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Alma Jean "Jeannie" Wills

Alma Jean "Jeannie" Wills

Jul 23, 2024

Alma Jean Wills “Jeannie” of Cumming, GA. passed away July 23, 2024. She spent her last year at Cherokee Nursing Home in Canton, GA.

Jeannie was born May 7, 1944 in Fulton County. Her parents were Willie Margene Grogan Wills and Wesley O. Wills. She is survived by a brother, Wesley O. Wills, Jr. (Butch), and his wife, Gail Jean Wills,...

Robert Lawrence Boyce

Robert Lawrence Boyce

Jul 22, 2024

Robert Lawrence Boyce, aged 74 years, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at his home in Dawsonville, Georgia. 

Robert was born on October 1, 1949 to Dwight H. Boyce and Margaret Hromcho Boyce, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After Robert graduated from Newtown High School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Navy. After his time in the Navy, Robert went...

Deborah Jane Willis

Deborah Jane Willis

Jul 21, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Jane Willis, born in Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Cumming, GA following a stroke three weeks earlier. Debbie's vibrant spirit and warm heart touched everyone she met. Preceded in death by her mother Elise Blackwell Smith; father Dave Smith; brother, Douglas Smith; and mother-in-law Faye Harrelson Willis. 

Debbie’s memory...

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Jul 21, 2024

Mrs. Mary Magdeline Townley Anderson, better known as “Maggie”, 79, of Wahatchee Creek Road, Elberton, wife of 49 years to the late William Harold Anderson, departed this life and entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Her last days were spent at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Maggie was born in Atlanta on November 8,...

Samuel "Sam" Edward Nisbet

Samuel "Sam" Edward Nisbet

Jul 20, 2024

Mr. Samuel “Sam” Edward Nisbet age 75 of Flowery Branch formerly of Suwanee departed this life Saturday July 20, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born in Bainbridge, Ga to his parents William “Gene” and Carrie Freeman Nisbet. Sam was active in the local Jaycees for many years in Savannah, GA. He was a member...

Elton Jerry Pilcher

Elton Jerry Pilcher

Jul 20, 2024

Elton Jerry Pilcher, 71, of the Heardsville community passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Jerry had lived in the family homestead most of his life. He was a very spiritual person who was very health conscious and physically fit. Over the years, Jerry work in many up-scale restaurants making many friends. He is preceded in...

Barbara Lynn Sims

Barbara Lynn Sims

Jul 16, 2024

Barbara Lynn Sims of Cumming passed away suddenly on July 16, 2024. Born on April 7,1957 in Merrillville Indiana, Barb attended Purdue University and worked as a Medical Technologist before dedicating herself to her true passion of being a full time wife and mother. Being a mother was her greatest joy and she was immensely proud of her children and...

Jo Ann Rakestraw Butler

Jo Ann Rakestraw Butler

Jul 16, 2024

Jo Ann Rakestraw Butler, 71, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. A native of Forsyth County, Jo Ann was a caring individual who loved her Lord, reading her Bible and going to church. She worked over 20 years as a floral designer at Lanierland Florist. Jo Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Butler and her...

Jerry Lanier English

Jerry Lanier English

Jul 15, 2024

 Jerry Lanier English, age 72, of Cumming, GA passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. C.L. and Norma English. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was also a Freemason.

Survivors include his children, Brent and Adrianne English, Jennifer and Justin Cleveland, Brooke English, Shelby and Luke Corbin; 7 grandchildren;...

Mary Katherine Barkle

Mary Katherine Barkle

Jul 12, 2024

Mary Katherine "Katie" Barkle, age 40, of Cumming, GA, passed away on July 12, 2024. Born on March 5, 1984, she was the loving daughter of Margaret J. Barkle and the late Kenneth R. Barkle.

Katie is survived by her mother, Margaret, and brother, Ryan F. Barkle. Her father, Kenneth, preceded her in death.

A passionate animal and nature lover, Katie lived...

Robert Armand Pratt

Robert Armand Pratt

Jul 12, 2024

Robert Armand Pratt

February 1, 1931 – July 12, 2024

On Friday, July 12, 2024, Robert Armand Pratt of Atlanta, GA, father of six, grandfather of fourteen, and great-grandfather of eight passed away at the age of 93. He is now happily reunited with the love of his life of 66 years, Ida Bouffard Pratt, who passed away in October 2022. They...

Wallace Winford Payne

Wallace Winford Payne

Jul 11, 2024

Wallace Winford Payne, age 84, of Gainesville, GA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born in Alpharetta, GA to Eulies Payne and Irene Payne. Wallace dedicated thirty plus years to Flower’s Foods. He spent countless hours sharing the gospel with those who needed God. He co-founded True Way Baptist Church and dedicated it...

Clifford Buck Lancaster

Clifford Buck Lancaster

Jul 11, 2024

Clifford “Buck” Lancaster, age 96, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully in his home on June 11, 2024. The family would like to thank his caregivers, Janet, Shirley and Kathy for their loving care they extended to him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Mooney Lancaster, parents, R.R. & Ida Lancaster, siblings, Velvie Tatum, Estelle Clark, Pauline...

Lewis Leonard Smallwood

Lewis Leonard Smallwood

Jul 11, 2024

 Lewis “Leonard” Smallwood, 87, of Cumming passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, after a long illness. Leonard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a dedicated and loyal, hard working man, co-owning L&R Service with his brother, Royal Smallwood. Leonard took pride in his family, being self-employed, and always honest and fair with his customers. He...

Sue Haverstick Taylor

Sue Haverstick Taylor

Jul 10, 2024

Sue Haverstick Taylor, 85, of Blairsville, GA died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home from an extended illness. 

She was born on August 19, 1938, to Ben Ralph and Dorothy Waskow Haverstick in Rock Island, Illinois. She lived many places in her life including Burbank, CA, Seattle, WA, West Palm Beach, Fl, Naples, FL, Atlanta, GA, Smyrna, GA, Marietta, GA,...

Jimmy William Davenport

Jimmy William Davenport

Jul 10, 2024

Jimmy William Davenport, age 78, of Sugar Hill, passed away on July 10th.

Jimmy William Davenport, age 78, of Sugar Hill, passed away on July 10th, 2024. Affectionately known as “Poppy” “Uncle Jimmy” “Uncle Jimbo” and “Mr. D”, he was loved by many. Jimmy was retired from Tara Materials. He was the production manager for over 4 decades. He loved camping,...

Howard Thomas (Mitch) Mitchell, Jr.

Howard Thomas (Mitch) Mitchell, Jr.

Jul 9, 2024

Howard Thomas Mitchell, Jr. 84, of Dawsonville, GA. passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 after battling lung cancer for some time. Born in Alabama in 1940 to Bess and Howard Mitchell, “Mitch” as he was known to his friends and “Tommy” to his family, spent his younger years on his grandparent’s farm near Birmingham, Alabama. As a spunky 16...

James Michael Chiariello

James Michael Chiariello

Jul 9, 2024

James Michael Chiariello, Sr., aged 83, passed away on July 9, 2024. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jim was born on March 18, 1941 in Caldwell, NJ, where he spent his formative years. He went on to attend Rutgers University and obtained a Masters Degree in Ceramic...

Ruth Carolyn Wilson

Ruth Carolyn Wilson

Jul 9, 2024

Ruth Carolyn Maguire Wilson, 80, of Cumming, GA passed away July 9, 2024. Ruth was born in Kansas City, MO to Ted and Violet Maguire. Mrs. Wilson was a teacher for 34 plus years. After her retirement as an educator Ruth went into the mission field spreading the gospel with her husband, Dr. Alvin Wilson. She took great joy in...

Douglas Leroy (Doug) Wilson

Douglas Leroy (Doug) Wilson

Jul 8, 2024

Douglas Leroy Wilson (Doug), 63, of Cumming, GA unexpectedly passed away at his home in Owls Head, ME peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 8th, 2024.

Doug was born on December 15th, 1960, to Darrel and Rosalie Wilson in Atchison, KS but spent most of his childhood in Creston, IA. After graduating from Creston High School in 1979, he studied...

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