Gwinnett Daily Post

WATSON - Annette Watson, age 84 of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Fortner and Pastor Rodney Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM prior to the service. Annette was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Lawrenceville for 62 years. She loved to sing and spend time with her family. Annette was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Bill and Lena (Powell) Fortner; brothers, Donald Fortner and Bobby Fortner. She is survived by...

Teresa Moore Black, age 67, of Suwanee, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-eight years, James "Jimmy" Thomas Black, Jr.; parents, Othell and Anita Turner Moore. Mrs. Black is survived by her children, James "Jay" Thomas Black, III of Suwanee, GA, Cody (Janet) Black of Suwanee, GA, and Ellen Black of Suwanee, GA.; sister, Belinda (Ben) Martin of Callaway, FL; brothers, David Moore of Goldsboro, NC and Steven Moore of Kernersville, NC. Mrs. Black was born May 2, 1956 in Atlanta, GA. She was a 1974 graduate of Columbia High School. Mrs. Black retired from Kroger at Dean Crossing after twenty years of service as a shift supervisor. She...

Leila Marian Tanner was born on October 20, 1951 and died peacefully at home with family by her side on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Sumner Tanner and Grover Herman Tanner, her brother-in-law, Joel Weiss, her nephew, Greg Channell, and grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Sumner and Mr. and Mrs. William T. Tanner. She is survived by her siblings: Rachel Tanner Bronnum (Dwight), William G. Tanner (Cynthia), Peggy Tanner Weiss, Nancy Tanner Sloss (Russ), Emily Tanner (Oliver Byrd), Susan Tanner (Marek Bugajski). Marian is survived by nieces and nephews, Beth Stern (Roger), Peter Bronnum (Rebecca), Louise Tanner Tarbutton (Charles), Gordon...

Jo Anne Hamilton Ehlert was born June 4, 1932 and passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, approaching her 91st birthday. Jo Anne was born in Atlanta. Her family moved back to Buford, the childhood home of her father, when she was 4. Aside from a brief time just after her marriage in 1952, Buford would be her home for the rest of her life. Jo Anne loved languages and became a Spanish teacher after graduating from the University of Georgia. She ceased teaching during the early childhood of her three children, Eddie, Susan and Laura but returned to the profession. She loved teaching elementary school and gained a Masters and Specialists degree to enhance her skills. Over the following decades, she...

Luella Jane Loud Norman, age 89, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away where she wanted to be, at her home, on Saturday, May 20th, 2023. She is preceded in death, in addition to her parents; by her husband, James H. Norman; her sisters, Julia Ann (Judy) Johnson, Delina Loud Harris and Grace Hardinger, her brothers, Lawrence John Loud, Robert Joseph Loud, and Paul Frederick Loud. She is the last of her siblings to pass away. She is survived by her sons, James (Jimmy) William Norman, (wife, Sue), and John Michael (Mike) Norman, (wife, Carleen); she is also survived by the grandchildren who loved their "Mimi", David Norman, Jessica Brantley, Jennifer Norman, and Jordan Monacelli; and her...

Henry E. Harmon, age 84, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-one years, Manuela Harmon. Mr. Harmon is survived by children, Anna Marie Harmon of Suwanee, and Alicia Harmon-Kelsey (Timothy) of Jefferson, GA; and sister, Mary Thompson of Commerce, GA. Mr. Harmon was born on December 28, 1938 in Atlanta, GA, and was a veteran of the U. S. Marines. He was retired from Gwinnett County Correctional Institution after twenty-five years of service where he was a beloved guard. "He was on a prison detail when he got a bee sting, and the prisoner drove him to the hospital for medical care." Mr. Harmon was very proud of George Pierce...

John Burns Hetherington, 63, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after prolonged illness. He was born on January 18, 1960, in St. Louis, MO. John spent much of his life in Missouri and Memphis, TN. He obtained his master's degree in information technology at Memphis State University and spent most of his career working in federal government service. Throughout his life, he enjoyed volunteering with the Boy Scouts organization and since retirement in 2017, John and his wife enjoyed traveling and began volunteering and fostering with the Little Paws Dachshund Rescue organization. He is preceded in death by both his parents, Lorraine and Jack Hetherington. He is survived...

Thelma Ruth McGee, of Tucker, loving Mother and Granny passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 88 years old. A Funeral service will be held 11:30 am, May 20, 2023, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. David Moon. Interment Floral Hills Memory Garden. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Mrs. Theresa Dyches Bonn?t, age 69, of Buford passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. A Funeral Mass will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Father Eric Hill will officiate. The family will receive friends 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the church. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements. Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.

Rose Madeline DeWitt, age 85 of Hoschton passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 after a long battle with Leukemia. A Rosary service will be held 6:00 pm Friday, May 19, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Deacon Chris Carroll. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment cremation. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Matthew Church in Winder (https://www.osvhub.com/saintmatthewcc/giving/funds). Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Juanita "Nita" Pylant, age 84, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by parents, Noah Aaron Pylant and Julia Massey Pylant, and brother, Neal Pylant. Ms. Pylant is survived by sister-in-law, Carole Zinz Pylant of Brunswick, GA; niece, Heather (Danny) Lee of Lawrenceville; nephew, Christopher O'Neal Pylant of Brunswick; great nephews, Alec Browning and Aaron Lee; and numerous cousins. Ms. Pylant was born on January 3, 1939 in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Tucker High School in 1957. She was retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company as Office Administrator after thirty years. She was a member of Pioneers Telephone, a member of Midway Baptist...

Hilda Battle, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2023. A funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in the Bill Head Funeral Home Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. A private interment will be held at a later date. She is preceded in death by her parents; Jones Allen and Gladys Bird, sisters; Margaret Nessmith, Betty Witman, and Barbara Larson, her husband of 65 years; Charles T. Battle, and her eldest child; Charles Allen Battle. She is survived by her daughters; Susan Feldman (Scott) and Nancy Case (Bart), her grandchildren; Dale Feldman (Krystal), Weston Feldman (Juliet), Rebecca Esposito (Alex), Holly Feldman, and Kimberly Bromann (Clemons), and great...

David Winton McKinnon, 86, of Lilburn, GA, son of the late Otis H McKinnon and Georgia Lee McKinnon went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday May 10, 2023. He was born in Ridgeland, SC on April 19, 1937. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Joan P McKinnon, of Lilburn, GA, and his brother Otis McKinnon, of Taylors, SC. He is survived by his son Mark McKinnon (Wendy) of Bethlehem, GA and daughter, Christy Carrington (Alan) of St. Mary's, GA. His family was his pride and joy, including his grandchildren, David McKinnon of Braselton, GA; Dalton McKinnon and Dillon McKinnon of Bethlehem, GA; Jordan Thompson (Ryan) of Kingsland, GA; Allison Carrington of Lawrenceville, GA; and...

Kris Patrick Jensen, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 7th at his home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 15th at 1:00 pm at First Christian Church of Lawrenceville (LFCC), 3495 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. The family will greet friends from 12:00-1:00 pm on May 15 at LFCC. A graveside service and burial will follow at Eternal Hills Cemetery in Snellville, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Kris' name to American Parkinson's Disease Association, Friend of Disabled Adults and Children and LFCC. Rev. Richard Williams will lead the service with assistance of Rev. Dr. Diane Bales and Rev. Dr. Hoyt Huff. Kris was born on August...

Ryman R. Beard, of Buford, GA, died Friday, May 5, 2023. A graveside service, with U.S. Air Force Military Honors, will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Laura Masterson of St. Mary and St. Martha Episcopal Church, Buford, will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday, May 8, 2023, from 6-7:30 PM and Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 1-1:30 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Ryman was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Levi Beard and Lera Vell Hammond Beard and 9 siblings: Glyndon Levi Beard, James Lamar Beard, Donald Edward Beard, Hoyt Lafayette Beard, Emilee Beard Maddox, Willie Cee Beard, Doris Beard Cain and 2 stillborn sisters....

Jeri Hatcher Tyler, age 80, of the Ivy Creek Community in Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-seven years, Richard Tyler; father, Frank Hatcher; mother, Carolyn Lawhorn Owens; step-father, Steven Owens; sister, Jean Duffy; and daughter-in-law, Andi Tyler. Mrs. Tyler is survived by children, Brett Tyler of Cumming, GA and Kelli (Christopher) Wilson of Peachtree City, GA; grandchildren, Logan, Molly, and Hannah Wilson and Colin and Ryan Tyler; brother, Joe (Barbara) Hatcher of Helen, GA; brother-in-law, Jerry (MaryAnn) Tyler of Roswell, GA; sister-in-law, Beth Pitcher of Sarasota, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tyler...

Darlene Ann Price, age 52 of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023. A Memorial service will be held 7:00 pm Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment cremation. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548.

Kathleen Wilson Randall, age 82, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ezzie Knight Wilson; sisters Mary Willard, Dorothy Cash, Lois Mauldin; and brothers Alvin Junior Wilson, Woodrow Wilson. Ms. Randall is survived by her brother, Eugene (Debbie) Wilson of Auburn, GA; sister-in-law Shirley Wilson of Dawsonville, GA; brother-in-law Harold Willard of Pendergrass, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ms. Randall was born on June 27, 1940 in Dacula, GA. She worked for a number of years for Ingles Grocery Store in Auburn, GA and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral Services will be...

Charles Randall "Randy" Fox , 59, of Duluth, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Braselton, Georgia. Randy Fox had the biggest heart, loved his family and friends, and loved the Lord dearly. He was also an avid Brave's fan. He is survived by his significant other Jean Moon; his children, Jesse and Brandy Fox; his siblings, Mike Fox, Liz Arp, Regina Davis, and Becky Dillard; his mother Elouise Mcelreath; his granddaughter, Autumn Fox. He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his father James Douglas Fox and biological mother Rachel Bowens. A Memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, April 29, 2023 at...

Mary Susan Anderson, age 63 of Snellville passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. Mary was the house mom that everyone wanted to go to, she was a loving mother and grandmother to Avery. She is survived by her step mother Claudette Valtman; son Richard Anderson; daughter Pamela Davis and husband Brian; brothers James Valtman Jr, Joseph Valtman, Timothy Valtman, John Valtman; sisters Debbie Valtman, Judy Valtman, Nancy Swanson, Donna Novotny; grandchild Avery Davis; and a host of other relatives. Mary was preceded in death by her father James Valtman; mother Marilyn Marek and husband Raymond; brother Michael Valtman. A Memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Lawson...

(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...