OBITUARIES

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

Jayantilal Patel

Jayantilal Patel

Oct 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jayantilal Patel, fondly known as “JK” to many. He was a devoted husband, proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend to all who knew him. Jayantilal was a man of great perseverance, hard work, and deep compassion. His kindness touched countless lives, and his warmth and laughter will be...

Al Sandra Smith Freeman

Al Sandra Smith Freeman

Oct 21, 2025

Al Sandra Smith Freeman

Born June 28, 1933

Departed October 21, 2025

Raised in Orrville, Alabama, Al Sandra attended Auburn University and completed Nursing School at Emory University where she met and married her husband, Dr. Malcolm Godsey Freeman, who adored her throughout their half century of...

Brian Andrew Schumacher

Brian Andrew Schumacher

Oct 16, 2025

Brian Andrew Schumacher (67) passed away on Thursday, October 16 th , 2025.

Brian was born May 29 th , 1958, in Hackensack, NJ, to the late Fred and Doris Schumacher.

He was a proud graduate of Suffern High School, Suffern, NY and East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. He had a long career in the...

Kenneth "Ken" James Wilson

Kenneth "Ken" James Wilson

Oct 13, 2025

Kenneth James Wilson, affectionately known as Ken, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on May 23, 1936, in Shelburne, New Hampshire, Ken lived a life marked by service, devotion, craftsmanship, and quiet strength. He was a resident of Suwanee, Georgia.

Ken proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Ann Patrick Sanders

Ann Patrick Sanders

Oct 7, 2025

Ann Williams Patrick Sanders, 90, passed away on October 7, 2025 in Lilburn, Georgia.

Born on October 23, 1934, to the late John Blair Patrick, Jr. and Christine Williams Patrick, Ann lived in Columbia, South Carolina, for most of her life. She graduated from Dreher High School in 1952 and Erskine College in 1956 with a bachelor’s...

Alan James Daniel

Alan James Daniel

Oct 6, 2025

Alan James Daniel, 64, passed away in Chamblee, Georgia October 6, 2025. Born in Albany, Georgia September 12, 1961 to Herbert D Daniel, Jr and Barbara Ann Daniel. Alan is survived by sister Lisa Daniel Lawn, Aunts Beth Trigg (Bill), Faye Guy (John), and several cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Barbara Daniel and his son, Richard (Rick)...

Launa Jean Eatherly Brown

Launa Jean Eatherly Brown

Oct 5, 2025

LaUna Jean Eatherly was born on May 26, 1939 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the only child of her beloved parents, Robert Burke and Aurelia Hortense Eatherly. She spent her childhood in Chattanooga where she would go on to attend Edmondson Business College. Jean was married for almost 55 years to her loving husband, Mike, and was the proud...

Joyce Luther Owens

Joyce Luther Owens

Oct 1, 2025

Joyce Luther Owens age 86 of Stone Mountain passed away Wednesday October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born on Monday October 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Hoke and Mary Knight Luther; Joyce was preceded in death by her husband John Wesley Owens, and she was the last surviving member...

James Dorrill Mccollough

James Dorrill Mccollough

Oct 1, 2025

James “Jim” Dorrill McCollough, of Buford, Georgia, entered eternal rest on October 1, 2025, at the age of 81.

Jim was born on October 12, 1943, in Kingsland, Georgia, to the late Charlie Franklin McCollough Sr. and Valeria Elkins McCollough. A proud graduate of American University, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree before embarking on a...

Dr. Janardan Mahadeo Kulkarni

Dr. Janardan Mahadeo Kulkarni

Sep 30, 2025

With profound sadness and a now a hole in my heart, we lost a great man, my father, a grandfather and genuine friend to countless people.

Dr. Janardan Mahadeo Kulkarni, born on November 25, 1932 to Mahadeo and Parvatibai Kulkarni, in Thane, India—a suburb of Mumbai—passed away after a remarkable 92 years. The second youngest of seven...

Jean Larocque

Jean Larocque

Sep 29, 2025

Jean LaRocque, lovingly known as “Mom,” age 91, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Lida Mae Mann and Alexander M. Kelhoffer.

Jean lived a remarkable and multifaceted life. She proudly served her country as a member of the United States...

Major Noel Fitzgerald Mason

Major Noel Fitzgerald Mason

Sep 25, 2025

Obituary of Major Noel Fitzgerald “Fitzy” Mason

Noel Fitzgerald Mason, affectionately known to all as “Fitzy,” entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on December 19, 1952, in Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, to the late Majors Raphael and Florence Mason, his life was one marked by devotion,...

Joan S. Kalkbrenner

Joan S. Kalkbrenner

Sep 25, 2025

Joan Kalkbrenner, age 94, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on September 25, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1931, in Litchfield, Illinois.

Joan earned her associate degree from the Illinois Community College System and went on to live a life of creativity, service, and dedication. She volunteered at Cannon Church, where she supported the employment assistance...

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