OBITUARIES

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

Judith Marie "Judy" Swain

Judith Marie "Judy" Swain

Oct 18, 2026

Judith Marie "Judy" Swain, 79, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on October 18, 2026. She was born on February 12, 1947, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to Fred and Helen Welch.

Judy worked as a preschool teacher and a secretary before retiring. Her organization and strong will served her well in both jobs and in everything else she took on. She loved...

Timothy Knox

Timothy Knox

Oct 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Timothy Knox

Timothy Knox, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of home and the love of those closest to him.

Timothy leaves behind a loving and devoted wife, Diane, and three sons, Leonardo, Timothy Jr., and Aaron. He was also blessed with four granddaughters, who remain a...

Loraine Justus Franklin

Loraine Justus Franklin

Oct 17, 2026

Loraine Justus Franklin, age 100 of Harbins Community, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Wages & Sons Funeral Home, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA. Rastus Franklin and Pastor Patrick Choi will be officiating. A graveside service will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2570 Harbins Rd,...

Jean Marie Ostroski

Jean Marie Ostroski

Oct 16, 2026

On 10-16-2026, Jean Marie (Arrington) Ostroski passed away at her residence, with her husband Thomas of 28 years at her side.

Marie was born in Boston, GA but lived most of her early life in Jonesboro, GA. Following elementary and high school, Marie soon married. After being married a year, she began the next phase of her life from housewife to...

Mariano Antonio Rivera Quiles

Mariano Antonio Rivera Quiles

Oct 14, 2026

Mariano Antonio Rivera Quiles, affectionately known as “Tony” or “Mario,” passed away on October 14, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on December 8, 1940, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Mariano most recently resided in the Mulberry/Dacula, Georgia, area, having previously made his home in Maitland, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois.

Mariano lived a remarkable life marked by determination, intellectual curiosity, generosity,...

Urmila J Patel

Urmila J Patel

Oct 12, 2026

Urmila Patel, originally from Sunav, India, immigrated to the United States with her family in 1979. She will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and a woman whose strength and joyful spirit touched everyone around her.

Affectionately known as “tiny but mighty,” Urmila was a strong-willed fighter with a goofy, silly personality and a gift for finding...

Linda Ruth White

Linda Ruth White

Oct 7, 2026

Linda Ruth White, 73, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Born December 28, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Ruth White and the youngest of three children.

Family was Linda's life. Her greatest joy was hosting the family Christmas dinner, a tradition cherished by all who gathered around her table.

She is survived by her nephews,...

Nam Thi Nguyen

Nam Thi Nguyen

Oct 6, 2026

Nam Thi Nguyen passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on July 4, 1945, she lived a life defined by courage, sacrifice, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to her family.

More than 30 years ago, as a single mother, Nam left Vietnam and came to America with the hope of...

Jhaverbhai K. Patel

Jhaverbhai K. Patel

Oct 5, 2026

Jhaverbhai K. Patel passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on January 11, 1961, he lived a life defined by devotion to family, strength of character, and a presence that brought comfort and connection to those around him. A man of Hindu faith, he will be remembered with deep love and gratitude by all who...

Rosalie Sebastian

Rosalie Sebastian

Oct 4, 2026

Rosalie Sebastian, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved daughter, passed away on October 4, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love and memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

Rosalie was a woman whose greatest joy was her family. She devoted herself to the people she loved and held her role as a...

Arees Yacoub Akoubian

Arees Yacoub Akoubian

Oct 2, 2026

Arees Yacoub Akoubian age 91 of Norcross, Georgia died on Friday October 2, 2026. Arees was born in Amman, Jordan on April 18, 1935, to Armenhoui and Yacoub Akoubian.

The oldest of four children, Arees would carry the hopes of his Armenian family to become the embodiment of the American Dream. He was a natural leader whose creativity and ingenuity helped...

Mary Rose Waterhouse Root

Mary Rose Waterhouse Root

Oct 1, 2026

Mary Rose Waterhouse Root was born on October 18, 1952, at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey, to Charles A. Waterhouse and Ruth Weiss. She grew up in Hawthorne, where she treasured spending time with family and friends at Greenwood Lake. After graduating from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Grammar School and attending Hawthorne High School, Mary moved to Decatur, Georgia,...

Frances Inez Westbrook

Frances Inez Westbrook

Sep 29, 2026

Frances Inez Westbrook, born August 13, 1937, passed away on September 29, 2026. She will be remembered with deep love as a woman whose life reflected faith, devotion, and quiet strength. Love and prayer come to mind in remembering her, along with the steady care she gave to those around her. She was a proud mother and grandmother, a dedicated...

Louise Monique Young

Louise Monique Young

Sep 29, 2026

Louise Monique Young, affectionately known to some as “Weezy,” will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to family, generous heart, wonderful cooking, and unmistakable style.

Born in Drummondville, Canada, to Jean Gagnon and Giuseppe D’Ambrosio, Louise moved to Montreal at age ten and grew up with her brothers, Robert and Norman D’Ambrosio. She cherished both brothers and shared an especially close...

Samphors Phok

Samphors Phok

Sep 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of Samphors Phok

August 5, 1975 – September 26, 2026

Samphors Phok, 51, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2026. She was a beloved sister, mother, aunt, and cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her.She had a rare kind of goodness that made everyone around her feel safe, seen, and loved. She gave her whole heart...

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