OBITUARIES

Aug 17, 2025

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, our Heavenly Father suddenly called home to Glory our beloved Louis Gene King, affectionately known to many as “Papa Lou.”

Louis was born on October 19, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama, to the late John and Ethel (Osborne) King. A native of Mobile, he began his Christian journey as a member of St....

Aug 16, 2025

Aug 15, 2025

Joel Lino Hammer passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2025. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on September 3,1937, he was the fourth and youngest child of the late Burton W. and Margherita T. (Gazzotti) Hammer of Haverhill, Massachusetts and the husband of the late Paula Ann (Stephens) Hammer. He grew up in Haverhill and graduated from both...

Aug 13, 2025

Babye Jewel Oakes Baggett was more than our Mother. She was a wife, a grandma known as ‘Ma’, a poet, a dancer, a storyteller. A lover of life filled with positive energy who endured and handled the five of us. Ninety-Six years ago, she was born in Lawrenceville, GA., the only town she would ever live in, almost next...

Aug 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eugene S. Kane, lovingly known by many names—Geno, Gene the Bean, Mean Gene, Bubba, Gampy and Simp—on August 12, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born in Lackawanna, New York, on February 19, 1943, Gene was a proud graduate of Bishop Timon High School in Buffalo, Class of 1960....

Aug 10, 2025

On 10 August, 2025, Dr. Dixie Elise Hickman, PhD, passed away at the age of 80. Born 26 October, 1944, she was a vivacious, curious, graceful, and compassionate woman who always made everyone around her feel cared for.

Dixie was a writer, a dancer, a singer, and a healer. She was an ordained minister, and presided over...

Aug 9, 2025

Mary Buswell Mallison, 88, of Decatur, Georgia passed away peacefully in her home on August 9, 2025. She was born in 1937 in Carroll, Iowa to Ray and Grace Buswell. Her father was a farmer on land that is now Hyde Park in Scranton, Iowa and her mother was a teacher and a homemaker. Mary was a graduate of...

Aug 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Andrew Reaster July 26, 1995 – August 9, 2025

Andrew Reaster, 30, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on August 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 26, 1995, Andrew brought a unique and vibrant spirit into the world that touched everyone lucky enough to know him, especially...

Aug 8, 2025

Teri Schreider, born in East Point, GA on June 1, 1965, passed away peacefully after a life devoted to love, service, and compassion. A beacon of strength and kindness, Teri was a cherished wife, devoted stepmother, proud grandmother, beloved daughter, and loyal friend.

Teri earned her nursing degree at Emory University and dedicated her career to caring...

Aug 7, 2025

Zelma Taylor Maughon age 95 of Buckhead Georgia, took her heavenly flight on Monday August 7th, 2025. Born in Cullman, Alabama on Thursday, May 15, 1930  she was daughter of the late Robert and Alena Umphrey Taylor. Zelma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stone Mountain, she loved to read, travel, spending time with family, and...

Aug 6, 2025

Martha Patricia Usry Chitwood, age 78, of Marietta, formerly of Atlanta, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Born on October 27, 1946, in Gibson, Georgia, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Ligue Gibson and Lucille Williams Usry. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 42 years, Mark...

Aug 6, 2025

Aug 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Saengchanh Sayasane

May 28, 1945 – August 2, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother , Grandmother, and Great Grandmother

Saengchanh Sayasane age of 80 years old, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Saturday August 2, 2025...

Jul 30, 2025

Sheila Lillian Davis, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, in Hoschton, Georgia, at the age of 93. Born on August 9, 1931, in London, England, Sheila carried the grace and strength of her heritage with her throughout her life.

Sheila pursued her passion for fashion by earning a Certificate in...

Jul 30, 2025

Eileen Elizabeth Kelly Sentell Chrisope

Eileen Elizabeth Kelly Sentell Chrisope of Marietta, GA, passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born on June 5, 1925, in Seattle, WA, to Kathleen ‘Kitty’ Kelly.

She was predeceased by two husbands, Kelley S. Sentell and Irl Chrisope; her two daughters,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...