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Karen “Dee Dee” Berry Karen “Dee Dee” Berry age 52 of Dacula, GA died Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, Georgia 30078. 770-9795010. stewartfh.com.
SUWANEE
Clyde Cagle Clyde Willard Cagle, 80, of Suwanee, GA died December 29, 2015. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.
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MESQUITE, TX
Bonnie Eldridge Bonnie Elmore Eldridge of Mesquite, TX formerly of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on December 28, 2015. Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Road SW Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. 770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com
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Eldon Collis LILBURN
Charles Brandhorst Charles W. Brandhorst, age 75, of Lilburn, GA passed away December 31, 2015. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com
JOHNS CREEK
Mr. Eldon Linburg Collis, age 58 of Maysville, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, January 2, 2016. NORCROSS
JEFFERSON
Robert Bullock Mr. Robert L. Bullock, age 90 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Monday, January 4, 2016. LAWRENCEVILLE
Don Butler Don Lanzie Butler age 88 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Jannetta Johnson; children, Mark and Bernadette Butler of Pikesville, MD, Bart and Deborah Butler of Stuarts Draft, VA, Donora Butler of Lawrenceville, GA, Belinda Butler of Winterville, NC, and Carrie and Scott Smith of Birmingham, AL; sisters, Betty Brown of Lilburn, Beverly Rawlings of Charleston, SC; brother, Dale Butler of Littleton, CO; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, brothersin-law and sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Lenora Butler. Don, a member of E.A. Minor Masonic Lodge #603 F &A.M., retired from Southern Railroad, Oglethorpe Power, and Creative Enterprises. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the World War II era and was an active member, Sunday school teacher, and Deacon at First Baptist Church Lawrenceville. Don was a Justice of the Peace in Dekalb County and represented the county in the Georgia State Legislature. Don was a founding and lifelong member of the Gwinnett County Republican Party. A Funeral Service Honoring the Life of Don will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 2PM at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Dr. Inman Houston officiating. Interment will follow at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 2PM-4PM & 6PM-8PM in the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome. com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411. .
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joyed working on numerous home improvement projects while listening to classic rock and enjoying Sam Adams. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan 9th 2016 from 12pm-2pm at the Flanigan Funeral Home located at 4400 S Lee St, Buford GA 30518. 770-932-1133. In lieu of flowers please submit donations to his GoFundMe Memorial Campaign at https://www.gofundme. com/j6fwe75g to assist in covering memorial service costs. Any unused funds will be donated to the American Heart Association in his name.
Erin Davis Erin Woodyard Davis, age 47, of Norcross, GA passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016. Services and Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
Paul Brown Paul Lewis Brown, 76, of Johns Creek, GA died January 2, 2016. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.
SUWANEE
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BLUE RIDGE
Myrtle Dean Myrtle Pace Dean, age 76 of Blue Ridge, GA passed away January 4, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-9793200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
SUWANEE
Hazel Eidson Hazel Elizabeth Eidson, 97, of Suwanee, Georgia, died December 28th, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Betty Moore of Huntsville, AL, Judy (Robert) Klug of Punta Gorda, FL, and Beverly (Pat) Eidt of Norcross, GA; grandchildren, Melanie (Kevin) Bumgarner of Jacksonville, FL, Robert (Anna) Moore of Orlando, FL, Julie (Eric) Maroney of Zagreb, Croatia, Chris Rush of North Hollywood, CA, Stephen Rush of Chattanooga, TN, Jennifer (Blake) Manton of Norcross, GA, and Patrick Eidt of Norcross, GA; great-grandchildren, Austin, Alex and Taylor Bumgarner, Anthony Moore, Peter Sekas, Nathan and Kayleigh Maroney, and Mary Grace and Davis Manton. Also, her sister Carroll Wright and nephew, John Wright, both of Fairhope, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Howard Earl Eidson. Hazel was born April 24, 1918, in Gloster, Mississippi. She spent most of her life in Mississippi, moving in her later years to Suwanee, Georgia, to be closer to family. Hazel will be remembered for her strong faith and her love for her family. She was an avid gardener and special memories will be of her beautiful flowers that brought great joy to Hazel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 8th, 2016, at Lakewood Memorial Park South, 430 McCluer Road, Jackson, Mississippi, 39212. Memorial donations may be made to: WMU Foundation, 100 Missionary Ridge, Birmingham, AL, 35242 and International Mission Board, Lottie Moon Offering, 3806 Monument Avenue, PO Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230. To express condolences to the family, please visitwww.crowellbrothers. com and sign the guest book. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092. 770-448-5757.
Dan Fortnam Dan E. Fortnam, age 67 of Suwanee, GA died Saturday, January 2, 2016. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM at The Catholic Church of St. Monica in Duluth, GA. Interment will follow at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 7, 2015 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home. Dan is survived by his wife, Julie Sudduth Fortnam, Suwanee. Children, Michele Richardson, Buford, GA, Eric Fortnam and wife, Jami, Suwanee, GA, Scot Fortnam and wife Jenny, Suwanee, GA, April Sudduth Crumbley, Sugar Hill, GA. Grandchildren, Miguel Silva, Gary Richardson, Bryson Richardson, Aliyah Crumbley, Peter Fortnam, Jason Fortnam, Anthony Crumbley, Maggie Fortnam, Riley Fortnam, McKenzie Works. Sisters, Cindy Densberger, Nashua, NH and Debbie Baker, Walpole, MA. Dan was born in Bar Harbor, ME and had lived in the Atlanta area the past 32 years. He was formerly employed as Operations Manager with Gwinnett Aero at the Gwinnett County Airport and he was of the Catholic Faith. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share memories of Dan at hamiltonmillchapel.com.
LILBURN
Annette Gallimore Annette Gallimore, age 79 of Lilburn, GA passed away December 30, 2015. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
FLOWERY BRANCH
James Glase, II. James Lee Glase II “Uncle Jimmy”, 43, of Flowery Branch, GA died on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. James was born on Nov. 4, 1972 in Eugene, Oregon. He is survived by his sisters, Heather Lambert, Christine Shockley, and Bridget Owens; and his brother Earl Glase; his nieces Poet Lambert, Morgan Shockley, Jessica Shockley; Melissa Tingle and Stephanie O’Brien; his nephews Aiden Glase, Shawn Meagher Jr. and Billy Owens; his mother, Patricia Larrimore and his step-father Carroll Larrimore. James worked as a quality control lab technician for Lehigh Technologies for 8 years. Glase spent his leisure time with his two favorite puppies Jane & Medlee trekking through the nearby woods and en-
LILBURN
Rachel Hawkins Rachel Norris Hawkins, age 79, of Lilburn, GA passed away January 2, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com
LAWRENCEVILLE
Oscar Held Oscar Held, age 93, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away December 30, 2015. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com
please sign our online guest book at HYPERLINK “http://www. flaniganfuneralhome.com” www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
Bessie Kerlin Bessie I. Kerlin, age 87, of Lawrenceville passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Lewis Stover will officiate. Interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park. Mrs. Kerlin is preceded in death by; Husband: John Kerlin; Mother: Azilee Hanson; Father: Fred Meyers. She is survived by: Daughter & Son-in-law: Sandra & Randy Franklin; Son & Daughter-in-law: Larry & Elaine Kerlin; Sister: Florine Parks; Grandchildren: Blake Franklin, Stephanie Rice, Angela Womack; Great Grandchildren: Dakota, Cody, Gunnar, Kensie, Haley; Niece: Charline Phillips; Caregiver: Phylis Simonton; Host of Friends & Family. The family will receive friends from 4:00- 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home- 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.
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BUFORD
Rowena Jones Mary Rowena Cone Jones, age 103, of Buford, GA and the Ivy Creek Community passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Keaton Jones; son, George Keaton Jones, Jr. and Betty Jones; son-inlaw, Thomas Edward Clyatt, who also passed away on January 2, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Sue and Alan Dunbar, Buford, GA, and Mary Rowena Jones Clyatt, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Thomas Edward Clyatt III, Mary Rowena Clyatt Burcham and husband Ron, and Elizabeth Louise Jones; two great-grandchildren, Brent Burcham, and Caroline Burcham; nieces, Priscilla and Bill Arrwood, Thomasville, GA, and Sandra and Bob Herl, Miami, FL; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Jones was born September 25, 1912 in Pelham, GA. She graduated from Pelham High School in 1931, and was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Athens, GA. She and her husband were owners of George Keaton Jones Heating and Air Condition Company in Athens for a long time before retirement. Graveside service is scheduled for Friday, January 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, GA with Dr. John Roark officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Athens. To express condolences,
H. Dale Laney H. Dale Laney, age 64 of Snellville, GA passed away January 3, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
LAWRENCEVILLE
Betty “Big Gal” Jones Mrs. Betty Ann “Big Gal” Jones, age 70, of Commerce, who passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016.
SNELLVILLE
GRAYSON
Fern Knight Fern Jacquelyn Knight age 88 of Grayson, GA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Kevin Harris will officiate. Miss. Knight was a devout Christian, loving sister, aunt & dear friend to all whose lives she touched. She was a member of Lawrenceville Church of God, Examples Choir & Golden Girls. Miss. Knight had many friends & was involved in the prayer phone chain. She is preceded in death by; Parents: J. Raymond & Cleo Phillips Knight; Brother: Chalmers (Bud) Knight; Sister: Kathleen Wages. Miss. Knight is survived by; Brother & Sister-in-law: T. Ray & Betty Knight; Brother-inlaw: Ed Wages; Nephews & Nieces: Michael & Marcia Wages, Sonya & Randy Harris, Mitchell & Lori Wages, Tommy & Helen Knight, Kathy & David (Bo) Hinton; Great Nephews & Nieces: Anna & Charles Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Clint Hinton, Taylor & Kevin Clotfelter, Rebecca Harris, Shelby Wages, Mary & Charlie Denning; Great Great Niece: Tori Harris; Many wonderful & loving caregivers: Teresa, Gladis, Mona, Bola, Donna & Abby; her cat “Lovie”; Special Neighbors: Gregg & Gemma Steahr. The family will receive friends from 12:00 -2:00 PM prior to the Service on Saturday at Tim Stewart Funeral Home- 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.
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LAWRENCEVILLE
Michael Marshall, Jr. Michael Joseph Marshall, Jr., age 73, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away January 3, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www. wagesandsons.com
BUFORD
James Morgan James C. Morgan, age 76, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Cora Morgan; and brothers, Howard Morgan, and Roger Morgan. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Ann Norman Morgan, Buford, GA; daughter, Sherri and David Deal, Sugar Hill, GA; grandson, Stephen Boss, Buford, GA; sister, Rachel and Raymond Morris, South Carolina; brothers, Randall and Carolyn Morgan, Canton, GA, Gus and April Morgan, Sugar Hill, GA, Joe and Karen Morgan, Fairmount, GA, and David and Louise Morgan, Florida; and sisters-in-law, Darlene Morgan, Elijay, GA, Virginia Morgan, Buford, GA, and Charlene Morgan, Canton, GA. Mr. Morgan was born November 25, 1939 in Canton, GA. He graduated from Cherokee County High School, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a retired Lieutenant Policeman with Gwinnett County Police Department. He was also a member of Arbor Hill Baptist Church in Canton, GA. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Arbor Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Horace Richards officiating. Interment will follow at Arbor Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Canton, GA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
AUBURN
Brenda Mulligan Brenda Gail Mulligan, age 58, of Auburn, GA passed away January 1, 2016. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory, Norcross, GA. 770-448-5757.
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John Wayne Napier Mr. John Wayne Napier, age 43, of Screven, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. 15 photos are available with all Obituaries and Death Notices $
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