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Anne Cora Riedlinger was born on July 29, 1942, in Cork City, Ireland. She was the youngest child of Denis O'Leary and Nora O'Leary. She is preceded in death by her siblings: Arthur Barnes, Nicholas O'Leary, Helen O'Connor, Theresa Forrest, Marie Wild, Helena O'Leary, Margaret O'Leary, and Donal O'Leary. She is survived by her husband, Arthur J Riedlinger III, son David Riedlinger (April) of Madison GA, daughter Denise Iglesias (Tony) of Austin TX, son Andrew Riedlinger of Lawrenceville GA, and her grandchildren: Dillon Riedlinger, Erik Riedlinger, Mia Iglesias, and Isabela Iglesias. Anne moved to New Jersey in 1960 and began working as an executive secretary at Johnson & Higgins...

Philip Wayne Cobb, 74, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 18, 2023. Born April 1, 1949, in Thomasville, GA, Phil was the eldest of three children to William Thomas Cobb IV & Rebecca Lundy Cobb. Phil grew up in Camilla, Georgia, graduating from Mitchell County High School in 1967. He graduated from Georgia Southern College and was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Phil met the love of his life, Carol Morgan while attending Georgia Southern. They married in 1971 and had over 52 wonderful years together. Due to Phil's military assignments, they lived in several places during the first years of their marriage, finally moving to the Atlanta area in...

Carole Ann (Overocker) Ross, 89, of Snellville, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2023. She was born on April 2, 1934, to Fred Signor and Olive Ellen (Grushon) Overocker in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked in the Erie County School System for 24 years, and was a lifetime member of The Order of the Eastern Star. Carole is survived by her two daughters: Beth Ann Ross and Shari Lynn Ross; two nephews: Bradley (Pam) Gale and Brian (Deede) Gale; and one niece: Cecily Gale Cook. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Arthur Eugene Ross; her parents; her sister and brother-in-law: Helen Elaine and William Lester Gale; and niece Cynthia Elaine Gale. Carole will be cremated and an intimate...

David Lee Adanich age 76, of Lilburn, Georgia passed away on Thursday July 27, 2023. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife Judy, his parents Henry and Ann Adanich, and his brother Roger Adanich. He is survived by his step-sister Angel and her husband Dennis Symon, his sister-in-law Sharon, his nieces Anna and Nikki, and his nephews Jeff and Michael. Retired after 38 years from AT&T as a System Technician, Dave graduated from Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights and served honorably in the United States Air Force prior to working at AT&T. David loved making friends, and it was this gregarious nature that led him to become a licensed amateur radio operator in 1960. Dave,...

My dear mother Martha Williams Martin sadly passed away on April 6th, at the age of 85. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Dacula, GA, everyone wanting to call her mama. She loved traveling around the south, especially the mountains of Tennessee and a family campsite at Lake Lanier. Martha was an avid card player and wonderful hostess for family and friends. She and her late husband, Joel, hosted the Martin family Thanksgiving from 1976 until 2019. Martha was born February 11, 1938 in Dacula, GA and lived her entire life in the Dacula and Lawrenceville area. She graduated from Dacula...

Martha Kate Kenney Yount, 85, of Lawrenceville passed away on March 8, 2023. Martha Kate was a 1955 graduate of Athens High School. She attended UGA and was married to Paul W. Yount, Jr. She retired from BellSouth/AT&T. Martha was a member of New Hope Christian Church where she had previously taught Sunday School and was a Director of the Children's Church. She was the daughter of the late Wilson and Lucy Kenney. Martha Kate is survived by her children Wesley Yount and Amy Rhoads and her husband Rich, as well as her grandchildren: Amanda, Clinton, Chandler and Sterling. In addition, she is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and John Webb as well as several nieces...

Margaret "Diane" Gill, age 78, of Oxford, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2023. Diane was born in Doraville, Georgia, on June 13, 1944, to parents William and Margaret Warbington. She attended Avondale High School and graduated in 1962. After high school, Diane worked briefly at Sears. When she became the loving wife to her husband, Pat Gill, she found her true calling in becoming a loving and doting mother and grandmother. Diane enjoyed many varying hobbies. She was particularly fond of fishing, bowling, traveling, playing slot machines, shopping, doing puzzles, and crosswords. Her main enjoyment came from supporting and loving her family in every way that she could....

Bobby Lee Tidwell (Papa) of Lawrenceville, Georgia, age 92, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. Bobby was born in Newnan, Georgia in 1930. He married the love of his life, Ann (Ayers) Tidwell on February 24, 1951. In 1953 he served in the Army during the Korean War as a Medic at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He was a father of five. While his children were growing up, Bobby worked as a Manager of several of the largest grocery store chains in the Atlanta area that included A&P, Big Apple, and Colonial. He was a loving father, husband, and Papa. Bobby loved to laugh and be with family and friends. He was quizzically smart and always had a unique way of...

Lawrenceville, GA - MARGARET STEPHEN THUBLIN (n?e Margaret MacLeod Stephen), aged 91, died February 5, 2023 after battling Alzheimer's disease and a recent stroke. Mrs. Thublin had lived in the Atlanta, Athens, and Middle Georgia areas since 1981. A native of Aberdeen, Scotland, she was the only child of Williamson John Taylor Stephen and Margaret MacLeod Stephen. Her husband, Ernest Owen Thublin, Jr., and an infant daughter, Maria Thublin, preceded her in death. Mrs. Thublin is survived by her children, Angela Thublin Pryor of Winter Garden, FL, Catherine Thublin Cathcart and David Cathcart of St. Augustine, FL, Stephen Joseph Thublin and Donna Thublin of Bonaire, GA and Paul Williamson...

Zachary Clay Duff (Jackie), Vietnam Veteran Navy ACU 1 BM3, age 74 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by Parents: Farmer & Anna Jane Mullins Duff; Siblings: Patton Jay, Alice Faye, Ollie Kay, Jimmy Ray, and Shirley Gay. He is survived by his Children: Zachary Clay Duff, Jr. of Alpharetta, GA, Angelia Gaye Rorrer, (Jason) of Falls Church, VA and Joshua Clay Duff of Orlando, FL; Grandchildren: Aleene, Austin, Zachary, Maddie, Gage, Brittany, Bridgett, Josh Jr., Logan and Connor; Siblings: Ella Mae of Clintwood, VA, Roger Gray of Timberville, VA and a host of Nieces and Nephews. A graveside service will be held at GA National Cemetery...

Zachary Clay Duff (Jackie), Vietnam Veteran Navy ACU 1 BM3, age 74 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by Parents: Farmer & Anna Jane Mullins Duff; Siblings: Patton Jay, Alice Faye, Ollie Kay, Jimmy Ray, and Shirley Gay. He is survived by his Children: Zachary Clay Duff, Jr. of Alpharetta, GA, Angelia Gaye Rorrer, (Jason) of Falls Church, VA and Joshua Clay Duff of Orlando, FL; Grandchildren: Aleene, Austin, Zachary, Maddie, Gage, Brittany, Bridgett, Josh Jr., Logan and Connor; Siblings: Ella Mae of Clintwood, VA, Roger Gray of Timberville, VA and a host of Nieces and Nephews. A graveside service will be held at GA National Cemetery...

Venell Couch Stanley, 94, of Albany, died peacefully at The Phoenix at Albany on Monday, November 14, 2022. She was born in Norcross, GA on April 6, 1928, to the late Isham Nesbit Couch and Jimmie Bell Garner Couch, the 7th of 11 siblings. When she was a little girl, her family moved to Grayson where she played basketball and later graduated from Grayson High School. After graduation, Venell began a work career spanning 50 plus years. In 1955, she became the bookkeeper for the Gwinnett County Schools and hand wrote the payroll for the entire school system. During the 1970's, she joined Avon Products as a District Manager. While at Avon she and her 100+ sales reps broke many sales...

Nancy Yeager Gray, age 79, of Lawrenceville, died of Alzheimer's on October 23, 2022. She and her husband James Russell Gray moved to Lawrenceville in 2002 after retirement. She was a member of 12Stone Church where she and Russell served side by side. She loved her family and took great delight in being present throughout her grandchildren's growing up years. She believed in the power of prayer and practiced bringing her worries to Jesus. This was especially challenging in the early days of her Alzheimer's diagnosis, but Jesus carried her gracefully, preserving the light in her eyes to the very end. Russell remained a devoted caregiver, supporting her every step of the way. She is survived...

Nancy Yeager Gray, age 79, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, died of Alzheimer's on October 23, 2022. Nancy was born in Miami, Florida, on September 9, 1943, to Charles Gordon Yeager and Sara Landrum Yeager. While a student at Florida State University, she met James Russell Gray of Marianna. They were married April 24, 1965, in Miami and eventually made their home near Fort Worth, Texas. After retirement she and Russell moved to the Atlanta area to be near family. She believed in the power of prayer and practiced bringing her worries to Jesus. This was especially challenging in the early days of her Alzheimer's diagnosis, but Jesus carried her gracefully, preserving the light in her eyes to the...

Dianne Jean Landry Sluder, age 72, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 11, 1950. Dianne was preceded in death by her father, Charles Bienville Landry; mother Nina Gene (Horne) Landry; and infant sister Charlene. She is survived by her husband Terry Sluder; son, Justin Leggett; son, Charles H. Leggett & wife Erin; and two granddaughters, Sophia & Zoey. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Unity Atlanta Church at 3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made in Dianne's honor to Unity Atlanta...

Julie (JJ) Jones Villar age 91 of Lilburn passed away on October 8, 2022. A service of visitation will be held Thursday October 13 from 5PM-7PM at Wages and Sons Stone Mountain Chapel Funeral Home 1040 Main Street Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

Charlotte Boyd Wells, age 85, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Charlotte was born on March 23, 1937 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Ferris and Emily Boyd. Charlotte married the love of her life, Harold Miles Wells, Jr. in 1957. The high school sweethearts embarked on a journey that led them to Texas, New Jersey, Alabama and back to Georgia. They raised three beautiful children along the way. Charlotte will always be remembered for hosting family get togethers. She loved holidays and celebrating birthdays, passing along many traditions to her loved ones. Charlotte was an active member of The United Methodist Church all of her life. She spent 20 years at Kingswood...

John Anthony Farina, Sr., age 69, of Bethlehem, GA passed on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was a loving father and friend to many. John had a passion for being on the golf course, spending time on the boat and watching the Jets & Mets play! He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Farina. John is survived by his son, John Anthony Farina Jr, Bethlehem, GA; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Marceline, MA; grandchildren, Lorelai, Jace and Austin Marceline, MA; brother & sister-in-law, Robert and Jodi Farina, Middle Island, NY; sister-in-law, Maureen Farina, Grayson, GA; niece, Kerri Petrella, Loganville, GA; nephews, Frank Farina, Adam Farina, Grayson, GA; numerous family and friends. The...

Bettye Ann (Livingston) Mills, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Bettye was born on May 27, 1937 in Carbon Hill, Alabama to Lewis M. and Roxie A. Livingston. She was the youngest girl in a family of ten siblings and she loved her brothers and sisters dearly. The daughter of a preacher man and a prayer warrior, Bettye was a woman of great faith. Her favorite books to read as a child were Bible stories, and though she officially accepted Christ at the age of 12, she once said that she thought she was actually baptized in her mother's womb. She met the love of her life, Charles Allen Mills, or "Chuck" as she affectionately called him, in the summer of 1952. She had...

Janice (Jan) passed away July 24, 2022 with her loving husband, Bernie and son, Robert by her side. In addition to her husband Bernie Sidman, she leaves her son Robert Brookman, his wife Jeannine and grandsons Robbie and Thomas, her son Matthew Brookman, his wife Lisa and granddaughter Savannah. She is also survived by her sister Nellie Melaika and godson Chuck Zilinski and nephews John Zilinski, Stephen Zilinski and Paul Zilinski. She was preceded in death by her parents Polly and Charles Melaika, her sister Anne Zilinski and brother Frank Melaika. Jan graduated from Athol High School class of 1949. She moved to Hartford, CT and worked for many years at Pratt & Whitney. She also worked...

Janice (Jan) passed away July 24, 2022 with her loving husband, Bernie and son, Robert by her side. In addition to her husband Bernie Sidman, she leaves her son Robert Brookman, his wife Jeannine and grandsons Robbie and Thomas, her son Matthew Brookman, his wife Lisa and granddaughter Savannah. She is also survived by her sister Nellie Melaika and godson Chuck Zilinski and nephews John Zilinski, Stephen Zilinski and Paul Zilinski. She was preceded in death by her parents Polly and Charles Melaika, her sister Anne Zilinski and brother Frank Melaika. Jan graduated from Athol High School class of 1949. She moved to Hartford, CT and worked for many years at Pratt & Whitney. She also worked...