Obituaries

May 19, 2024

Rose Marie Spivey Watkins, Age 68, of Cedartown GA passed away on May 19, 2024 at her residence after several years of declining health. She was born on February 14, 1956 to the late Edd Hobbs Sr and Doris Cox Hobbs. She was also preceded in death by her late husband in 2016, Melvin Douglas Watkins, and prior husband...

May 16, 2024

Darrell Eardley Whitburn Sr. passed away on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Darrell was born on December 13th, 1933 to Robert and Margaret Morley Whitburn in Rawalpindi, India (presently Pakistan). From his childhood in the jungles of India, to England, Canada and the US, his many life adventures led him to settle in Suwanee,...

May 14, 2024

Bernard P. Brown, always called "Paul" of Massena, New York. passed away in his sleep, May 14, 2024. Born Oct 3, 1950, of parents Bernard P. and Mary F. Brown. He is survived by his brother Winsor P. Brown, of Plantation, Florida. The past many years, Paul worked for PCI Scaffold of Kennesaw, Georgia. Paul's favorite past time was...

May 13, 2024

Ronald Lee Flynn, Jr., 67, of Lilburn, GA, died unexpectedly on May 13, 2024, due to complications from surgery.  He was born in Jacksonville, FL, to Carolyn Ophelia Whatley and Ronald L. Flynn, Sr., the firstborn of five children.  His parents and younger brother, William Theodore Flynn, preceded him in death.

A proud Veteran, Ronald served 10...

May 8, 2024

Andrew ("Andy") Ralph Pourchier, 73, a loving husband and father, died May 8, 2024, at his home in Statham, Georgia.  A native of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, Andy was born to the late Ralph and Eleanor (Lewis) Pourchier on March 21, 1951.  He graduated high school before attending college at Morehead State University where he played football.  While...

Apr 23, 2024

We mourn the death of Jessie Taime who passed on April 24th, 2024.

Jessie Taime had a spirited and loving soul. She brought joy and laughter to everyone she met. Whether you knew her as Miss Taime, Titi, Mami, Grandma, or Jessenia, one could always count on Jessie to provide witty conversation and an outpouring of love....

Apr 23, 2024

Our friend, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt. Mrs. Irma Ordaz de Chávez was born in Durango Mexico on October 31, 1949. she was a strong woman, A warrior a fighter. She was married for 25 years to her husband Mr Victor Chavez until God separated them, From this marriage she had 3 children Juan, Carlos and Irma, 10 grandchildren and...

Apr 22, 2024

The family of Patricia Garner Henderson mourn her passing on April 22, 2024.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Her life was defined by her love and devotion to her family. People will always remember her for her kind heart and selfless generosity.  She lived by example and provided a great role model for...

Apr 20, 2024

Steven Kent Yaden passed away on April 20, 2024 at the age of 67 from a heart attack. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Brown Comegys, step father, Robert Comegys and father, William David Yaden, Jr. Steve was born in Louisville, Kentucky and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a graduate of Indiana University with...

Apr 7, 2024

Herbert Cook age 83 of Grayson, GA passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife Tracy, 6 children, and a host of grands and great-grands.  A celebration of life will be on Saturday April 20, 2024 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, GA. The visitation...

Apr 2, 2024

Neva Lingold Christian age 69 of Monroe, Georgia passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Shana Temples of Statham, son & daughter in law Michael & Michelle Osborn of Loganville, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral...

Mar 29, 2024

Ismanda Lucia Gonzalez age 55 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Friday March 29, 2024. She is survived by her husband Juan Carlos Franco of Lawrenceville, son & daughter in law Daniel Franco & Christina Ferris of Chicago, IL, daughter Valentina Franco of Chicago, IL, mother Amilbia Vasco of Colombia, brothers Hernan Gonzalez of Dacula, Albert Augusto Gonzalez of Colombia...

Mar 24, 2024

Bhaskarrao Ganeshchandra Thakar age 82 of Suwanee, Georgia passed away Sunday March 24, 2024. A Hindu Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday March 26, 2024 from the chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Home. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, Georgia 770-962-2200.

Mar 20, 2024

Scott William MacGibbon, of Dawsonville, Georgia departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and spending time with friends. He also enjoyed music as he collected and played guitars. He is survived by his loving mother, Ann (Jerry) Ragan of Dawsonville, GA; father, Pete MacGibbon of Dawsonville, GA; brother, Terry (Wendy) MacGibbon of...

Mar 15, 2024

Heidi Marie Wilson - Cartwright age 59 of Dacula, Ga passed away Friday March 15, 2024. She  was a Loving Wife, Mother and Sister. She is survived by her husband Karl Bruce Cartwright of Dacula, sons Logan Cartwright of Lawrenceville, Emery Cartwright of Dacula, daughters Emily Rose Cartwright of Dacula, Haley Cartwright of Gainesville, Kesi Edwin of Lawrenceville. brothers...

Mar 15, 2024

Drake Paul Cook, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Drake is survived by his parents, Jennifer and Steve Cook; his siblings Joshua (Jesi), Hunter (Jessica), Savannah, and Cole (Sarah); his nieces and nephews: Nolan, Jayci, Jaxon, Adaline, Jolene, Holland, Charlie, and Scarlett. Drake is preceded in death...

Mar 14, 2024

Vicki Bailey Christie, age 70, passed away on March 14, 2024.  Vicki was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 2, 1953.  Vicki followed in her mother's footsteps and became a cosmetologist, cutting hair for many years at various shops and owning two of her own. During the 1980s and 1990s she was a long time employee of Hair Pros...

Mar 13, 2024

Howard Glen Toole age 69 of Cornelia, Ga passed away Wednesday March 13, 2024.  He is Survived By: Wife, Deborah Barrett; three daughters, Karen Dalton, Sylvia Bass and Sadonia Brock; Sister, Glennis S. Toole. He was Predeceased in Death by Enoch G. Toole (Father), Betty S. Toole (Mother), Calvin L. Toole (Brother), Joel A. Toole (Brother), Susan J. Toole...

Mar 12, 2024

Jimey Phaypong age 68 of Bethlehem, Georgia passed away Tuesday March 12, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday March 15, 2024 from the chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Home. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, Georgia 770-962-2200

Mar 9, 2024

Stephanie Joyce Muszynski age 75 of Auburn, Georgia passed away Saturday March 9, 2024. She was a former employee of the U S Postal Service, and was the owner and operator of Scholar's Book Shope in Lawrenceville for many years, and later worked for a book wholesaler. She is survived by her husband Frederick Muszynski of Auburn, siblings Bob,...