Jesse Johnson
Dec 24, 2019
Jesse Tony Johnson, Sr., age 66, of Winder, died December 24, 2019. Tony was born in Lithonia, Georgia, to James Leonard Johnson, Sr. and Ila Mae Johnson. He was a brick mason by trade and enjoyed playing his guitar, throwing horseshoes, and 'hanging out' with his brothers. Tony is survived by his sons, Jesse Johnson, Jr. and his wife, Mitzi,...
Marron Abbott
Dec 17, 2019
Marron William Abbott, age 90, a lifelong resident of Lithonia, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. The only son of Egbert and Anna Lou Abbott, he was a graduate of Lithonia High School, class of 1946. Co-owner of United Transmissions on Marietta Street in Atlanta, retiring in 1993 after 28 years. He was a member of the First Baptist...
Gladys M.D.
Dec 13, 2019
Gladys Hernandez, M.D. died December 13, 2019 in Lakeland, Florida at the age of 91. Born in Colon, Cuba on August 10, 1928, Gladys attended convent boarding school from an early age. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Havana. After immigrating to the United States in 1963, she completed a residency in psychiatry at...
Gwendolyn Kenan
Dec 1, 2019
Gwendolyn Jewell Cannon Kenan, age 76, of Snellville, died December 1, 2019. She was born in Lake Wales, Florida, to Walter and Jewell Cannon and was a graduate of Thompson County High School. Gwendolyn retired as a bus driver for Gwinnett County School System. She enjoyed working in her yard, arts and crafts, (especially sewing, knitting, crocheting), and baking her...
Ethel Young
Nov 30, 2019
Ethel Belle Morgan Young, 91, died November 30 in Charlotte, NC. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 69 years, James T. Young, Jr., and great-granddaughter, Margaret Grace Young. She leaves behind four children, David Thomas Young (Gloria), Susan Young Huckaby (Rob), Brenda Carol Young, and Jeffrey Morgan Young (Beverly), 11 grandchildren, Brent Huckaby (Lizzie), Morgan Young (Morgan), Tessa Huckaby...
John Robins
Nov 28, 2019
John Wesley Robins age 80, of Lithonia, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Rev. Joe D. Robins and Crystal Harrison Robins. He received his bachelors degree from Vanderbilt and later his masters from Georgia State. John served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Military Intelligence Specialist. He served...
Martha Cousin
Nov 27, 2019
Martha Louise Cousin, age 93 of Stockbridge, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born in Morganton, Georgia, to Homer and Mary Louise Henry. Martha retired as a book keeper for the State of Georgia after 23 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Herbert Lewis 'Pete' Cousin. Surviving are her step-son, Herbert...
Franklin Feagin
Nov 26, 2019
Franklin Dee Feagin of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He grew up in Lithonia, Georgia and graduated from Lithonia High School, class of 1953. A popular couple, he was married to Monteen Miller Feagin and they celebrated 62 years of marriage before her death in 2015. Frank served his country honorably in the United States Navy...
Kylie Hightower
Nov 25, 2019
Kylie Mitchell Hightower, age 37, of McDonough, died Monday, November 25, 2019. Chris, Kylie and Hallie were anxiously anticipating Little Henry Douglas 'Hank' Hightower who was born Monday, November 25, and died November 26. Kylie was a graduate of Heritage High School, Conyers, GA, class of 2000, and attended Valdosta State College where she was on the volleyball team and...
Shelby Cox
Nov 20, 2019
Shelby L. Cox, age 78, of Buckhead, Georgia died November 20, 2019, at her residence. She was a retired Letter Carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to James and Doris Laymons, she was preceded in death by her husband, George 'Bud' Cox, and is survived by her son, Christopher Cox and his wife Julie of Buckhead;...
Sara Brown
Nov 19, 2019
Sara Rose Brown, age 92, of Lithonia, died November 19, 2019. Born and raised in Lithonia, she was a Cheerleader and graduate of Lithonia High School and retired from Complete Auto Transport as a secretary. Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, C. H. Brown, surviving are daughters, Angelia Lee and Alice Cowan both of Oxford; grandchildren, Brandon...
Bobby Turner
Nov 13, 2019
Bobby Eugene Turner, age 59, of Conyers, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Bobby was the owner of Turner Construction Company for many years. He was a true outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending cookouts with his family. He loved spending time with his children, and felt that the grandchildren and great grandchildren could do no wrong in his eyes....
William Peters
Nov 8, 2019
William Gregory Peters, age 66, of Lithonia, died November 8, 2019. He was the son of the late of W.P. and Magaline Sills Peters. A 1970 graduate of Lithonia High School, he retired from Southern Railway. Surviving are a cousin. Greg will be laid to rest 11 0'clock Tuesday November 12, at Hillandale Memorial Park.
Lawrence Palmour
Nov 5, 2019
Lawrence Edward "Larry" Palmour, Sr., age 98, of Conyers, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, Georgia to Ed and Ocie Palmour. Larry served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and earned the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church in Decatur and was the...
Nellie Goddard
Nov 3, 2019
Nellie Mae "Nancy" Goddard, died Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born in Clarkston, to John and Odie Stephenson. Nancy was a member of Decatur Heights Baptist Church for many years and upon moving to Covington, she attended Belmont Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, baking, celebrating all holidays (especially Christmas), watching the Atlanta Braves, and playing UNO with family...
Frederick Carter
Oct 31, 2019
Frederick Eugene Carter, age 85, of Covington, GA, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born in Newark, Ohio to Guy and Martha Carter. After graduation from Newark High School, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country honorably as a radio mechanic onboard a mine sweeper. After his service in the armed forces, he returned to...
Robert Ladmirault
Oct 29, 2019
Robert Louis Ladmirault, Jr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Lithonia, Georgia. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Mae Woods Ladmirault, his parents, Robert Louis Ladmirault, Sr., and Almeda Frere Ladmirault, his brother Gerald Ladmirault and his sister, Carolyn Ladmirault Spooner. Robert attended Southern University of New...
Charlotte Landress
Oct 29, 2019
Charlotte Ann "Dottie" Landress, age 72, of Conyers, formerly of Lithonia, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born in Lithonia to Thomas Watson Carter and Joyce Viola Carter and attended Lithonia High School. Dottie was a member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church and owned her own business, L& B Lawn Maintenance. She enjoyed "Goodwilling", spending time outside...
Billy Miner
Oct 28, 2019
Billy Wayne Miner, age 66, of Conyers, died Monday, October 28, 2019. "Sparky", as he was known to his family and friends, loved his church, Cornerstone Praise Center in Madison, and was a faithful member. He was a fantastic brother and liked to help those in need. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Bessie Miner; "Mama"...
Anita Mitchell
Oct 22, 2019
Anita Abbott Mitchell, age 86, of Covington, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019. She was born in Lithonia to James Grady Abbott and Ruth Lucille Housworth Abbott and attended Lithonia High School. Anita was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lithonia, where she attended for many years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gospel music, especially listening to...
