All Obituaries

Dear Friend,       You are invited to our Annual Candlelight Memorial service on the evening of Thursday; December 8, 2022 at 6:30 pm in our chapel.       During this service, you will have the opportunity to light a candle in remembrance of your loved one and to join all of us in lighting a candle of hope to share in a time of peace as we enter this holiday season.  Please RSVP 770-886-9899 or by sending an email to:...

Emalyn Sumner Reaves, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on November 24, 2022, at the age of 99. A visitation will be held at McDonald and Son Funeral Home from 4:00-5:00, immediately followed by a 5:00 service. Arrangements are in the care of McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive Cumming, Georgia, 30040, 770-886-9899. Full obituary to follow. 

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John Francis Rudge, 80, of Cumming, died Monday afternoon, November 21, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.  John was born on April 9, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Edson Fieldhouse and Corrine Louise (Dodd) Rudge.  John was raised in East Palestine, Ohio, and graduated from East Palestine High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and history from the College of Wooster. He graduated from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in...

John Francis Rudge 80, of Cumming, Georiga passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. (Full obit to follow) Inurnment with Air Force Honors will take place on Friday, December 9th, 2022, at 10:00am at Georgia National Cemetery, in Canton, Georgia. Memorial services will be on Friday, December 9th, 2022, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.  

Peggy Hawkins Green, age 83, of Cumming, Georgia, peacefully passed on Monday, November 21, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS.  She is survived by her children Keith (Penny) Green, Kelly (Linda) Green and Carol (Bob) Hathaway, her sister, Patricia Olson, niece, Laura (Matt) Gossage, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Peggy is best known for her tenacious, patriotic, outspoken spirit and is loved by many friends and family. Her faith guided her to Johns Creek United...

Tom Pelky Thomas “Tom” Louis Pelky, 58, of Cumming, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 21, 2022. Tom was born on Jan. 21, 1964, in Lowell, MA, where he lived for 8 years. He then moved with his family to Hapeville, GA, where his dad was transferred by Eastern Airlines. Tom graduated from Hapeville High School, Class of 1982, where he played football, baseball, and his best sport, basketball. Tom went on to graduate from UGA with a degree in early childhood education. He then...

Jimmy Ray Garrison, age 70 of Dahlonega, passed away at home on November 21, 2022.    Jimmy was retired from the United States Navy as a Fire Control Weapons Specialist serving during during Desert Storm.  Mr. Garrison is preceded in death by his brother Gerald Garrison.  Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Jimmie L. Garrison; his four daughters, Crystal Garrison Epps (Dustin), Jessica Corbin (David), Jennifer Wooten (Tony), and Janah Owens; sisters, Pam...

Tristan Conard Schlagenhauser 27, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 20th, 2022. (Full obituary to follow) A visitation to celebrate Tristan's life will be held on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at McDonald and Son Funeral Home from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.