Robert Lee Burruss, of the Macedonia Community in Cherokee County, was born February 17, 1932, and passed away May 9, 2021. A Deacon at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cumming, Robert was a veteran of the United States Airforce. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was retired from the poultry industry and enjoyed golf and gardening. Predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Wilma Lathem Carnes Burruss, as well as his son Donald Carnes and grandson Jeff Carnes, he is survived by sons Doug (Patty) Carnes and Jackie (Pat) Carnes, daughter Robin (Mitch) Mitchell, and daughter-in-law Carol Carnes. Additional survivors include ten grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great...

William E. Manley began each day with a smile. Eager to greet his friends, customers, and fellow co-workers, Bill set out intending to make everyone feel special. He was a source of strength and love for his children and grandchildren, and a loving and caring husband to Jonie - his wife of 21 years. Life for Bill was purposeful, with a passion for fun and for those whom he loved. He passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2021 at the age of 81, and is survived by his wife Jonie, his children; Rick, Amy, Andrea (John), Chris (Susan), Angell (Robbie) and Gretchen (Nate) as well as 16 grandchildren. Born on December 14, 1939 to William Milton and Dolores Henschel in Dubuque, Iowa, he was the...

Jon Alan Sarver, age 79, of Cumming, GA. passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born in 1942, to the late Haskell and Ruby Sarver. Jon was a member of Cumming Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He was also a member of the local Kiwanis Club and volunteered for many charitable events. He enjoyed gardening, and model trains. Jon was a loving husband, brother, and friend to many. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Donna Thompson; sisters, Ann Hein, and Jill Madden; mother-in-law, Lee Thompson; and brother-in-law, Billy Thompson; along with many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the...

Sonya Marie Stottlemyer, 80, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Emmaus, PA, Allentown, PA and Alpharetta, GA passed away April 4, 2021 at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, GA. Twice widowed, she was preceded in death by William Dougherty, Jr. and Otis Stottlemyer, Jr. Born in Emmaus, PA she was the daughter of the late Norman and Marie (Kern) Nuss. She was employed by the Allentown School District as a cafeteria aide and prior to that was a home health care aide. She was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her son, Glenn Stottlemyer, Cumming, GA and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Ingram Funeral Home and...

Joyce Pettit, 85, is survived by her daughter, Laura Rusick, by close cousin Rosalie Miller and half-brother Larry Starr. Her son, Aaron, preceded her in death. She graduated from Amherst High School and Kent State University. After teaching 5th grade in Elyria, she "retired" to raise a family. Joyce was an interior designer in Atlanta for 24 years. Her creative interests included sewing, photography, sculpting in clay and wood carving. Traveling was a joyful opportunity to meet new people and explore new places. Joyce was passionate about women's rights and deeply concerned about environmental issues. Joyce loved to usher at Roswell Presbyterian and welcomed everyone with a smile. She...

Joyce Pettit, 85, is survived by her daughter, Laura Rusick, by close cousin Rosalie Miller and half-brother Larry Starr. Her son, Aaron, preceded her in death. She graduated from Amherst High School and Kent State University. After teaching 5th grade for 5 years in Elyria, Ohio, she "retired" to raise a family who enjoyed her home cooking, baking, canning, and jams and jellies. A seamstress and tailor, Joyce designed and constructed clothing for her children and herself, including her wedding gown and Laura's saddle-seat riding outfit. She later used that talent to custom-make pillows, window treatments, and other home accents. During her 24 years as an interior designer in Atlanta,...

Shaw, James Mack, 83, on March 18th, 2021, former Xenia resident and business owner. The son of Gilbert L. Shaw and Almedia V. Shaw nee Reece, Jim was born in Hart County, Ky on February 12th, 1938. Jim met and married his first love, Stella Louise Moon, in Bowersville, Ohio, in June of 1957, and eventually settling in Xenia, where they raised their three children. They retired first to Plano, Texas, and later Cumming, Ga., where Stella currently resides. He also is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Vicki) Shaw, daughters, Gail (Pat) Starkweather, and Carla (Juan) Melesi, grandchildren, Sean Starkweather, Joshua (Kristy) Shaw, Daniel Gemzer, Jacqueline (Alex) Atayev, Erika (Jay) Gemzer, Zachary...

Catherine Wynelle Westbrook, age 89 of Smyrna, passed away on March 13, 2021. She was a Christian lady who enjoyed reading her bible and listening to gospel music. She enjoyed spending time with her family and spent a lot of time playing bingo and doing other activities with her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Furman and Mae Westbrook; brother and sisters, G.V. Westbrook, Thelma Godsey, and Margaret Newbury. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Rodrigues of Woodstock, GA, Jeanie Davis of Charlotte, NC, Edie Coggin of Newnan, GA; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 20, at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery at 1:00...

Doris Drury age 77 of Cumming, GA, passed away on February 24, 2021.She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 247 in Dawsonville, GA. She enjoyed sewing, baking and spending time with her family. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Drury; sister and brother in law, Joan and George Howland. Doris is survived by her sons, David (Annelie) Drury of Merritt Island, FL, Derrick (Lyra) Drury of Woodstock, GA; grandchildren, Madalyn Drury, MacKenzie Drury; sister and brother in law, Lois and Michael Stachura of Canton, GA, 1 niece; 3 nephews and her dog, Meegan Drury Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home. ...

Kenneth Mincey, age 86, of Cumming, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021, surrounded by his family. Kenneth was a devout husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born in 1935, in Baxley, Georgia. Kenneth was the owner and founder of Mincey Marble in Gainesville, Georgia. He operated the company for 45 years and was an innovator in the cast marble industry. In his spare time, Kenneth enjoyed designing and building. He helped build Jesse's House, a local youth shelter. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and was a booster club supporter for many years. Kenneth also enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by...

Thomas Wayne Daniel Jr., age 70, from Cumming, GA, passed away February 8, 2021. Wayne is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ingrid Daniel; Son, Thomas Wayne (Cathy) Daniel III; Sister, Kay (Jim) Heard of Lincolnton, GA, and his stepchildren, Mina (Scott) Little of Buford, GA, Timothy Paul Alex (Heather) Easley, from South Carolina; grandchildren, Ashley Daniel, Megan Daniel, Hannah Little, and Garrett Little. Wayne is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his best buddy, Cousin Johnny Daniel. Wayne was a loving husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather. He will be remembered for his thoughtfulness, calm and gentle personality, and his sharp wit. Wayne was born June...

OBITUARY NOTICE Mae Lee Umphrey Smith April 17, 1934 - February 7, 2021 ______________________________________________________________________ Mae Lee Umphrey Smith, age 86, of Cumming, GA passed away to meet the Lord on February 7, 2021. Lee was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Redeemer Church. Lee is preceded in death by her parents. Lee is survived by her husband, Alton C.R. Smith of Cumming; children, Heather and John Ham on, Dr. David Henshaw, Cindy Pruitt, Julia Farrow; grandchildren, Caroline and Charlotte Hamon, Justin and (Brie) Henshaw, Dannelly and (Dylan) Hrynyk, Cliff Farrow; brother and sister in law, Bill and (Toshi) Umphrey and many...

OBITUARY NOTICE Mae Lee Umphrey Smith April 17, 1934 - February 7, 2021 ______________________________________________________________________ Mae Lee Umphrey Smith, age 86, of Cumming, GA passed away to meet the Lord on February 7, 2021. Lee was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Redeemer Church. Lee is preceded in death by her parents. Lee is survived by her husband, Alton C.R. Smith of Cumming; children, Heather and John Ham on, Dr. David Henshaw, Cindy Pruitt, Julia Farrow; grandchildren, Caroline and Charlotte Hamon, Justin and (Brie) Henshaw, Dannelly and (Dylan) Hrynyk, Cliff Farrow; brother and sister in law, Bill and (Toshi) Umphrey and many...

James "Jimmy" Holman Jackson, age 86, of Columbia, SC passed away February 06, 2021 peacefully in his sleep. Jimmy was born on April 21, 1934 in Gainesville, GA to the late Felix Walton Jackson and Sallie Mae Holman Jackson. He graduated from Gainesville High School and attended Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA where he majored in business. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. After graduation, Jimmy served as a captain in the United States Army Reserves and was stationed at Fort Benning, GA. Prior to retiring to Columbia, SC to be near his grandchildren, he had a successful career at the Life of Georgia Insurance Company in Atlanta, GA. Jimmy loved spending...

James "Jimmy" Holman Jackson, age 86, of Columbia, SC passed away February 06, 2021 peacefully in his sleep. Jimmy was born on April 21, 1934 in Gainesville, GA to the late Felix Walton Jackson and Sallie Mae Holman Jackson. He graduated from Gainesville High School and attended Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA where he majored in business. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. After graduation, Jimmy served as a captain in the United States Army Reserves and was stationed at Fort Benning, GA. Prior to retiring to Columbia, SC to be near his grandchildren, he had a successful career at the Life of Georgia Insurance Company in Atlanta, GA. Jimmy loved spending...

Ralph Rice passed away at age 73 on January 29, 2021. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and serviced in the Army. His passing was due to complications which he suffered from Agent Orange acquired while serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the United Methodist Church. Ralph enjoyed singing in the church choir and teaching Sunday School. He was an athlete and avid sports fan; he particularly loved the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He also followed the University of Illinois and Florida Gators college teams. His father, mother, and two sisters precede him in death. He was a loving husband, father, and brother. He is survived by his wife of forty...

On Sunday, January 24, 2021, Brian McCary Parker, a loving husband, and beloved son, passed away. Brian was born on October 19, 1969, in Childersburg, Alabama, to Victor and Terry Parker. He received a degree from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Tempe, AZ in 1996. Shortly after, he married the love of his life, Jennifer. Brian landed his dream job working as the Chief Engineer at Triclops Sound Studios in the '90s, before opening his own recording studio. Arsis Music Productions was a labor of love and he produced albums for several Atlanta bands before moving to California in 2008. Brian had a passion for audio. He had the ability to draw out the best performance in...

On Sunday, January 24, 2021, Brian McCary Parker, a loving husband, and beloved son, passed away. Brian was born on October 19, 1969, in Childersburg, Alabama, to Victor and Terry Parker. He received a degree from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Tempe, AZ in 1996. Shortly after, he married the love of his life, Jennifer. Brian landed his dream job working as the Chief Engineer at Triclops Sound Studios in the '90s, before opening his own recording studio. Arsis Music Productions was a labor of love and he produced albums for several Atlanta bands before moving to California in 2008. Brian had a passion for audio. He had the ability to draw out the best performance in...

Anne Marie (Madsen) DeVore Was born May 11, 1984 in Murray, Utah and passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Georgia. She is survived by her daughter Tatum, parents Ed & Linda (Lucking) Madsen, brother Jason (Alicia) Madsen, both grandmothers, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by brother Matthew Robert Madsen, both grandfathers and 3 cousins. The family would like to extend it's heartfelt appreciation to the many healthcare professionals and to Davita Dialysis McFarland for the wonderful care they provided over the last 2 years to Anne. We are especially grateful to the Northside Cherokee Hospital nursing staff...

Robert Nicholas Youdell Robert N. (Nick) Youdell, age 89, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Mr. Youdell was a devoted family man, a patriot who lived by his principles, and a good friend to everyone who knew him. He served his country during the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Navy, and was proud that his family has served in the U.S. Navy for 4 generations. Born in Watervliet, MI, "Nick" worked as an Industrial Engineer for Clark Equipment in Benton Harbor, MI, for 22 years. He then worked for several other industries in S.W. Michigan until his retirement in 1994, when he and his wife Susan moved to Franklin, NC; with a final move to...