Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Chhatu Thawani age 97 of Atlanta GA; passed away on November 15, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday November 19, 2024 at 11:30 am in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service in Lawrenceville GA.

Nov 14, 2024

Larry Allen Stillions, age 70, passed away November 14, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Christy Stillions, son and daughter-in-law Jared and Donna Stillions, daughter Abigail Reynolds, grandchildren Margaret and John Stillions. Also his father Sheldon Stillions, brother and sister-in-law Gregory and Jill Stillions, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby Nell Jones, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who was called home on November 6, 2024. Born on October 29, 1953, Ruby's life was a shining testament to grace, strength, and joy.

Ruby's love for life was infectious, and her spirit touched everyone she met....

Nov 4, 2024

Deborah "Tadpole" Segars of Buford Georgia passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Deborah was born on November 26, 1959 in North Carolina Deborah gave her life to serving others, especially children. Always small in stature, but her love and laughter was often larger than life and she loved her family relentlessly. Over the years many knew her as...

Nov 3, 2024

Jose Aguirre born April 7, 1937 in San Jose de la Paz Jalisco Mexico to Sabas Aguirre and Josefina Cacillas. In April 1959 he married the love of his life Esperanza Macias. Together they owned/operated a conscience store in Guadalajara Mexico. He was blessed with 7 children: Hirma, Jose Luis, Juan Manuel, Bertha, Rigoberto, Carlos Alejandro, and Jorge. In...

Oct 29, 2024

Therese Marie Stepowany, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29th at the age of 73 in Lawrenceville, GA.  She spent many years as a fifth-grade teacher motivating countless young minds and instilling a love of learning in her students.

Therese lived with Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years.  Her strength...

Oct 28, 2024

Denny Pheng Laviengvong, 80, left us on October 28, 2024 with his family by his side in Winder Georgia. Denny was born June 9, 1944 in Lahonepheng, Laos to Porkae and Chanhda Laviengvong. He graduated Khongxedon High School where he met and married Vanhtha Daungkhamsout. After graduation, he served in the Lao People's Army for 12 years. His personal...

Oct 24, 2024

It is with great sadness the family of Carol "Candee" Lynne Thornton announces she passed away on October 23, 2024 at the age of 70 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Candee was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Thornton in 2015. As a mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend to all she met, her playful sense of humor will...

Oct 17, 2024

Juan Martínez, de Norcross, Georgia; falleció el 17 de octubre de 2024. Se llevará a cabo un servicio de celebración de la vida el sábado 26 de octubre de 2024 a las 10:00 a.m. en la Capilla del Servicio Funerario Byrd & Flanigan Lawrenceville GA. La familia recibirá a los amigos después del servicio hasta las 12:30 p.m. El...

Oct 17, 2024

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Darwin Christensen on October 17, 2024.

He was a man of immense humor and wisdom. There was always a joke forming in his mind and a technical problem that needed to be solved. Darwin was a cherished and beloved member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lilburn, GA...

Oct 14, 2024

James Ralph Curtis age 75 lived in Dacula Georgia. James also known as "Jimmy" was born in Denver Colorado. Sunrise September 15, 1948 and Sunset October 14, 2024. James worked for the Denver Water Department for several years. James is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Yvonne and Gregory Jones, granddaughter Gabriella Jones, and great granddaughter Jade Jackson. James...

Oct 9, 2024

Donald Lee Holbrook died on October 9, 2024, after a long fight with a chronic illness. Donald was born on January 16,1940 in Nashville Tennessee. He was 84 when he passed in Auburn Georgia. His father was Yancy Carman Holbrook, and his mother was Mable Garner Holbrook. He was raised in the Decatur Georgia area along with his brother...

Oct 7, 2024

Peggy Irene Deter age 81 of Dacula, Georgia passed away Monday October 7, 2024. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and met Paul, her husband of sixty-two years in Florida.  She loved serving her Lord and family but still found time to have a successful career in the insurance industry at Atlantic Mutual then Bituminous insurance companies.  She was...

Oct 6, 2024

Miguel Angel Serratos González

He was born on April 29 in Arandas, Jalisco, to José Serratos and Victoria González. He left this world on October 6, 2024, in Douglas, Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Victoria González, and his brother, José de Jesús Serratos. He is survived by his two sons, Joel...

Oct 1, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carlos Jimenez, age 44, a cherished husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us after a long and courageous battle with heart and kidney failure. Carlos was born on December 17, 1979, in Frankfurt, Germany, and sadly passed away on October 1st, 2024. Throughout his life, he...

Sep 27, 2024

Woman of valor, faithful wife, dedicated mother, loving grandmother, and beloved by many.

Wilma Mercy Hawkins, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on September 27, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born on November 12, 1937 in Calcutta, India, a place truly dear to her heart, to Cyril Sebastian Gomes and Violet Gomes. Her brothers were...

Sep 26, 2024

Sean James Mlekush, 25, of Duluth, GA, passed away on September 26, 2024. He was born to Cheryl Ann Jordan, on April 23, 1999 in Atlanta, GA.

Sean is survived by Cheryl (Simon) Jordan, mom, Sarah (Justin) Argenton, sister, Stephanie Barulli, Sister, Parker Myers, nephew, William Myers, nephew, Theo Hanners, nephew, Elias Hanners, nephew, Denise Hodgson, Aunt,...

Sep 24, 2024

Josephine  Elizabeth Harris McAlister age 83 of Grayson, Georgia passed away Tuesday September 24, 2024. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, GA 770-962-2200

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas Lawrence Krisko lived an adventure-filled life and passed away on Thursday, September 19th at age 39 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was lovingly called Tom or Tommy by his family and friends or Big Rig by his brother.

Tom was born on February 18th, 1985, along with his twin sister Laura in Washington, Pennsylvania. He grew up...

Sep 18, 2024

Joseph (Joe) F. Riccio age 49 of Braselton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his mother Rose Riccio. He is survived by his wife Robin Riccio, daughter Emily Riccio, son Joseph A. Riccio, father Domenick Riccio, 4 sisters, 1 brother, mother-in-law, Hazel Westfall, 3 sisters-in-law, and 3 brothers-in-law further survived by...