All Obituaries

Edward Bartline 49, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 16th, 2022. No services are scheduled at this time.

Joni Ellen Byczynski 21, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. A celebration of Joni’s life will be held on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022, from 4:00pm-6:00pm at J. Christopher’s 2700 Town Center Drive NW. Kennesaw, Georgia 30144 Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899  

Charis Knapp Johnson passed away on May 14, 2022, after 97 years of serving her Lord and Savior. She was born in Moultrie, GA to Charles and Mary Knapp.  Charis always enjoyed talking about her unusual name, which she said had been a “conversation piece” all of her life.  Its origin is Greek, and means “grace” or “gift of God.”  A good friend commented “her parents must have had an insight from God into what her life would be like when...

Marie L. Sanchez 84, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 12th, 2022. Visitation will be on Friday, May 20th, 2022, at McDonald and Son Funeral Home from 6:00pm-9:00pm. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at St. Brendan Catholic Church. Interment will follow the Service at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040...

William Keith Mahler departed us on May 8, 2022 after a long brave fight with cancer. Keith was born in Manhattan, New York but lived most of his life in New Jersey before finally settling in Skylake, Sautee, Georgia. Keith was predeceased by his parents Sally & Gustave. He is survived by his loving wife Gail, daughter Cindy (John) Chiola, dog Belle, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. He worked for over 20 years with Rapid  Forms handling purchasing...

Maria Elizabetta Attolini 80, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. Maria is preceded in death by her husband, Adriano Attolini, and her brother, Achille Furlani. Maria is survived by her son and daughter in law; Mirko Attolini (Lindsay), and daughter and son in law; Cinzia Downing (Brandon). Maria also leaves behind; four grandchildren; Anthony Downing, Christopher Downing, Micah Attolini, and Noah Attolini. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 14th, 2022 from...

Ricky James Pugh, 74, of Cumming Georgia, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after a long and difficult battle with dementia.Ricky was born on March 31, 1948 to Minor and Louise Pugh in Tucker, Georgia.After Ricky graduated high school, he served 4 years in the United States Navy. Ricky was a Vietnam War veteran.After leaving the military, he worked as a fabrication specialist for over 40 years. Ricky was passionate about fabrication and loved what he did for a...

Grace Virginia Capozzi 76, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 6th, 2022. Grace is predeceased in death by her husband; Francis Robert Capozzi. Visitation will be on Friday, May 13th, 2022 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at 3:00pm with Chaplain John Fischer officiating the service. Ms. Capozzi will be laid to rest with her husband at Georgia National...

James Phillip Wright “Phil” was born December 31, 1939, at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He passed away on May 5, 2022 (age 82) in Cumming, GA. He is preceded in death by parents James Winford Wright and Maud Stenhouse Wright. He is survived by his daughter Genoria (Wright) Bridgeman and her husband Rick, of Homer, GA. He is also survived by stepdaughter Andria (Brown) Duncan and her husband Shelby, of Lawrenceville, GA, as well as four grandchildren and one...

  Johnny Michael “Mike” Fairchild, 75, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on May 5, 2022. Born in Waldo, AR, he is preceded in death by his parents Johnny Milton and Helen Frances Fairchild. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Nancy Hale Fairchild. Mike was the father of 4 children, Brent, Greg (Jill), Ashley (Bob Tharp), and Elizabeth (Alex Furst). Despite his more than 40 years in medical sales, his greatest role in life was “Papa” to his...