OBITUARIES

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

Hanh Thi Nguyen

Hanh Thi Nguyen

Dec 5, 2025

Hanh Thi Nguyen, a beloved soul whose spirit radiated warmth and compassion, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Riverdale, Georgia. Born on February 15, 1932, in Vietnam, Hanh lived a life full of joy, love, and sharing her nurturing spirit with all who were fortunate enough to cross her path.

Hanh’s journey through life was marked by her passion for...

Rao Vasireddy

Rao Vasireddy

Dec 4, 2025

Rao Vasireddy Obituary

Dr. Sivasankara Rao Vasireddy, age 84, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 22, 1940, in Chebrole, Andhra Pradesh, India, he lived a life defined by family, strength, academic excellence, kindness, and enthusiasm, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Rao was known for his sharp mind...

Sharon Kaler

Sharon Kaler

Nov 26, 2025

Sharon Kaler, age 81, of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025.

Sharon was born in Mansfield, Ohio to William (Bill) and Virginia Hockensmith Meyer, and from an early age she carried with her a deep sense of kindness, faith, and devotion to family.

She shared 61 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Joe Kaler, building a home filled...

Richard Hearn Duello

Richard Hearn Duello

Nov 26, 2025

Richard Hearn Duello (“Poppi” to his grandchildren), age 75, of Grayson, Georgia, passed away on November 26, 2025,surrounded by family.

Born on September 3, 1950, in Atlanta, Richard was the son of Leonard and Jane Duello. He grew up in Georgia, Ohio, and Texas, but ultimately settled back in Atlanta, which was his home. Richard was a principal and lead estimator...

Kapilaben Bhanuprasad Patel

Kapilaben Bhanuprasad Patel

Nov 22, 2025

Kapilaben B Patel, a beloved our loving mother and mentor, passed away on November 22nd, 2025, at the age of almost 89. Born in 1937 in a small village in Gujarat, India, she spent most of her life there and moved to the USA. She had enjoyed her childhood enjoying different activities.

She is the grandmother of two of her children,...

Martha Moore Lund

Martha Moore Lund

Nov 21, 2025

Martha Moore Lund, 79, died peacefully at her home in Lawrenceville, Georgia on November 21, 2025.

Born in October 1946 in Durham, North Carolina, Martha, or “Marti” as her friends and family knew her, was a graduate of Durham High School and went on to receive her license as a Registered Nurse from Greenville General Hospital School of Nursing in Greenville,...

Willard Kenneth Bryant

Willard Kenneth Bryant

Nov 20, 2025

Willard Kenneth Bryant, lovingly known as Kenneth or Ken, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, at the age of 89, as a resident of Loganville, Georgia. Born on March 3, 1936, in Dalton, Georgia, Ken lived a long, full life marked by devotion to his family, hard work, and the simple joys that brought him true happiness.

A 1953 graduate...

June Elizabeth Smith

June Elizabeth Smith

Nov 14, 2025

June Elizabeth Smith, age 78, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 29, 1947, in Decatur, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Mary Campbell Knight.

Mrs. Smith was a devoted member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Elberton, Georgia, for many years. She was a dedicated...

Beteena "Teena" Paradise

Beteena "Teena" Paradise

Nov 11, 2025

After a nine-month battle with cancer, Beteena "Teena" Paradise, age 60, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband. Born on August 7 1965, in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Gary and Sandra Gazette Kessinger.

Teena started her adult life working in the information technology sector and later...

Dhanprasad Purshottamdas Shah

Dhanprasad Purshottamdas Shah

Nov 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dhanprasad “Pravin” Purshottamdas Shah (1933–2025)

Dhanprasad Purshottamdas Shah—affectionately known as Pravin and lovingly called Pappa—passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Born in 1933 in Halol, Gujarat, and raised in Nashik, he was one of nine children—he had five sisters and three brothers—who grew up surrounded by love, laughter, and learning. From an early age, Pappa’s...

Gay Alice Marie Lofgren DiGirolamo

Gay Alice Marie Lofgren DiGirolamo

Nov 8, 2025

Gay Alice Marie Lofgren DiGirolamo

April 22, 1938 – November 8, 2025

“I know God is real because I feel him in my soul.”

-Mahalia Jackson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gay Alice Marie DiGirolamo (Lofgren), 87. She passed away at Emory Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones on November 8th, 2025. Gay is preceded in death...

Daniel "Dan" Lynch

Daniel "Dan" Lynch

Nov 7, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Daniel Lynch on November 7, 2025. Daniel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who touched the lives of many.

Daniel was proceeded in death by his wife of 51 years, Rebecca Lynch. Two daughters, Rebbeca DeArmon and Lisa Smith. Two son-in-laws Mark DeArmon and Bill Smith. Grandchildren Ryan...

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