OBITUARIES

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

George Franklin Kesler

George Franklin Kesler

Feb 25, 2023

George Franklin Kesler, 75, died peacefully while surrounded by his immediate family on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Northside Gwinnett Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA. George was born in Jefferson, GA. He was the son of the late Oris Massey Kesler and George Theron Kesler.

George was a graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia,...

Major Thomas Henry Richmond

Major Thomas Henry Richmond

Feb 25, 2023

On Saturday February 25, 2023, Major Thomas Henry Richmond, retired, was promoted to glory while at his home in Tucker, Georgia.

Major Tom was born in 1934 in Morgantown, WV, the eldest son of Harold and Wilma Richmond. In 1953, he entered the School for Officer Training in Atlanta, Ga, as a member of the Shepherds Session....

Michael P. Manikowski

Michael P. Manikowski

Feb 24, 2023

Michael P. Manikowski, 65, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on February 24, 2023.

Michael was born in Long Beach, CA on January 10, 1958 and was the beloved husband of Ysela Manikowski, son of Theresa R. Manikowski and the late Paul R. Manikowski.

He was preceded in death by his son, John Manikowski in 2010,...

Alton Wayne Mccord Sr

Alton Wayne Mccord Sr

Feb 24, 2023

Alton Wayne McCord Sr age 80 of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away on Friday February 24, 2023, at Piedmont Eastside Hospital in Snellville, Georgia from Stage 4 colon cancer. He was employed by Ford Motor Company Atlanta Assembly plant in Hapeville, Georgia for over 40 years working several years on the assembly line and later becoming a union official...

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...

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