Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory

Doug McDowell age 78 of Peachtree Corners, GA passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 1:00PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin, GA Doug was a native of South Carolina and retired from EMS as a Vice-President. He was an avid HAM radio operator and had a love of photography and drawing. Doug will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Cheryl McDowell; his children, Bernard McDowell, Suzanne Garrison (Scott), Robin Davis (David), and Neeley Borden (Mark); and grandchildren, Ellie McDowell, Ava McDowell, Bailey Garrison, Keenan Garrison, Drew Davis...

Joseph "Joe" John Embro Jr., age 83, of Canton, GA, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving children. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.in the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory with Pastor Joe Lumpkin officiating. Burial will follow at Norcross City Cemetery, Norcross, GA. The family will gather with friends on Friday, November 26, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Joe was born June 22, 1938 in Amagansett, NY to his beloved parents, the late Joseph John and Jennie Laspesa Embro Sr; also...

Diane Hull Larkin - beloved wife, mother and grandmother - passed peacefully on November 12, 2021. Born October 10, 1949 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Pearl and Chester Hull. She was raised in Okemos, Michigan which is where she grew a love and fondness for the beautiful Great Lakes state and while attending Okemos High School met her husband of 52 years, Jeffery (Jeff) Larkin. After marrying, she began her real career of raising a family. In 1978, Diane and Jeff made the move down south to Orlando, Florida for a job transfer with Adidas. During the 10 years in Orlando, Diane attended college at The University of Central Florida. She graduated in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in education....

Katharine Elizabeth Anderson, 60, passed away at home in Peachtree Corners, GA on November 8, 2021. Born on April 8, 1961 and raised in Beckley, WV, Kathy was a proud Mountaineer. She was a 1979 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia University in 1984. Kathy worked in retail sales but derived the most pleasure from organizing the Class of 1979 and Silver Eagles class reunions. Kathy also created and maintained a Woodrow Wilson High School Fallen Eagles list. Kathy enjoyed genealogical research making many fascinating discoveries about her Italian heritage, in particular. Kathy never met a stranger, had friends of all ages, and her loss...

Debby Wood Hobe, aged 76, of Atlanta and Fort Myers, died November 5, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Originally from Wheeling, WV, Debby had a journalism degree from Bethany College. She was a reporter, author and beloved columnist in southwest Florida, under the name Debby Wood, for many years. She is survived by her husband, David Hobe, their two daughters, Beth Chaffins and Andrea Hobe, and their granddaughter, Maggie Chaffins. In addition, she is survived by her mother, Mamie Wood, her sister, Donna Stuek, and her brothers, Chipper Wood and James Brian Wood. She will always be remembered for her witty sense of humor, infectious laughter and engaging smile. Services will be...

Calvin Lamar Rainey, 92, of Duluth, Georgia passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at his home. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday October 27, 2021 at Peachtree Memorial Park, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092 with Reverend Steve Pritchett officiating. Born May 19, 1929 in Duluth, Georgia, Lamar was the son of the late Ancil Monroe Rainey and Ruth Gertrude (Wofford) Rainey. A lifelong resident of Duluth and follower of the Baptist faith, he graduated high school in Duluth and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Lamar married Shirley Anne Lacy on January 10, 1954. He worked as a welder and heavy equipment repairman...

Michelle Procell Minor, age 48, of Peachtree Corners, GA, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Funeral services for Michelle will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church with Rev. Jay Hackett and Rev. David Shaw officiating. There will be a visitation at the church with family from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. A private burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park, Peachtree Corners, GA. Michelle was born December 15, 1972 in Shreveport, LA, to her beloved parents, Jimmy R. Procell and Cheryl Malone Procell. She was a faithful member of Peachtree...

Patsy "Pat" Butler Jackson, 85, of Peachtree Corners, GA, peacefully passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Funeral services for Pat will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park, Peachtree Corners, GA. The family will gather with friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Pat was born October 14, 1935 in Baltimore, MD to the late Maurice Butler and Elizabeth Gauss Butler; also preceding Pat in death was her sister, Lois Northam. Pat was of the United Methodist faith. She was a graduate of Southern High School in Baltimore, MD. She enjoyed...

Chunhui Zhu, age 57, of Suwanee, GA, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her residence. Chunhui was born August 30, 1963 in Beijing, China to her beloved father Yuheng Zhu and mother Fenliang Zhang. Chunhui was a Director of International Commerical Services for CIT Group and a member of the Executive Committee for FCI. In her life, she loved her career passionately. She enjoyed traveling with her family and cooking when at home. Times dearest to Chunhui were raising her cherished daughters. Chunhui is survived by the love of her life of 35 years, Min Zhang; daughters, Eileen Zhang and Lillian Zhang; brother, Chungeng Zhu and wife Yan Gao; nephew Andy Zhu and wife Sara;...

James (Jim) Shelby Miller died June 7, 2020, in Johns Creek, GA. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on November 8, 2021 at Parkway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 720 Carl Vinson Parkway in Warner Robins, GA. Jim was born on June 10, 1935, in Marion, South Carolina. After high school, he joined the US Air Force where he served his country for 30 years in peacetime and wartime postings around the world, including two tours of duty in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. In addition to his military career, he continued serving his country through Civil Service until his retirement. While Jim was stationed in Madrid, Spain, he met his wife Matilde Villalba, and despite language barriers,...

Charles Francis Applebee, Jr., age 76 of Gainesville, GA, peacefully passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born September 28, 1945, in Atlanta, GA to the late Charles Francis Applebee, Sr., and the late Amy Witherspoon Applebee; also preceding Charles in death is his wife, Donna Willis Applebee and son-in-law, Dennis W. AsKew. Charlie is survived by wife, Joan W. Applebee; children and step-children, Kimberly Applebee AsKew, Charles "Chuck" Francis Applebee, III (Lenna), David Willis Applebee (Stephanie), Robby Wahnschaff (Marisa) and Joe Wahnschaff; beloved grandchildren, Taylor & Jorge Guerra, Alex & Emily AsKew,...