Gwinnett Daily Post

Martha Carroll Shackelford McCullough, 82, of Stone Mountain, Ga., died peacefully Monday, April 13, 2026, at Dogwood Forest Assisted Living in Grayson after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Martha Carroll was born in Steens, Miss., in 1943 to Mildred and Carey Shackelford. She was their first child, but her father did not meet her until she was a toddler because he was serving in combat in Italy during World War II. Martha Carroll graduated from Mississippi State College for Women, married her childhood sweetheart James Loyd, and moved to Georgia to become a teacher in 1966. She worked her entire career in DeKalb County, starting at Walker High School. She then took time off to...

Mrs. Marion Diane Burnette, 76 years of age, of Social Circle, Georgia, passed away on April 8, 2026. Marion was born in Duluth, Georgia, on May 8, 1949, to the late Moses David Hamrick and the late Clyde Elizabeth (Cook) Hamrick. She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Hamrick. Surviving members of the family are her loving husband, Jack Burnette, Jr.; daughter, Jennifer Smith (Eric); sons, Jonathan Burnette (Debbie), Bradley Burnette; sister, Rebecca Hamrick; brothers, Douglas Hamrick and David Hamrick; grandchildren, Andrew Burnette (Tracy), Haley Burnette, Connor Smith, Lily Smith; great-grandchild, Zoey Burnette; and many nieces and nephews. Marion Burnette leaves...

Mr. C. Blue Bagwell, age 85, passed away on March 19, 2026. Born August 13, 1940 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, he was the son of John Daniel Bagwell and Julia Morcock Bagwell. He was a sixth generation Gwinnettian, was in the first graduating class of Central Gwinnett High School, and a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology. He married Paula Cannon, of Snellville, in 1964 and they had three children: Jeff, John, and Julie. As a teenager, Blue worked at Monfort Drug Company, Inc. on the courthouse square in Lawrenceville, and after college, he worked for Lockheed in Marietta, GA. He later joined, as a partner, at Hannon, Meeks, & Bagwell, Surveyors & Engineers, Inc. in...

Myra (Lu) Lancaster Sisson, age 81 of Braselton, Georgia, formerly Sebastian, FL, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 30, 1944, to the late John Lee Lancaster Jr and Dorothy Bulman Lancaster of Spartanburg, SC. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Dee Sisson. She is survived by her devoted children, Mark Sisson, Philip Sisson, and Angela S. Zavadil (Craig Zavadil), and her two adoring granddaughters, Emily and Libby Zavadil. Myra was a devoted wife, mother, and Christian whose faith guided her throughout her life. Her faith inspired her musically, as she often played the organ for her...

Barbara Lester Simpson, age 77, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on March 2, 2026. Born on September 6, 1948, at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth Branham Lester. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Pat Faulkner. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Simpson; her son, Matthew Simpson; and her brother, Ronald "Bo" Lester of Knoxville, TN. A resident of Lilburn, Georgia, and a longtime resident of Jonesboro, Georgia, Barbara dedicated 20 years to Georgia Power, where she held various positions at several locations. She was an avid enthusiast of antiques and collectibles and cherished her trips...

Sandra Dianne Allen, 82, of York, South Carolina, passed away at Piedmont Medical Center on January 28, 2026, from heart complications, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 19, 1943, in Lawrenceville, GA, Dianne was the daughter of the late Warren and Runelle (Bankston) Daniel. She was a 1961 graduate of Central Gwinnett High School. Dianne married her high school sweetheart, Jack Dempsey Allen Jr., in 1964. Together they raised two children and enjoyed a life full of love. They lived most of their lives in Lawrenceville, GA, relocating to South Carolina five years ago to be near family. She is survived by her husband, Jack; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Laura Allen;...

Susan Faith Audria, 75, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12 o'clock noon at Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. The family received friends for a visitation an hour before the service. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Susan to any cancer research facilities of your choosing. Susan was born on July 19, 1950, in Woodbury, New Jersey, to Ralph and Bess Long, who preceded her in death. She spent many years working at United Technical Products, where she was a dedicated plastic mold...

Mr. Larry Nelson Hudson, 86, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Tranquility Hospice. He was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on November 20, 1939 to the late Eula Bell Silvers Tuck and Nelson Tuck and was then adopted and raised by the late Maude and John Hudson. Larry was a firefighter and EMT for 23 years in Gwinnett County - he was known for his heart of gold and generous nature. He loved helping others - he was able to serve his community by becoming a Freemason and also the President of the Lawrenceville JC's in his younger days. Larry was a loving, generous and honest man who enjoyed simple pleasures in life such as attending church at First Presbyterian...

George Michael Strickland, age 79, was born in Atlanta, Georgia at Crawford Long Hospital on November 15, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martha Stephens Strickland and Laurie Strickland; and his younger brother, Steve, who he adored. Mike grew up in East Atlanta and graduated from East Atlanta High School in 1965. He graduated from West Georgia College in 1970 with a degree in history. He then moved to Lafayette, Louisiana for two years on scholarship, and got his master's in history. He later attended Southern Mississippi and got his specialist degree. In 1966 he married Dale Hammon of Decatur, Georgia and they were blessed with two wonderful children, Robin Paige Cauley...

Greg Lee, 61, of Commerce, Georgia, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2025. Greg was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family above all else. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Susan; daughters Lindsey (Wes) Robertson and Lauren (Cody) Thibeau; and his beloved grandson, Cohen, who affectionately called him "Chief." Greg worked for Coca Cola Enterprises for 27 years. Following retirement, he worked at NAPA in Commerce where he enjoyed delivering parts around town and meeting new customers who became friends. Known for his passion for cars (especially Mopar) and unwavering support of Georgia Tech football, Greg brought joy and laughter to everyone...

Martha Ree Mathis Thrasher, age 93, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dock and Lettie Heard Nichols Mathis; sisters, Florence Glaze, Olene Williams, Sarah Raper; brothers, C. J. Mathis, L. Gershon Mathis, Dallas Mathis. Mrs. Thrasher is survived by her son, Mark (Tammy) Thrasher of Buford; four grandchildren, Demetria Thrasher, Mark (Bebe) Thrasher, Jr., Victory Thrasher, Madison Jackson; one great-grandchild, Elizabeth Thrasher; brother, D. R. (Elizabeth) Mathis of Cumming; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was born on October 24, 1932 in the Sharon Community located in Forsyth County. Mrs. Thrasher received her...

Dan Arthur Hayes, age 68 of Tallulah Falls, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 2, 1957, he was a son of Donald E. Hayes and the late Madeline Essie Mashburn Hayes. Dan was a graduate of Tucker High School, Class of 1976, and an Eagle Scout. He worked alongside his father and family in their automotive dealership, Hayes Family Dealership, from 1978 until his retirement in 2021. Dan moved to the mountains of Tallulah Falls in the 1990s, where he became an active and valued member of the community. Dan quickly became part of the heart of the Tallulah Falls community. Folks were drawn to his friendly, easygoing...

Anna Nolan Shackelford, age 87, of Loganville, Georgia formerly of Snellville, Georgia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by love and with her family by her side at Cristian's House in Loganville. Anna was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Robert Wayne Shackelford, Former DOT Commissioner for the State of Georgia, who died on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. They were married on December 20, 1959. Born on December 31, 1937, in Rockmart, Georgia, to the late Hubert Lester Nolan and Julia Elizabeth Jameson Nolan, Anna graduated from Bel Air High School, Bel Air, Maryland, where she was editor of her class yearbook. She graduated...

John Conrad Bambach, Jr., of Suwanee, Georgia, passed away on November 13, 2025 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents John C. ("Jack") and Otilie (n?e Jensen) Bambach, and is survived by his wife, Denise (n?e Lynch), daughter Lee Ann (Maiser Aboneaaj), sons J.C. (Stephanie Siford) and T.J. (Maggie Demsack Bambach), grandchildren Rakan, Jaylim, Jizal, Kelly, Brian, Sean, Jane, and Brooke, brother Tom Bambach (Kay Santos Bambach), nephews Dane and Clifford, and the extended Aboneaaj clan. John often shared his thoughts in the pages of this newspaper and so, for his readers (both admirers and critics) and friends, we would like to share some things about him - his...

John Whitley Davis, 85, of Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN. In 1940, John Davis was born in Lawrenceville, GA, to J.C. Davis and Lou Etta Reid Davis. He was a longtime resident of Sugarhill, GA, where he attended Suwanee School, grades 1-12. He attended Piedmont College in North Georgia, where her played college basketball. After college, John played baseball for an organized league for many years. John was an athlete and loved all sports. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog and Braves fan and could talk for hours about either team if you had the time. More than that, he loved to coach Heath's little league teams and was Heath and Harrison's biggest...

Born on: July 15, 1928 - Passed away on October 17, 2025 Jacquelyn (Jackie) Parrish Ladshaw was born in Spartanburg, S.C. to the late Ruth Bell and John Allen Parrish. She graduated from Spartanburg High School and Converse College in 1949 with a degree in Music Education and voice. She married Thomas Gordon Ladshaw in 1949 and was blessed with two sons, Thomas Gordon and John Parrish. She taught Kindergarten and Preschool for over 40 years and also taught music, directed choirs and sang in many choirs through the years. She was a former Director of Shallowford Presbyterian Preschool, past president of Dekalb and Gwinnett Preschool Association and also Co-President of Henderson High...

Mary Ann Malcom Cole, 88, of Monroe, Georgia passed away on October 7, 2025, with her children at her side. Mary Ann was born on June 15, 1937, in Monroe, Georgia to the late Elmer Malcom and Euranah Allen Malcom. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Robert Cole (2015) and their son James Robert Cole, Jr. (1960). Mary Ann is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Jenny Cole, Social Circle, GA, and Mark and Jenni Cole, Monroe, GA. She was blessed with four grandchildren: Rob Cole (Milledgeville, GA), Zach (Kendall) Cole (Monroe, GA), Chad Cole (Castle Rock, CO), and Parker (Victoria) Cole (Monroe, GA). She also delighted in her four great-grandchildren:...

THOMPSON - James "Mitch" Thompson passed away on September 30, 2025. Born to Wilma and Ernest Thompson on March 25, 1948, he proudly served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife Sandra, children Joi Petty (Daniel), Jamie (Rita) and Edward (Jessica); beloved grandchildren Noelle, Isabelle, Chole, Palmer, Emmett, Avery, Mia and a grandchild due in the spring of 2026. He was preceded in death by his daughter. Heather, parents and brother Howard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Tunnel of Towers or the March of Dimes. Arrangements are being handled by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road SW Lawrenceville, Georgia: 770-962-3100. For Full Service arrangements...

Patricia "Pat" Pitt Harris passed away on September 28, 2025, at her residence after a lengthy illness. Patricia Ann Patience Pitt was born March 19, 1944, in Ayr, Scotland to Frances Ferguson McLarty Pitt and James Richard Pitt during his service in the U.S. Air Force. At age two, Pat and her mother came to the United States aboard the USS Saturnia, arriving to the Port of New York in 1946. Pat was raised in Springfield, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama with her beloved younger brothers, Larry & James. She graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School and then worked as a secretary in downtown Birmingham. She married Robert Alexander Harris on June 11, 1965, and together they raised...

James Edward Wiggley, Sr., builder and Sweetwater Lodge #421 Masonic Member, born October 31, 1941, passed away September 27, 2025 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lenora (Cash) Wiggley; sister, Karen Sue Anderson of Houston, TX; children, James Edward Wiggley, Jr., Scott Wiggley (Randy Clark - family friend), Kevin Wiggley (Heather), and Kim Edge (Jay); grandchildren, James Edward Wiggley, III, Kenny Wiggley, Ashley Edge and Jennings Edge; great-grandchildren, Dixie Wiggley and Evelyn Wiggley. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Martty Shelnutt officiating. Interment...

Janice B. Lockhart, age 84, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Lockhart; parents, J. B. and Janet O'Rouke; brothers, Alan Dale O'Rouke, Sr., Kevin Darrell O'Rouke; nephews, Alan Dale O'Rouke, Jr., Kevin Darrell O'Rouke II. Mrs. Lockhart is survived by children, Alvin Jack Lockhart, Anita Jill Bales, Albert James Lockhart, Allison Jeanette Lockhart Shafiq; four grandchildren, Joshua Dailey, Hannah Irvin, Gabriel Kyle Dailey, James Lockhart; two great-grandchildren, Bristol Irvin, Lincoln Irvin; brother, Michael (MaryLou) O'Rouke; sisters-in-law, Barbara Higgins O'Rouke, Cathy Farmer O'Rouke; several nieces, nephews,...