OBITUARIES

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

Lynnette Sue Swanson (Krambier)

Lynnette Sue Swanson (Krambier)

Jan 25, 2026

Lynnette Sue Swanson (Krambier) of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in home hospice, with her mother and brother by her side. She was born on November 16, 1960, in Elgin, Illinois, and spent her childhood in Rolling Meadows. After moving to Georgia, she attended Henderson High School in Chamblee, graduated from Brenau College, and earned her...

Eleanor E. Davis

Eleanor E. Davis

Jan 24, 2026

Eleanor E. Davis, age 99, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Graveside services will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia for family and friends at a later date. Preceded in death by her husband Andrew and daughter Lenore Fleming. Survived by daughter Andrea Rambo and husband Maurice, son-in-law Michael Fleming, grandsons Casey (Allison) Fleming, Darren Rambo,...

Sue Garrison Williams

Sue Garrison Williams

Jan 24, 2026

Sue Garrison Williams, age 92, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The daughter of the late Glenn Davis and Harriet Rachel Garrison, grew up in DeQueen, Arkansas, with her brother David Garrison of Plano Texas.

Sue attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas and transferred to the University of Arkansas where she met and married Edmund Williams Jr. After Ed’s graduation...

Randy Paul Hobbs

Randy Paul Hobbs

Jan 23, 2026

Randy Paul Hobbs, age 50, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1975, in Madison, Florida, and lived a life defined by authenticity, generosity, and a deep love for both people and adventure.

Randy worked as a professional truck driver from 1996 until 2024, a career he took great pride in. He was...

Jo Beth Jordan Stoecker

Jo Beth Jordan Stoecker

Jan 22, 2026

Jo Beth Jordan Stoecker was born Nov. 14, 1948 to Bill and Mary Beth Jordan of Stone Mountain, GA. She was the third of four children: Mary Barton Lanford, William A. Jordan, and Jenny Jordan Owen. Jo Beth’s name was given to her by her mother, who loved the book Little Women and its characters Jo, who was spirited and...

Susan Forshey Patterson

Susan Forshey Patterson

Jan 22, 2026

Susan Forshey Patterson, age 86, of Dunwoody, Georgia and Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born on August 7, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Susan graduated from Withrow High School in Cincinnati and continued her education at Miami University of Ohio. She went on to work as a legal secretary in Chicago, Illinois.

As an avid tennis player,...

Vickie Hendrix Lee

Vickie Hendrix Lee

Jan 21, 2026

Vickie Hendrix Lee loved fiercely and stood as a protective force over her family. A steady support system and a constant source of strength, she lived proudly and loved loudly. Few things brought her more joy than showing off her family, and she did so every chance she got.

Born in Statesboro, and raised in Savannah, Georgia, she was a Southern...

Howard Shepherd

Howard Shepherd

Jan 19, 2026

Howard Shepherd was born on January 13, 1945, to Charles Jenkins and Margaret (Shepherd) Washington. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents, and Deulah and Moses Shepherd, in Summerville, South Carolina, where he developed the values of independence, self-reliance, and perseverance that guided his life.

From an early age, Howard valued education and hard work. He attended and graduated from Austin...

Tracy Scott Joseph

Tracy Scott Joseph

Jan 19, 2026

Tracy Scott Joseph, a man whose life exemplified the virtues of faith, passion, and selflessness, was called home on January 19, 2026, following a heart attack. Born on October 29, 1961, Tracy’s journey on earth spanned 64 years marked by a profound commitment to serving others and living out his Christian faith with fervor and dedication.

Tracy's early life was shaped...

Cheryl Kindall

Cheryl Kindall

Jan 19, 2026

Cheryl M. Kindall, age 67, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, son, granddaughters, and great-grandchild. Cheryl is survived by her mother, three sisters, and one brother.

She grew up in the small town of Roanoke, Virginia, and moved to Atlanta in the early 1980s. Cheryl had a deep love for music,...

Joan Phipps Masterson

Joan Phipps Masterson

Jan 18, 2026

Joan Phipps Masterson 

June 6, 1930 – January 18, 2026

Joan Phipps Masterson, age 95, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Born on June 16, 1930, in New York City, Joan lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love for her family. She dedicated many years of her professional life as a social worker,...

Wah Sy Liu

Wah Sy Liu

Jan 18, 2026

Wah Sy Liu, born January 27th, 1963, passed away at the age of 62 at home surrounded by his loved ones on January 18th, 2026.

Immigrating to the US in 1980, he worked relentlessly to support all of his family. He has owned multiple restaurants amongst other business ventures; from home restorations and property rentals to owning and operating commercial buildings....

Caryl Faith Swift

Caryl Faith Swift

Jan 17, 2026

On January 17, 2026, Caryl Faith Swift (née Fisher) died at the age of 85 years old in Buford, Georgia.

Caryl was born in Boone, Iowa, on November 27, 1940, and moved to Georgia in 1975. She worked as Human Resources Director at Primerica Financial Services, as President of Georgia Right to Life, and was an active member of Hebron Church...

Phyllis Ann Stargent

Phyllis Ann Stargent

Jan 16, 2026

Phyllis Dunbar, age 65, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on October 26, 1960, in Bradenton, Florida, she was the cherished daughter of Philemon Dunbar and Mary Jones Dunbar.

She was educated in the Manatee County Public School system and proudly graduated from Bayshore High School in Bradenton. In the...

Annette Haney Slaughter

Annette Haney Slaughter

Jan 16, 2026

September 3, 1935 - January 16, 2026

Annette Haney Slaughter went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026. At 90, God had blessed her with a good, long and healthy life and she was still driving her car and going to her favorite places, Chick-fil-A and Magnolia’s Restaurant. Her mind was sharp, but her health began to...

Regis Duane Ruffing

Regis Duane Ruffing

Jan 13, 2026

Regis Duane Ruffing, age 93, of Lawrenceville, GA, went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on January 13th, 2026.

Regis was born in Greenville, PA, to Joseph and Mildred Ruffing. After his father died tragically from blood poisoning at only 33 years old, his mother worked 12 hour days, 6 days a week as a nurse to raise...

Judy Rose French (Silva)

Judy Rose French (Silva)

Jan 12, 2026

On January 12, 2026, Judy Rose French (Silva) died at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 73 years old.

She was born on April 23, 1952, in Somerset, MA, the eldest daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Silva. She is mourned by her husband, Chuck French; daughters Nicole (Will) and Danielle (Caity); and three cherished granddaughters.

Judy...

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