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Sidney Kollme passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2023. Just one day following their 60th wedding anniversary, Sid was reunited with his dear wife Martha Burns Kollme, who preceded him in death on April 12, 2023. He was born July 19, 1938 to Sidney Pockels Kollme and Mary Fisher Kollme in St. Louis, Missouri. Sid attended Washington University and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He enjoyed a long, successful career in industrial chemical sales, working in senior positions for multiple international chemical producers. Sid's greatest accomplishment and highest priority was always his family, starting with his...

Meredith Lynn Rudnitskas Purmort, age 78, of Ellijay, GA, formerly of Mableton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2023. Meredith was born in LaGrange, GA to the late Ressie Mae and Leonard Vincent Rudnitskas on September 21, 1944. Meredith was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Osbourne high school in 1962 and married Freddy B. Purmort, Sr. of Griffin, GA the same year. They celebrated their 60-year anniversary before his passing in December 2022. Meredith is survived by her children, Fred Jr. (Kelly) and Melinda Balanno; 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brother Rob Rudnitskas, 2 sisters Roberta (Tony) Hood and Rita (Gary) Henry; and other extended family members. A...

Sara Joiner Eubanks, age 79, of Leesburg, Georgia, formerly of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Sara was born to the late George Hewett Joiner and the late Elnora Brewer Joiner on October 7, 1943 in Albany, Georgia. She was the younger of two children and was a graduate of Albany High School (class of '61). She had attended Wesleyan University, a local finishing school, and later attended Macon Junior College. Sara was raised in a loving, Christian family. She was a member of various churches over the years and always found peace in the house of the Lord. Sara had worked as an administrative assistant and was most proud of her time with Hope Lutheran Church and the old...

Nancy Henwood LeFever Hampton was born January 26, 1925 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Norma Henwood LeFever and Roy B. LeFever. She was the youngest of four children with siblings Betty Jane (LeFever) Gibson, Stanton B. LeFever and Betty (Toth) Spencer (stepsister) (all deceased). She attended the public school system in Lancaster and graduated in 1942 from J.P. McCaskey High School. During World War II, she worked for three years at the Hamilton Watch Company. As a result, she was able to self-fund her own college education. She initially attended Millersville State University and then went on to graduate from Catawba College (Salisbury, North Carolina) with a Bachelor of...

Martha Burns Kollme, born June 9, 1939, passed away peacefully and met her Savior on April 12, 2023. Martha was a loyal friend to many, dedicated sister, devoted wife, adoring grandmother and cherished mother. She was born to Martha Armitage Burns and Cecil Barrett Burns in Greeneville, Tennessee. Her natural mother passed away shortly after childbirth. Cecil remarried Lockie Melton, "Mama" as Martha would call her, and together they raised Martha and her younger brother Robert. Martha was a Homecoming Queen at Greeneville High School and later attended the University of Tennessee and Randolph Macon Women's College. Following graduation, Martha moved to Atlanta where she would become a...

Rosemarie Heuffel, age 80 of Marietta, GA, formerly of Rockland County New York, passed away on April 5, 2023 with her children by her side. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Leona (Hansen) Tveit. She is survived by her four children Edward Foran Jr. of GA., Kevin Foran (Katy preceded 2021) of WA., Kathleen English (Gene) of PA., Leona Parent (Frederick preceded 2017), her 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren her two sisters Sharon (John) DeGroat, Margaret (Ralph) Quimby, and her two brothers Norman (Darlene), and Stanley (Posie) Tveit. Nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Her brother Robert Tveit as well as her former husband of 15 years Edward Foran Sr. preceded her in...

Sharon E. O'Nan, age 85, of Young Harris, Georgia, formerly of Sarasota, Florida & Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born to the late Raymond W. Childs and the late Emma Hinsley Childs on May 11, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana. She was the oldest of three children and grew up in Yorktown. Sharon was married to the late Jack O'Nan Jr. and the couple had four children together: Michael, Steve, Todd and Pam. They raised their children in Sarasota, Florida. Sharon was the epitome of June Cleaver: strong, a great caregiver and dedicated to her children. She enjoyed the beach and took the family to visit often. Sharon was friendly, independent and enjoyed a good laugh....

Leslie Tucker Dobbins, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 after a extended battle with illness. He was born on November 26th, 1955 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA to the late Albert and Elizabeth Dobbins. Tucker graduated from Marietta High School in 1973. Always the consummate handyman, he had a long career of successful automotive, small engine and woodworking ventures in his lifetime. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved riding motorcycles, hunting and fishing throughout his life. In his later years, his greatest joy was fishing with his wife, Roxanne, his son, and his grandsons. Tucker is survived by his wife of 47 years and faithful caregiver, Roxanne Dobbins;...

Doris "Dib" Drown, age 94, formerly of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 17th. She loved golf, bridge, sewing and entertaining. No formal services. Condolences: www.nationalcremation.com/location/atlanta.

Robert Dennis Harris passed away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 80 at the Phoenix on Lake Lanier after a decade-long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded by his father, Elmer Wylie Harris and his mother, Dessie Mae Harris, as well as his sister Peggy Morris. He is survived by his wife Jane Harris of Marietta, Georgia; son Rob Harris, daughter-in-law Dr. Matthey Harris, grandsons Brock Harris and Luke Harris of Gainesville, Georgia; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Barbara Kirk of Hartwell, Georgia; and brother and sister-in-law Dan and Judy Harrington of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Known to many as Bob or by his nickname "Big D," he was born on April 23, 1942 in Kennesaw,...

Donald "Don" John Jurenek age 77, of Mableton, GA, passed on February 8, 2023 at Piedmont Hospital, surrounded by his family. Don was born in McKeesport, PA and raised in Clairton, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Troychak Jurenek and John Anthony Jurenek, as well as his sister, Marlene Jurenek DeSimone (Victor). He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Jane Schneider Jurenek, children Suzanne Jurenek of Smyrna, GA; Julie Haas of Marietta, GA ; Michael (Jaime) Jurenek of Johns Creek, GA, treasured grandchildren Kelly Haas, Jacob Haas and Joseph Donald Jurenek, along with many other beloved extended family. Don achieved Eagle Scout and later attended Carnegie...

Dr. Thomas Aaron McKenzie III, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away at home February 1, 2023. He was born in 1944 to Thomas and Evelyn McKenzie in Johnson City, Tennessee. He graduated from North Carolina's Davidson College in 1966 and from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1970. He completed a residency in Radiology in 1976. He served honorably in the US Navy from 1971 - 1973. Dr. McKenzie joined Radiology Associates of Huntsville, Alabama in 1976, where he practiced until his retirement in 2013. He is survived by his wife, Angie McKenzie; daughter, Anna Albritton (Will); two grandsons, Collier and John Wells; and sisters, Susan Brickman and...

Memorial Service: First Presbyterian Dunedin 4-29-23 at 2pm.

Fred Purmort Sr., B. Fred B. Purmort Sr., 79, of Ellijay, GA died December 31, 2022. Private services will be held. Arrangements by National Cremation Services.

Donald "Don" Paul Wagner, age 84, of Rutledge, Georgia, formerly of Covington, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was born to the late Walter Karl Wagner and the late Nellie McCaffery Wagner on April 5, 1938 in Flushing, New York. He was one of five children. Don was a Veteran having served in the US Coast Guard from 1958 - 1962. He had a career with the EEOC and Department of US Fisheries spanning 31 years. After retiring from his first career, he opened his own business specializing in his passion of being a master cabinet maker. With his business, he remodeled many kitchens and also for his family, using his passion both as a profession and out of love. Don is...

Kenneth James Klug, age 79, of Canton, GA and Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Kenneth was born to the late James Klug and the late Agnes Poth Klug on July 25, 1943, in the Bronx, New York. Kenneth was a wonderful, kind person who was truly liked by all. His humble and supportive nature openly showed others how loving he was. His tremendous work ethic was passed down to his daughters and, in turn, their children as well. His career in communications spanned 40 years. Kenneth found joy in electronics, sailing, car shows and traveling. He will be missed by those whose lives he touched....

Stafford Bernard Brown, Sr., 69, died September 25, 2021, at his home in Cornelia, GA. His service will be held at the Georgia National Cemetery located in Canton, Georgia at 1:00 P.M. on November 16. Mr. Brown was born in Darlington, SC which is in Hartsville County. Stafford grew up on a farm and was raised by his adopted grandparents, who have preceded him in death. He played football in college for South Carolina State and went on to become a paratrooper in the Army. Stafford Brown Sr. ran his own business, Handyman Can Do, and enjoyed working to serve members of his local community. He was committed to always working hard and doing his best. He loved his family and enjoyed talking...

Peggy Joyce Wigley Tillison, age 87, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully Tuesday August 17, 2021. She was the 4th of 7 children born November 5, 1933 to the late Grady T. Wigley, Sr. and Lorene Kown Wigley. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Giles E. Tillison and son Steven L. Tillison. She is survived by son David (Indrea) Tillison and daughter Tracey (Scott) Edwards; grandchildren, Jordan (Grunda) Edwards, Danielle (Kyle) Coates, Kelly Edwards, and Marissa Overton; sister, Linda Frasure, and several nieces, nephews and extended family. A memorial celebration of her life will be held Saturday, August 28th at 1:00 pm at Piedmont Baptist Church, 570...

George Cyrus Little, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully July 5, 2018 in Cumming, GA. George proudly served his country as a Lieutenant in the Korean War, retired from Ford Motor Company, and earned a masters degree in education from Southern Seminary. George was preceded in death by his parents Agnes Lucrecia Scarborough and George Cyrus Little, Sr., Martha Elaine Little, his first wife of 44 years and his brother Richard Little. Surviving are his beloved wife, Betty Moon Lord Little, of 23 years; George's children: Judy Little Neimeyer, Terry Lester Little and Carol Elaine Little, Carole Little Noel and Michael Dennis Noel, and his stepchildren: Janet Lord Brown and James Ronald...