Robert Tarantino Jr. went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2021. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully at home in Canton, GA.  Robert, known as “Reds” to dear friends and “Uncle Sonny” to his nieces and nephews, was born in Richlandtown, PA October 18, 1938 along with his adored twin Sister Rosie. A graduate of Quakertown High School, a US Army Veteran, and retired employee of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Robert is survived by his loving...

Mrs. Wanda J. Lambert, age 79, of Blowing Rock, NC passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 after a long illness. Wanda was born at home in Avery County with the help of a midwife on December 27, 1941 to Ervin and Ruth Gragg. She was an employee at TRW/IRC in Boone for many years. She enjoyed taking long trips along the parkway. She lived at home on the mountain close to family until she was unable to care for herself anymore. She lived out her final days surrounded by many loving...

Mrs Joyce Froy, age 91 of Buford, GA passed away peacefully February 9, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced. Scott Huskins Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements. 678-771-5566 | scotthuskins.com

It is with great sadness that the family of Theresa Lynn (Scheidl) May announces her sudden passing, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the age of 59 years. Terri was born to Phabrice and Albert John Scheidl, Jr. on June 1, 1961 in Houston, Texas. She attended college in Costa Mesa, California and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. After college, Terri returned to Georgia where she met her future husband, Jim. She started her business career working in the banking industry...

Pamela Ann (Lemery) O’Leary 1943-2021 Pamela A (Lemery) O’Leary, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, age 77, in Woodstock, GA. Born on May 4th, 1943 in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Beulah (Barton) Lemery. After graduating from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls in 1961, she attended Hudson Valley Community College where she earned her Associates Degree to be a dental hygienist....

Ernesto Parra, son of the late Antonio and Blanca Parra, was born in Bogota, Colombia on December 23, 1938. He departed this life on January 30, 2021 after an 18 month battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Ernesto married his soul mate, Gloria Beatriz in Bogota, Colombia, on January 18, 1964 and they recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. Ernesto and Gloria had 4 children; Carlos of Jacksonville, FL, Claudia of Acworth, GA, Natalie of Marietta, GA and Ivan of Latham, NY. Ernesto...

Kerri Hawley Verbison  age 49, of Cumming, GA passed away at home on January 26, 2021. She was a graduate of Cathedral HS in Springfield, MA and Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA. She was preceded by her father, Frederic (Fred) Hawley of East Longmeadow, MA and her grandparents John and Claire Beglane of Springfield, MA.  She leaves her three children, Teagan McKewen, Cade McKewen and Kallie McKewen, of Cumming, GA, who she lovingly referred to as “Her Trinity” she...

William Daniel Vance, 60, of Crossnore went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center after a brief battle with COVID-19. Daniel (whom no one was allowed to call mister) was born on September 3, 1960, in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Vance, along with several uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Daniel is survived by his mother, Patsy Vance, of Crossnore; his loving wife of 19 years, Amanda Vance; his sister,...

George Henry Watson, age 70, was called home on Wednesday, January 13 2021 after a two and a half year battle with Prostate Cancer. He joined his brother Jimmy Watson and parents Gail Gillepsie and George Watson Sr.  Survivors include his Wife: Debura Bug-Atan Watson, Children: Melissa Carranza and Danielle Box. Grandchildren: Jonathan, Austen, Blake, Gabriela and Brooklyn.  George worked hard all of his life so he could retire at an early age. As a young man he entered...

Carol F. Fischer-Smith, 85, of Idaho Falls, ID, passed away on January 10, 2021 in Cummings, GA after moving there in January of 2020. Carol was born on December 9th, 1935 to Henry & Lillian Mc Ilwaine in Harvey, IL. and graduated from Thornton High School in 1953. In 1955 she married her high school sweetheart, Donald K. Fischer, on September 17th and they had three daughters, Kathey, Cindy and Barbara born in Illinois. In 1970, Carol and Don moved their young family to Idaho Falls,...