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Margie Smith was born Margaret Evelyn Jordan to Bernice and Vertice Jordan of Flowery Branch GA on March 12, 1944. She was a good Southern Baptist daughter attending Mt Salem Baptist Church every time the doors were open. She attended Flowery Branch Elementary School and South Hall High School. In 1964 she met the love of her life, Mr. Michael Smith of Monterey, California. Mr. Smith, having been recently discharged from the US Navy, was traveling around the country with his dog, Elvis. As he was passing through Flowery Branch, he met this ol' girl. After five trips back and forth from California to Georgia and back, she finally convinced him to marry her. They were married at Mt...

...keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Jude 1:21 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jason Martin Davis on December 25th, 2024. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Walter Davis; he is survived by his mother Lillian "Lin" Davis, brother Casey Davis (Cindy), brother Ken Davis, and niece Harley Beth Davis. Jason is also survived by his wife of 12 years, Susan Bailey Davis, Mother-in-law Sue Bailey, Sister-in-law Paige Turkia (Mark), nephew Joey Turkia (Stephanie), and niece Abby Turkia (Cameron). Susan and Jason were childhood friends even attending the same kindergarten. On October 13,...

Emery 'Ray' Smallwood of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Ray was born on May 14,1942, in Cabbagetown, GA. Ray attended Roosevelt High School in Atlanta, where he played football and basketball and was selected to the All-City Basketball team for the Boys and Girls Club in Atlanta. He was a devoted husband of 52 years to his wife, Dolores, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and cherished memories. After a long and successful career in sales in the food industry, Ray played an instrumental role in the 1980s in introducing cheerleading to the Gwinnett Football League (GFL) and was a passionate advocate for the value of sports and the importance of being a...

Jerry Wilkie, age 85, passed away on September 8th, 2024. He was born on October 28th, 1938, in Cherokee County where he lived his entire life. Jerry graduated from Canton High School in 1955. After graduation, he worked with his father and brother in the commercial egg business at Wilkie's Poultry Farm. Following that, he was a Real Estate agent for Northside Realty. Jerry served on the Cherokee County School Board from 1973 until 1990. He served on the Bank of Cumming Board of Directors and the Georgia Egg Association Board. He was the clerk of Hopewell Baptist Church for over 20 years, and served as a chairman of the church building committee during the addition of the fellowship...

Grace Evelyn Allmon, age 91, was born July 21, 1932 and passed away June 22, 2024. Grace was the youngest of 12 children born to Tom Asberry Garrett and Lula May Clark- Garrett in Maryville, Tennessee. She was married to her husband, James William Allmon on 31 December 1948. Grace was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, but even more than gardening, she loved to fish. She was quick to smile and her laugh was infectious! Her home was always full of family and they wanted to be there. Everyone loved being in her company! She took great joy in keeping up with her Children's, grandchildren's and great grandchildren's lives. If she couldn't't keep up...

Roger D. Pearson 1932 - 2024. Roger Dwight Pearson, 91, formerly from Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Cumming, GA. Roger leaves behind a legacy of love and a life of faith. Roger was born on November 1, 1932, in Rockford to Ivar and Mabel (Larson) Pearson. A graduate of Rockford East High School class of 1950, he attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA and Beloit College. He married his high school sweetheart, Donna Wright, in 1953. He then pursued dentistry at Northwestern University Dental School and received his DDS in 1958. Roger served as an officer in the Air Force 1958 to 1966 in Biloxi, MS, and in the Air Force Reserves, being discharged...

Ann Gwin Garner, 88, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Marietta, GA passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Mrs. Garner was born in Atlanta, GA to the late John Henry and Margaret Thomas Gwin. Ann graduated from North Fulton High School and earned her Bachelors degree from Florida State University. Mrs. Garner loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Ann enjoyed bible study, playing canasta, and traveling around the world, but especially going to orange beach with her family. Mrs. Garner spent her career educating children and retired from the Cobb County Board Of Education. Mrs. Garner was preceded in death her loving husband of 58 years, James D. (Jim) Garner, Sr.; and her son, Jim...

Patsy Ledbetter Holbrook, 80, of Cumming, GA passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Holbrook was born in Cumming, GA to the late Herbert Atwood Ledbetter and Mary Kathryn Holbrook Ledbetter. Patsy was a devoted member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Cumming, GA where she was instrumental in establishing the 1st church camp. She made the reservations, coordinated the logistics with the buses and ensured the camp went smooth for all involved. She had an active part in establishing and financing the fellowship hall at New Harmony as well. Patsy drove a school bus for Forsyth County for over 28 years. Mrs. Holbrook loved her family, especially the grandchildren. She had a...

Ken DeVries, age 63 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Saturday,January 20, 2024 following a long illness. Raised in Maumee, Ohio, Ken moved to Clearwater, Florida and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 2009. Ken was an Advertising Sales Manager for Autotrader.com for 25 years, followed by Hemings Motor News, retiring in 2018. Predeceased by his Father, Larry DeVries. Survivors include his wife, Teri DeVries, Cumming, Georgia; Mother, Barbara; Brother, Bradley (Tracy) DeVries, Maumee, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and great nieces; and his beloved "Bella". Per Ken's wishes services will be private. The family suggests a donation in his name to your local Humane Society.

Dominick (Nick) Joseph Cullen, 88, of Cumming, GA passed away on January 9, 2024. Mr. Cullen was born on August 19, 1935 in Clydebank, Scotland to the late Dominick and Annie Deery Cullen. He was the middle child of 6 siblings. Mr. Cullen immigrated to the United States in 1962, settling in the suburbs of Chicago where he met his wife. They later lived in Fort Atkinson, WI and moved to Georgia in 1977, living in Calhoun for over 40 years before moving to Cumming. Mr. Cullen was a registered nurse having completed his education and medical training at Brompton Hospital and the Royal Halifax Infirmary in London, England. Mr. Cullen's medical career spanned over 50 years where he held...

Daniel Kenneth Gendreau, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home in Duluth, GA, with his daughter Miranda and son Jacob by his side. Dan grew up in Madawaska, Maine and spent the majority of his adult life raising his family in Russellville, Arkansas. He worked at the Arkansas Nuclear One power plant as a mechanical engineer for many years. Though Dan battled multiple medical conditions during his lifetime, he showed his strength and perseverance in facing these challenges with grace and a smile. He enjoyed spending time with his family, volunteering in the community, and cheering on the Red Sox. He leaves behind his daughter, Miranda, and two sons, Jacob and...

Redmond John Barrett, age 94, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Sandwich and Cambridge, Mass. passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. John was born in 1928, to the late John Redmond and Mary Gertrude Barrett. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Sandwich, Mass. He was very active in his parish and community. He served at the local food pantry and the elder services. John was a proud United States Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Jane Ellen Barrett; son and daughter-in-law, John and Yeran Barrett; grandchildren, Nicole Barrett, Courtney (Michael Chase) Dutton, Scott (Sydney) Barrett, and Anthony Frank; great...

Freddie Chelsie Green, age 77, of Norcross, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Freddie owned and operated Green's Corner Auto Service Center. He enjoyed Automobile racing and NASCAR. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Turner, and parents, Chelsie Roe and Ruth Samples Green. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Couch; grandson, Paul Casey Couch; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Phil Shewbert; sister-in-law, Helen Milford Green; and many cats. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, GA with Rev. Richard Couch and Rev. Gary Duran officiating. Interment will follow at Sawnee View...

Rawser Paul Crank, Jr, age 93 of Cumming, Ga., died at Accents Hospice on May 27,2023 from post-op complications from bleeding diverticula. Paul was born March 13, 1930, in Providence, Rhode Island tp Dr. Rawser Paul Crank, Sr. and Elizabeth Sandison Crank. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Ruth Crank, brother, William Seth Crank, and 3 children, Paul, Amy, and Lynn Crank. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara, of 46 years, 2 children, Betsy and Charlie Crank, and 3 step-children, Laurie Skokanic, Leanne Howard Roberts, Bob Alston, sons-in-law Dr. Paul Skokanic and Lester Roberts and 7 grandchildren (Rafael and Sophia Skokanic, Rawer and...

Patricia Darlene Plemmons, 76, of Alpharetta, GA, went to meet her heavenly father on May 1, 2023. Patricia "Trish" was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Almeta Tweed, her sister, Shirley McDonald, and her brother Robert Tweed. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald Plemmons, her children, Jennifer Plemmons Crosswell (Brad) and Donny Plemmons (Rhonda), her grandchildren, Hannah Gaddis (Josh), Maddie Crosswell, Courtlynn Plemmons, and Autumn Plemmons, her great grandson Adam Gaddis, and her brother Larry Tweed (Brenda). She also leaves behind a wealth of beloved in-laws that she loved like her own siblings, and nieces, nephews, and extended family. Trish was born...

D. Jean (Babb) Pittman died at age 87. March 19, 1936 - April 22, 2023. Most recently of Loganville, GA formerly of Decatur, GA

Eugene Talmadge Roper, age 86, of Atlanta, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. Eugene (Gene or Tal) was born in Cumming, Ga and was the son of the late A.B. and Pearl Roper. He is also preceded in death by his wife Virginia Chadwick Roper, Great Grandson, Noah Clifton Efird, 3 brothers A. B. (Sue) Roper, Jr., Mack Roper, Jack Roper, 2 sisters, Annie Mae (Rev. J.T.) Hollingsworth, Joyce (Troy) Frix . He is survived by daughters' Kathy Roper Efird and Diana Roper Shaw, Son-in-laws, whom he loved as sons, Dr. Steven N. Efird and Kevin D. Shaw, Grandsons, Michael B. Efird, Graham P. Shaw (Natalie), Matthew W. Efird (Hannah), Granddaughters, Jennifer R. Shaw and Heather Shaw Dunnavan (Dane),...

Eugene Talmadge Roper, age 86, of Atlanta, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. Eugene (Gene or Tal) was born in Cumming, Ga and was the son of the late A.B. and Pearl Roper. He is also preceded in death by his wife Virginia Chadwick Roper, Great Grandson, Noah Clifton Efird, 3 brothers A. B. (Sue) Roper, Jr., Mack Roper, Jack Roper, 2 sisters, Annie Mae (Rev. J.T.) Hollingsworth, Joyce (Troy) Frix . He is survived by daughters' Kathy Roper Efird and Diana Roper Shaw, Son-in-laws, whom he loved as sons, Dr. Steven N. Efird and Kevin D. Shaw, Grandsons, Michael B. Efird, Graham P. Shaw (Natalie), Matthew W. Efird (Hannah), Granddaughters, Jennifer R. Shaw and Heather Shaw Dunnavan (Dane),...

Liley Anthony Porche, Jr., age 92, passed away on Saturday, April 1st, 2023. Liley, also known by many as "Sonny", was a native of Bayou Dularge and a longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the blessing of the grave at St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum, April 29th, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Sonny is survived by his four sons; Clark and wife, Mona; Keith and wife, Margaret; Timothy and wife, Dawne; and Kevin and wife, Cindy; ten grandchildren, Jason, Michelle, Blake, Christopher, Corey, Ashley, Timothy II, Ryan, Brittney and Logan; seven great-grandchildren, Avery, Hadley, Greer, Charlie, Casey, Timothy III, and Rory; and his brother Roy...

Liley Anthony Porche, Jr., age 92, passed away on Saturday, April 1st, 2023. Liley, also known by many as "Sonny", was a native of Bayou Dularge and a longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the blessing of the grave at St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum, April 29th, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Sonny is survived by his four sons; Clark and wife, Mona; Keith and wife, Margaret; Timothy and wife, Dawne; and Kevin and wife, Cindy; ten grandchildren, Jason, Michelle, Blake, Christopher, Corey, Ashley, Timothy II, Ryan, Brittney and Logan; seven great-grandchildren, Avery, Hadley, Greer, Charlie, Casey, Timothy III, and Rory; and his brother Roy...

Gary Kirby Myers of Cumming, GA (formerly from Lexington and Winston-Salem, NC) passed away on March 31, 2023. He was born to the late Sam and Mildred Myers in Thomasville, NC on July 29, 1936. He was preceded in death on September 25, 2019 by the love of his life, his wife Shelby Sprinkle Myers. They were sweethearts for two years and were married for 64 years and 3 months. They had a glorious and beyond wonderful life together. Gary graduated from Lexington Senior High School, Lexington, NC, and Shelby graduated from Gray High School in Winston-Salem, NC. Gary is survived by two sons, Mark Myers and Matthew Myers (Brenda); two grandchildren, Hannah Hinton (Andrew) and Cody Myers...