OBITUARIES

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

David R. Gentry Sr.

David R. Gentry Sr.

Jun 23, 2011

Dr. David Raymond Gentry Sr. of Stone Mountain, GA passed away as a result of complications from surgery to remove lung cancer on Thursday June 23, 2011, at the Vista-Care Hospice at Emory University Hospital. He was surrounded by family and friends before he went to be with the Lord. David came from humble beginnings and went on to accomplish...

Joseph Singleton Kenimer

Joseph Singleton Kenimer

Jun 20, 2011

Joseph Singleton Kenimer, age 89, of Stone Mountain, GA passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Wrigley Kenimer. He is survived by his daughter, Christine H. Cone of Estill, SC; grandchildren, Heather J. Cone, Mary C. Grant, and Dorothy C. Schwedler; great grandchildren, Andrew Grant and John Edward Schwedler; sister, Marjorie Kenimer...

Warren Lee Williams

Warren Lee Williams

Jun 18, 2011

God's plan for Warren's life was completed on June 18, 2011. Warren lived 68 years. The last 15 years he struggled with congestive heart failure. He was often advised that his earthly future was short. Yet, year after year, God gave him time to see his son, Ben, grow to be a man of faith and goodness, and Warren was...

Walter Lewis Johnson, Sr.

Walter Lewis Johnson, Sr.

Jun 15, 2011

Walter Lewis Johnson Sr. JOHNSON, WALTER LEWIS July 23, 1930 – June 15, 2011 Walter Lewis Johnson, age 80, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on June 15th, 2011. Lewis was born on July 23, 1930 in Old Hickory, Tennessee. He moved to Atlanta at age 4. After serving four years in the United States Navy from 1948-1952 on the USS...

Doris Alford Tweedell

Doris Alford Tweedell

Jun 15, 2011

Doris Alford-Tweedell age 82 of Buckhead, Morgan County, Lake Oconee, Georgia, formerly a resident of Stone Mountain. Doris is survived by her loving, caring and devoted husband James Jack Tweedell of Lake Oconee; her always supportative and the joy of her life, son Darryl Alford, Stone Mountain, GA other survivors are niece Teresa Mitchem Witham and husband Doug, Gail Alford...

Nancy Louise Robinson

Nancy Louise Robinson

Jun 14, 2011

Nancy Louise Pliska Robinson, Ph.D, age 62, of Lawrenceville, GA was born in Midland, Texas to James Franklin Pliska and Nancy Lou Pliska. Dr. Robinson received her Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, Athens with dual majors in Instructional Technology and Educational Leadership. She was a member of many international academic organizations, most notably the Golden Key International Honors Society....

Martha Jane Gibbs

Martha Jane Gibbs

Jun 14, 2011

MARTHA WARNICK FRANZEN GIBBS, 84 of Lawrenceville, passed away on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011. She was born in Jesup, Arkansas to Homer Warnick and Icel Zeek Warnick. She was a resident of the Atlanta area for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph H. Franzen, her second husband, Harry E. Gibbs, and sons James...

Johnie South

Johnie South

Jun 11, 2011

Johnie South, 87, of Auburn, formerly of Atlanta and Kentucky passed away June 11, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellymae South and granddaughter, Maria-Victoria Boucugnani. He is survived by daughter, Denise "Dee" South, step-daughter, Linda Boucugnani-Whitehead Thomas, step-son, Joseph Sturgeon and Claire Flanagan; brother, Albert South; sister, Jewell South; grandson, Adams Williams and step-grandson, David Boucugnani...

Ruby May Hughes

Ruby May Hughes

Jun 11, 2011

Ruby White Hughes, 89 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Farish Hughes; daughter, Connie Corley and her husband, Steve of Braselton; grandson, Cam Corley and his wife, Stephanie of Jefferson; great grandchild, Baxter Corley; brother, Ralph White Patsy and sisters, Ollie Wall and Naomi Lowe Lindzey. A funeral service will...

John H. Hollmen

John H. Hollmen

Jun 10, 2011

John H. Hollmen, age 92 of Lawrenceville GA, passed away on June 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Anna Hollmen; his wife of 42 years Anne T. Hollmen and four siblings; Helen, Alice, Walter, Roger. He is survived by his children Moira Brandt, Patrica Dowd, Michael Hollmen; five grandchildren Jennifer Brant-Taylor, Elizabeth Brandt, Michael...

Charles Bowman Smith

Charles Bowman Smith

Jun 9, 2011

Charles Bowman Smith, 1916-2011 Charles Bowman Smith died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Emory Eastside Medical Center, Snellville, GA from causes incident to age. He lived the longest of any of his known Smith, Bowman or McCollum ancestors. He was born December 21, 1916 on the family farm in Monroe/Loudon Counties, TN that is now partly Rarity Bay and Tellico...

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