OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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”...

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...

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,...

Jul 14, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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....

Jul 11, 2024

David Oliver, 57, of Suwanee, passed away July 11th. He was born in Atlanta and lived his whole life in Georgia. His mother, father, and father-in-law preceded him in death. He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Marilu, who will forever miss him. He also leaves behind two sisters, a brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, a mother-in-law, five nephews, two...

Jul 11, 2024

George Milton Lane, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2024, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. George was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 27, 1938, to the late William Lewis Lane Jr. and Lore Walker Lane. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1956 and from Presbyterian College in 1962...

Jul 8, 2024

Jul 7, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Edward Arthur Grove announces his passing on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 84. He was a beloved father, husband, and dear friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ed was born April 3, 1940, to Elmer and Omie Grove in Atlanta, GA, where...

Jul 5, 2024

Jul 4, 2024

Alba Ruiz Córdoba, 84, passed away in the early morning hours of July 4, 2024 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Her loving husband of 62 years, Gilberto Ruiz, was at her side in her last moments. She was born on December 9, 1939 in Armenia, Colombia.

Alba grew up in Armenia, Colombia, where she attended and graduated from Colegio...