Thursday, February 21, 2013
Dr. Joseph Emmett Henderson, 85, was a pastor of Norcross First Baptist Church in 1953. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Crowell Brothers Funeral Home in Peachtree Corners.
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Thursday, February 21
Dr. Joseph Emmett Henderson, 85, a veteran of World War II and a Baptist pastor of three churches, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 19th, 2013. A native of Georgia, Dr. Henderson was married to the former Margaret Mann for 67 years. During World War II, Dr. Henderson served in the Navy, specifically in the Philippines where he was stationed at the Guiuan J. S. Naval Base located on the island of Samar. After his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled at the University of Georgia, graduating with a Bachelor of Commercial Science degree with honors in 1950. He then enrolled in the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Upon graduating from Seminary in 1953, Emmett was called to pastor Norcross First …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Visitation for Michael Scott Hudgens, son of Scott Hudgens Jr., is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home.
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Friday, February 8
Michael Scott Hudgens, 64, of Duluth, a philanthropist and son of the late Gwinnett developer Scott Hudgens Jr., passed away Feb. 6. The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, located at 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Peachtree Corners. Mr. Hudgens attended the University of Georgia and was a retired U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed his family, being with friends and working on the family farm, where he spent most of his time. An avid NASCAR fan, he also enjoyed spending time at his home on the lake. Mr. Hudgens was preceded in death by his father; his brother, Mark R. Hudgens; and sister, Marcia Duggan. He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Hudgens of Duluth; …
Monday, January 21, 2013
William Lewis Parker III, 78, died Jan. 16. The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26th, at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Peachtree Corners.
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Monday, January 21
Obituary provided by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home of Peachtree Corners. William Lewis Parker, III, 78, of Norcross, GA, died January 16, 2013. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 26th, at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Peachtree Corners. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife, Betty Parker of Norcross; sons, William Thomas (Debra) of Powder Springs, Stanley Anderson (Vickie) of Smyrna, Bobby Anderson (Wendy) of Norcross, Daril Williamson (Linda) of Temple, and Gary Warner (Cynthia) of Acworth; daughters, Debra Jennetten (Dan) of FL and Katherine Parker of Italy; 22 grandchildren; and 9 great-…
Friday, January 18, 2013
Dorothy “Dottie” M. Martens, 90, died Jan. 15. Her funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funal Home in Peachtree Corners.
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Friday, January 18
Obituary provided by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home of Peachtree Corners. Dorothy “Dottie” M. Martens, 90, of Norcross, GA, died January 15, 2013. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19th, at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Peachtree Corners. Burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Martens was a homemaker, devoted wife and loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family and putting others first. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Marty Martens, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary & Carol Martens; daughters and son-in-law, Janet & Bill Bell and …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Jess Willard Haygood and Sara Pauline Haygood died Monday in a car accident in Barrow County. The funeral will be held at Crowell Brothers Funeral Home in Peachtree Corners.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Long-time Norcross residents Jess Willard Haygood and Sara Pauline Haygood died Monday in a car accident in Barrow County. The following is an obituary provided by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home of Peachtree Corners. Jess Willard Haygood, 80, and Sara Pauline Haygood, 67, of Norcross, GA, passed away December 10, 2012. The funeral will be Saturday, December 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Peachtree Corners, GA. Burial will follow at Warsaw Cemetery in Johns Creek, GA. The family will receive friends Friday, December 14th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Haygood is survived by his daughters, Lu Baker of Grayson and Jessica Mantle of Auburn; daughter-in-law, Gail Haygood; and …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Charon Cayne Chase, 54, died at her Berkeley Lake home Monday, Dec. 10.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Obituary provided by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home of Peachtree Corners. Charon Caye Chase of Berkeley Lake, Georgia, passed away on December 10th at home at the age of 54. Born on July 30, 1958 in Livonia, Michigan to Marjorie and Ellsworth Chase, Charon earned a Bachelor's of Business Administration from Michigan State University in 1980 and went on to a career with Abbott Laboratories/Hospira before retiring at 50 years of age to start a new career in teaching. Charon attended Mercer University and received a Master's in Teaching in Spring 2011. After graduating, Charon taught 2nd grade at Stripling Elementary School, Norcross, Georgia. Charon was an avid organic gardener, loved the outdoors, spending time with family and friends and …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Longtime Norcross resident Reuben A. "Junior" Gant died Sunday, Dec. 2.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Reuben A. “Junior” Gant, 84, of Norcross, passed away December 2, 2012. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Peachtree Corners. Burial will follow at Norcross City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the funeral home. Mr. Gant, a U.S. Army veteran, was a member of Norcross First Baptist Church for 70 years. He served on the Norcross City Council for 16 years and was a member of the Norcross Masonic Lodge No. 227 FA&M for 60 years. He was the fire chief for the city of Norcross Volunteer Fire Department, and he always wanted what was best for the city of Norcross. He was an avid fisherman and camper. …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Phil Saunders, 64, was called a "true friend to all who knew him."
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Philip D. Saunders, 64, of Norcross, Ga., passed away November 5 at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a long and valiant battle with bladder cancer. Philip was born June 27, 1948 in Bournemouth Dorset, England, to the late Dennis and Hilda (Core) Saunders. Philip was president and owner of AgriBusiness International Inc. Philip also sat on the board and was co-chair of the Events Commitee of the Atlanta chapter of the British American Business Group. Philip was a loving husband and father, who put family first. He enjoyed spending time with his two English Pointers, and he also was an avid gardener, and an active volunteer in the city of Norcross. A true friend to all who knew him. The world has lost a true gentle gentleman. He is survived by …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Byron Craig Brown passed away on Nov. 4.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
LTC Byron Craig Brown (Ret), 67, of Peachtree Corners, GA, died in a traffic accident on Nov 4 in Cobb County. He was born Nov 2 in Aurora, CO, to Byron Winfield and Eleanor Jean Comolli Brown of Greenville, OH. He and his two brothers, Bruce Allen Brown, Manhattan Beach, CA, and Gary Lee Brown, Centralia, WA, moved with their parents to Army posts in Ft. Sam Houston, TX, Ft. Belvoir, VA, and Japan. All three Brown brothers attained Eagle Scout rank and continued the military tradition of the family. Byron graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, VA, and completed his BS in Political Science at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN, in 1967. He completed a Master of Business Administration from the University of …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
After a months-long battle, Hannah Rinehart died this morning at 4:15.
Hannah Rinehart, wife of South Gwinnett math teacher Mark Rinehart, passed away this morning at 4:15 a.m. "She is celebrating," Mark wrote on a Facebook page in her honor, "and I am thankful for God allowing me to have the privilege of being her husband while she was here on this Earth. Family was present, and when Hannah was ready to go, she left quickly." Hannah, 32, was a patient care technician in DeKalb County. She and Mark lived in Decatur. She contracted a bacterial infection the last weekend of June which resulted in blood poisoning. Complications led to the amputations of both hands and feet, but the biggest challenge was fluid in her lungs. Yesterday, doctors told the family that she was very, very tired. "Thank you for loving …
Daniel Lay
4:24 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
One of the finest men to have ever graced this earth. A man of great humor, humility, kindness and deep thought who will be missed by everyone who called Phil a friend. I gratefully did. more ›