Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

Jaykumar K. Punamiya passed away on Friday, April 29, 2023.  A Hindu Service will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 11:45 AM in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service Lawrenceville GA.

Apr 25, 2023

Margaret Renay Kilgore age 66 of Snellville, Georgia passed away Tuesday April 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Ronnie Hugh Kilgore and was a member of The Church on Main. She is survived by her son Larry Andrew Burkhalter of Snellville, Georgia, sister in law Faye Burkhalter of Danielsville, Georgia, niece Candace Burkhalter of...

Apr 22, 2023

Maryann Prawdzienski age 78 of Winder, Georgia passed away Saturday April 22, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, Georgia. 770-962-2200

Apr 21, 2023

William Stephen Pate, age 73 of Midway, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 21, 2023. Will was a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in economics.

After college Will served as the Mayor of Lawrenceville, Georgia from 1985-1986 which was the county seat...

Apr 21, 2023

Juan Jose Gonzalez age 22 of Dacula, Georgia passed away Friday April 21, 2023. No Services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, Georgia. 770-962-2200

Apr 21, 2023

Joseph Harris age 87 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Friday April 21, 2023. No Services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, Georgia. 770-962-2200

Apr 21, 2023

Alicia Rebeca Matos De Luna Boza age 67of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Friday April 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, Georgia. 770-962-2200

Apr 19, 2023

Kay Ann Kronsted passed away April 19, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Kay was later joined in the afterlife by her son Frank Kronsted June 19, 2023, then her husband, Paul Kronsted, July 25, 2024.  Kay was a 20-year Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving her country as a nurse...

Apr 19, 2023

James Barry Cooper age 61 of Bremen, Ga passed away Wednesday April 19, 2023. a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, Georgia. 770-962-2200

Apr 16, 2023

David Wayne Golenor age 57 of Dacula, Georgia passed away Sunday April 16, 2023. No Services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, Georgia. 770-962-2200

Apr 16, 2023

Nancy (Kinan) Purland age 89 passed away but not without a valiant fight to the end at the home of her daughter and son in law's home in Monroe, GA on April 16 2023 with the loving help of Bridgeway Hospice.

Widowed for 23 years of John Robert Purland. Incredibly loving Mother to Jacqueline Purland Alexander and...

Apr 16, 2023

Joyce Joan Cortese age 69 of Buford GA; passed away on April 16, 2023. A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday April 18, 2023 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service with Pastor John Baker officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until the time of service.

Apr 11, 2023

Shirley Ann Russell (Merse) age 85 of Dacula, Georgia passed away Tuesday April 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents James L. & Mary Alice Quinnelly and her brother Leonard Quinnelly. She was the most caring, loving, selfless person you will ever meet. She adored her husband of 62 years. She never met a stranger and...

Apr 7, 2023

Renae Deann (Holley) Sosebee age 60 of Lilburn, Georgia passed away Friday April 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her brother Russell Holley Sr. , grandparents Nick & Dovie (Peevy) Stephens, Charles Sr. & Kathleen (Knight) Holley, cousin Michael D. Stephens. She is survived by her daughter & fiance Brittany Gorham & Robert Queen of Lilburn, Georgia,...

Apr 5, 2023

Mohammad Hassan Zakeri, 69, of Flowery Branch, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 5th.

Hassan was born in Shiraz, Iran and the son of Mirzaagha and Mohtaram Zakeri. At the age of 22 he immigrated to the United States on his own to begin a journey to pursue a career in Architectural Engineering. Hassan loved the work...

Apr 5, 2023

Manohar Gambhir age 82 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023. A Hindu Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday April 6, 2023 from the chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Home. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville. 770-962-2200

Apr 2, 2023

Susan Sue (TeeTee) Eckert age 69 of Lawrenceville GA; passed away on April 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl G. & Doris Jean Scott Perry, brother Larry Lee Perry.  She is survived by her long life partner Donald Fletchinger Children Mike Eckert & Fiance Kim Madison, Kellie & (Josh) Frigge, grandsons Ryan, Matthew, &...

Apr 1, 2023

James Mercer Williams Jr. age 90 of Grayson, Georgia passed away Saturday April 1, 2023. Jim Williams was born 1932, in Miami, Florida He attended Boys High in Atlanta, & graduated Georgia Tech with a Chemical Engineering degree. He served 2 years in the US Army Chemical Corp in Anniston, AL, where he studied the effects of nuclear radiation...

Mar 30, 2023

Roger William Borland, age 79, passed away at his residence in on Thursday, March 30th, 2023 after battling progressive lung cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Esther Borland. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ellen Borland; sister, Colleen Stamp and her husband, Ralph; son, Charles Keith Borland; daughter, Kimberly (Lance) Ray, and her...

Mar 29, 2023

Justin F. Ewing, 47, of Dacula, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.  He was an absolute treasure, and his cheerful attitude and huge smile will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He graduated from North Gwinnett High School in 1994 with a Special Education Diploma. In his younger...