Obituaries

May 7, 2019

Samuel "Sam" Burdette Tope age 67 of Hoschton GA; passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Mr. Tope retired from Gwinnett County School System where he worked as an Administrative Clerk at Duluth Middle School. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Sherman & Alice Fay Gunnoe Tope, sister Ida Mae Tope Black.  Sam is survived by...

May 5, 2019

Mauwice Racquel Stewart age 44 of Buford, GA passed away Sunday May 5, 2019. Mauwice had a passion for teaching preschool children at Primrose School of Buford, She was baptized at Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Waleska, GA and had attended 12Stone Church central campus in Lawrenceville. She is survived by her husband Robert Neill Stewart of Buford, daughter...

May 4, 2019

Russell Jay Stafford age 37 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Saturday May 4, 2019. He is survived by his sons Jordan Stafford, Adam Stafford both of Lawrenceville, Parents Ronald J. & Kathy S. Stafford of Lawrenceville, brother & sister in law Matthew & Ashley Stafford of Dacula, sister Carly Stafford of Atlanta, paternal grandmother Lois Stafford of Columbus. A...

May 3, 2019

Ignacia Diaz age 87 of Lawrenceville GA; passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Mrs. Diaz attended Buford Church Of God, and she enjoyed traveling to Atlantic City NJ. She is survived by her loving children Jose Alberto Diaz of Lawrenceville GA; Carlos Luis & Pamela Diaz of Lawrenceville GA; Linda & Freddie Peets of Snellville GA; Claudette &...

May 3, 2019

Graham Stephen Shaw age 47 of Loganville, GA passed away Friday May 3, 2019 He was preceded in death by his father William Edward Shaw Sr. and mother Constance Gardiner, and was a member of Graystone Church Ozora campus. He was a Pawn Broker and Musician, and had a passion for antiques, cooking, fishing, guitar and making people laugh....

May 2, 2019

Enid Alexander age 88 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Thursday May 2, 2019. Graveside services will be held Thursday May 9, 2019 at 11:00 am at Arlington Memorial Park. arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville. 770-962-2200

May 1, 2019

Trudy Watson Kelley age 69 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Wednesday May 1, 2019. Mrs. Kelley was a 1967 graduate of Sequoia high school and was a member of 12 Stone Church since its inception, She loved God, her husband, kids, and dogs. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Harry Kelley. She was very...

Apr 28, 2019

Jill C. Marlette age 55 of Suwanee, Ga passed away Sunday April 28, 2019. Please join us for a family BBQ and celebration of life gathering for our beloved Jill on Friday, May 3rd from 4-8 at 32 St. Aurics Drive in Suwanee, GA. Hugs encouraged, fond memories appreciated, laughter and side dishes welcomed.

In lieu of...

Apr 28, 2019

Shantaben Prabhudas Gohil age 86 of Winder GA; passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Hindu prayers will beheld on Monday, April 29, 2019, from 10:00 am until 10:30 am at Byrd Flanigan Funeral Service Lawrenceville GA.  Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory And Funeral Service Lawrenceville GA. (770)962-2200 HinduCremationCare.com

Apr 26, 2019

John Thomas Churchwell age 58 of Atlanta, GA passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was a loving son, brother and father, and was a passionate musician.

He was preceeded in death by his father, Thomas Fred Churchwell and his wife Julie Puzon Churchwell.

He is survived by his fiance Marlene Borja, son Thomas Clanton...

Apr 26, 2019

Joytika Ladd age 63 of Duluth GA; passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. A Hindu celebration of life service will beheld on Monday, April 29, 2019, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service Lawrenceville GA.  Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory And Funeral Service Lawrenceville GA. (770)962-2200 Hinducremationcare.com

Apr 24, 2019

James Lee Weathers age 89 of Dacula, Ga passed away Wednesday April 24, 2019. Mr. Weathers attended Hebron Baptist Church and was retired from GA Tech after 30 years of service. He is survived by his son & daughter in law Jay & Beth Weathers of Dacula, son James Everett Weathers of Dacula, grandchildren Maci Elizabeth Weathers, Courtney Weathers...

Apr 23, 2019

Janis Hall Stops, age 69, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on April 23, 2019 at her home peacefully with her family at her side. She was a graduate of Lakeside High School, Atlanta, GA and Bauder Fashion Merchandising College, Atlanta, GA.  Janis was the owner and decorator of a successful interior design business for 25 years. She was an...

Apr 23, 2019

Lois Nell Wood age 89 of Buford GA; passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Mrs. Wood retired with 24 years of service from Scientific Atlanta, she enjoyed working in her garden, and she was the oldest living member of Woods Grove Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert & Ollie Thomason Marr, husband Vernon...

Apr 22, 2019

Ketanbhai P. Patel age 56 of Cumming GA passed away Monday April 22, 2019. A Hindu Memorial Service will be held Saturday April 27, 2019 at 10:00 am from the chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Service. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville. 770-962-2200

Apr 22, 2019

Indra Prem Sharma age 78 of Sugar Hill, GA passed away Monday April 22, 2019. A Hindu Memorial Service will be held Wednesday April 24, 2019 at 10:30 am in the chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, GA. Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory and Funeral Service, Lawrenceville 770-962-2200

Apr 20, 2019

Janet Jean Steen age 86 of Dacula, GA passed away Saturday April 20, 2019. She is survived by her husband Richard Charles Steen and Family, 4 children, 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday May 11, 2019 at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Home. Rev. Kate Colussy-Estes...

Apr 20, 2019

Christopher P. Mast age 30 of Dacula, Ga passed away Saturday April 20, 2019. Christopher was devoted to his wife and children , and had served in the U S Air Force. He was very involved in the family business Mast Cabinetry, and was devoted to United Rogue as owner of Atlanta Panda's. He is survived by his wife...

Apr 19, 2019

Carlos B. Pena age 54 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away April 19, 2019. The family will receive friends Thursday evening April 25, 2019 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held Friday April 26 at 2:00 pm at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lawrenceville. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral...

Apr 17, 2019

Mayurkumar Babulal Modi age 55 of Lawrenceville GA; passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. A Hindu memorial service will beheld on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 10:00 am in the chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service Lawrenceville GA.  Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory And Funeral Service Lawrenceville GA. (770)962-2200 HinduCremationCare.com