Obituaries

Nov 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Pedro Antonio Joffre

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pedro Antonio Joffre. He was a beloved father, and an adored grandfather, who peacefully departed from this world on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 74, in Dacula, Georgia.

Pedro leaves behind a legacy of...

Nov 11, 2023

Ronald Francis O'Connor, Ron, 61, of Grayson, GA passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home on Saturday, November 11, 2023, after a long battle with alcoholic cirrhosis. Born on February 15, 1962, in Syracuse, NY to Col. Fredrick Vincent O'Connor and Frances Peak O'Connor. As one of nine children, Ron grew up in Hendersonville, NC where he...

Nov 5, 2023

Sheila I. Parker, age 84, of Covington, GA passed away on November 5, 2023 at Riverside Health Care.

Sheila was born in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School in 1957. She was a secretary at Park Place Baptist Church for 19 years.

Sheila is preceded in death by her parents, Charles "Shorty"...

Nov 2, 2023

Edgar Oliver Quillian, Jr. passed away Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. He was 80 years old, a retired Heating and Air Conditioning mechanic, and avid fisherman. A man of God, he was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and a Past Grand Knight. Eddie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who was so proud and supportive...

Nov 2, 2023

Chung Jung Lee age 82 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Thursday November 2, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday November 5, 2023 from the chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Home 288 Hurricane Shoals Rd NE Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. 770-962-2200

Oct 31, 2023

On October 31st, 2023, Edward Adjei suddenly passed away in Snellville, Georgia. Eddy's death has left all his family, friends, and all that had a blessing of knowing him in absolute turmoil. Edward was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth.

Edward Adjei (Papa Borax) was born on the 11th of March 1976 to Madam Elizabeth Quarshie and Albert...

Oct 30, 2023

Lenora Willodean Smith, 96, passed away peacefully at her residence, The Bridge of Lawrenceville Assisted Living on Monday evening, October 30th, 2023.

Many of her caregivers there called her "Mama" and said she was a pleasure to care for and she was loved by many there. She was very well taken care of there.

She...

Oct 30, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Dixon, age 61, of Dacula, GA passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Pat was a 1980 graduate of South Gwinnett High School. She worked for many years for Dr. Denise Pecht at Gwinnett Progressive Healthcare for Women. Pat was a special "Mimi" to her grandchildren. She enjoyed camping and spending time at the beach.

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Oct 27, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jim James Joseph  Blankenship Jr., known to many as Jim or Joey, aged 56, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on October 27th, 2023 due to complications from heart disease. Jim was born on July 26th, 1967 to James Blankenship Sr. and Wanda (Hatfield) Blankenship in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Jim.  lived a life deeply...

Oct 27, 2023

Terry Glenn Douglas age 69 of Rome, Georgia passed away Friday October 27, 2023. He was a native of Texas and was retired after 37 year's service from the United States Air Force, He was proud of his loving family and proud to be a Texan, He loved the Dallas Cowboys, The Texas Longhorns, and The Tennessee Vols. The...

Oct 25, 2023

Edward Mark Keefer age, 64 0f Auburn GA; passed away on October 25, 2023. Mark worked in transportation for 40-plus years until the time of his death, he worked In Transportation as a Bus Driver for the Barrow County School System, for more than 18 and prior to that the Gwinnett County School System.  For over 30 years he...

Oct 19, 2023

Dawn Marie Cassidy-Blake, 51, of Dacula, GA; unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. Born in Far Rockaway Queens, NY. She lived in Long Branch, NJ for many years before moving to Dacula, GA. She had a passion for her job as an Operating Room Scheduler at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Northside Hospital Gwinnett, CJSC, Centra State Medical...

Oct 14, 2023

Prita Chandroth Krishnan age 56 of Woodstock, Georgia passed away Saturday October 14, 2023. A Hindu Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Service in Lawrenceville, GA.. 770-962-2200

Oct 13, 2023

A Hindu celebration of life service will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service in Lawrenceville GA.

Oct 12, 2023

Mujer ejemplar, ¿dónde se hallará? iEs más valiosa que las piedras preciosas! Proverbios 31:10 Querida madre Siempre diste lo mejor sin esperar nada a cambio. Te pusiste en último lugar para que tu familia fuera la máxima prioridad. Gracias por tu amor, tu lealtad, tu compañía. Por que hasta última hora nos diste tu bendiciones y tus besos que...

Oct 10, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the Golden Child, Parker Johnson, on Tuesday October 10, 2023. He was the only child to the late Jesse and Mable Johnson, born September 9, 1948. He was a loving, arrogant, egotistical, stubborn SOB with a heart of gold. He was a loving husband, dad, son, granddad, cousin,...

Oct 9, 2023

Sylvia Ann Lomax of Lawrenceville GA passed away on October 9, 2023. No formal services are planned at this time.

Oct 8, 2023

Steven Thomas Guelda, age 62, of Suwanee, Ga passed away on October 8th, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his father James Guelda, mother Mary Morrow, and stepfather Max Morrow.  He is survived by his wife Debbie, daughter Taylor Guelda, son Joshua Guelda, brother and sister-in-law Jim and Susan Guelda, and several beloved cousins.  Steve was born in...

Oct 5, 2023

Robert "Bobby" M. Hamilton Jr., age 65 of Elberton GA. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Bobby was born on March 7, 1958, to the late Robert M. "Bob" Hamilton Sr. of Carnesville GA. and Mae I. Hamilton of Bowden Ga.  Bobby was a truck driver, and he loved to spend his free time riding his Harley...

Sep 28, 2023

Faye Pressley Rhodes of Winder, GA passed away on Thursday September 28, 2023.  Mrs. Rhodes was a graduate of Denmark-Olar High School. She taught Pre-K at Snellville First Baptist Church, and she served as the Executive Director for The Carl House in Auburn, GA. Mrs. Rhodes was a faithful member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. She was preceded in...