OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas
Maxine Brookhart
Jan 29, 2023
Maxine Brookhart of Stone Mountain, GA passed peacefully at her home at the age of 99 on January 29, 2023 surrounded by family.
Maxine was born April 29, 1923 and grew up in Wapakoneta, OH.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Jack, son Dennis Brookhart, grandson Dorian Brookhart, sisters Emma...
Mary Ellen Peebles
Jan 28, 2023
Mary Ellen Peebles, known to her loved ones as Nonnie, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away at the age of 80. She passed peacefully surrounded by her children and loved ones. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, James and Gertrude (Weber) Maher and brother Paul Maher. Mary Ellen is survived by her children, daughter and son-in-law Kelly...
Benjamin Herbert Fish
Jan 28, 2023
Benjamin Herbert Fish was born in San Diego, California on March 1, 1929, and passed away on January 28, 2023, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ben will be remembered as a treasured man with a great sense of humor who was friendly, kind, and generous to all those around him. He inspired others by facing life’s challenges with courage and graciousness....
Charles Right Hawkins, Jr.
Jan 26, 2023
Charles Right Hawkins, Jr. 1937-2023, Snellville, Georgia
Charles was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1937, to mother Sarah Eleanor Dyal Hawkins and father Charles Right Hawkins, Sr. Charles graduated from Sylvan Hills High School in Atlanta in 1956 and went on to graduate from Georgia State University with a degree in Business Administration.
Charles participated...
Joseph "Joe" A. Tucker
Jan 25, 2023
Joseph “Joe” A. Tucker passed away peacefully at home with his son by his side early on January 25, 2023. He was born May 21, 1929, in Winston-Salem, NC. He grew up in Asheville, NC where he attended Vance Grammar School, Hall Fletcher Jr. High, Lee Edwards High School, and Asheville-Biltmore Junior College (now the University of North Carolina...
Curtis Rayford Hart
Jan 25, 2023
Curtis Rayford Hart passed away on January 25, 2023, after a long illness at the age of 70 in Tucker, Georgia. He was born on November 9, 1952 in Mobile, Alabama where his family has deep roots. His father worked for the railroad and as a result Ray developed a deep passion for transportation. He was enthusiastic about airplanes....
Gurnie Randall Hopper
Jan 24, 2023
Gurnie Randall Hopper, age 86, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, also known as Pop, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Nettie Sue Hopper. He is survived by son Larry Randall Hopper, daughter Terri Sue Jackson and husband Randall; grandchildren, Tony Jackson...
Rama Rao Bangalore Venkataramaiah
Jan 23, 2023
Mr. Bangalore passed away on January 23, 2023 at the age of 92 years at his home in Atlanta GA.
Mr. Bangalore, also known as “Ramu” to his large family and friends was born in Bangalore, India. While growing up in India, Mr. Bangalore lived with his father Mr. Bangalore Venkataramaiah, mother Sharadamma, four brothers and a...
Peggy Cleveland Jones
Jan 22, 2023
Peggy Jones 87 passed away January 22, 2023 in Snellville Georgia.
She is survived by her son Donald Jones, daughter in-law Michele Jones, and her grandchildren, Andrew Jones and Alida Jones as well her nieces, nephews, and God daughter who she called her kids.
Peggy was born in Griffin Georgia to Marvin and Montien Cleveland....
Velma Leona Hicks Robinson Ducra
Jan 22, 2023
Velma Leona Hicks Ducra of Lawrenceville, GA, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Della (Mayhue) Hicks; husband, George Ducra; daughter, Phillis Shumate; granddaughter, Kelley Shumate; sister, Emily Maddox. Velma is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Cindy Robinson of Snellville, Georgia; son...
Christopher Alexander Ryan
Jan 19, 2023
Christopher (Chris) Alexander Ryan, of Atlanta, Georgia died unexpectedly on January 19, 2023. He was only 35. His family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.
He is survived by his children, Thomas Michael Eason, and Elijah Knox Smith, his Mother, Laura DuPuy Lee, his brother, Sean Michael Ryan (Mackenzie), his Grandfather, Thomas J. DuPuy...
Stephanie Marie Carruth Thornton
Jan 17, 2023
Stephanie Marie Carruth Thornton was born on February 10, 1960 to Joseph Carruth and Cinderella Vallery. Stephanie was a very outgoing people person and could make friends quicker than anyone, going out of her way to do so. Born the sixth of seven children, Stephanie kept her siblings in line. If you didn’t want mom and dad to know...
Mr. Virgil Drennan Baker Iii
Jan 17, 2023
Mr. Virgil Drennan Baker III, age 83, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born on March 22, 1939 in East Point, Georgia. He was the son of the late Virgil Drennan Baker Jr. and Lucile Carswell Baker.
Mr. Baker is survived by his current wife, Shirley Baker; sisters, Mary Alice...
Dorothy Jean Boswell
Jan 15, 2023
On January 15, 2023 at 8:15 PM, Dorothy M. Boswell passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 78, surrounded by her children. Dot, as she was affectionately known, was born Dorothy Jean Muise in Boston, MA on June 26,1944 to James Arthur Muise and Grace Rosella Payne. Dot’s siblings included brothers Jim Muise, Richard Muise, Steven...
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