OBITUARIES

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

Clara Smith

Clara Smith

Feb 22, 2023

On February 22nd we lost an absolutely amazing, beautiful soul who will be greatly missed. Clara Ann Smith of Stone Mountain was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was happiest when adventuring on camping trips with her family, quilting masterpieces, crafting works of art, whooping folks at card games (Granny rules only), rooting for the...

Linda Ann Dennis

Linda Ann Dennis

Feb 21, 2023

Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved sister, Linda. Her bright light, wited self, heart of gold, selflessness, caring, loving, compassionate, always saw the best in others, and big heart left us way too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, generosity, and her love for the Lord.

Linda...

Mary Anne Hebert Creagan

Mary Anne Hebert Creagan

Feb 21, 2023

Mary Anne Hebert Creagan, 93, resident of Park Springs near Stone Mountain, Georgia, died Feb. 21, 2023.

Born in New Orleans, she was a graduate of the Academy of the Sacred Heart and Newcomb College of Tulane University. She was the daughter of Dr. Aynaud Foster Hebert and Marguerite Hartson Hebert. She is survived by her brother...

Margaret Diane Gill

Margaret Diane Gill

Feb 18, 2023

Margaret “Diane” Gill, age 78, of Oxford, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2023. Diane was born in Doraville, Georgia, on June 13, 1944, to parents William and Margaret Warbington. She attended Avondale High School and graduated in 1962.

After high school, Diane worked briefly at Sears. When she became the loving wife to...

Alice Marie Williams

Alice Marie Williams

Feb 17, 2023

Alice Marie Williams was born on March 4, 1962 at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City. Alice was the oldest second child and the daughter of the late Reverend Charles James Smith of Asheville, North Carolina, and Reverend Eleanor Louise Smith formally of New London, Connecticut, and currently residing in Selma, Alabama.

Alice leaves to cherish...

John Markham Berger

John Markham Berger

Feb 17, 2023

John Markham Berger, age 71, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on February 17, 2023. John was born in Richmond, Virginia to parents Arthur Goode Berger and Ruth Woodall Berger. He graduated from Towers High School in 1969 and from Georgia State University in 1973. After 37 years of service, he...

Hazel Monaghan Martin

Hazel Monaghan Martin

Feb 16, 2023

Hazel Monaghan Martin, 89, of Tucker, Georgia passed away February 16,2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Franklin Leon Martin and her oldest daughter Katherine Martin Vogle.

She is survived by 3 daughters, Lynn Martin (Paige Green), Julie Martin (Frank Betton),and Tina Camden (Todd Camden),nine grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and...

Premchand Tejshi Shah

Premchand Tejshi Shah

Feb 15, 2023

It is with profound grief and sorrow that we inform you of the passing of the incomparable Premchand Tejshi Shah. He was fondly known to many as Prembhai — a name that literally means ‘love,’ and that captures the pure, unconditional love that characterized the entirety of his life and person.

Born on July 11, 1941, Prembhai...

Philip Alan Hallenbeck

Philip Alan Hallenbeck

Feb 12, 2023

Philip Alan Hallenbeck, age 59, of Sugar Hill, GA, died unexpectedly on February 12, 2023. He was a loving and special husband, father and brother to all. His love and friendship will truly be missed by those he leaves behind.

Phil was born on March 16, 1963, in Corning, NY, the youngest of four to Norman and...

Karen Harper

Karen Harper

Feb 11, 2023

Sadly, my wonderful mother, Karen Harper, passed away on February 11, 2023, at 81. She grew up in Grundy, Virginia, where her ancestors founded and ran the Mountain Mission School, which still exists and provides a safe and loving home, school, and church for an estimated 20,000 children worldwide. Karen won many beauty pageants all over the country. Plus,...

William "Bill" Apple Jr.

William "Bill" Apple Jr.

Feb 10, 2023

William Joseph Apple, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph Apple, Sr., and Margaret Jones Apple.

He is survived by his wife – the love of his life – Susanne Harrison Apple; his daughters Paula {Wayne} Jefferson, Michelle {Rich}...

Sokhom Pel

Sokhom Pel

Feb 9, 2023

Mrs. Pel, Sokhom was born on July 5, 1935 (USA birth, not actual MM/DD) in Kokhhmom, Srok Battambang Khet Battambang, Cambodia to her parents of Mr. Pel, Khem and Mrs. Theav, Mai. She has a total of 6 siblings. Her older siblings are: Savoeun, Chamroeun and Sakhan Pel. Her younger siblings are: Khuom, Sakhoeurth, and Savath Pel. Sokhom had...

Edward Leon Coker

Edward Leon Coker

Feb 9, 2023

Edward Leon Coker, 74, of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away February 9, 2023. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida November 4, 1948, and graduated from Wolfson High School in 1966. He received a degree in Journalism from The University of Florida and a master’s degree from the University of Tampa. He was employed by the American Cancer Society for 15...

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