Advantage Funeral Home - Lilburn

Ralph Elliott Mayo, 85, a longtime resident of Allentown, PA, passed away on Nov. 22, 2025, in Decatur, GA. Ralph was born in Greenville, NC, earned a Ph.D. from Emory University, and was married to the late Tommie H. Mayo. The family has chosen cremation with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

Eloise L. Penn entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 18, 2025, at the age of 99. Retired from the Atlanta Public School System, her career spanned 25 years as a high school English teacher and department chairman. Before taking early retirement in 1981, she was chosen Star Teacher five times, voted Teacher of the Year for the City of Atlanta in 1989 and names semi-finalist for Teach of the Year for the state of GA in 1980. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Georgia, her Masters degree from Emory University and T-6 Specialist degree in English Education from the University of Georgia. Throughout her teaching career...

Harry Hart Bryant, beloved husband, brother, uncle, friend, and child of God, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on July 20, 1948, in Aiken, South Carolina. He touched the lives of countless others, filling them with love, joy, kindness, and an incredible positive spirit. He loved his family above all else, especially his dear wife Amber, of 55 years. As a member of the United States Air Force, he proudly and honorably served his country in Vietnam. A talented chef by profession and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he truly shined around a full table. When with Harry, it was always a party and fun. His superior palette and sublime...

Gilbert (Gib), devoted husband, father, grandfather, and WWII veteran, passed peacefully on January 25, 2025, at 100. A retired controller, he cherished gardening, Braves baseball, and music, but his greatest joy was family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Marjorie, he leaves behind children; Brent, Jane and Brad, and grandchildren. Rest in peace, Gib. Forever loved

Robin Hope Pearce, 76 of Marietta, Georgia passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Robin was born in Columbus, Georgia, to Eloise Robinson and Walter Preston Hope, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Columbus High School and graduated in 1966. After high school Robin attended Auburn University where she met her husband of over fifty years,Tom Pearce. Robin became a member of Chi Omega sorority and graduated in 1970 with a B.S. in education. She also obtained a master's degree in education from Georgia State University in1976. The role Robin relished most of all, though, was as a mother and doting grandmother. Robin was the very proud mom of Fran Hinsdale (Jack) of...

Joyce A Gill, a beloved resident of Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at the age of 86. Joyce lived her life with a deep passion for her husband and children. She was a very organized person who loved being a wife and mother, not only to her 5 children, but also was called "Mom" by all of her children's friends. She was known as the neighborhood mom. Joyce is survived by her sister, her 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

Having lived a full and fulfilling life, Kathryn Hoppe entered the Kingdom of Heaven on December 27th following a valiant effort battling cancer. Kathy was widely known and admired by a large community of friends from throughout Georgia. Her devotion to her faith was and remains a source of inspiration for family and friends. She devoted countless hours in service to the Mt. Bethel Church as a Member and Officer of the Church Council, a Sunday School Teacher, and a Bible Study Leader. Illustrative of her energetic and caring personality, Kathy's volunteerism at the church spanned capital campaign efforts to outreach intended to comfort those in need. Kathy's passion also extended to the...

Jerald Edward Lynch, 89, passed away at his home in Alpharetta, GA, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will take place in the spring of 2024 at Honey Creek Woodlands at the Monastery of The Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers, GA 30094. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lilburn-ga/jerald-lynch-11536673

Bambi Lynn Curtis 3-14-1954 to 5-2-2023 Bambi was born in Lakewood, New Jersey to Frank and Vivian Skeggs. She lived in New Jersey until 1967, when the family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. Bambi lived there until 1988 when she met and married the love of her life Bill Curtis. They raised a wonderful family traveling frequently as Bill was a career man in the US Coast Guard. Upon retirement the family settled in Rome. Proceeding Bambi in death were her son Anders, daughter Heather, brother Mark, father Frank, grandparents and aunt. Survivors include husband William (Bill), Mother Vivian Skeggs, daughter Heidi (Anthony) granddaughter Angelina, son Paul (Ashley), granddaughter Heather...

Travis Williams, age 78 of Stone Mountain, GA passed away on February 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Father, Lee B. Williams, his Mother, Bernice O. Williams and Brother, Don Williams. Travis was survived by his wife of 55 years, Faye Williams, of Stone Mountain, GA; Children, Jeff Williams (Jenn), of Smyrna, GA, Stephanie Leathers, of Tucker, GA, Matt Williams(Annie), of Johns Creek, GA and Philip Williams of Hollywood, FL, his sister, Diane Whittle of Fort Valley, GA; seven grandchildren, Jackson, Jacob, Katherine, Samantha, Natalie, Emily and Lincoln. Travis was born on April 18, 1944 in Milan, GA. He was a graduate of Willingham High School, as well as a graduate of Georgia...

On November 17, 2022, around 3:00pm, Dorothy Marion Permar Self, the last of the five (5) children of Reverend John Maxwell & Iva Ellen DeYarmin PerMar passed from this life to the next. Survived by daughters Deborah E Alexander (Lilburn, GA), Karen S Ball (Winston Salem, NC), Amanda C Self (Hoover, AL) and Marian N Savenko (Burlington, NC) as well as many grands, great grands and great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy graduated from Greensboro College in Greensboro, NC, married Neal A Self, had five children, and moved to Atlanta, GA around 1970 as a Real Estate Broker. Dorothy has lived with eldest daughter since 2014 and suffered with Dementia horribly until...

Rose "Rosie" Maureen Phillips Brannon joined the celestial choir on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, passing quietly in her sleep. A resident of Sterling Estates in Marietta, Georgia, Rose was born on March 10, 1926, to Harold Orange Phillips and Bridget Whyte Phillips in Lincoln, Nebraska. She left behind the love of her life for 77 years, her husband, Lewis Albert Brannon Jr., three children, Mark Brannon (Beth), Teresa Brannon Inman (John), and Gail Brannon, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, sister-in-law Dorothy Brannon Phillips, along with cousins, nieces, nephews and many relatives in Ireland. Rose attended schools in Lincoln, continued her education at The University of...

Robert (Bob) Allen Moore, 91, passed peacefully in Cumming, GA. on September 11. Bob, born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 9, 1930, was the son of James and Lena Moore. He was a Korean War Veteran, honorably serving in the Army (1951-1953), and attained the rank of Master Sergeant earning both a Combat Infantry Badge and honored with The Bronze Star. Bob was preceded in death by his sister Marilyn (Siggins). He is survived by his wife, Dolores Moore; daughters, Patricia Ariotti (Steve), and Carol Winstead (Bob); sons, Robert J. Moore (Alice), and Steven Moore; and grandchildren, Kristen Vener (Ken), Daniel Winstead (Sarah), Jonathan Winstead (fianc?e Jessie), Jaime Moore, and C. Morgan Moore;...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ratledge was called home on August 17, 2022. She was born in New Albany, IN on December 20, 1931 to Herschel and Leola Robinson. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Curtis Ratledge, and her brothers Herschel "Pete" Robinson and Daniel G. Robinson. After retiring from Blue Cross Blue Shield, she began working part time for software companies and did so well into her 80's. She loved staying active and keeping busy. Her knowledge, guidance and positive outlook will be sorely missed. She was a classically trained pianist and vocalist and had perfect pitch. She was a woman of deep faith and taught the Philathea Sunday School Class at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist...

Norman L Allum, age 87, of Dacula, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Norman was born August 10, 1934 in Fetcham-Surrey, England.

Celia Victoria Burroughs, March 30, 1929 to June 2, 2022. Celia Victoria Burroughs died June 2, 2022 at Northside Gwinnett Hospital. She was born in Camden, Tennessee, the daughter of the John Johnson and Katie Peneck Johnson. Vickie was a graduate of Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee. On July 10, 1950 she married William Arnold Burroughs, a Divinity student at the time. William preceded her in death. Vickie lived in Illinois with William for 37 years as he served two churches in Harrisburg and Mattoon, Illinois. During that time, she was a substitute elementary school teacher and an active member of PEO International. In 1993, they moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia and she was an active...

Mabel Dumas Crenshaw Goehe died at 93 years of age on Tuesday, May, 31, 2022, at Parkside Rehabilitation in Snellville, GA. She was born on March 12, 1929 in Clinton, Tennessee. She was the first of 4 children and was named after her mother. She graduated in 1946 from Stuart Hall High School in Virginia and UT in Knoxville in 1950. She was predeceased by her parents, Archie Douglas Crenshaw and Mabel Dumas Crenshaw, her husband Edward O. Goehe, her brothers, Douglas Crenshaw and John Crenshaw, her sister Ann Blanton, a brother-in-law, Ronald Blanton, her sister-in-law Claudette Laws Crenshaw, and her son-in-law Dennis Hill. Mabel met her husband Ed Goehe in Staunton, Illinois while...

Martha Ann Deeds, age 92 of Roswell, GA was welcomed home by her heavenly Father on Thursday, April 14, 2022. On February 22, 1930, Martha was born in Pensacola, Florida to CPO (ret) Joe and Irene Wuller. On March 31, 1930, she flew into Miami via Havana. Martha grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida at 2481 Trapp Ave as her father worked for Pan Am at Dinner Key in the era of "Clipper Ships" (seaplanes). She graduated from Miami High in 1947 and was a faithful Stingaree to the end attending reunions and staying in touch with fellow alumni. After graduation, she worked for the airlines and traveled to the western US and to Europe where she visited the place of her father's birth. She met...

Mary Jane Michels (n?e Dennert) entered eternal life on March 28, 2022. This was a week after her 100th birthday celebration with family. Jane was born in Batesville, IN on March 21, 1922. She was the second child of Lawrence and Flora Meyer Dennert. Jane had a wonderful childhood surrounded by a loving family. When she was 13, her mother died of cancer. Jane attended St. Mary's High School in Cincinnati. Over Christmas vacation her senior year she met the love of her life, Ted Michels, on a blind date. They married on Valentine's Day 1942. After World War II, they lived in Cincinnati while Ted finished his degree at the University of Cincinnati, their daughter Barbara, was born in 1947....

Master Sergeant Joseph C. Harvey, Sr, age 90, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born on March 18, 1932 in Augusta, Maine. He was the son of the late Gertrude G. Jackson Lagassie and Leo K. Harvey. He grew up in Augusta, Maine and graduated from Cony High School. Joseph proudly served his country for 35 years as a Member and a Veteran of The United States Marine Corps. "Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful" husband of 55 years to his late wife Ina A. Allen Harvey. Mr. Harvey is survived by his daughters, Myra Harvey, Lisa (Harvey) Kiel and Martha Harvey and his grandchildren, Kristy Hardy, Amanda (Mandy) Zimmerle, Julia Walls, Heather Harvey, Ryan and...

Nan Carolyn Fussell Roach, 89, of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, passed away March 14, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born in Cincinnati on August 26, 1932 to Robert Carlton Fussell and Ollie Thompson Fussell. Nan was raised primarily in Amite, Louisiana and Bryan, Texas. She graduated from Stephens College and The University of Texas at Austin with degrees in Piano from both. Many years later, Nan defied all odds and attended Georgia State University (GSU), graduating with a business degree in Accounting, followed by a master's degree in taxation. And while she was not your typical student in age, her fellow GSU classmates recognized her potential, electing her as President of the...