OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas
George Peirce Harjes Rev.
Nov 22, 2013
Reverend George P. Harjes, 86, formerly of Central Illinois, made his celestial journey in the first hour of the morning on Friday, November 22, 2013. An only child George was born to Peirce Harjes, a graduate of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Maude Harjes on July 23, 1927 “in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan,”...
James Arthur Giessner Mr.
Nov 21, 2013
James (Jim) Arthur Giessner of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on November 21st, 2013 at the age of 57, following an extended illness due to liver disease. Jim was born in Camden, New Jersey, and moved to Atlanta at the age of two. He graduated from Henderson high School in Atlanta, and then attended classes at the Georgia Institute of Technology....
James E. "Jim" Butler, Jr.
Nov 19, 2013
James E. “Jim” Butler, Jr., age 41 of Dacula, passed away Tuesday November 19, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Kim Butler, children, Sarah Elizabeth Butler, Caleb Matthew Butler and Emily Nicole Butler, parents, Jim and Penny Butler, Peyton, CO; sisters, Karen Derry and husband David, Colorado Springs, CO; Donna Patz, Peyton, Co; sisters in law’s Gay Cantrell and...
Dale William Wortman Mr.
Nov 15, 2013
Dale William Wortman, 60, of Lawrenceville, went home November 15 after a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer during which he showed the indomitable faith that carried him through a life's journey with his best friend--his wife Beth--and four children: Caitlin, Emily, Patrick, and Matthew. The child of parents brought together by World War II, Dale was born in Louisiana and...
Lloyd Hathcock
Nov 7, 2013
Lloyd Vann Hathcock, 46, of Atlanta, GA, died unexpectedly Nov. 7, 2013, while on vacation in the Mediterranean with his loving spouse, Hugo Rosales. Mr. Hathcock is survived by his devoted spouse, Hugo Rosales and their pups of Atlanta. Married in New York City, Lloyd celebrated 11 years of love and unity, with the love of his life, Hugo. Together,...
William Bailey Cherry
Nov 6, 2013
Dr. William Bailey Cherry, age 97, died peacefully on November 6, 2013. He was born in Bowling Green, KY, where he lived until he was awarded the B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1937 by Western Kentucky State Teachers College (now Western Kentucky University), a university founded by his uncle, Henry Hardin Cherry. He was awarded the M.S. degree in Bacteriology...
Ruth Nanette Todd
Nov 6, 2013
Ruth Nanette Alexander Todd, age 83, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on April 22, 1930 and passed away on November 6, 2013 from a stroke and fall causing her to suffer a skull fracture and internal bleeding. She attended Cohn High School in West Nashville where she was voted most musical girl. She was also part of a girls trio,...
Ray Benjamin Cown
Nov 4, 2013
Cown Ray Benjamin Cown born August 6, 1931 passed away peacefully November 4, 2013 at his home with his faithful dog and companion Jada, by his side. Mr. Cown was a long time resident of Stone Mountain GA and was a kind and generous man. He will be missed very much especially by his dog Jada who now resides with...
Edison Wesley Garner Iii
Nov 4, 2013
Edison Wesley "Teddy" Garner III Edison Wesley "Teddy" Garner III, age 52 of Lilburn, passed away peacefully at his home with loved ones by his side on Friday November 1, 2013. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edison W. Garner Jr., Brother Edward B. Garner and wife Gina, Sisters; Teri Garner Owen and husband David, Patti Garner...
Mary Elizabeth Mcclain
Nov 4, 2013
McClain Mary Elizabeth McClain, 82 of Loganville , passed away Monday November 4, 2013. She was a active member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church all her life and was active with her husband in the Shriners Ladies Karinet Group. She Loved her great granddaughter Emma and was proud to have the opportunity to see her before she passed away. She...
Mary Frances Holt
Nov 1, 2013
Mary Frances Dennis Holt October 6, 1939 – November 1, 2013 Mary Frances Holt was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin & Lucille Dennis; husband, Richard Norris Holt; sisters, Barbara Dennis, Dorothy McMinns, Arche B. Louise Hall, Pauline (Mary Lena) Dennis, Cathrine Dennis; brother, Douglas Dennis. She is survived by daughters, Wyvonia Elaine Dennis, Cantra S. Holt, Lisa Michelle...
Mary Frances Holt
Nov 1, 2013
Mary Frances Dennis Holt October 6, 1939 – November 1, 2013 Mary Frances Holt was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin & Lucille Dennis; husband, Richard Norris Holt; sisters, Barbara Dennis, Dorothy McMinns, Arche B. Louise Hall, Pauline Mary Lena Dennis, Cathrine Dennis; brother, Douglas Dennis. She is survived by daughters, Wyvonia Elaine Dennis, Cantra S. Holt, Lisa Michelle...
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