OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas
John Howard Taylor
Nov 9, 2024
Obituary – John Howard Taylor The life of John Howard Taylor began on October 15, 1953, in Plainfield, NJ, to Russell Davis Taylor and Alice “Mable” Taylor. He gently departed from this earth early Saturday morning, November 9, 2024.
Affectionately known as “Johnnie” or “JT,” he had a smile that not only brightened any room...
Dr. Keith Jeffords, Jr., M.D., D.D.S.
Nov 6, 2024
Dr. Keith Jeffords (64) of Smyrna passed away on Wednesday morning, November 6, 2024. Dr. Jeffords was a beloved physician and esteemed plastic surgeon in metro-Atlanta. One of less than 50 doctors in the U.S. with his unique background in multiple surgical disciplines and the founder of Paramount Plastic Surgery in Smyrna, Dr. Jeffords was a published and celebrated...
Donald James Moore
Nov 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald James Moore, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Donald was born on October 31, 1938, and passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 86 in Dacula, GA.
Donald held a technical degree in Mechanical Drafting and Engineering and served his country proudly...
Marilyn A. Smith
Nov 5, 2024
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Marilyn A. Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on November 5, 2024, in Georgia. Born on September 8, 1928, in Buffalo, NY, Marilyn grew up in Buffalo and Uniontown, PA. After graduating from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics with a secretarial diploma, she embarked on a lifelong...
Dot Barineau
Nov 4, 2024
If you knew Dot Barineau well enough to say hello when you ran into each other, there’s a good chance you were at least once or twice on the receiving end of some of the best baked goods you’ve ever tasted.
Not feeling well? Dot was soon on her way to deliver a container of homemade soup...
Robert Irwin King
Nov 4, 2024
Robert Irwin King, aged 77, went to heaven on November 4, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1946, to Alexander Dawson King and Fannie Lee Kenimer King in Nashville Tennessee.
‘Bob Irwin’ was a beloved Husband, Father and Friend. He was known for his quick and often sarcastic wit. He owned his own business, The King...
Troy Jackson Lowe
Nov 3, 2024
Troy Jackson Lowe was smart, funny, a little feisty and always happy to see you when you walked through the door. He was the son of John Madison Lowe and Fran Hendricks, a loving husband for almost 65 years to the love of his life, LaVerne, father to three, father figure to many, grandfather of seven and ‘Grandpa Lowe’...
William "Bill" Graham Bell
Nov 2, 2024
William “Bill” Graham Bell, known by most of his friends as “Buster,” age 86, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at his home in New Smyrna Beach, surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Born on August 24, 1938, at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, Bill lived a life full of happiness, wisdom, and generosity. He was...
Karen Jackson Crawford
Oct 29, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Jackson Crawford, beloved daughter of David and Mary Jackson, who departed this life on October 29, 2024.
Karen was a loving wife to Wendell Crawford, and her warmth and kindness were a source of strength for her family. She is survived by her devoted sister,...
Eric Venegas
Oct 28, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Venegas, a cherished husband, brother, son, uncle, and friend. Eric was born on December 19, 1987, in Oak Park, IL, and passed away on October 28, 2024, in Lawrenceville, GA, leaving an unforgettable mark on all who knew him.
Eric grew up in Gwinnett County,...
Makson A. Esan
Oct 27, 2024
MAKSON ABIOYE ESAN was born in Ibadan into the ESAN family of Ilesha, Osun State on the 4th of October, 1962. His parents were the late Papa Theophilus Adedeji Esan and the late Madam Alice Eludoyin Esan, of Ilesha, Osun state.
He started his primary education in Ibadan, Oyo State and thereafter left for Warri, Delta State...
Jane Squires Rankin Chandler
Oct 27, 2024
Jane, Mom, Mimi, Janie, Favorite Aunt Jane, Pal
Jane was a Georgia girl in every sense of the word. Born in Atlanta on October 16, 1950 to her parents Bob (“Pappy”) and Caroline (“Carrie”) Rankin, she was the first of four children and sibling to her sister Gayle (“Fritz”) and brothers John Robert (“Robby”) and Claude (“Bo”)....
Nirmal Naraindas Mahtani
Oct 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of Nirmal Naraindas Mahtani
Nirmal, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the age of 81. He was a man who truly lived life to the fullest, pursuing the things he loved most including, traveling the world, savoring good food and spending time with...
Hallie Joy Keneda
Oct 26, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hallie Joy Keneda, a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world on October 26, 2024, at the age of 52. Born on March 20, 1972, in Atlanta, GA, Hallie was a radiant soul whose creativity and warmth brought beauty and love into the lives of everyone she...
Elaine Marie Calugar
Oct 25, 2024
With saddened hearts, the family of Elaine Marie Calugar announces her passing on October 25, 2024, at the age of 81.
Elaine was born April 19, 1943, in Rochester, PA, to John and Mary (Moldovan) Calugar. She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1961 and attended Warren Business College. Elaine was employed by Aetna Freight...
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