All Obituaries

Martha Cantrell 83, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at 11:00am at North Lanier Baptist Church in Cumming, Georgia. Burial will be on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 11:00am in Pickens South Carolina at Hillcrest Memorial Park.  

Harold Wayne Story, age 82 years old of Dahlonega, GA.  Passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 following a brief illness.  Mr. Story was born on November 16, 1938, in Norcross, GA.  He was a 1956 graduate of Lilburn High School.  He was a proud Veteran of the United States Airforce.  Mr. Story was a Master Electrician and a member of IBEW, Local Union 613, with over 55 years of service.  He was also a business owner, and a Construction Company...

Lisska, Kathleen Coles (Kacy) Kacy Lisska, age 88, of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2021 with her beloved husband of 68 years, Dave by her side. Kacy was born on August 29, 1932 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Cyril and Mary (Little) Coles.  Kacy was extremely proud of her Irish heritage. Life to Kacy was family as she was blessed with 7 children, 17 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. She is directly survived by her children Andrew Lisska (Kate), Colleen...

John-Robert Robbins, age 71, of Woodstock, Georgia, Passed on Monday May 3, 2021, following a sudden illness. Complete obituary to follow.

Wayne Hugh Jones 55, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 1st, 2021. Wayne is preceded in death by his wife; Angela Rae Jones; and his parents; Robert Hugh Jones (Louise Jones). Wayne is survived by his son; Josh Jones of Atlanta, Georgia. Siblings; Allen Jones (Sharon) of Cumming, Georgia; Linda Taylor (John) of Cumming, Georgia; and Greg Jones (Emily) of Cumming, Georgia. Other family members including nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be on Monday, May...

GARDNER, Jerry G. Jerry Godard Gardner, age 88 of Gainesville, GA, passed away at his home on Lake Lanier on April 29, 2021. He was born Sept. 9, 1932 in Macon, GA. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandmother Mamie Godard; parents Paul and Francina Gardner; step-mother Floride Gardner; brother Paul Gardner, Jr.; and  infant daughter Cina Gardner. He is survived by: His wife of 67 years, Charlotte Brinkley Gardner Four children:  Lane (Dan) Camp of Bradford, TN; Laurie...

James Spillman Smith Jr. Obituary During the early morning hours of April 28, 2021, after surviving the global pandemic through risk avoidance and later vaccination, James Spillman Smith Jr. lost his long battle with lung cancer. He was 73 years old.  Jim did not want to leave this world and battled against his illness almost every day after his diagnosis. One of Jim’s home hospice nurses commented they had never seen somebody rage against their illness as much as Jim did....

Laura Leslie Stuler, 47, of Cumming, Georgia lost her 3 ½ 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...

Kathy Anne (Hanley) Conner, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away peacefully in the early morning on April 25, 2021. Kathy lived to be 58 years of age.  She lived life well, living out her Christian faith and loving her family. She will be missed by many. Kathy is survived by both of her parents: Vernon and Barbara Hanley. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Angela and Eric Barrett,  also her son and daughter-in-law: Jonathan and Jennifer Conner. Kathy is also survived by her...

KAREN - Karen Sue Evjen - 77, of Suwanee, GA, passed away on April 26, 2021, at Emory Johns Creek in Johns Creek, GA, after suffering a stroke.  Karen was a double cancer survivor who had an amazing ability to remain positive in the face of challenging health issues.  Now, she is finally at peace with God and will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Karen was born in Independence, Kansas to Ed and Ethel Cornett on July 11, 1943.  After graduating from Kansas...