OBITUARIES

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

Troy Jackson Lowe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Carolyn James West

Carolyn James West

Oct 24, 2024

Carolyn James West, 98, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. Carolyn was born in 1926 to Charles Lease and Eula Mattox James. Graduated Powder Springs High School and attended Georgia Evening College, Atlanta. She married James A. West, February 1949 and had two daughters, Susan and Donna. Carolyn worked in various administrative positions throughout her career. She worked...

Gary Caleb Harrell

Gary Caleb Harrell

Oct 22, 2024

Gary Caleb Harrell, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 22nd, 2024.

Gary was a Master Craftsman. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do or build and everything he crafted was perfection. He put a little of himself into every piece he constructed. Because of this, everything Gary built was designed to stand the test of...

Sue Purvis Speir

Sue Purvis Speir

Oct 21, 2024

Sue Purvis Speir, 88, passed away on October 21, 2024, at her home of Park Springs, in Stone Mountain. Born on March 20, 1936, to Harry and Frances Purvis, she grew up with her four sisters in Chicopee Village and Cornelia, Georgia, where she graduated from high school.

Sue studied piano performance at Florida State University, graduated...

Michael Arthur Millen

Michael Arthur Millen

Oct 21, 2024

Michael Arthur Millen, a loving father, grandfather, and devoted community member, passed away on October 21, 2024, at the age of 76 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. He was born on June 18, 1948, in Portland, Oregon, and lived a full and vibrant life marked by a deep love for family, adventure, and the outdoors.

Michael graduated from...

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