OBITUARIES

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

Ralph Anders Dunham

Ralph Anders Dunham

Apr 25, 2024

Ralph Dunham, aged 85, of Tucker, GA, passed away on April 25, 2024. Ralph is survived by his wife, Mary Etta Dunham; his daughter, Mary McLure; and grandchildren Katie, Travis, Ian, Robert, and Carolyn.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society .

Ralph Dunham Celebration of Life Live Stream...

Kenneth Lee Powers

Kenneth Lee Powers

Apr 24, 2024

In loving memory of Kenneth Lee Powers, 87, a loving husband and devoted father of 3, cherished grandfather of 7 and proud great-grandfather of 6. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Carol Diane Powers; children Steven Anthony Powers, Robert Lee Powers, and David Lawrence Powers, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Ken honorably served...

Richard Nelson Chafin

Richard Nelson Chafin

Apr 24, 2024

In loving memory of Richard Nelson Chafin, 90, a loving husband and devoted father of 6, cherished grandfather of 16 and proud great-grandfather of 20. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Mary Rosalie Chafin; children Rita Kelley (Chris), Barry Chafin (Deneen), Rene Wellman, Craig Chafin (Teresa) , Eric Chafin (Tina), Daryl Chafin (Lora); grandchildren and great...

Mo Rahmanian

Mo Rahmanian

Apr 22, 2024

Mo Rahmanian, age 81, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024 in Gainesville, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Born on July 22, 1942 in Shiraz, Iran, Mo was educated at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri (Class of 1964) and enjoyed a long career as an accomplished Biochemist.

Loving husband of Joyce Rahmanian, who...

Kodjo Wilson

Kodjo Wilson

Apr 22, 2024

Kodjo Wilson, aged 39 years, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 after a fierce battle with cancer. Kodjo is survived by his wife Amisha to whom he was married to for 14 years, his two daughters, Briya and Miya Wilson; his mother Sophia Wilson, two sisters Aba and Kuukua Wilson and nephews Nathan, Joshua, and Enoch

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Gurmej Kaur Rakkar

Gurmej Kaur Rakkar

Apr 22, 2024

Gurmej Rokar Celebration of Life Live Stream from We Stream Services on Vimeo .

Judah Elisha Tater

Judah Elisha Tater

Apr 22, 2024

Judah Elisha Tater, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, passed away peacefully on April 22nd, at the young age of 11, surrounded by his loving family. Judah showed remarkable strength and courage throughout his battle with a rare childhood disease called x-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). Judah was born on May 5, 2012 in Lake Success, New York, to Lemuel...

Richard John Gess

Richard John Gess

Apr 22, 2024

Richard John Gess (9/9/1952, Toledo, OH—4/22/2024, Decatur, GA) was a man of many parts. He published fiction (e.g. in Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet), art reviews (e.g. in Art Papers), and critical essays (e.g. in TDR). He named the journal Slayage. He was a photographer and video artist who participated in juried events and solo shows; he was a longtime...

Edward Frank Douglas

Edward Frank Douglas

Apr 21, 2024

Edward Frank Douglas, 73, of Buford Georgia, passed away peacefully in Cumming, Georgia on April 21, 2024, after spending the day with his wife and children by his side.

Edward was born on July 5,1950, to parents Charles Edward Douglas and Lucetta Margaret Douglas in Pittsburgh, PA. Ed spent his youth in Pennsylvania before moving to Ohio...

Gary Dan "Danny" Hayes

Gary Dan "Danny" Hayes

Apr 20, 2024

Gary Dan “Danny” Hayes of Lawrenceville GA passed away peacefully Saturday evening in the loving presence of family and friends. Danny was a graduate of Central Gwinnett High and worked as a commercial truck and wrecker driver. Danny was known for his friendly demeanor and love for the special needs community, including serving as the Gwinnett Special Forces Coordinator...

Shirley Clay Davis

Shirley Clay Davis

Apr 20, 2024

Shirley Clay Davis, age 90 of Stone Mountain, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Shirley was a native of Atlanta and graduated from Murphy High School in 1951. Two days after graduation she married Don Davis and they were married for 67 years. She was a bank teller for many years at C & S Bank and when...

Ralph Warner Patterson

Ralph Warner Patterson

Apr 19, 2024

Ralph Warner Patterson “Grandpa/Mr. P” of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on April 19th, 2024, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on October 6, 1942, to James C. Patterson and Elizabeth Patterson, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1968 and met the love of his life,...

Christopher Lee Christensen

Christopher Lee Christensen

Apr 19, 2024

Christopher Lee Christensen, known to his friends and loved ones as “Chris” (or Critter when he was a young child), passed away of natural causes on April 19, 2024, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, at the age of 41.

Chris was born on September 9, 1982, In Boynton Beach FL. Chris’s love for life, family, friends (and shenanigans!) brought...

Robert James Rizner

Robert James Rizner

Apr 19, 2024

Robert James Rizner, known affectionately as Bob, passed away surrounded by family at home on April 19, 2024, in Lawrenceville, GA, at the age of 86. He was born in Detroit, MI on June 7, 1937.

Bob dedicated much of his work life to Piedmont National Packaging Company in Atlanta, GA, where he worked until his retirement...

Ronnie Jerome Shelton

Ronnie Jerome Shelton

Apr 19, 2024

Ronnie Jerome Shelton, of Luthersville, GA, passed away on April 19, 2024 after a brief illness at an Atlanta hospital.

He was born August 30, 1947, to William Robert and Helen Pearl Shelton in Grayson, GA. He was one of nine children.

Ronnie was a lifelong loyal employee of Anheuser-Busch and a beloved member of...

Ronald Norman Martin

Ronald Norman Martin

Apr 18, 2024

Ronald Norman Martin born 02-28-1946 in Atlanta, Ga. Died 04-18-2024 with family at his side.

He was retired from Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Ga.

Preceded in death by his parents Virginia Martin Johnson, Harold Glen Martin, Stepfather Charlie Johnson, Sister Francis Martin Powell, Brothers Gerald Martin and Manuel Martin. He is survived by his wife...

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