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Robbie Ken Bass July 28, 1936 - November 6, 2023 Robbie Ken Bass, 87, of Lizella, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Robbie was born July 28, 1936, in Cadwell, Georgia, the youngest child of the late J.M. and Ruth Johnson Bass. He was a member of Cadwell Baptist Church and graduated from Cadwell High School in 1954. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959. After leaving service, he worked at the Warner Robins Air Force Base (WRAFB) for over 30 years until his retirement. He met his wife of 56 years, Faye Sirmons, on their commute to WRAFB, where she also worked. Robbie and Faye were married in April of 1961 and had two daughters and four...

William Alonnie Fielder, Jr., affectionately known as Lonnie, was born on the 31st of August, 1937 in Thomasville, Georgia, and took his leave from us on August 17, 2023. A courageous and dedicated soul, Lonnie left an indelible mark on everyone he met. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, his presence will be sorely missed by all who knew him. As John C. Maxwell once said, "Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you." Lonnie's life was a testament to this quote, with his immense dedication to his work and family. Lonnie was a resident of Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, after having lived in Columbus, Georgia, and Pagosa Springs,...

James (Jim) Madison Lineberger of Gainesville, GA passed away on March 20, 2023. Jim was born in 1935 in Macon, GA. He attended Lanier High School and GA Military College, where he played football before he started his career with Bellsouth. Jim married Martha Jo in November 1955. They have three children together, Stan, Teri, and Jeff. In 1969, the family moved to Atlanta, GA where Jim became involved in coaching youth sports. Jim enjoyed attending his kids' and grandkids' sporting events, playing golf, ham radio enthusiast, and fishing. He is survived by his wife Jo of 67 years and his three children: Stan (Margaret) Lineberger, Teri (David) Cooper, and Jeff (Shannon) Lineberger,...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Komar 69, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 24th,2023. Cindy was a graduate of Salem High School and was preceded in death by her parents Rod and Edith Franklin. Cindy is survived by her husband; Robert "Bob" Komar. Children; Steven Komar (Parker); and Kelly Fauscett (Dustin). Brother and sister-in-law; Richard Franklin (Connie). Cindy is also survived by three grandchildren; Nolan Kate Komar, Robert "Ward" Komar, and Farrah Fauscett. Cindy was a licensed real estate broker in Georgia and along with her husband Bob practiced residential real estate in the greater Atlanta area. A celebration of life service will take place on a later date. In...

Jacqueline Cline Hester (Jackie), age 88 of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 19, 2022 surrounded by her family singing her favorite hymns. She was born in McCaysville, GA on June 23, 1934 to the late William Millard Cline and Cora Holcomb Cline. Jackie is preceded in death by her son Michael J. Hester (Mike), sisters and brother-in-laws June (F.W.)Miles , Marianna (Tom) Williamson, Corrine (Reginald) Hyberger, William M. Cline (Billy) and Wanda (Denis) Weichman. She is survived by her adoring and devoted husband C.Jackson Hester (Jack) and loving daughters and son-in-laws Michelle (James) Griffith and Maria (Tim) Aligheri , daughter-in-law Kealey Hester ,...

Paul Jackson (Jack) Murdock Jack Murdock, born August 27, 1928, in Rome Georgia, returned to the Lord June 26, 2022, at the age of 93. The son of Elbert Cecil Murdock and Irene Elizabeth Tucker Murdock, one of seven children. He graduated from Rome High School in 1946 and enlisted in the USAF from January 1951 - September 1954, serving at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and England. In the Fall of 1954, he was accepted to the University of Georgia, graduating with a degree in Business in 1956. He was a proud member and President of Kappa Sigma fraternity his senior year. Jack married Nancy Elizabeth Ripley 19 January 1959 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and they had four children. He spent 30...

Delores Ann Taylor Yancey died peacefully June 6st, 2022 at home. She was born at Pheobe Putney Hospital January 16th, 1936 in Albany, Georgia to James William and Lois (nee Reddick) Taylor. She was an only child. Her father passed of heart failure when she was 2 years old. Her mother remarried 6 years later to Maurice David Gortatowsky. Delores Ann (DA to many of her friends) was an active and inquisitive student at Albany High School, involved in many school clubs and activities. Delores Ann matriculated Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. where she led an active social life, to the extent her eventual husband, frustrated with not being able to get a date with her to a specific function,...

Sylvia Baker Dickinson, age 81, went to be with our Heavenly Father in the evening of Friday, May 27, 2022. Sylvia was born on December 31, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama to Roy Hugo Baker and Florrie Mae Baker. She attended Woodlawn High School and Auburn University. She was married to her high school sweetheart, John Edward Dickinson Jr. Together they raised three children. She was a faithful Christian and a devoted wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Dickinson Jr. Survivors include her three children, Andrea (Rick) Harris of Cumming, Georgia, Michael (Carrie) Dickinson of Winder, Georgia, and David (Amy) Dickinson of White, Georgia, and her sister,...

William Blair Anderton, age 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 23, 2022. Blair was born in Garland, TX on November 9, 1945, to Ernest "Speedy" and Ruth Anderton. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother James "Jim" D. Anderton. He is survived by his wife Joan Ellen Dreibrodt Anderton, daughter Ashley Reid, son-in-law Lance Reid, granddaughters Brooklynn Ruth and Elizabeth Blair, sister-in-law Judy Anderton, nephews Brian Anderton, Jeff Anderton, and Matt Anderton. Blair grew up in Dallas attending Dealy Elementary, Benjamin Franklin Jr High and Hillcrest High School. He proudly graduated from Texas A&M in 1969 and married Joan the following...

Henry "Hank" Allen Studdard III 57 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 6th, 2021. Henry (Hank) Allen Studdard III was the son of Henry Allen Studdard, Jr. and Jane Adams Studdard, who preceded him in death. Born in Dawson, Georgia, on June 20, 1964, he moved with his family to Leesburg, Georgia, in 1974. One of his proudest moments was becoming a Christian upon his baptism at the First Baptist Church of Leesburg. Hank was a man with many interests. At an early age, he became an avid fisherman and hunter. Hank also participated in baseball, football, and debate at Lee County High School and, after games and on weekends, he would hang out with his friends at the local...

James T. Cherry, Jr. (74) of Cumming, Georgia passed on October 19, 2021 Tom graduated from Georgia Southwestern after serving in the U.S. Air Force. He retired after 36 years of hard work at AT&T. He was a provider and protector of his family and some how managed to not miss any ballgames or sporting events his sons or grandkids were involved with. He loved guns, hunting, motorcycles, and the country life of South Georgia. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Jean and Jim Cherry and his son Steven Cherry. He is survived by his wife Sandra Cherry, sons- Brian Cherry (Tracy) and Greg Cherry (Elizabeth), grandchildren-Jacob Cherry (Bri), Ben Cherry, Katie Baylin (Jonathan),...

With humble acceptance of God's will, we announce the passing of Jerry Lee German, 84 of Atlanta, Ga, on Thursday, September 30th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Poley J and Millanese German, sister, Billie Jean Skinner, brothers, Gary Micheal German and P. J., German, jr. Jerry is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Gail Orr and husband Robert, brother Randle German and wife Jan, brother, Wallace German and wife Carolyn. And by his beloved niece, Lori Gayle Mock and her daughters, Deana and Michelle Mock. Along with many more nieces and nephews. Jerry grew up and lived most of his life in Brookhaven, Ga He attended Chamblee high school and after graduation he joined...

Vickie Delaine Thurman 56, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 24th, 2021. Vickie is preceded in death by her husband Jeffrey Eugene Thurman, and her parents; George and Doris Henderson. Vickie is survived by her children; Rodney Thurman (Ashley) of Bloomington, Indiana; Jeffrey Thurman II (Alina) of Cumming, Georgia; and Kegan Thurman of Cumming, Georgia. Siblings; Lisia More (Raiford) of Sylvester, Georgia; and Terry Henderson (Vicky) of Albany, Georgia. Grandchildren; Caylee Thurman, Grace Thurman, and Quentin Thurman all of Bloomington, Indiana. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at McDonald and Son...

Margaret O'Neal Fresh 73, of Sugar Hill, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 9th, 2021. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband; Robert Clifton Fresh Sr. She is survived by her children; Brianna Fresh of Sugar Hill, Georgia; Christy Fresh of Sugar Hill, Georgia; Amanda Sheppard of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Michael Sheppard of Dahlonega, Georgia; and Virginia Alice Fresh of Gadsen, Alabama. Sister; Mary Sue Sutton of Marietta, Georgia. Grandchildren; Megan Turner of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Max Smith of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Michael Sheppard Jr; of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia; Robert Fresh of Norcross, Georgia; Maddison Bly of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Maylen Bly of Lawrenceville,...

Vincent Francis Golletti 75, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on May 16th, 2021. Vice grew up in Freedom and Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Vincent is predeceased in death by his parents; Vincent and Gaynell Golletti, and his stepson; David Petrucci. He is survived by his wife; Marsha Petrucci Golletti of Cumming, Georgia. Children; Vincent O. Golletti (Theresa) of Cumming, Georgia; Amy McDaniel (Brad) of Alpharetta, Georgia; Catherine Huckeba (Scott) of Alpharetta, Georgia; Michael Golletti of Cumming, Georgia; and Monica Petrucci Rattigan (Sean) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sister; Virginia Fletcher of Beaver Falls,...

Stella Louise Shaw, 80, on May 12 in Cumming, Georgia. Born in Ross Township, Greene County, Ohio, in her parent's home on July 29 to Robert Alan Moon and Mary Dorothy Moon nee Hite, the last of their five children. She grew up in Bowersville, Ohio, her family home. She was named after her maternal Grandmother, Stella Garber Hite. Surrounded by her Greene county extended family, she initially wanted many children and loved to sew, cook, care for companion pets, and tend her flower garden. She, however, did not want to live on a farm. She met her future husband, James Mack Shaw, the new kid from Kentucky, who also did not want to be a farmer. And despite being an excellent student, she...

Daisy B. Wells Stinchcomb 90, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Daisy is preceded in death by both husbands; Bobby R. Wells, and Everett Stinchcomb, and her grandson; Shawn Wells. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Judy Williams (Ted) of Cleveland, Georgia; Bobby Wells (Vickie) of Prospect, Tennessee; and Kenneth Wells (Deborah) of Dawsonville, Georgia. Siblings; Hugh Scruggs of Allatoona, Alabama; Mary Alice Stewart of Toccoa, Georgia; Ann Brand (Donald) of Commerce, Georgia; Helen Kirby of Maysville, Georgia; Norris Scruggs (Sandra) of Cumming, Georgia; Steve Scruggs of Jasper, Georgia; Dale Hanner of Elberton, Georgia; Patricia Johnson (Ronnie)...

Laura Leslie Stuler, 47, of Cumming, Georgia lost her 3 1/2 year battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021. Laura was a wife, mother, sister, teacher, runner, adventurer and friend to many. Laura was born and raised in Hickory Flat, GA and still has many friends and family in that area. She lived her life with a commitment to finding "joy", not just a feeling of joy but a commitment to choosing it regardless of her circumstances. She held a deep Christian faith that has helped her find joy in the midst of her battles. Her life was as good as any sermon ever preached. She was more than just a teacher of math at West Forsyth High School, she was a life-teacher that taught us all how...

Mr. Lamar McPherson 69, of Franklin, Georgia formerly of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 at Tanner Medical Center. Lamar is preceded in death by his parents; Golden and Ruby McPherson; and his siblings; Charles McPherson; Harold McPherson; and Ernest McPherson. Lamar is survived by his wife Pam McPherson of Franklin, Georgia. Daughter and son in law; Christina Bates Wilson (Robbie Hue Wilson) of Franklin, Georgia. Siblings; Betty Adams; and Jackie Wayne McPherson. A private family visitation was held at McDonald and Son Funeral Home in Cumming, Georgia on Sunday, February 7th, 2021. Mr. McPherson was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Newnan,...

Jack E. Costello of Gainesville, GA, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 14, 2020. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son. Jack was born on March 9, 1944 in LaSalle, IL, to Frank H. and Marion L. Costello. He married Germaine Gregorich on November 13, 1965. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Germaine; two daughters Andria Costello (Trevor) Staniec and Allison Costello (Eric) Cutler. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Jackson, Landon, and Ella Cutler, and Maxwell and Catherine Staniec; a brother Mark Costello; a sister Kitty (Mike) Crosby; and many nieces and nephews. His family, whom he loved and adored, was...

Mr. Gene (Sonny) Raymond Phillips 84, of Cumming, GA, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on August 29, 2020. He was born November 25, 1935 to John E. Phillips and Sara Ruth Wallace in Sipsey, AL. He married Jo Alice Hawkins on August 30, 1957. Gene is survived by his wife Jo Alice, son Gene Raymond Phillips Jr, granddaughter Melody King and her husband Joe King, grandson Desmond Phillips, great grandson Kenneth (Kent) Lyerly IV, great grandson Dylan Lyerly, great grandson Reid Lyerly, sister Annette Tubbs, and many nieces and nephews he held dear to his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John E Phillips Jr, and sister Erah Gay Hawkins. Gene was...