OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas
Ralph Edward (Ed) Cogdell
Jul 29, 2025
Ralph Edward (Ed) Cogdell, 75, of Lawrenceville, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at MeSun Health Center. Ed was born on October 7, 1949, in Greeneville, Tennessee, and he graduated from Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee. Following high school graduation, Ed was drafted and served with honor in the Vietnam War as a member of the...
Monika Ramesh Keswani
Jul 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Monika ‘Nimoo’ Keswani, who passed away on July 29, 2025. Monika was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was always cheerful and laughing, lighting up every room with her contagious smile and bubbly personality. She...
Penny Lynn Perala
Jul 29, 2025
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Penny Lynn Perala passed away peacefully at the age of 69. Daughter of Floyd Perala (predeceased) and Beverly Perala and dear sister of Patti (Tom) Cross and Todd (Mary) Perala. She will be remembered fondly by her nephew Mathew and nieces Sara and Katie whose company she always enjoyed. She was a devoted pet...
Wayne Robertson
Jul 27, 2025
Wayne Curtis Robertson, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, after suffering several years of dementia and recently a hip break. Born in Greensboro, NC on February 18th, 1942, Wayne was a brick mason, trained by his beloved grandfather Graham Heath who raised him alongside his aunt and uncle, Evelyn and Joe Councilman after he was separated...
Richard Baumgarten
Jul 26, 2025
Richard S. Baumgarten was born on June 20th, 1935 to his loving parents Harry Baumgarten Sr. and Lena Fritz Baumgarten. They resided in Owensboro, Kentucky where the family had resided since Richard’s grandparents emigrated from Germany after World War I.
Richard was a career Navy Officer, specializing in General Dentistry. During his career he was transferred to...
Robert Edward Hicks
Jul 22, 2025
Robert Edward Hicks passed away in Atlanta, Georgia on July 22, 2025. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of almost 33 years, Micheline Hicks, his daughter Dekie Hicks and his son Conrad Hicks. He is also survived by his sister Ida Jane Bailey (Doug), brother John Hicks (Virginia) and numerous nieces and nephews, and many beloved relatives from...
Shelley Evans
Jul 21, 2025
Shelley Evans Obituary
(1945-2025)
Shelley Evans, 79, of Norcross, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. Born Shelley Fischer in Decatur, Georgia, she was the youngest child of Donald and Patty Fischer. Shelley grew up in Decatur, where she excelled in golf and was a standout member of her high school drill...
Geraldine C. Klaes Elton
Jul 20, 2025
Geraldine C. Klaes Elton, age 83, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, after an extended illness.
Born on March 31, 1942, in New Boston, Michigan, Geraldine dedicated her life to caring for others—both in her personal life and professional career. She worked for 30 years with the Gwinnett Hospital System, where her compassion,...
Phat Tan Bui
Jul 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Phat Tan Bui December 7, 1986 – July 19, 2025
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Phat Tan Bui, who left us on July 19, 2025, at the age of 38. Phat was a cherished son, brother, friend, and an unforgettable soul whose laughter and kindness...
Cassandra Lynette Jackson
Jul 19, 2025
Obituary for Cassandra Lynette Jackson Sunrise: January 26, 1958  Sunset: July 19, 2025
Cassandra Lynette Jackson, affectionately known as Sandy or Sandra , was born on January 26, 1958, in Bainbridge, Georgia, and peacefully entered eternal rest on July 19, 2025, in Suwanee, Georgia, where she was a cherished resident.
A woman of unwavering faith...
Patricia "Patty" Smith
Jul 18, 2025
With heavy hearts and endless love, we share the passing of Patty Smith, who left this world on July 18, 2025. Born on August 10, 1960, in Philadelphia, PA, Patty was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew Porter and Josephine DiFulgo. She brought laughter, warmth, and light wherever she went, from the City of Brotherly Love to her...
Mary Stiller Rosas
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Stiller Rosas, 88, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, after an extended illness.
Mary was born on August 19, 1936, in Rowan County, North Carolina. She grew up in Rockwell, North Carolina and graduated from Rockwell High School. After graduation, she moved to Charlotte where she met her husband Fred Rosas.
...Kimberly Anne Vance
Jul 18, 2025
Kimberly Anne Vance, 61, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed peacefully at home on July 18, 2025, two months after an abrupt cancer diagnosis. Born on October 22, 1963, in Miami, Florida, Kim was a force of nature, a whirlwind of brightness, laughter, and love. Even in her final months—as she gave every drop of her spirit to fight an unfightable...
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