Obituaries

Charles Douglas Wharton

Mar 15, 2021

Charles Douglas Wharton age 78 of Dacula, GA passed away Monday March 15, 2021. Mr. Wharton was a 1963 graduate of Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN, He was a Fire Protection Engineer, A longtime Member and Elder of the Church of Christ, and was admired and loved as a Husband, Father and Grandfather. He is survived by his...

Colin L Pfeffer

Mar 14, 2021

Colin Pfeffer age 15 of Dacula GA; passed away on March 14, 2021. Our son was an exceptional child.  He brightened our lives on June 20, 2005.  He was a great student, had good friends, and had a strong sense of what was right and wrong in this world.  He was a sensitive boy, being kind to others, and...

Mart Freeman Wright

Mar 13, 2021

In honor of Mart Freeman Wright, who passed away on March 13, 2021, in Lawrenceville, Georgia will forever be remembered as it was on our Holy Shabbat (day of rest) that Dad went to be with the Lord. People who pass away on this holy day are titled Tzadik and considered righteous. May Dad's memory be a blessing for...

Barbara T. (Stewart) Leavitt

Mar 13, 2021

Barbara Stewart Leavitt age 82 0f Conyers, Ga passed away Saturday March 13, 2021. She was a Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother who was a faithful servant of God and member of Lawrenceville Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband Bernard William Leavitt Jr. of Conyers, son Bernard William Leavitt III of Covington, daughters & sons in...

Paul F. Hubbard

Mar 10, 2021

Paul F. Hubbard age 75 of Winder, Ga passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021. Mr. Hubbard was a retired residential carpenter and enjoyed bowling. He is survived by his wife Rita Hubbard of Winder, son & daughter in law Donny & Buffie Hubbard of Lawrenceville, grandchildren Charles Hubbard of Marietta, Alexis Hubbard of Dahlonega, Weston Hubbard of Jefferson, sisters...

Donald L. (Rusty) Stowe

Mar 5, 2021

Donald L. (Rusty) Stowe age 60 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Friday March 5, 2021. He was a member of the Solstice Sky Club (KAPPA), and was employed with Merit Sales in Monroe, GA, He enjoyed bowling and loved his family and his dog Mac. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Stowe of Lawrenceville, son David Stowe of...

Ralph James Harvey

Mar 4, 2021

The Beautiful Life of Ralph James Harvey

Ralph was born February 24, 1935 to parents Miriam and Monroe Harvey in  Coney Island, New York and was raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn where he spent most of his younger years with his brothers Clifford and Clinton and sisters Dorothy and Frances (Nasheed).

He grew up with a...

Donnie Evelyn Davis

Mar 2, 2021

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DONNIE EVELYN DAVIS

"Forever in our hearts"

Donnie Evelyn Davis, affectionately called "Blute" by her family and "Aunt Donnie" by many, began her eternal life with the Lord on March 2, 2021. Donnie was born in Seven Springs, North Carolina, on July 27, 1926, daughter to the late Luby and Exerline...

James Holleman Pigott

Mar 1, 2021

After a courageous battle with cancer, Jim Pigott died in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in McComb, Mississippi, in 1957 to Joe Ned and Lorraine Holleman Pigott, Jim graduated from McComb High School and attended the University of Mississippi. As an early pioneer in the tech industry, Jim worked in both hardware and software for Delta Airlines, WorldSpan, and other computer...

Steve Russell Reeves

Feb 26, 2021

Steve Russell Reeves, born August 11, 1954 passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Emory Hospital after complications from heart surgery.  He was 66 years old.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Kathryn (Kat) Reeves, his mother Betty Ann Reeves, his sister, Billie Cormick, his two sons Rusty Reeves and Matt Stillwell, his stepsons Ken...

Susan Lee (Balmer) Reed

Feb 24, 2021

Susan Lee Reed age 76 of Bethlehem, GA passed away Wednesday February 24, 2021. Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her husband Richard Brian Reed, and was very active in the Salvation Army, Good Will and The Purple Heart. She was a member of Kirk In The Hills Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield Hills Michigan. She is survived by...

Richard Allen Rice

Feb 23, 2021

Richard Allen Rice died peacefully on 02/23/2021 in Lawrenceville, GA. at the age of 58.

Richard is survived by his husband Sandy R. Sanderlin of Lawrenceville GA, and sister Cathy Henderson of Pitts GA. Richard was born on 02/21/1963 in Atlanta, GA to Charles Rice and Eleanor Lovett. He coupled with Sandy Sanderlin in 2004 and married...

Hitendra Babulal Patel

Feb 21, 2021

With great sadness, we regret to inform you that Hitendra Patel (59) passed away on February 21st, 2021, due to complications from cancer. We are planning a funeral and memorial service at Byrd &Flanigan Funeral Service at 288 Hurricane Shoals Road NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, on Tuesday February 23rd at 10 am EST. Due to the ongoing pandemic, there...

William P. Martin

Feb 20, 2021

William P. Martin age 73 of Tucker, Ga passed away Saturday February 20, 2021. He owned multiple businesses in Tucker, Ga for many years, and was a U. S. Army Veteran, and was a Mason, He was preceded in death by his step son Kenneth Michael Keller. He will be loved and missed everyday TILL INFINITE ! by his...

Marjean (Nabors) Simpson

Feb 19, 2021

Marjean (Nabors) Simpson was born October 1, 1929 and raised in Birmingham, AL. She was the quintessential middle child, bookended by an older brother and sister, and a younger brother and sister. She attended Woodlawn High School and fittingly her yearbook quoteread, "always keep smiling"…and she always did! Marjean graduated from the University of Alabama and moved to Virginia...

Linda Marie Helland

Feb 17, 2021

Linda Marie Helland age 73 of Monroe GA; passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  Linda loved to read and loved seeing her grandchildren. She was a huge fan of Mickey Mouse and had a large collection of collectibles. She is survived by her loving family daughter & son-in-law Jennifer & Shawn Payne, son & daughter-in-law Jason & Michelle...

Sudhaben Desai

Feb 16, 2021

Sudhaben Desai of Sugar Hill, Ga passed away Tuesday February 16, 2021. A Hindu Memorial Service will be held Wednesday February 17, 2021 at 9:30 am from the Chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville 770-962-2200.

John "Matthew" Towler

Feb 14, 2021

John "Matthew" Towler age 24 of Monroe GA; passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.  Matthew was preceded in death by his mother Tammy Carlan Towler. He is survived by Father Andy Towler, brother Cody Towler, sister Katie Towler, special aunt Kathy Van, grandmother Helen "Granny" Towler, & several aunts, uncles, & cousins.  A celebration of life service will...

Sara Davis Williams

Feb 14, 2021

Sara Davis Williams, age 81, of Suwanee, GA passed away at her home on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Born on September 28, 1939 in Cherokee County, GA, she was the daughter of Opal & Herman S. Davis.  She grew up in Blue Ridge, GA and graduated from West Fannin High School in 1957.  She attended Georgia Baptist...

Douglas Pat Justice

Feb 12, 2021

Douglas Pat Justice, age 77 of Dacula, GA, died peacefully in hospice care on Friday, February 12, 2021 after a long illness and hospitalization at Northside Gwinnett.

Douglas was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from General Motors after decades of service. The youngest of eight children, he was adored by his parents and...