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Inez Robinson

Inez Robinson

Oct 4, 2023

Our beloved Lola Inez Robinson "Maw Maw" passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Inez was born March 2, 1925. She was the daughter of Effie & Durwood Huddleston. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Paul Robinson, along with her six siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Brasill (Mike), granddaughters, Leighanne...

Constantine Angelo Harris

Constantine Angelo Harris

Oct 4, 2023

Constantine Harris of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on Oct 4, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Annie M. Willis

Annie M. Willis

Oct 3, 2023

Annie M. Willis was born October 20, 1931 to the late Howard Blackwell and Hattie Brooks in Dumas, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Climie and Willie Blackwell.

Annie worked for the City of Chicago as a Clerk. Married Louis Willis in 1970 and relocated to Decatur, Georgia in 1981. She was employed with...

Dalhart Meredith Handrop

Dalhart Meredith Handrop

Oct 2, 2023

Dalhart M. Handrop, 95, of Cumming, Georgia and formerly of Doraville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 after an extended illness.

He was born on December 4, 1927, in, a son of the late, Henry and Irene (Hall) Handrop. He was a proud graduate of Georgia Tech and later became an Aerospace Engineer and retired from Lockhead. Mr. Handrop...

Dalhart Handrop

Dalhart Handrop

Oct 2, 2023

Dalhart M. Handrop, 95, of Cumming, Georgia and formerly of Doraville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 after an extended illness.

He was born on December 4, 1927, in Pensacola, Florida, a son of the late, Henry and Irene (Hall) Handrop. He was a proud graduate of Georgia Tech and later became an Aerospace Engineer and retired from Lockheed....

Anita Carolyn Rich

Anita Carolyn Rich

Oct 1, 2023

Anita Carolyn Rich, born January 19th 1942 died peacefully Sunday morning, October 1 st 2023.

Born and raised in Gainesville Georgia, Carolyn wanted to live a life of service to others. She graduated from Georgia Baptist Nursing School in 1964 and began her career as a nurse at Emory hospital in Atlanta Georgia. As Carolyn continued her career in nursing she...

Robert Edward Smith

Robert Edward Smith

Oct 1, 2023

Robert Edward Smith, 83, of Atlanta GA, passed away on October 1, 2023. He was born October 13, 1939, in Elberton, GA to Elizabeth and Robert William Smith. He was a 1961 graduate of North Georgia College where he lettered in baseball for three years. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, Robert began his career at DeKalb Technical...

Allen Jackson Gibson

Allen Jackson Gibson

Sep 27, 2023

In loving memory of Allen Jackson Gibson. Born on April 24, 1941, he went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Sheppard Gibson: daughter Jill Marie Winsness, husband Shannon, Son Adam Jack Gibson, wife Leigh, Four granddaughters Kacey and Morgan Winsness, Skylar and Emma Gibson.

Jack was born...

Allen Jackson Gibson

Allen Jackson Gibson

Sep 27, 2023

In loving memory of Allen Jackson Gibson. Born on April 24, 1941, he went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Sheppard Gibson: daughter Jill Marie Winsness, husband Shannon, Son Adam Jack Gibson, wife Leigh, Four granddaughters Kacey and Morgan Winsness, Skylar and Emma Gibson.

Jack was born...

Sandra E. Dorsey

Sandra E. Dorsey

Sep 26, 2023

Sandra Ellenburg-Dorsey, died peacefully at her daughter's home on Tuesday, September 26, just two days short of her 84th birthday. She was born on September 28, 1939, and is preceded in death by her father William Howard Ellenburg, her mother Frances Hyde Ellenburg and her brother Kells Kaye Ellenburg.

She is survived by her daughter Sara Jane Dorsey Wilson (Robert), stepson...

Mary Elizabeth Wearing

Mary Elizabeth Wearing

Sep 25, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Culp Wearing (96) of Decatur Georgia, died Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born on July 13,1927 in Kansas City, Kansas to Kathleen and Leslie Culp. She attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Bishop Ward Highschool in 1945 in Kansas City, KS.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George Wearing in 2002, her...

Edward Gerard Hughes

Edward Gerard Hughes

Sep 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Edward "Eddie" Gerard Hughes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Edward "Eddie" Gerard Hughes on September 25, 2023, in Lawrenceville, GA. He was born on July 26, 1953, in Syracuse, New York.

Eddie was an extraordinary father and grandfather, a pillar of strength and love within his family. He shared an inseparable...

Elizabeth Beamer Davenport

Elizabeth Beamer Davenport

Sep 25, 2023

Elizabeth "Beth" Beamer Davenport, 68, passed away on September 25,

2023. Born in Pinebluff, Arkansas, and raised in Elkin, North

Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of John

V. Beamer and Boyd Blaydes Beamer Sawyer, and sister to Kimberly "Kim"

Beamer Olsoni.

Beth was an alumnus of Georgia State University with a Bachelor's

Degree in Accounting and Walden University with a Masters in

Education,...

Manuel D. Rodriguez

Manuel D. Rodriguez

Sep 24, 2023

Manuel D. Rodriguez, known affectionately by friends and family as "Manolo," passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023, in Norcross, GA, after a brave battle with dementia and prostate cancer. Born on October 9, 1936, in Ciego De Avila, Manolo's life was characterized by his love for family, his dedication to education, and his passion for the simple pleasures of...

Leila Virginia Price

Leila Virginia Price

Sep 23, 2023

Leila Virginia Price On September 23, 2023, our Jenny passed away. Jenny was born in April, 95 years ago to W.P. Price and Katherine Nichols Price in Griffin, Georgia.

During her time on this earth, she shared the gift of laughter with everyone. Her four main loves were God, Mike (her favorite dog), the Braves and the Bulldogs. Jenny was...

Jerry G. Tanner

Jerry G. Tanner

Sep 22, 2023

Jerry Gail Tanner passed away peacefully September 22, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born February 20, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia to Chester and Marguerite Mitchell.

Jerry attended City of Atlanta schools and proudly graduated from Grady High School in 1957. She attended Young Harris College in north Georgia and is a noted alumni. Jerry, being the outgoing social...

Richard Simpson Whitner

Richard Simpson Whitner

Sep 21, 2023

Richard Simpson Whitner passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2023. He was born in Atlanta on July 25,1947. He went to E Rivers Elementary and graduated from Northside High School in 1966. He attended North Georgia College and Georgia Tech. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968 - 1972, including service in Southeast Asia. He...

Dr. Cathie Lynn Sowles

Dr. Cathie Lynn Sowles

Sep 21, 2023

Dr. Cathie Breeding Sowles, a beacon of optimism, selflessness, and kindness, died on September 21, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on June 23, 1945, in Texarkana, Arkansas, she spent her early childhood in her beloved town of Grundy, Virginia. Cathie's radiant spirit and enduring kindness touched countless lives throughout her 78 years.

Cathie, a proud alumnus of Central High School in...

Dr. William Kenneth Jann Jr.

Dr. William Kenneth Jann Jr.

Sep 20, 2023

Dr. William "Bill" Kenneth Jann, Jr., 70, passed away unexpectedly on September 20th, 2023, in his cherished retreat and happy place, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Renowned as a distinguished pediatrician and a beloved family man, Bill was deeply rooted in his love for medicine, sports, and especially swimming. Bill's legacy is one of profound impact, both in his professional...

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