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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...

Nancy A. Costello, 68, lost her battle to cancer Sunday, July 13, at her home in Loganville surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1951 in Hempstead, New York daughter of Millicent & Harold Mehler. Nancy attended Bayport High School, Bayport, NY and graduated in 1969. Following her graduation, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Costello, and relocated to Palm Beach, Florida, where she was employed by AT&T. Following her divorce, she transferred to the Atlantaarea in 1983 where she raised her family and worked in telecommunications until her retirement in 2008. Nancy is survived by her three devoted children, Julie Costello and Jennifer Koutny of...

Leslie Jeanette Burch Wells of Roswell, GA went home to be with her husband, Charles Edward Wells, Sr., on June 3, 2020. Known to family and friends as "Jenny," she was born on May 24, 1925 to William and Virginia Burchof Flippin, GA. Jenny was the youngest of 7 children, with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. After moving to Atlanta with her family in 1926, Jenny attended Joel Chandler Harris Elementary School, Joe Brown Junior High and Atlanta Girls High with her siblings. Jenny had a servant's heart and knew she wanted to become a registered nurse. After high school Jenny enrolled and graduated from the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing. This was during World War II, which saw a severe shortage...

Jabez McCorkle III (1934-2020) Was called Home on January 9, 2020. Jay was a father, an avid fisherman, an entrepreneur, and a rabid UGA football fan.Born January 21, 1934 in Tazewell Georgia, Jay led a full life of adventure, accomplishment, joy, tragedy & triumph. Jay was the second of five children born to Jabez McCorkle II and Elizabeth Halley. He is survived by his three sisters, Adrienne, Juanita & Gloria and was preceded in death by his father Jabez II, his mother Elizabeth and older brother Charles. In his early years, Jay excelled in school where he was the leader of the Future Farmers of America, a member of the Marion County High School basketball team, worked on the high...

Asaviya Hazley, at the age of 17, passed away in a car accident on 10/13/19 in Lawrenceville GA. She was born 8/4/02 in Madison WI to Jackie Murray and Anthony Hazley. She was a bright, beautiful young lady full spirit and love. Asaviya was a younger sister to Latone Hazley and an amazing daughter to Jackie & Antonio Murray. Asaviya was a senior at Dacula High School. She would have graduated in 2020, recieving chords for 4 years of Chorus and 4 years of Fench. Her family and friends will always miss her and never forget her. ByrdandFlanigan.com