Alvin Alford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the age of 87 as a resident of Jefferson, GA. Born on April 17, 1937, in Atlanta, GA, Charles was a former resident of Lawrenceville’s Bethesda Community, where he built a lifetime of memories and lasting relationships.

Charles...

Sawatdy Sina Vilichay

Sawatdy Sina Vilichay

Dec 17, 2024

Sawatdy Sina Vilichay, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and treasured member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at the age of 68, surrounded by the family she cherished and protected. Her passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew her.

Born in Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia, Sawatdy’s life was...

Elsie Platner Post

Elsie Platner Post

Dec 16, 2024

Elsie Platner Post, age 91 of Gainesville, Georgia, formerly of Suwanee, Georgia died at New Horizons at Lanier Park, Gainesville, Monday, December 16, 2024.

She was born on March 20, 1933, in Rochester, Minnesota to the late William Dwight and Maedelle Jones Platner. She always looked up to her older sister, Maedelle (Mazie) Platner Falloon with love...

William Walter Baldy, Iii.

William Walter Baldy, Iii.

Dec 14, 2024

William Walter Baldy, known to friends and family as “Bill,” passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born in Roswell, New Mexico, on November 11, 1934, to William Walter Baldy, Jr. and Opal Lois Dempsey Baldy. Bill lived a life of service, dedication, and love, leaving a lasting impact on his family,...

James Richard Piepgras

James Richard Piepgras

Dec 11, 2024

Jim was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from St. Croix Lutheran High School in 1973. His career was spent in retail and distribution in the grocery industry, the building industry, and packaging. He was survived by his wife Keely Artman, daughter Mandy (Brandon) Means, son Dan (Melissa) Piepgras, daughter Jara (Todd) Canova, daughter Calli Hornbeck, daughter Rook...

Deonarine Lall Dwarka

Deonarine Lall Dwarka

Dec 11, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Deonarine Lall Dwarka, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, on December 11, 2024, at the age of 68, in Georgia. Born on November 15, 1956, in Guyana, Deonarine was a man whose life was filled with laughter, joy, and good vibes. He will be remembered for the...

Hubert Bryant Blake

Hubert Bryant Blake

Dec 10, 2024

Mr. Hubert “Bryant” Blake died peacefully on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. A long-time resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Mr. Blake was a native of Mobile, Alabama, attending Murphy High School and then Auburn University. He met his beautiful bride and lifelong companion, Jane, while water skiing on a blind date. They were married on June 4th, 1960, had two children,...

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Marvin H. Gibbs

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Marvin H. Gibbs

Dec 10, 2024

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