All Obituaries

Bessie Mae Lemley Cantrell, age 85, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 15, 2021.    Bessie was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Hoyt, for 71 years, as well as a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a hard worker, working for North Georgia College for 28 years.  She loved her interactions with young people at the school.  She particularly enjoyed cooking for her family, it’s been said that she loved...

Domingo Antonio Alicea, age 95, died April 12, 2021 just one week shy of his 96th birthday. He is preceded in death by his first wife: Ramona Alicea and his second wife: Paula Maldonado. Domingo is survived by his daughter: Ramona (Chuck) Holmgreen of Cumming, Georgia; god-daughter: Amanda Canto of Houston, Texas; grandson: Anthony David Holmgreen; and sons: Domingo Alicea, Jr. and Domingo Alicea. Domingo was a proud Army veteran.  He loved to travel with his family. His hobby was...

Christian Labraguzman 14, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at McDonald and Son Funeral Home from 9:00am until 12:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the funeral home beginning at 12:00pm following the visitation. Christian will be buried at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens following the service. Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home,...

Shirley Gravitt Holtzclaw 84, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. Shirley was born on September 30th, 1936 to Linton and Exie Barker Gravitt. Shirley was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church where she was a founding member of the Coal Mountain Baptist WMU where she taught the Sunbeam Class. She also taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and the son-seekers class. She also directed the first Easter pageant, directed Christmas plays, and was a member of the...

George Curtis Coleman, of Dawsonville, GA, beloved husband, proud father, faithful grandfather, baby brother, invested uncle, treasured friend, devoted church elder, and steadfast follower of Christ, was welcomed home on April 10, 2021, after a valiant battle with Covid-19. Curtis was a lifelong Georgian—born and raised in Roswell, GA, who served the City of Atlanta as a firefighter for 30 years, and settled with his family in North Georgia. Curtis was passionate about everything he...

Gene Allen Smoak went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 6, 2021 at the age of 84.  He was able to pass peacefully at home in Alpharetta, Georgia, surrounded by loved ones. He battled serious medical issues in recent years, but showed great courage and dignity. Despite the challenges this illness brought, Gene came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Gene is the son of Duncan and Aileen Smoak, born in Denmark, South Carolina, April 12, 1936. He attended...

Joan Lee Rochester, 80, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2021, at NE Georgia Medical Center. She was the daughter of Opal Rochester and the late Crockett Rochester.  Born in Memphis, Joan spent her early years in Byhalia, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents; aunts and uncles; cousin Dennis Rochester; and her special friend Derryl Nolen. Joan graduated as valedictorian of Byhalia High School and was an honor student at Blue Mountain College in Blue...

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Carly Gail Harp of Cumming went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. Carly had a Masters degree in Organizational Management through Ashford University, and worked for Claire, Inc. She was an avid sports fan and loved the Kansas City Chiefs. She loved spending time with her family, and her son’s friends called her Mama. She attended Freedom Church online. Carly is preceded in death by her father, Robert Pearson. She is survived in death by her husband of 17 years...

Emily Christine Thorne of Cumming, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 2, 2021. She lived with her daughter, Patsy Butman and is also survived by her three sons, David Thorne of Linwood, New Jersey; Tim Thorne of Sedona Arizona; and Steve Thorne of Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Born in Concord, Virginia, Emily lived for 89 years. She joined her husband Philip Thorne in heaven. Her children wish to convey that Emily and Phil lived a life serving in the church and community and blessed...