Obituaries

Sep 28, 2023

Hugh "Paw" Whitley of Dacula, GA passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Hugh received his education from Dacula High School. He worked as a welder at Lockheed Martin and he retired as a cement block plant manager for over 50 years.  Hugh was a member of Ewing Chapel Baptist Church.  He loved farming and growing crops to give...

Sep 15, 2023

Yaw N. Kankam age 65 of Snellville GA; passed away on September 15, 2023.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service in Lawrenceville GA. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Interment will follow at...

Sep 15, 2023

Jorge Gutierrez Barba age 55 0f Norcross, Georgia passed away on Friday September 15, 2023,  He is survived by his beloved wife Belinda Manterola Nieto, son Andre Gutierrez of Seattle, Washington, daughter Daniella Gutierrez of Mexico, Grandson Leonardo Munoz of Mexico, mother Librada Barba of Mexico. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Byrd...

Sep 12, 2023

Keith Arthur Kessler age 80 of Dawsonville Georgia, passed away in his sleep at home on September 12, 2023, in the care of his loving family and caregiver. Keith and his twin brother Craig were born on February 26, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. Keith was a dedicated family man, a professional civil engineer, a veteran officer of the US...

Sep 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann Roggow May 16, 1942 - September 12, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Ann Roggow, who departed this world on September 12, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will forever be etched in our hearts. Barbara was...

Sep 11, 2023

Evieann Harris age 71, of Lawrenceville GA, passed away on September 11, 2023.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date

Sep 11, 2023

Angana Mehta Shroff  age 59 of Snellville, Georgia passed away Monday September 11, 2023. She is survived by her husband Uday Shroff of Snellville Georgia, son Saket Shroff of Southern California, daughter Smita Shroff of Chicago, Illinois, parents Arun & Leela Metha of Vancouver Canada, brother & sister in law Sujay & Meena Metha and family of Vancouver, Canada,...

Sep 11, 2023

Blanca Lidia Leon age 92 0f Suwanee, Georgia passed away Monday September 11, 2023. She was a native of Havana, Cuba and was preceded in death by her husband Homer Leon, parents Julio & Amelia Hernandez Mendez and by her siblings Julio, Josephina and Teresa. She was a Christian and was of the Methodist faith, A loving mother, grandmother...

Sep 10, 2023

Nilsa Elena Visbal-Gillett age 80 of Auburn, Georgia passed away Sunday September 10, 2023. She was a native of Puerto Rico. She is survived by her granddaughter Elizabeth Cameron, sister Maria Rivera Palumbo of Dacula, Georgia, niece Sonya Gonzalez of Auburn, Georgia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 pm Friday September 29, 2023 in the...

Sep 4, 2023

Tavon Maurice Jones passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2023. Tavon was born on May 23, 1994, in Chesapeake, VA. In 2006, Tavon and his family moved to Buford, GA where he attended Osborne Middle School. While Tavon attended Mill Creek High School, he graduated from Mountain View High School in 2012. Tavon liked trying new things and he...

Aug 26, 2023

Antonio Delane Addison was born July 1st, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Herline E. Hammond and Lawrence (Larry) Barrett of Columbus, Ohio. Tony departed this life August 26, 2023 in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Coming from a loving family, Tony accepted Christ at a young age. His education started at Hamilton Avenue Elementary in Columbus, Ohio. His...

Aug 24, 2023

"On August 24th, 2023 Kathi Lynn Gensler departed from this life to begin her final chapter in paradise. We know she is finally at peace and in God's loving arms in the next life. She is survived by her husband, Dale, son, Jordan, grandson, Britton, granddaughter, Caroline, and sisters, Wendi, Julie, and Christi.

Kathi was always proud...

Aug 24, 2023

Elaine Peloquin of Dacula GA; passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  Elaine is preceded in death by her parents Elmer Joseph & Daisy B. Farmer Walker, brother Buddy Walker, sisters Mary Jean Hicks, & Gloria Sprouts.  Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Ray Peloquin, daughters & sons in law Debbie (Steve) Clonts, and Kelly...

Aug 20, 2023

Veronica M. Elliott age 57 of  Monroe, Georgia passed away Sunday August 20, 2023. She is survived by her husband David Smith of Monroe, Georgia, daughter Heather Elliott of Winder, Georgia, sons Daniel Elliott of Columbus, Ohio, Brandon Elliott of Athens, Georgia, 9 grandchildren, brothers William Jollay of Monroe, Georgia, Robert Jollay of Port St. Lucie, Florida. A Celebration...

Aug 15, 2023

Carmen Isabel Ledo Colina age 83 of Dacula, Georgia passed away Tuesday August 15, 2023. She was a native of Cuba and was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Ramon Jesus Colina in 2020. She is survived by her son James Colina of Norcross, Georgia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later...

Aug 12, 2023

Judy Smith age 71 of Hoschton GA; passed away on Saturday August 12, 2023.  Judy worked many years in the healthcare profession as a nurse, she was an avid reader.  She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law Christopher Sr. (Amanda) Bailor, Jonathon (Leslie) Bailor, grandchildren  Nicole Bailor, Samantha Bailor, Christopher (CJ) (Morgan) Bailor Jr., Alexys Bailor, Jaxon Bailor,...

Aug 12, 2023

Tomas Perez age 80 of Duluth, Georgia passed away Saturday August 12, 2023. He was a native of Cuba and was a General Contractor in Construction. He was preceded in death by his son Jair Perez. He is survived by his sons Tomas Perez of Douglasville, Georgia, Saul Perez of Miami, Florida, 2 grandchildren, brother Eduardo Perez of Cuba....

Aug 6, 2023

Gregory Calvin Blevins, 72, passed away peacefully in his home in Lilburn, GA, surrounded by his family on August 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on June 19, 1951, to Calvin & Wilda Blevins in Fort Wayne, IN. After graduating from Woodlan High School in 1969, he went on to join...

Aug 2, 2023

Donna Elizabeth Jean Rice, 60, Died Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, in her home in Norcross, Georgia.

She is survived by her siblings Grover Rice Jr., Lena Denise Rice, Kenneth James Rice Sr., William Earl Rice, Tena Yvonne Holland, Wendy Jean Rice and Tyrone Omar Rice, Aunt Ann Elizabeth Stanton, and her many, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, God Daughter,...

Aug 2, 2023

Lawrence (Larry) Novak, 88, left the cares of this world behind and passed into Glory on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  Larry was born in June of 1935 and was the 11th child of John and Mary Novak. He was a 1953 graduate of Waite High School and was part of a competition singing group, as well as many church...