OBITUARIES

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

James (Jim) E. Jeffcoat, Sr.

James (Jim) E. Jeffcoat, Sr.

Jul 29, 2024

James (Jim) E. Jeffcoat, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Beverly; his son, James E. Jeffcoat Jr., and daughter-in-law, Judi; his daughter, Cheryl, and...

Carol Diane Tekulve Powers

Carol Diane Tekulve Powers

Jul 28, 2024

Carol Diane Tekulve Powers passed away July 28th, 2024 at her Johns Creek, Georgia home having lived a full life. She was born August 30,1935 to Joseph and Marion Tekulve in Cincinnati Ohio. She grew up, for a time, in the Canal Zone with her siblings Sister Emanuel (Marilyn), Sylvia, Pat, Joe, Bob, Marion, and Jack.

She...

Amelia Ellen (Amy) Kitchens

Amelia Ellen (Amy) Kitchens

Jul 26, 2024

Amelia Ellen (Amy) Kitchens, 64, formerly of Chamblee, GA passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, following an extended illness.

Amy was born in Atlanta, GA on February 12th, 1960. Amy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert McMillan Kitchens and Jo Ellen Kitchens.

Amy is survived by brother Robert Mark (Tiffany) Kitchens, nephew...

Jodonna Alpha Ziegler

Jodonna Alpha Ziegler

Jul 24, 2024

JoDonna Ziegler, born on August 5, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Georgia. Known for her love of crafting and pottery, JoDonna’s creativity and warmth touched all who knew her.

JoDonna wore many hats throughout her life, excelling as a waitress, homemaker, wife, mother, friend, and company secretary. Her dedication to...

Rose Marianna (Patalano) Mackin

Rose Marianna (Patalano) Mackin

Jul 21, 2024

Rose Marianna Mackin, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away peacefully on July 21st, 2024. Born on June 2, 1944, in New York City, Rose lived a life of devotion to Christ and her family.

Rose was a graduate of St. Vincent School of Nursing in Jacksonville Florida. She had a long career as a Registered Nurse and worked...

Kenny Lee Spiva

Kenny Lee Spiva

Jul 21, 2024

Kenny Lee Spiva, passed away on July 21, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a profound impact that will be forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was born on September 9, 1955, in Atlanta, Georgia. He retired from Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation he retired and resided...

Paul Charles "Snooks" Slaughter Jr.

Paul Charles "Snooks" Slaughter Jr.

Jul 20, 2024

Paul Charles “Snooks” Slaughter, Jr., of Stone Mountain went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2024, following an extended illness. Born in Redan May 5, 1933, he was 91 years old. Paul is survived by his wife of 68 years, Annette Haney Slaughter of Stone Mountain; daughter Beth and Carroll Sexton of Loganville; son Matt...

Narendrakumar Chimanlal Patel

Narendrakumar Chimanlal Patel

Jul 20, 2024

Narendrakumar Chimanlal Patel, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, in Lawrenceville, GA. Born on February 2, 1961, in Limbe, Malawi, Narendra lived a life marked by intelligence, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.

Narendra earned his degree in electronic engineering from the University of North London,...

Clyde Enoch Swaney

Clyde Enoch Swaney

Jul 20, 2024

Clyde Enoch Swaney, born on May 14, 1944, in Pendleton, South Carolina, passed away on July 20, 2024. He was a strong, loving, giving, and God fearing man. He was a beloved husband of 41 years, father, brother and Papa.

He was a wise businessman and spent 40 years running his business, L & S Refrigeration. It...

Martha Elizabeth Rust

Martha Elizabeth Rust

Jul 20, 2024

Martha Elizabeth Rust, 45, of Decatur, GA, and formerly of Adams, TN, passed from this life on Saturday July 20, 2024, at her home in Decatur. There will be a Celebration of Life service at Decatur City Church, 1995 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033, on Saturday August 10th at 10:00 a.m. (EST). There will be a graveside Celebration of...

Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Fowler

Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Fowler

Jul 19, 2024

Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Fowler, age 76 of Lilburn, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Fowler, her father, James W. “Jack” Tweedell and her mother Frances Young Tweedell and is survived by her son William Brian Mitchell and her daughter Mandy Mitchell North, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Jackie...

Buck Brownlee

Buck Brownlee

Jul 18, 2024

On the evening of July 18, 2024, David “Buck” Brownlee (84) of Stone Mountain, GA passed peacefully in his home with his wife of sixty-three years by his side.

Buck was born on November 18, 1939 to Francis Hadaway Strickland and Leon Brownlee. He spent his childhood in Stone Mountain, cherished by his maternal grandmother, Leola “Granny”...

Ted Chesley Jackson

Ted Chesley Jackson

Jul 15, 2024

Ted Chesley Jackson, beloved father, son, granddaddy, brother, and friend, passed away on July 15, 2024, at the age of 56. Ted was born on September 11, 1967, in Decatur, GA, to Tonya Gay Jackson and the late Winfred Eugene Jackson.

Ted graduated from Central Gwinnett High School and went on to become a dedicated member of...

Dean Hanawalt Vanderbilt

Dean Hanawalt Vanderbilt

Jul 15, 2024

Dean Vanderbilt was a wise, sweet, loving, caring and deeply moral man.

He was happiest when he was supporting his family and co-workers, and when he was making a positive difference. He was quietly brilliant, earning a BSE from Yale, MS from UCLA and a PhD from MIT.

His most memorable work was in Dallas,...

Sherry Snead Beusse

Sherry Snead Beusse

Jul 13, 2024

Sherry Snead Beusse, born on September 16, 1939, in Elberton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. A proud graduate of Roosevelt High School, Sherry lived a life full of joy, compassion, and activity.

Sherry enjoyed a variety of hobbies that kept her vibrant and engaged throughout her life. She had a passion...

Shonnell Yvusha Vann-Kablan

Shonnell Yvusha Vann-Kablan

Jul 12, 2024

Shonnell Yvusha Vann-Kablan, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away on July 12, 2024, in Lawrenceville, GA, just one day shy of her 47th birthday. She was born on July 13, 1977, in Portsmouth, VA.

Shonnell was known for her infectious laughter, warm smile, and free-spirited nature. She had a heart of gold, always willing to...

Joan M. Batzel

Joan M. Batzel

Jul 12, 2024

Mrs. Joan M. (Carlie) Batzel, age 86 of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly of Avon, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. and Mary E. (Currie) Carlie, and daughter-in-law Lori (Patterson) Batzel. Survivors include her husband, Robert, sons, Jeffrey of Lilburn, GA; granddaughters Sarah Batzel...

Frank Harvey Domonousky

Frank Harvey Domonousky

Jul 12, 2024

Frank Harvey Domonousky, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on July 12, 2024. He was born on June 20, 1961, to Sandra and Franklin Domonousky in Memphis, TN. Frank attended Chopticon High School in Leonardtown, MD, graduating in 1979. Shortly after, he moved to Georgia to begin a new chapter in his life....

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