Pinney, Anne B. peacefully passed on February 19, 2021. She was a native Atlantan where she graduated from Druid Hills High School and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oglethorpe University. She was a devoted mother, talented poet, and loved classic movies and animals. She is survived by her beloved son, Patrick Pinney of Lawrenceville, her brother, E. Tom Brown III of Social Circle, and her stepmother, Blair Brown of Lula, GA. Other survivors include two nephews, a niece, and four great nephews. Entombment will take place at 12:00 pm in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens on Thursday, February 25. The family will gather the hour prior inside Eternal Hills Funeral Home. In lieu of...

Betty S. Caylor went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2021. She is survived by two daughters, Jan C. Harper and Teri (Gerald) Evje, 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Snellville.

Louise Gilstrap, 88, of Snellville, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on January 18, 2021; she will be missed by all. Her hobbies included oil painting, cooking, crocheting and ceramics. Louise is survived by her husband of 68 years, Leland W. Gilstrap, Jr.; two sons, Aaron (Marguerite) Gilstrap, Sr. and Mark Gilstrap; grandchildren, Christina Lyles, Christopher Lyles, Aaron Levi Gilstrap, Jr. and her great-grandchildren. Her arrangements were entrusted to Eternal Hills Funeral Home & Memory Gardens, Snellville on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Please express condolences to the Gilstrap family by visiting www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Florine Scott Thornton of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the age of 89. Florine was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Hugh Thornton and her daughter, Kathy Ann Thornton. She is survived by her daughters, Terrie Thornton Drummond (Barbara) of Lawrenceville and Jeania Thornton Eames (Wayne) of Lawrenceville, grandchildren, Greg Allen Drummond (Terry) of Lawrenceville, Amanda Drummond Lanoue (Joseph) of Loganville and Ethan David Eames of Lawrenceville. Great-grandchildren Parker Allen and Marley Jane Drummond of Lawrenceville. Several nieces and nephews. Services for Florine will be private at her behest. Internment will be at...

Clifford (Cliff) Hunter Ewing, 88, passed away Dec. 01, 2020. For service info visit www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com

Barbara Yarbrough Johnson, age 84, of Jefferson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Tolman and Mary Yarbrough. Barbara was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 26, 1936. She attended Snellville High School, and in 1954 she married Jimmie Johnson, Sr. She worked for the telephone company and United States Postal Service until she became a homemaker to care for her growing family. Later in life she began a career with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and stayed there until her retirement. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Snellville. Barbara had a deep love for her children and...

Carolyn J. Hull of Good Hope, Georgia went home to be with the Lord and is safe in the arms of Jesus. Carolyn was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Harold and Thelma Williams. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Memphis State University. She was employed as a Stewardess for Eastern Airlines in Miami, Florida where she would meet the love of her life, George Hull; she and George were faithfully married for 61 years. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was also a master gardener and dedicated volunteer to her church community. She is survived by her son, George Hull, III, and daughter-in-law, Pam; daughter, Jennifer Eagle and...

Norman Edwin Masters, 93, went to be with The Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020. Norman was born on January 23, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Masters; he was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He served in the Navy during WWII aboard the USS Lyte. Survivors include sister, Bernice Masters; son, Dale (Diane); grandson, Jason (Tara); granddaughter, Heather Bacon; great grandchildren, Harrison and Tripp Bacon; brother-in-law, Gordon Humbert (Peggy) and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held Friday, October 2 in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. Please express condolences by visiting www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com.

A virtual funeral service for Ralph Wesley Trine, 91, of Suwanee, Georgia will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Eternal Hills Funeral Home in Snellville, Georgia with Pastor Eric Hill officiating. A final graveside service for the family will also take place at Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur, Alabama on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Ralph Trine died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his home in Suwanee, Georgia. He was born on August 11, 1929 to Walter and Myma Trine in Greenport, New York. They lived on Shelter Island, New York. He was a loving father and husband. He was a government accountant for 39 years in Huntsville, Alabama. Prior to his career, Ralph served two years...

Mary E. Sapp, of Lawrenceville passed away on July 31st at age 57 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her two sons, Jack Sapp (Lauren) and Thomas Sapp (April) of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Arland, Amelia and Landon; brother, Glenn Boatfield (Cindy); sisters, Deb Lloyd (Scott), Brenda McClelland (Mac) and several nieces and nephews. She retired after 37 years from The Women's Group of Gwinnett. Mary was a wonderful mom, always involved in everything her sons did from Eagle Scouts to attending football games. She continued to serve on the panel for the Eagle Scout Reviews after her son, Jack Sapp,...

Ethel Dowdey Brannon, 86, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at her son's home in Athens, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles Nixon Brannon, her father and mother, Tillinghast Morgan Dowdey and Sarah Craft Dowdey, her sister and three brothers. She is survived by one brother, two sister-in laws and her three children, Harold Nixon Brannon of Georgia, Linda Brannon Barrett (Greg) of Georgia and Joseph Dowdey Brannon (Kimberly) of Alabama; eight grandchildren, two granddaughter in-laws, one grandson in-law and two great grandchildren. Ethel was born in Columbia, SC in 1934, put herself through nursing school and graduated from South Carolina Hospital School...

Kyle Anthony Gregory was born on June 9, 1996, the first son of Dawn Allison Bristol and Lloyd Anthony Gregory. Kyle was an adored son, grandson, great grandson, brother, nephew, great nephew, cousin, and friend. Growing up in New York City, Kyle was a very active and sociable child who greatly enjoyed sports and recreational activities, whether it's playing handball and basketball after school or just having fun riding his bike, bowling or doing martial arts. Kyle also loved playing various instruments. As any typical child, Kyle enjoyed video games, board games, and action figures, but he also loved reading books, and he excelled in his academics. Kyle was close to and loved his family. He...

Kyle Anthony Gregory was born on June 9, 1996, the first son of Dawn Allison Bristol and Lloyd Anthony Gregory. Kyle was an adored son, grandson, great grandson, brother, nephew, great nephew, cousin, and friend. Growing up in New York City, Kyle was a very active and sociable child who greatly enjoyed sports and recreational activities, whether it's playing handball and basketball after school or just having fun riding his bike, bowling or doing martial arts. Kyle also loved playing various instruments. As any typical child, Kyle enjoyed video games, board games, and action figures, but he also loved reading books, and he excelled in his academics. Kyle was close to and loved his family. He...

Heaven has truly welcomed another angel. Cynthia Karin Rogers Landes, affectionately known as Karin, went to join her Lord on July 13, 2020. Karin was the beloved wife and partner of Kirk Landes, who was by her side in her final days. The sudden loss was a shock to family and friends who loved Karin and will miss her terribly. They are comforted in knowing she is suffering no more. Karin loved her family and friends dearly. She was of the Christian faith and was an original and longstanding member of Stonecreek Church. Karin was born in Georgia on May 18, 1966. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Brenda Jean Rogers, and her father, Rodger Jason "R.J." Rogers. Karin is survived by her...

Ann Oberschelp Youngquist, 87, joined the Church Triumphant on June 25, 2020. Born February 18, 1933 to Arthur and Elizabeth Oberschelp, Ann grew up and graduated from high school in Ponca City, Oklahoma before heading off to William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri. Upon graduation, she landed a job as an airline stewardess and moved to Fort Worth, Texas where she met her life partner Robert Youngquist. The two were married on June 8, 1955 at Ann's home congregation of First Presbyterian Church in Ponca City before settling into their first home in Denver, Colorado. Ann and Bob had three children, and the close-knit family had numerous moving adventures following job opportunities as...

Ivan Dobbs, age 88, of Stone Mountain went home to be with his wife, Nancy Christine Dobbs on June 10; he passed away peacefully at his home. He was a leap year baby, born Feb. 29, 1932 to John Henry & Nancy Sue Dobbs. Ivan was one of 11 siblings- 7 brothers and 4 sisters with one surviving sister, Errus Jennings. In business, he was a butcher, then a successful builder and brick mason. Ivan was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years and is survived by daughter, Bonnie Carter, son Ivan Dobbs, Jr. (Bubba), daughter-in-law, Debi Dobbs, daughter, Robin Watkins, son, Dale Dobbs, daughter-in-law, Maria Dobbs, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. A...

Peter Michael Bottchen, age 58, of Grayson passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Mike was born on May 14, 1962 in Decatur. He enjoyed the outdoors and landscaping for his neighbors. He also loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and his cat. He is proceeded in death by his sister, Linda Dalton. He is survived by his mother and father, JoAnn and Nick Bottchen; son and daughter-in-law, Geoffery and Hannah Bottchen; daughter and son in law, Patricia and Joshua Harris; brother and sister-in-law, John and Andrea Bottchen; and sister, Liz Bottchen. He was also survived by three grandchildren whom he loved dearly: Aidan, Camryn, and Emilia Harris. There...

Ruth Ann McGinnis Spangler, 93, of Snellville, Ga, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, June 1, 2020, surrounded by family. Ruth was born December 20, 1926 in Monongahela, PA, the youngest of six daughters to Henry and Anna McGinnis, and was raised in Latrobe, PA and Morgantown, WV. She graduated from Morgantown High School and earned an AB degree in Political Science from West Virginia University in 1948. Ruth was married to Robert K. Spangler on September 3, 1949 in Morgantown, WV, and together they raised four children. During her husband's 34-year career with the American Red Cross, the family lived in West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Georgia. Her husband...