Vickie Hendrix Lee
Jan 21, 2026
Vickie Hendrix Lee loved fiercely and stood as a protective force over her family. A steady support system and a constant source of strength, she lived proudly and loved loudly. Few things brought her more joy than showing off her family, and she did so every chance she got.
Born in Statesboro, and raised in Savannah, Georgia, she was a Southern...
Howard Shepherd
Jan 19, 2026
Howard Shepherd was born on January 13, 1945, to Charles Jenkins and Margaret (Shepherd) Washington. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents, and Deulah and Moses Shepherd, in Summerville, South Carolina, where he developed the values of independence, self-reliance, and perseverance that guided his life.
From an early age, Howard valued education and hard work. He attended and graduated from Austin...
Tracy Scott Joseph
Jan 19, 2026
Tracy Scott Joseph, a man whose life exemplified the virtues of faith, passion, and selflessness, was called home on January 19, 2026, following a heart attack. Born on October 29, 1961, Tracy’s journey on earth spanned 64 years marked by a profound commitment to serving others and living out his Christian faith with fervor and dedication.
Tracy's early life was shaped...
Cheryl Kindall
Jan 19, 2026
Cheryl M. Kindall, age 67, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, son, granddaughters, and great-grandchild. Cheryl is survived by her mother, three sisters, and one brother.
She grew up in the small town of Roanoke, Virginia, and moved to Atlanta in the early 1980s. Cheryl had a deep love for music,...
Joan Phipps Masterson
Jan 18, 2026
Joan Phipps Masterson
June 6, 1930 – January 18, 2026
Joan Phipps Masterson, age 95, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Born on June 16, 1930, in New York City, Joan lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love for her family. She dedicated many years of her professional life as a social worker,...
Wah Sy Liu
Jan 18, 2026
Wah Sy Liu, born January 27th, 1963, passed away at the age of 62 at home surrounded by his loved ones on January 18th, 2026.
Immigrating to the US in 1980, he worked relentlessly to support all of his family. He has owned multiple restaurants amongst other business ventures; from home restorations and property rentals to owning and operating commercial buildings....
Caryl Faith Swift
Jan 17, 2026
On January 17, 2026, Caryl Faith Swift (née Fisher) died at the age of 85 years old in Buford, Georgia.
Caryl was born in Boone, Iowa, on November 27, 1940, and moved to Georgia in 1975. She worked as Human Resources Director at Primerica Financial Services, as President of Georgia Right to Life, and was an active member of Hebron Church...
Phyllis Ann Stargent
Jan 16, 2026
Phyllis Dunbar, age 65, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on October 26, 1960, in Bradenton, Florida, she was the cherished daughter of Philemon Dunbar and Mary Jones Dunbar.
She was educated in the Manatee County Public School system and proudly graduated from Bayshore High School in Bradenton. In the...
Annette Haney Slaughter
Jan 16, 2026
September 3, 1935 - January 16, 2026
Annette Haney Slaughter went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026. At 90, God had blessed her with a good, long and healthy life and she was still driving her car and going to her favorite places, Chick-fil-A and Magnolia’s Restaurant. Her mind was sharp, but her health began to...
Regis Duane Ruffing
Jan 13, 2026
Regis Duane Ruffing, age 93, of Lawrenceville, GA, went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on January 13th, 2026.
Regis was born in Greenville, PA, to Joseph and Mildred Ruffing. After his father died tragically from blood poisoning at only 33 years old, his mother worked 12 hour days, 6 days a week as a nurse to raise...
Judy Rose French (Silva)
Jan 12, 2026
On January 12, 2026, Judy Rose French (Silva) died at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 73 years old.
She was born on April 23, 1952, in Somerset, MA, the eldest daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Silva. She is mourned by her husband, Chuck French; daughters Nicole (Will) and Danielle (Caity); and three cherished granddaughters.
Judy...
Charlotte Ann Rink
Jan 12, 2026
Charlotte Ann Rink passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at her home in Buford, Georgia, at the age of 89. She was born to Daniel and Hazel (Evans) Zeman on a farm in Brookings County, South Dakota, on May 20, 1936, the third child of six. Charlotte married her high school sweetheart, Vernon Rink, on August 20, 1954, and...
Timothy William McCormick
Jan 12, 2026
Timothy William McCormick , 71 of Snellville passed away at home Monday January 12 surrounded by family.
He is survived by his wife Gwendolyn of 52 years, sons Brian and Blake 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his son Bradley. Tim grew up in Miami and loved cars and landscaping.
Tim retired from the auto...
Margarita Elena Rodriguez Aleman
Jan 8, 2026
Margarita Elena Rodriguez Aleman of Grayson, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a valiant fight due to a sudden illness.
She was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, on September 18, 1952. At the age of nine, she miraculously escaped the socialist and communist. She initially lived in Queens, New York, with her...
Helen Patricia Wade Drozak
Jan 8, 2026
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Helen Patricia Wade Drozak
November 8, 1936 – January 8, 2026
Helen Patricia Wade Drozak, affectionately known as “Ms. Pat”, age 89, of Snellville, GA, passed away on January 8, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, the late Walter Wade and Mae Bell Walker Wade, her husband, David Alexander Drozak, daughter, Brenda Ann Drozak and six brothers and sisters....
Warren Willard Cortiss, Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Warren Willard Cortiss, Jr., affectionately known as Warnie, passed away on January 7, 2026, as a resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was born on November 22, 1961, in McHenry, Illinois.
Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Willard Cortiss, Sr. and Ruth Cortiss, and his sister, Cathy Gilbert.
He is survived by his loving family: his sister Donna Royall; his...
Son Eberhardt
Jan 5, 2026
Son Eberhardt, age 85, of Snellville, Georgia, passed away peacefully and entered her heavenly home on Monday, January 5, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born on Wednesday, June 12, 1940, in Seoul, South Korea. Son was of the Christian faith and found great joy in cooking, sewing, spending time with her family, and most especially tending to her...
