OBITUARIES

Jan 8, 2026

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...

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...

Jan 3, 2026

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Jamal Valibigi, born on August 3, 1960, in Shiraz, and taken from us on January 3, 2026.

Jamal was a devoted brother to one brother and four sisters, and our family was the center of his life. He came to the United States to pursue his education and earned his...

Jan 3, 2026

Dr. Vivian Janet Thornton passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, as a resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, at the age of 88. She was born on October 19, 1937, in Villa Ridge, Illinois, and lived a life defined by faith, scholarship, service, and compassionate leadership.

Vivian pursued higher education with extraordinary dedication, earning a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University,...

Jan 3, 2026

Suchinder Kaur was born on October 20, 1967, to Mohan Singh Sahota and Surjeet Kaur Sahota in the village of Jandoli, in the Hoshiarpur District of Punjab. In 1968, her family moved to Bombay, where she spent most of her childhood and adult life. As the eldest of four siblings—Sukhminder (Sukhi), Manjinder (Manju), and Rajinder (Raju)—she naturally became a pillar...

Jan 3, 2026

Hansa Devendra Doshi passed away in Alpharetta, GA on January 3, 2026 in the loving presence of her family. Born in Gujarat in 1949, Hansa built a life as a dedicated wife to Devendra for 53 years and 7 months, raised three successful children (Ameet, Rani, and Amar), and was the loving grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren: Aria (17), Rian...

Jan 1, 2026

Paul Ormsby Winegar, 1966 – 2026. Paul passed away after a very courageous battle with heart disease. The son of Richard and Jean Winegar, he was born in Okinawa, Japan while his father was stationed in the Air Force. After moving back to the states, his family settled in Tucker, GA. Paul is a 1984 graduate of Tucker High School,...

Jan 1, 2026

Jan 1, 2026

Yên Thi Quàng was born in 1924 in Điện Biên, Lai Châu. Her father was a high-ranking official during the French colonial period. In her younger years, she delighted in horseback excursions, riding through open landscapes and savoring the quiet beauty of the world around her.

In 1954, due to the political situation at the time, she, her husband, and their...

Jan 1, 2026

Dec 31, 2025

Cyril John Hartman, age 68, passed away on December 31, 2025, as a resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was born on January 18, 1957, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Cyril proudly served his country in the United States Army for three years. Following his military service, he dedicated over 40 years to his career as a copier service technician. He was most recently...

Dec 28, 2025

Rachael Annette Fisher Carpenter passed away early in the morning of 12/28/2025 in her room at Benton House of Sugar Hill. She was 90, and had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease since the fall of 2021. Visitation will be held in the chapel at Wages and Sons funeral home (1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville Ga. 30046) on Saturday 01/03/2026 at 1:00 pm,...

Dec 26, 2025

Rose Nguyen was born in 1945 in Vietnam, into a poor family rich in love and compassion. From a very young age, she learned the meaning of hardship and responsibility. Though her childhood lacked material comforts, it shaped her into a woman of strength, patience, diligence, and deep devotion to family. These early years forged her resilient spirit and selfless...

Dec 25, 2025

December 25, 2025 Richard (Ricky/Rick) Eugene Robinson passed away in the ICU

at Grady Memorial Hospital following several years of poor health. Rick grew up in Atlanta, GA. He joined the Army at age 18 and was stationed in Fort Hood, TX, where he was part of the lst Calvary Division. After being discharged from the Army he moved to Rome,...

Dec 25, 2025

Jon Hyatt-Haye, age 60, of Covington, GA, passed away on December 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Haye. He is survived by his love, partner, and best friend of 35 years, Shawn Hyatt-Haye, his mother, Edna Jean Haye, his three brothers, James (Julie) Haye, Jerry (Clarise) Haye, Jerome Haye, and his three “sisters”, Kim (Nicky)...

Dec 24, 2025

Dec 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Stephanie Michele Collins, who departed this life on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2025, rejoining her cherished mother, Shelia Marie Collins, in eternal rest. Born on June 14, 1977, Stephanie courageously lived with cerebral palsy, a condition that profoundly influenced her life's path. Stephanie is preceded in death by...

Dec 23, 2025

Mary Lou Rizner, age 86, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on December 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters. Born on July 25, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, Mary was the daughter of immigrants – her dad was born in Italy and her mother in Germany which made life interesting for her and her 3 siblings. They were a close-knit family...

Dec 23, 2025

Charles (Ray) Raymond Piper Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, 

December 23rd, 2025, in Tucker, GA. Born in Atlanta, GA, Ray was the son of Charles

Raymond Piper Sr. and Elsie Hays Piper. After graduating from Gordon High School, Ray

attended and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He had a long career as a

Cobol Programmer with the...