OBITUARIES

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

Martha Russell Reed

Martha Russell Reed

Aug 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Russell Reed on August 19, 2024, in Suwanee, Georgia. Born on February 17, 1943, in Pensacola, Florida, Martha lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication to her family.

Martha graduated from Lake Providence High School and pursued her education at Louisiana State University....

Chunilall Vernon Tulsi

Chunilall Vernon Tulsi

Aug 19, 2024

Chunilall Vernon Tulsi, lovingly known as Vernon, passed away on August 19, 2024, in Georgia, at the age of 66. Born on July 10, 1958, in Guyana, Vernon was a man whose life was filled with love, laughter, and the joy of bringing people together.

Vernon was a dedicated construction worker, specializing in plastering and painting, where...

Melissa Shanabrook Denney

Melissa Shanabrook Denney

Aug 17, 2024

Melissa Shanabrook Denney, lovingly known as “Missy” to her friends in Ohio and “Mimi” to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, in Grayson, GA, at the age of 71. Born on November 5, 1952, in Cincinnati, OH, Melissa lived a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to her family and passions.

Melissa attended...

Charles W. Armstrong, Sr.

Charles W. Armstrong, Sr.

Aug 17, 2024

Charles W. Armstrong, Sr., a cherished resident of Cherokee County, GA, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on December 29, 1931, in Washington, D.C., Charles lived a life filled with service, love, and dedication to his family, friends, and community.

Charles graduated from Washington Lee High School and continued his...

Jane Cox

Jane Cox

Aug 17, 2024

Jane Smith Cox of Snellville, Georgia passed away on August 17, 2024, just shy of her 91st birthday.

Jane was born in Columbus, Georgia on August 26, 1933, to the late Mildred and Harold Smith. She was raised in Goat Rock and graduated from Mountain Hill School. Afterwards, Jane attended Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, where...

Betty Wainwright

Betty Wainwright

Aug 14, 2024

Betty Wainwright, age 96, passed away on August 14, 2024. Born in Stalybridge, England to Lilian and David Ward, she lost her mother to cancer when she was seven years old. During World War II her home was destroyed during an air raid in which her stepmother was killed and she and her father were injured. After the war...

Elizabeth Cooper Ranney

Elizabeth Cooper Ranney

Aug 12, 2024

Elizabeth “Beth” Venable Ranney, born on May 17, 1954, in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, surrounded by her loved ones. Beth lived a life dedicated to service, family, and community.

Beth graduated from Charleston High School and went on to attend Fairmont State College. Her passion for community involvement...

Nancy Eileen Phillips

Nancy Eileen Phillips

Aug 11, 2024

Nancy Eileen Phillips, born on November 20, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Snellville, GA, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication that touched the lives of many. Nancy earned her B.S. in Nursing from Indiana State University and went on to have a distinguished career as a Registered Nurse. Known...

Joseph "Joey" Vincent Durbin Iii

Joseph "Joey" Vincent Durbin Iii

Aug 11, 2024

On August 11, 2024, we lost our precious loved one, Joseph “Joey” Vincent Durbin III. He was born 42 years ago on February 19, 1982, and is now survived by his mother, Elva Mae Durbin, his father, Joseph V. Durbin, Jr., his sons with Emily Collie: Easton, Landon and Brayden, his three sisters: Juanita Little (Derek), Denise Carlton (Franklin)...

Ronald Dale Whited

Ronald Dale Whited

Aug 9, 2024

Ronald Dale Whited, Sr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2024, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, just shy of his 78th birthday. Born on August 30, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, Ronnie lived a life full of love, generosity, and hard work, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.

Ronnie was a...

Chandrakant C. Patel

Chandrakant C. Patel

Aug 8, 2024

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Himansukumar Mangalbhai Patel

Himansukumar Mangalbhai Patel

Aug 8, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Himansubhai Mangalbhai Patel, who departed this world on August 8, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on May 9, 1955, in Sanjaya, Gujarat, India, Himansubhai made his home in Atlanta, GA, USA, where he lived a life filled with joy, laughter, and boundless love for his family....

Carol Stephenson Frost

Carol Stephenson Frost

Aug 8, 2024

Carol Stephenson Frost died on the morning of August 8, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1945 in Athens, Tennessee. She spent her childhood in Athens and made a lifelong friend there in Helen Tucker Stepanske. She graduated from McMinn County High School and attended Tennessee Tech University. She worked for Bell South and AT&T her entire career,...

James E. "Ben" Bentkowski

James E. "Ben" Bentkowski

Aug 5, 2024

James E. “Ben” Bentkowski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and esteemed geologist, passed away on August 5, 2024. Born on December 26, 1954, Ben dedicated his life to the study and appreciation of geology.

Ben earned his Bachelor’s degree in Geology from Florida Atlantic University and went on to obtain a Master’s degree in...

Bhagvat Kumar Joshi

Bhagvat Kumar Joshi

Aug 5, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. Bhagvat Kumar (B.K.) Joshi, born as Bhagvatishankar Keshavram Joshi, on August 5, 2024 in Atlanta, GA, at the age of 91.

Dr. Joshi is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Malti. He is survived by his son Sunil, daughter Lopa, daughter-in-law Shelly, and...

Robert C. Smith, Jr.

Robert C. Smith, Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

Robert C. Smith Jr., aged 92, of Stone Mountain, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in the Hog Mountain community on Monday December 14, 1931, he was the son of the late Robert Calvin Smith and Eula V. Fowler Smith.

Robert dedicated over 50 years of his life to...

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