Obituaries

Jul 22, 2022

On July 22, 2022 we lost George Peter Podes tragically and unexpectedly. Our loss comes at a time where his true legacy has not been realized. He was known by some as Peter, others may have know him as GP, or George, or even Farmer George, but by all as a truly gifted young man who had a significant...

Jul 20, 2022

Ilse Charlotte Rodriguez, née Schwarz, was born on July 20, 1937, in Frankfurt, Germany, and passed away on July 20, 2022, in Smyrna, Georgia.

Ilse is survived by her two sons; Joshua Gregorio Rodriguez and Jonathan Rodriguez (Klimar); grandsons Israel Aramis Rodriguez and Samuel DePinho; her sisters Ruth Franklin, and Renate Stollenwerk (Josef); along with many nieces...

Jul 19, 2022

Abel David Castellanos Camacho age 16 of Suwanee, Ga passed away Tuesday July 19, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Monday July 25, 2022 from the chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday form 10:00 - 3:00 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service,...

Jul 19, 2022

Randolph Charles (Randy) Andrews age 56 of Lawrenceville, Ga passed away Tuesday July 19, 2022. He was a beloved son, brother, father and husband, who was a foodie, an avid car enthusiast who enjoyed traveling, video games, his home life and his pets and was employed with Cisco Systems for 15 years. Randy was not only a highly valued...

Jul 15, 2022

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WE THE FAMILY OF ANTHONY TRULY THANK YOU FOR EVERY SINGLE THING YOU HAVE DONE FOR US THIS WEEK. WHETHER IT WAS A TEXT MESSAGE, PHONE CALL, FOOD, FLOWERS, SOCIAL MEDIA MEMORIES, HUGS, OR DONATION. WE THANK YOU. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU, AND KEEP US IN PRAYER. WE KNOW THAT GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL. IN...

Jul 14, 2022

A Hindu celebration of life service will be held on Friday July 15, 2022 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service in Lawrenceville GA.

Jul 12, 2022

Carolyn "Kakie Sue"  Batson age 73 of Norcross GA, passed away Tuesday July 12, 2022. Mrs.Carolyn Batson was a member of First Baptist Church Of Atlanta. Carolyn was a God fearing woman, she was a kind and loving person to all who she crossed paths with on her journey of life. To all that knew her knew she loved...

Jul 11, 2022

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday August 20, 2022 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service in Lawrenceville GA

Jul 10, 2022

Alicia Antonia Pedreanez De Rodriguez age 82 of Dacula, Ga passed away Sunday July 10, 2022. She was a native of Venezuela and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Hernando Rodriguez of Dacula, sons Carlos A. Rodriguez of Dacula, David Rodriguez of Lawrenceville, Hernando Rodriguez of Winder, Juan Carlos Rodriguez of Venezuela, granddaughter Mayra Rodriguez of...

Jul 9, 2022

Patricia Jurado age 51 of Lawrenceville, Ga passed away Saturday July 9, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, A 1988 graduate of Melvindale High School, A 1998 graduate of Wayne State University, A Devout Catholic and Devoted Mother and a Mexican Folk Lore Dancer. She was an involved member of the community and spearheaded many charity organizations. She...

Jul 8, 2022

Gene Autry Ewing age, 77 of Lawrenceville GA; passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Mr. Ewing was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Lawrenceville GA. He was an avid artist, he was kind-hearted and was an inspiration to all that he met.  He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard Ewing & Margie Mae Evans. Gene...

Jul 2, 2022

Gerald (Jerry) Myers Jr. passed away suddenly at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Myers is preceded in death by father Gerald E Myers Sr, mother Jennie Myers. Son Michael Myers & brother-in-law Paul Kermode. He is survived by his wife Edith of Lawrenceville, sons Jason (Stacy) Myers of Bayville, NJ. Christopher Myers of Old Bridge, NJ. Daughter Lisa...

Jul 1, 2022

Ines Solera of Lawrenceville, Ga passed away Friday July 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Roberto A. Solera on May 20, 2022. She is survived by her son & daughter in law Robert & Ivette Solera of Lawrenceville, grandchildren Nelly Solera, John Solera, sister in law Nora DeCastro of Miami. Graveside Services will be held...

Jun 26, 2022

Homer E. Masters age 83 of Winder GA.; passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022.  Mr. Masters retired from Southeastern Freight Lines and a  member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Lawrenceville GA. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and woodworking.  Mr. Masters is survived by his wife of thirty-one years Mildred Lee Masters, son & daughter-in-law Ronnie & Debbie...

Jun 14, 2022

Velvetta (Vetta) Cecelia Christian was born on July 18, 1959, in Dawson, GA to the late Albert Bob, Jr., and Margaret Bob. She departed this life on June 14, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville in Gainesville, GA.

Velvetta graduated in 1977 from Terrell High School in Dawson, GA, where she was Captain of the cheerleading...

Jun 11, 2022

Mr. Anderson Phillips III, age 57, of Hoschton, GA died on June 11, 2022.  Minister William Stockdale, Eulogist. Interment in GA National Cemetery, Canton, GA on July 5, 2022. MASK WILL BE REQUIRED OF ALL THAT ATTEND THESE EVENTS. Mr. Anderson Phillips, III also known as "Sonny", was born on January 5, 1965, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late...

Jun 10, 2022

Philip "Phil" Counts Jr. age 64 of Sugar Hill GA; passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022. Phil was employed by Auto Gallery as a mechanic, he enjoyed Nascar, Muscle Cars, & Motorcycles.  Phil is preceded in death by his parents Philip Sr. & Rose Marie Sarna Counts, son Phillip Shane Counts, & brother Julian Deron Counts.  He is...

Jun 7, 2022

Valorie Conner of Lithonia GA; passed away on June 7, 2022. The family will receive friends at the Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service on Wednesday, June 15, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. ByrdandFlanigan.com

Jun 2, 2022

Cary J. Guillory age 80 of Lawrenceville, Ga passed away Thursday June 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tiffany Rae Guillory in 1982.mHe was a member of the Big Red One Company while serving in the U S Army and was a member of Collins Boulevard Baptist Church in Covington, Louisiana. He is survived by...

Jun 1, 2022

Our family has lost the strongest member of our family.  Cathy Bentley will be forever missed by any and all that knew her. She passed peacefully at the age of 63 with family by her side. Doctors gave her 6 months 3 1/2 years ago and she surpassed it to have many more great family memories. Anyone who knew...