Bill Head Funeral Home, Duluth

Mary Slade Lail, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Sandy Springs following a stroke in late August. Mrs. Lail was born September 8, 1940 in Griffin, GA to the late Mary Evelyn Dunlap Slade and Ira Hunt Slade. She graduated from Griffin High School in 1958 and went on to attend Valdosta State College. She wrote and published several books of prose and poetry. In the early 1980s she and her husband enjoyed performing with the Duluth Cloggers and even appeared on the Dinah Shore Show. She was involved with many community organizations including the Duluth Fall Festival committee as well as local and state education committees. Mrs. Lail was a true southern woman. To know Mary was...

Mary Slade Lail, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Sandy Springs following a stroke in late August. Mrs. Lail was born September 8, 1940 in Griffin, GA to the late Mary Evelyn Dunlap Slade and Ira Hunt Slade. She graduated from Griffin High School in 1958 and went on to attend Valdosta State College. She wrote and published several books of prose and poetry. In the early 1980s she and her husband enjoyed performing with the Duluth Cloggers and even appeared on the Dinah Shore Show. She was involved with many community organizations including the Duluth Fall Festival committee as well as local and state education committees. Mrs. Lail was a true southern woman. To know Mary was...

George D. Bagwell, 70, of Duluth, GA passed away on September 21, 2023. Funeral services were held Monday, September 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Duluth First Baptist Church with Dr. Wendell Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Duluth Church Cemetery. Mr. Bagwell, a native of Duluth, GA was a member of the Duluth First Baptist Church and was a retired Educator, serving as the Director of Information Management with Gwinnett County Public Schools. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Farmer Bagwell of Duluth, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Mark LaCoursiere of Suwanee, GA, Kinsey and Andrew Edwards of Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Michele Bagwell of Hoschton,...

Nancy Maria (nee Petersen) Cannington passed peacefully from this life on July 26, 2023, in her home in Norcross, Georgia. She was 92. Nancy was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on February 19, 1931, to Alfred Peter Petersen and Lillian Ann (nee Dalton) Petersen. Nancy attended Hillsborough High School in Tampa, FL, and graduated in 1949. After high school, she enlisted with the Navy and was later honorably discharged. On January 10, 1954, she married her high school sweetheart, James Herbert Cannington, Jr. Nancy and Jim were blessed with six girls from this union. Together they moved their growing family from New York state to Germany, Illinois, North Dakota, Japan, and Florida where her husband...

Diane Kay (Pagani) Stoll 69 of Suwanee, GA passed away June 27, 2023 after an extended illness, in her home surrounded by her family. Diane was born in New Brighton PA on March 16, 1954 and grew up in Patterson Heights Boro / Beaver Falls PA. She was preceded in death by her mother Ila (Jackson) Pagani and her father John (Pappi) Pagani. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1972 and attended Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. She went on to attain her teacher's license at PBA's main location in Pittsburgh in 1976. Diane leaves behind her loving husband John Stoll (Suwanee, Ga), two Children, Christina Marie (Stoll) McRee (Keith) in Sugar Hill, GA and Ryan Michael Stoll (Katherine) in...

Matthew Brandon Denton, age 44 of Duluth, passed away May 18, 2023. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 27, 2023. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. in the Chapel of the Bill Head Funeral Home in Duluth. Matt was born in Gainesville, Georgia, and lived his earliest years in Cleveland, Georgia, before his family moved to Cumming. He graduated from Gainesville State College in 2012 with a degree in GIS. In November, 2013, he married his love, Sarah, in Duluth where they made their home. Although Matt spent a certain amount of time being tech support for many members of his family, his recent work life included medical...

(Mary) Jane W. Haman, 96, of Suwanee, GA, formerly of Duluth, GA, passed away April 20, 2023. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Duluth First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Haman, a native of Shubuta, MS, was a member of Duluth First United Methodist Church and a former member of Brookhaven United Methodist Church. She was the salutatorian of her high school class and furthered her education at Draughon's Business College in Jackson, MS. In 1950, Jane married Ray Haman, Sr. and they made their home in Jackson, MS followed by Memphis, TN, eventually settling in the Brookhaven neighborhood of Atlanta in 1959 where they lived for the next 50 years. Jane...

David Earl Harrelson, age 73, of Tucker, GA passed away March 31, 2023. No services are planned at this time. Mr. Harrelson, was a native of Kirksville, MO. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, James T. and Judith Harrelson of Kansas City, half siblings John Harrelson and Connie Holt, sisters-in-law Juanita Harrelson and Linda Harrelson, as well as several nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local veterans organization. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com. Bill Head Funeral Homes & Crematory Lilburn / Tucker Chapel (770)564-2726.

Morris Payne, 76, of Buford, GA passed away on February 27, 2023. A private graveside service will be held with Rev. Steve Pritchett officiating. Mr. Payne, a member of Temple Baptist Church, was a Maintenance Supervisor with Pepsi Cola for 33 years. He is survived by his wife Joyce of 55 years; sons and daughter-in-law, Brad and Emily Payne of Monroe, GA, Greg Payne of Buford, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Thad and Patricia Payne of Buford, GA, Terry Payne of Norcross, GA; six grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Juanita Payne and sister Dorthy Bryant. There will be a celebration of life Saturday, March 18,...

William St. John, age 94 of Duluth, GA, died February 20, 2023. A graveside service will be held 3:00 on Friday February 24, 2023 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta, GA. Mr. St. John retired from Southern Bell, 39 years of service. He was a Marine Veteran. He is survived by his children, Denise St. John, Diana Rees, Robert Dale St. John, David St. John and brother Ronnie St. John.

Robert E. Corley, Jr., 83, of Lilburn, GA passed away on February 1, 2023. No services are planned at this time. Mr. Corley, a native of Lilburn, GA was a member of the Lilburn First Baptist Church. He was retired from A. S. Turner & Son Funeral Home in Decatur, GA after 40 plus years of service. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Veleta and Mark Bogar of Lilburn, GA, Suzi and Rex Pope of Crawfordville, GA; grandchildren, Julie Becht and her husband, Adam; Elizabeth Campbell and her husband, Brad; Adam Faust and his wife, Amanda; Crystal Bogar; Tyler Faust and his wife, Charlotte; Matthew Bogar and his girlfriend, Hillary Beverly; Marisa Lois Faust and her boyfriend,...

Don Dudacek, age 86, of Edwardsville, IL died at 10:01 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital in Georgia. He was born June 23, 1936 in Ottawa, IL, the son of the late John and Rose (Zelec) Dudacek. He married Kay Ballweg in 1958 in Edwardsville, IL. She survives. Also surviving are three children: Marina (Tim) Dunning of Alpharetta GA, Jeff (Debbie) Dudacek of Norcross GA, and Kathy (Steve) Levers of Wildwood MO; eight grandchildren: Emily Gibson, Adam (Samantha) Gibson, Maggie Dudacek, Zachary Dudacek, Rose Dudacek, Connor Dudacek, Cooper Levers, and Sydney Levers; and one great-grandchild, Augustus Gibson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by their...

Sharon D. Niebuhr, 77, of Duluth, Georgia, formerly of Williamsfield, IL died at 8:40 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2022. Cremation will be accorded, and private burial of her cremains will take place at Williamsfield Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the National Humane Society. She was born May 15, 1945, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Betty (Gray) Niebuhr. Those surviving include her brother Randy Niebuhr of Fort Worth, Texas and her sister in heart, Sandra Noguez of Duluth, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sharon worked as a public-school teacher and counselor for at risk youth. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Gwinnett County...

Royce Walker Garmon, 100, of Duluth, GA passed away on November 11, 2022. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at North Metro Baptist Church with the remains lying in state from 10:00 until the service starts. Dr. Frank Cox will be officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Mr. Garmon, a native of Duluth, GA. was a member of North Metro Baptist Church where he was an active Deacon for 71 years, taught Sunday School Classes, RA's and Bible School crafts, participated in missions and many responsibilities and tasks whenever asked. He retired from General Motors Doraville Plant after 30 years of service, and was a WWII United States...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Henry Findley, 62, of Suwanee, Georgia, on October 31, 2022. Henry is predeceased in death by his parents Guy and Murlene Findley. He is survived by his brother, Ben Findley, sisters Frankie Findley and Vicki (Ronnie) Frost of Duluth. Nephews Robert Findley of Atlanta and Benjamin Findley of Braselton. A private service will be held for the family at a later date.

Daniel Walden Smith, age 91 of Duluth, died passed peacefully on October 22, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday October 28, 2022 at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel. Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth. Mr. Smith was born in Glennville, GA and moved to Duluth in 1956 where he was a great educator both as a teacher and coach at Duluth High School for 40 years. He loved "his kids" and spent his career working to help them be and do their very best. Mr. Smith was interested in everyone and everything and learning his whole life. Not long before his passing he was looking for a painting class to explore new skills. He was especially focused on Georgia...

Carolyn Preble Olmstead, 90, passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2022 in Suwanee, Georgia. Carolyn was the third child born to Howard Preble, and Marion (Felch), in Norwalk, Connecticut on December 18th, 1931. Carolyn received the nickname Kit, as she was always under foot like a kitten would be, from a care giver, and that would be her preferred name for life. When Kit was six years old, Howard remarried to Barbara Atwood, a swimming instructor whom he met while working at the YMCA. The marriage added a sister to this family. All during Kit's childhood, Kit enjoyed sports and hanging out with her brother Alan, sisters Ruth-Ellen and Barbara. The family moved from Connecticut, to...

Tina Marie Lasley-Jordan, 59, of Duluth, GA was called home October 8, 2022. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel. She was born September 13, 1963 in St. Joseph, MO to parents Ronald and Madelyn Lasley. Mrs Lasley-Jordan was the oldest of 4 siblings; she grew up to be determined and very driven with a very fierce sense of independence. Along with her siblings she also developed a strong work ethic and immense love of family that they learned from their parents. Tina attended Lafayette High School where she graduated in 1987. After many years of working the Lee Jean plant in Saint Joseph she went on to attend Vatterot...

Clyde C. Baker, Jr., 78, of Lawrenceville, GA died September 10, 2022. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel. Mr. Baker, a native of Miami, FL was a retired Sales Manager with Bellsouth/AT&T, after performing many different job titles. After retirement from the phone company, he went on to begin a second career at West Marine, where he worked for approximately 15 more years. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Baker; daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Mike Dickerson, Jess and Brian Pace all of Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Rachel Dickerson, Savanah Pace, Sean Pace, Kristen Pace; great granddaughter,...

On August 11, 2022 we said goodbye to Luther ("Red") Hornberger (Alpharetta, Georgia), born in Redding, Pennsylvania. Red was a veteran and served during World War II. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret Hornberger who passed in 2019 and son, Larry Hornberger (Duluth, Georgia) who passed in 2021; surviving are his daughter, Patricia McVey (Coatesville, Pennsylvania); his grandchildren, April Vorndran, Barbie Hornberger, Carrie Dunn, and Debra Hyatt; and his great grandchildren, Hannah Grace, Abigail Kate, and Emma Margaret. He will be missed by family and friends. A private celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the wounded...

Hatha Rae McDonald, 86, of Suwanee, GA died July 19, 2022. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church in Sharpsburg, GA with Pastor Griff Jones officiating. Mrs. McDonald, a native of Whitwell, TN was a member of the Winder First UMC and had previously attended Duluth First UMC. Preceded in death by her husband, Roderick E. McDonald, she is survived by her daughters, Melinda R. McDonald and her husband, Frank Quattrochi of Atlanta, GA, Martha A. Kocis and her husband Stephen of Suwanee, GA; grandchildren, Colin Douthit, Clark Douthit, Hunter Kocis, Mathew Kocis; great grandchildren, Samuel Douthit, Josephine Douthit. In lieu...