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Martha Harlan Hardcastle, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024 while surrounded by her family. She was living at Great Oaks Assisted Living, a caring and loving community, in Monroe, Ga. Born to Myrtle and Ermine Harlan on January 23, 1947, in Bowling Green, Ky, she was a ray of sunshine in the community and church she dearly loved. Marti, as she was affectionately called, was the baby of the family. She was sister to Bobby (Jane) Harlan and Nancy (Wayne) Crabb. She was a graduate of Bowling Green High School and from there attended Western Kentucky University. Marti's love extended to her twin daughters, Amy (husband Brian) Boyles and Anne (husband...

Laurie Susan Warlick age, 56 of Lawrenceville GA; passed away on October 20, 2022. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service Lawrenceville GA. ByrdandFlanigan.com

Cynthia Ann Reeves, 59, of Dacula Georgia passed away on Monday, August 1st, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born October 31st, 1962 in Natchez Mississippi, the daughter of Julia Ann and Claude Gerald Reeves. She received her BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1983 and served as a Special Agent with the USDA Office of Inspector General. Survivors include her nephew Claude Gerald Reeves lll (Trey), nieces Hannah Nicole Reeves and Kayla Deshea Hickman, and special cousin Brenda Short. She is preceded in death by her parents Julia Ann and Claude Gerald Reeves, her brother Claude Gerald Reeves, Jr., the love of her life Glenn W. Parsons and her beloved dogs...

Cynthia Ann Reeves, 59, of Dacula Georgia passed away on Monday, August 1st, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born October 31st, 1962 in Natchez Mississippi, the daughter of Julia Ann and Claude Gerald Reeves. She received her BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1983 and served as a Special Agent with the USDA Office of Inspector General. Survivors include her nephew Claude Gerald Reeves lll (Trey), nieces Hannah Nicole Reeves and Kayla Deshea Hickman, and special cousin Brenda Short. She is preceded in death by her parents Julia Ann and Claude Gerald Reeves, her brother Claude Gerald Reeves, Jr., the love of her life Glenn W. Parsons and her beloved dogs...

Jacquelyn Fay Everett Bays Collins passed away Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the age of 57. She was born February 13, 1965, in Michigan but is a native of Georgia. Jackie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be truly missed by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents; Kenneth Jack Everett (Father); Mary Alice Cooper Everett (Mother); Donna Colleen Everett (Stepmother) Ron Bays (Spouse) Mindy Jo Everett (Sister) Anna Marie Shriner (Sister) Curtis Renz (Brother) Survivors include husband Jimmy Collins (Athens Ga) children Matt Bays (Kristen) Watkinsville Ga; Michael Bays (Elizabeth) Jefferson Ga and James Collins (Cheyanne) Watkinsville Ga; brothers Fred...

Robert "Bob" Prettyman passed away May 22, 2022, in Dacula GA. Interment service will be held on June 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Bear, Delaware.

Julie Ann (Dolly) Tageant Reeves, 81, of Natchez Mississippi, passed away on Sunday February the 20th, 2022 at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She was born October 24, 1940 in Natchez, Mississippi, the daughter of Joseph and Julia Richardson Tageant. Survivors include her daughter Cynthia Ann Reeves of Dacula, Georgia; brother Jesse James Tageant of Natchez, Mississippi; grandchildren Claude Gerald Reeves lll (Trey), Kayla Deshea Webb Hickman, and Hannah Nicole Reeves, and special niece Brenda Short. She is preceded in death by her husband Claude (Rat) Gerald Reeves and her son Claude Gerald Reeves, Jr., of Natchez Mississippi. Dolly was a beautiful and loving mother...

Julia Ann (Dolly) Tageant Reeves, 81, of Natchez Mississippi,passed away on Sunday February the 20th, 2022 at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia.She was born October 24, 1940 in Natchez, Mississippi, the daughter of Joseph and Julia Richardson Tageant.Survivors include her daughter Cynthia Ann Reeves of Dacula, Georgia; brother Jesse James Tageant of Natchez, Mississippi; grandchildren Claude Gerald Reeves lll (Trey), Kayla Deshea Webb Hickman, and Hannah Nicole Reeves, and special niece Brenda Short.She is preceded in death by her husband Claude (Rat) Gerald Reeves and her son Claude Gerald Reeves, Jr., of Natchez Mississippi.Dolly was a beautiful and loving mother and...

Jana Lynn Lonberger, age 67, Snellville, Georgia resident, passed away Sunday November 28, 2021 after an extended illness. The daughter of Richard Dale and Ruby Imogene Unger Mowrey, she was born October 1, 1954 in Muncie, Indiana. She was 1973 graduate of Taylor High School in Kokomo, Indiana, a 1976 graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor's Degree in History and French and a 1980 graduate of Emory University with a Master's Degree in Library Science. Employed at the libraries of Georgia Tech and Emory University for more than thirty years in Atlanta, Georgia, she also worked for Lanier Technical College as a librarian after retirement. Jana is survived by George Edward Lonberger,...

Bobby J. Criswell age 78 of Loganville GA; passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Mr. Criswell was a native of Walton County GA, a Member of Eastside Baptist Church in Lawrenceville GA, and Bobby retired from International Safety Instruments after 13 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents Pete Criswell & Rose Knight Criswell, brothers Millard, Criswell, Dillard Criswell, Virgil Criswell, Albert Criswell, Carlton Criswell, David Criswell, Bonnie Criswell, & sister Peggy Hudgins. Mr. Criswell is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Jo Ann Criswell of Loganville GA; sisters & brother-in-law Gloria & Earl Adams of Ila GA; & Janice Hall of Walnut Grove...

Marjean (Nabors) Simpson of Rome entered into the presence of her Lord and savior on February 19, 2021. Full obituary can be found at www.byrdandflanigan.com

Sara Davis Williams, age 81, of Suwanee, GA passed away at her home on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born on September 28, 1939 in Cherokee County, GA, she was the daughter of Opal & Herman S. Davis. She grew up in Blue Ridge, GA and graduated from West Fannin High School in 1957. She attended Georgia Baptist Nursing school and was in training at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta when she met and fell in love with one of her patients, Virgil Williams. They were married 61 years and together raised four children on their farm in Snellville. Being Virgil's wife was the highlight of her life. Together they traveled, golfed, rode horses and just enjoyed each other's company. She was an avid...

Douglas Pat Justice, age 77 of Dacula, GA, died peacefully in hospice care on Friday, February 12, 2021. Online condolences may be sent at byrdandflanigan.com

William Dee "Bill" McKenny, 80, passed away at his home in Monroe Georgia on January 31, 2021 after a long and healthy life. Bill was born on August 4, 1940 to Charles John McKenny and Velma Amelia Coffitt McKenny in Slayton, Minnesota. The family moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was two. Bill was an All State, All Southern, and All American football player at Landon High School in Jacksonville. After graduating in 1958, Bill achieved stardom at the University of Georgia in 1959-61 as both an offensive and defensive back. One of his fondest memories was catching a 29-yard touchdown pass from Fran Tarkenton which helped the team win the 1960 Orange Bowl. During his last year at UGA,...

William Dee "Bill" McKenny, 80, passed away at his home in Monroe Georgia on January 31, 2021 after a long and healthy life. Bill was born on August 4, 1940 to Charles John McKenny and Velma Amelia Coffitt McKenny in Slayton, Minnesota. The family moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was two. Bill was an All State, All Southern, and All American football player at Landon High School in Jacksonville. After graduating in 1958, Bill achieved stardom at the University of Georgia in 1959-61 as both an offensive and defensive back. One of his fondest memories was catching a 29-yard touchdown pass from Fran Tarkenton which helped the team win the 1960 Orange Bowl. During his last year at UGA,...

William Dee "Bill" McKenny, 80, passed away at his home in Monroe Georgia on January 31, 2021 after a long and healthy life. Bill was born on August 4, 1940 to Charles John McKenny and Velma Amelia Coffitt McKenny in Slayton, Minnesota. The family moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was two. Bill was an All State, All Southern, and All American football player at Landon High School in Jacksonville. After graduating in 1958, Bill achieved stardom at the University of Georgia in 1959-61 as both an offensive and defensive back. One of his fondest memories was catching a 29-yard touchdown pass from Fran Tarkenton which helped the team win the 1960 Orange Bowl. During his last year at UGA,...

On November 3, 2020, Glenn Wilson Parsons, a long time resident of Suwanee, Georgia died unexpectedly at the age of 72. Glenn is survived by his two brothers, J. Robert Parsons residing in Kissimmee, Florida, and Timothy J. Parsons residing in Ellicott City Maryland. He is predeceased by his parents, CMSGT Glenn C. Parsons and Emma L. (Atherton) Parsons both of Mt. Union, Pennsylvania.. Glenn is also survived by his loving and devoted life partner Cynthia Reeves residing in Dacula, Georgia. Glenn was born in Mt. Union, Pennsylvania, and settled in Washington, DC area where he began his career with the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Capital Region, and...

Etsel Roger Clark, a life-long resident of Dacula, GA, passed away October 28, 2020 at the age of 78, while surrounded by family and friends at his home: after a long battle with lung and brain cancer. Roger is survived by his loving wife Shirley Clark of 55 years; his children, Chris Clark (Elaine), Keith Clark and Michael Clark (Tammy); his grandsons, Derek Clark (Jamee), Dakota Clark and Declan Clark; great/granddaughters, Maggie and Reighanne Clark; sister and brother, Gail Norton and Billy Clark (Freida); sister and brother in law Brenda and Ray Bowman; and several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to nephews, Matthew Bowman, Travis Bowmen and Cody Norton. Roger was predeceased in...

Samuel (Sam) Pollock age 75 of Young Harris, Ga formerly of Lilburn, Ga passed away Saturday October 3, 2020 There will be no services held. Online Condolences may be sent at byrdandflanigan.com

Charles L. Mull age 81 of Lawrenceville GA; passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Mr. Mull owned & operated Gwinnett Iron & Steel Inc. in Lawrenceville for over 35 years. He was a US Navy Veteran where he received the Battle Efficiency award in 1959, in his past time he enjoyed playing golf. Mr. Mull was preceded in death by his parents Luther & Clara Dunn Mull, wife Barbara Clark Mull, son Timothy Mull, and other brothers & sisters. He is survived by his loving family, sons & daughter-in-law Phillip & Shalece Mull, & Jeff Mull, grandchildren Jason & Stephanie Mull, Kyle Mull, Jordan & Chris Weeks, Kailyn Mull, Ryan & Whitney Mull, Nicolas &...

Sinclair McCoy Ruffin, 67, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was born on July 7, 1953inSuffolk, VirginiatoWilliam Edward RuffinandFannie Rebecca Ruffin (Perry). Sinclairgrew up inSuffolk, Virginia.He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Suffolk, Virginiain1971. After graduating from high school, he attendedClark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. From there, he attendedVirginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia where he received a Master's degree. He worked at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia, as a teacher for several years. He...