All Obituaries

William Watson Lavigno III, age 74 of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2021. Bill was born on May 5, 1947 in Augusta, Georgia to the late William and Virginia Lavigno. After graduating from Thomson High School, Bill enrolled at The University of Georgia. He received both his Bachelor of Business Administration and his Juris Doctor degrees.  It is there at the treasured Alma Mater that he met and married his college sweetheart of six years, Jessica. He entered...

  Susan I. Mead, 72 of Decatur, Georgia passed away on November 5, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Atlanta, Georgia. Sue was the daughter of W. Chester Mead and Irene Mead of Cortland, New York. She was a 1967 graduate of Cortland Senior High School, and from Syracuse University where she obtained her nursing degree.  Sue was employed at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia as a clinical research nurse for 46 years.   Sue loved her patients and dedicated her life to...

SANDERS, Thomas Ray:   Thomas Ray Sanders entered into the Lord’s Kingdom on November 2, passing quietly and peacefully at his home. Tommy was born 1960 in Conyers, Georgia, the only child of Elenore Juanita Perry Sanders. Following graduation from Rockdale County High School, Tommy attended DeKalb Community College, graduating with an Electronic Engineering Technology Degree. He was an elevator technician for thirty years and a member of the International Union of Elevator...

Ida Mae (Chandler) McDougal, age 78 of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on November 7, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on December 4, 1942 in Good Hope, Georgia to the late John and Margaret Chandler. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald and is survived by her loving children, grandchildren, as well as a host of other loving family and friends.

Thomas Gerald (Tom) Novack passed away peacefully in his Atlanta home on November 3 at the age of 82. A native of Wisconsin and the only child of Steve and Elizabeth Novack, most of his childhood years were spent in the farming community of Belgium, WI. His family lived above the tavern they owned, Steve’s Tavern. Tom attended school in nearby Port Washington for most of his early education. His love for the area and his friends there was so profound, Tom would return to Port...

Ms. Verna Josephine Ellis, age 91 of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on November 1, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on May 21, 1930 in Union, Ohio, to the late Ersel and Vernie Ellis. She will always be remembered for her kind and gentle nature and will be missed by all that knew and loved her. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. 

Ms. Pauline Graubard Hause ``Me-Maw'', age 77 of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on September 14, 1944, in Bedford, England to the late David and Alice Graubard. Pauline had a passion for life that was unparalleled to most. She was well traveled, well spoken, and always carried herself as a “Lady”. She enjoyed entertaining in her younger years, spending time with her loving family, meeting new...

Betty Hoffman Woodward passed away peacefully in hospice care in Gainesville, GA on October 29th after a brief battle with a bone marrow disease and long-term heart problems. Betty was born in 1932 in Fulton County to Lila Mae Mann Hoffman and Byron Hoffman. Most of her life, before graduating from Conyers High School in 1950, was spent between Decatur, where her mother lived and worked, and her maternal grandparents' farm in southeast Rockdale County. A child of the Great Depression,...

James Robert Cherry age 74, of Hayesville, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2021. “Bud”, as he was more commonly known, was born on May 12, 1947, to the late Pearl and Margie Cherry. He was a simple, yet steadfast faithful man, who enjoyed gardening and took great pride in his elaborate gardens, for they were always methodically laid out, meticulously manicured, and always produced a bountiful harvest. Bud enjoyed spending time with his...

Marion Elizabeth (Shaw) Bundrick age 89 of Oxford, Georgia passed away on September 27, 2021. She was born on June 23, 1932, in Conyers, Georgia to the late Emory and Lucile Shaw. Marion loved to fill her days with gardening and her animals. She enjoyed collecting antique toys, watching game shows, and was an avid traveler in her younger years. Marion was particularly fond of the holiday season and always looked forward to celebrating this time with her family. Marion leaves behind to...