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Gary William Hill, 84, of Sugar Hill, GA, peacefully passed away on June 25th, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and kidney failure. Born in Montreal, Quebec to Charles Gerard Hill and Marjorie Helen McQuitty the family soon moved to Springfield, Massachusetts where Gary excelled early in sports and was an avid fisherman. He attended Wilbraham Academy and eventually finished high school at Springfield Technical High School. He excelled in both baseball and football while at Tech earning him many city and Western Mass awards. He eventually went on to attend Cornell University where he played on both the baseball and football teams. In 2011 he was inducted into the...

Gary William Hill, 84, of Sugar Hill, GA, peacefully passed away on June 25th, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and kidney failure. Born in Montreal, Quebec to Charles Gerard Hill and Marjorie Helen McQuitty the family soon moved to Springfield, Massachusetts where Gary excelled early in sports and was an avid fisherman. He attended Wilbraham Academy and eventually finished high school at Springfield Technical High School. He excelled in both baseball and football while at Tech earning him many city and Western Mass awards. He eventually went on to attend Cornell University where he played on both the baseball and football teams. In 2011 he was inducted into the...

Claudia Jane Aaron, born April 6, 1939, in LaSalle-Peru, Illinois, was the eldest of five children of Hubert and Eileen Kaszynski. Claudia passed away on April 5th, 2023, only minutes from her 84th birthday. Her parents moved to Dallas, Texas when she was two years old. A few years later, they moved to Denton Texas where she attended Denton High School. At the start of her senior year, the family moved to Beaumont, Texas where her father accepted a position in the Music Department of Lamar University. Claudia received her B.A. degree in Art from Lamar University and in her senior year was selected by the student body to be that year's "Les Belles Cardinelles" beauty queen. It was at...

Dylan Christopher Chambers, age 31, passed away peacefully, with his mother and stepfather by his side, on Monday, October 3rd, 2022, at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA. Additional information may be found at www.GeorgiaCremation.com/obituary/

Dylan Christopher Chambers, age 31, passed away peacefully, with his mother and stepfather by his side, on Monday, October 3rd, 2022, at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA. Additional information may be found at www.GeorgiaCremation.com/obituary/

Dylan Christopher Chambers, age 31, passed away peacefully, with his mother and stepfather by his side, on Monday, October 3rd, 2022, at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA. Dylan was born on February 10th, 1991, at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Dylan graduated from Maryville High School and East Tennessee State University with a degree in Mass Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations. He was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and more recently attended Buckhead Church. Dylan was a proud member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Dylan loved traveling the world, aviation, flying, politics, and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. Dylan was truly an...

Kathryn Haskell Smith, 91, passed away peacefully on September 26th, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 10, 1931, and raised in Omaha, NE where she married her high school sweetheart, Homer Smith, in 1952. Kathy was an elementary school teacher after graduating from the University of Nebraska where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. As a mom she always helped at her daughter's childhood activities and later in life she served as a reading volunteer. She was tremendously dedicated and loyal to her family, friends, and church communities. She was one who always made you feel she was happy to see you and cherished the time she spent with you. She loved to sew and knit...

Mary Gregory, age 78, of Duluth, GA passed away at her home on July 21, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Audrey Ingram. She is survived by her daughter, Regina Gregory of Duluth, GA; son, David Francis Henagar of Alabama; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM at 1188 Deer Run Road, Halifax, VA 24558.

Sharon E. Pruett, age 86, of Johns Creek, GA (formerly of Princeton, WV), passed away on June 15, 2022. She was born on February 28, 1936, in Packsville, WV to parents Wilber and Mattie Wright. Sharon met the love of her life (Harold Pruett) while in college and married on February 28, 1956. She was married for 64 years before Harold's passing in 2020. She earned an Associate Degree in Medical Secretarial at National Business College in Roanoke, VA and achieved the Accredited Record Technician (ART) designation. She was a member of the WV State chapter of the American Medical Records Association and held various positions including State President. Sharon started her career in Charleston...

Joyce Ann Beers (Clark), 89, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away peacefully on April 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born November 23, 1932, in Madison, WI. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1950, after which she was employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance as an administrative assistant. In 1954 Joyce married her sweetheart Paul Warren Beers living in six states and raising a family along the way, finally settling in Georgia in 1985. Once her children were in school, Joyce enjoyed part-time stints in retail selling two of her favorite things: handbags at Belk in Columbia, SC; and fine china at Boston Store in Milwaukee, WI. Shortly after moving to Atlanta, GA Joyce...

Duane K. Huff, 90, of Lawrenceville, GA born in Olean, NY May 26, 1931, passed away peacefully in his home on April 20, 2022. Duane is preceded in death by his loving wife, Montess, who died in October 2017. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth L. Huff (Ginny) of Norcross, GA and Dennis P. Huff of Lawrenceville, GA; daughters, Susan Huff Kallas (James) of Glendale, AZ and Cynthia McKenzie of Duluth, GA; seven grandchildren, Melissa Humphries, Stephanie Flateau, Sarah Motlong, Matthew Huff, Chelsea Huff Ginsberg, Harrison Huff and Julianna Kallas; and nine great grandchildren. He retired in 1988 from Gwinnett County Schools where he pioneered the Elementary music education program, and...

Ann Camp Braselton Wadley passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022, at the age of 94. Born on November 14, 1927, in Rome, Georgia, as the older child of Boyd Benjamin Braselton and Anna Dell Camp Braselton, she grew up in a family of educators. In 1948, the young Ann Camp Braselton was awarded a Bachelor of Arts by Shorter College, and was married shortly after to her husband, Theodore Carroll Wadley, with whom she had three children: Ted, Ellen, and Steve. After moving several times across the Southeast, the family settled in their newly built home by Chastain Park in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1961. In her career as a middle-school teacher, Mrs. Wadley worked at Guy Webb Elementary and...

Mrs. Judith Ann Marvel of Marietta, GA passed away Monday, March 14, 2022. Mrs. Marvel was a native of Baltimore, Maryland. She was an East Cobb resident in Marietta for over 40 years. She was employed by NCR for over 30 years in several different roles. Judi loved attending her fitness classes at LA Fitness Gym where she was a member for almost 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey L. Marvel. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lisa Marvel of Buford; her daughter and son-in-law, Shawna and Chip Patterson of Marietta; and her six grandchildren, Will and Zach Marvel and Morgan, Ansley, Evan and Lilly Patterson. A huge animal and dog lover, she...

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and dear friend Jackie Wagner Slattery, age 78, of the former Panama Canal Zone peacefully departed this world Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. We graciously thank the Hospice Organization for their kindness and care from their Palliative Care Group at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, Georgia. Jackie was born November 8, 1943, in Coco Solo Hospital, Colon, Panama to her parents, Marguerite Pate Ashton (Florida) and Nathan Ashton (Maine). Jackie spoke fondly of her memories of growing up at 1541-B Mango Street, Balboa, C.Z. She is a graduate of Balboa High School Class of 1961. Her friends will remember her for her beautiful smile, adventuresome...

Martha H. Dodgen, 82, of Lawrenceville, Georgia went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Mrs. Dodgen was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and was employed with Bell Telephone, Atlanta Gas Light Company, Georgia Power and retired from Eastside Medical Center in Gwinnett. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Snellville. One of her many hobbies was shopping and traveling and spoiling her granddaughter, Kylee Danko. She was a beautiful person who truly loved everyone and never meet a stranger, she will be greatly missed and live on in our hearts forever. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Grace...

David H. Bolton, 75, of Lilburn, GA., passed away December 31, 2021. David was a native Atlantan and grew up in East Atlanta near many of his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He played youth baseball and enjoyed scouting, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Gordon High School in DeKalb County in 1964 and moved on to Young Harris College and later earned a degree in drafting from DeKalb Technical College. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. After returning home he worked for Valiant Steel and Equipment Co. as a draftsman and sales consultant for many years. He also worked as a warehouse manager for Williams Brothers Lumber Co. and a sales consultant...

Jason Lawrence Carroll, 58, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Christmas morning, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Jason was born on June 13, 1963 to Kirby Edward "Ed" Carroll and Sara Nell Miller Carroll in Forest Park, Georgia. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University in 1986 and went on to pursue a thirty-five-year career with Kroger, working his way up in management and the corporate office. Jason married Belinda Perkins-Mozingo in Savannah, Georgia on October 12, 1996, and they moved to Lawrenceville, where their son, Drew Spencer Carroll, was born in 2000. He loved his wife and son fiercely for...

Etta Ruth Parrish, 77, of Grayson, GA, passed away November 27, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Owen and Ruth Colson, Sr., on October 19, 1944, in Walterboro, South Carolina. She grew up in a house built by her father. The front of their home was a country store which Etta Ruth helped to run during her growing up years. Etta Ruth graduated from Walterboro High School in 1962. She was recruited by the FBI and accepted a stenographer position in Washington D.C. right out of high school. While employed for the FBI, she received two letters of commendation from J. Edgar Hoover. She is preceded in death by her father, Owen William Colson, Sr., her mother, Ruth...

Chris Wayne Castille, age 60, of Lilburn, Georgia saw the glory of Jesus face to face on September 2, 2021. He stepped into heaven following complications from COVID-19. Chris was born in Opelousas, Louisiana on December 12, 1960 to Ernest and Gertrude Castille. He was the 4th of 5 children. He excelled in Little League Baseball and was an All-Star catcher. He grew up assisting at his daddy's auto parts store (A-OK Motor Parts), where he acquired his friendly customer service skill. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and brothers and valued his Cajun heritage. He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1978. He attended McNeese State University and was a Knight in the Kappa...

Proverbs 17:17 says, "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." During her time here on Earth, Sandra "Sandy" Meadows exemplified this truth in the way she loved her family, her friends, and her church family. Her friends and family knew her as someone who would listen to them, pray for them, and encourage them daily. She was an example of the biblical command: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." (John 15:12) Sandy was born on February 15, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia to Ed and Dot Morris. She was one of 8 children, so she quickly learned how to serve others, love others, and pray for others as she helped her parents with her...

Col. Kelvin "Kelly" Kelkenberg passed away peacefully on 2 August 2021 following a three-year battle with cancer. Kelly was a United States Air Force veteran, civil servant, and community leader. He served his country and local communities in a decorated career that spanned more than 50 years. Kelly was born on 13 March 1946 in Buffalo, NY, to Donald and Hazel Kelkenberg, and was raised on a dairy farm in Clarence, NY. He attended Morrisville State College, completed his Bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University, and received an MBA at Eastern New Mexico University. Following graduation from Texas A&M, Kelly joined the military and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the United...