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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Shirley "Honey" Day Byerly
Oct 8, 2025
Shirley "Honey" Byerly, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished matriarch of the Byerly family, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children on her 97th birthday, October 8th, 2025, in Cumming, GA.
Born October 8, 1928, in Richmond, Virginia, Shirley Louise Day was the daughter of William Frederick Day and Sarah Louise Carter “Doots” Day. She was the beloved sister...
Blake Gravitt
Oct 12, 2025
Blake Gravitt, age 18, of Forsyth County, passed away on October 12th, 2025, at his home. Blake was a member of Settingdown Baptist Church and a graduate of 2025. He loved fishing, soccer, and working on his stereo equipment. Blake enjoyed working with his dad and playing pool with his mom. He had the biggest heart and loved working with...
Bobby Evans
Oct 13, 2025
January 5, 1932 – October 13, 2025
Bobby Evans, age 93, was the youngest of eight children born to Roscoe W. Sr. and Maude Tribble Evans.
Bob was a hard worker who prided himself as a working man. Bob raised chickens and cattle and together with his brothers, owned a sawmill, a service station, a construction company, and an asphalt paving company.
Bob...
Nancy Simmons
Oct 5, 2025
Nancy Nichols Simmons, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Born in Cedartown, Georgia, on June 11, 1944, Nancy was the daughter of the late Lloyd B. Nichols and Evelyn C. Wright Nichols. She graduated from Cedartown High School in 1962 and went on to earn her degree from The...
Harry Samuel Padis, Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Harry Samuel Padis, Jr., 90, of Cumming passed away Wednesday October 8th, 2025. Harry was born in Great Falls, Montana in 1935, to parents Harry and Helen Padis, and spent many years moving around the country before making Georgia his home.
Harry is a Veteran of the Korean War. He will be remembered as a loving husband to his wife Myrna,...
Bonnie Leavon Bales
Oct 9, 2025
Bonnie Leavon Bales, age 85, of Cumming, GA., passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Bonnie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Sherrell Bales; parents, Grady and Imogene Bennett; sisters, Marie Bennett, Wanda Akins, Linda Evans and Patsy Bennett; brothers, Clyde Bennett, James Bennett and Ed Bennett.
Survivors include her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren;...
Susan Hancock Robinson
Oct 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Hancock Robinson, who departed this life on October 5, 2025, at the age of 77.
Susan’s life was filled by her many passions. She was an avid supporter of the Georgia Bulldogs, a lifelong lover of horses, and found joy in reading, cross stitching, and spending time with her...
Lawrence (Larry) Krueger
Sep 29, 2025
Lawrence (Larry) Michael Krueger of Cumming, GA, passed away suddenly at Northside Hospital Atlanta on Monday, September 29th at the age of 88 from a rapid onset of pneumonia, while recovering from back surgery.
Born on August 18th, 1937 in New York City to Lillian and Walter Krueger, Larry earned his Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Industrial Psychology from Purdue University in...
Pierce McCleskey, Jr.
Oct 13, 2025
Pierce McCleskey, Jr., 82, of Canton passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. Pierce was a devoted, God-fearing husband and father. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, baseball, football and loved his beloved birddog, Maggie.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy McCleskey; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Crystal McCleskey; grandsons, Ethan and Caleb Casas; sisters, Vivian Hansard and Martha Lou Burruss and several nieces...
Larry Keith Walker
Oct 7, 2025
Larry Keith Walker, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Cumming, Georgia, on October 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in California and raised in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Larry—affectionately known as "The Bird"—lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. He began his family with Sandra Parris Walker in Blue Ridge before moving...
Lynda Witt Day
Oct 5, 2025
Lynda Witt Day, born February 5, 1944, was a brilliant woman whose wisdom, kindness, and passion touched everyone she encountered. She had a deep love for learning and the natural world, which shone through in all that she did.
A gifted storyteller, Lynda had a deep passion for writing historical fiction and illustrating her own work. She was a remarkable artist...
Michelle Joy Long
Oct 3, 2025
Mrs. Michelle Joy Long, 63 of Dawsonville, departed this life on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Michelle was born in Buford, Georgia to her parents, TJ and Alpha Brogdon Pass. Mrs. Long loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Long is preceded in death by her father, TJ Pass, stepfather, Dwain Bradford, and brothers...
Wallace Dewitt "De" Harris
Sep 30, 2025
Wallace Dewitt Harris ( De), age 86, of Dawsonville, GA., passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
A man of many names to his family. He was Honey, Daddy, Papa, Pops, and Poppy to his friends. He was De or Cigar, the little man that drove the big 18 wheeler, is how most would describe him. He spent his days mowing...
Alice White
Sep 30, 2025
Mrs. Alice white 80 of Cumming departed this life September 30,2025. Alice retired from General Motors, was a member of First Redemer Church and loved to play Bingo. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents, Burt and Claudine Porterfield, son , Rudy Burroughs, and brother Robert Porterfield.
Survivors include her loving husband James White, sister, Beverly Smith, nieces, Tina...
James Grimes, Jr.
Sep 29, 2025
James Grimes, Jr., 67, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 29, 2025.
James was born on June 26, 1958, in Birmingham, Alabama, to James and Donnella Grimes. He grew up in Birmingham and attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham, remaining a devoted Alabama football fan throughout his life. After retiring from Vulcan Materials, James devoted himself to...
Daniel "Dan" Allen
Sep 29, 2025
Born on October 19, 1954, Dan dedicated his life to faith, family, and serving others. For 25 years, he was a devoted member of Lighthouse Church, where he faithfully served in many different capacities.
Dan was a fourth-generation funeral director, compassionately serving families within the Atlanta and Charleston areas for 45 years. His calling was to walk alongside families in their...
Thomas Herman Tallant
Sep 26, 2025
Thomas Herman Tallant, age 76, of Cumming, GA passed away September 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, T.W. & Catherine Mardell Tallant, wife, Elaine Tallant and daughter, Melissa Elaine Shirley. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
He is survived by his son, Jeffery Tallant, loving sisters, Janice Tallant Tatum, Teresa Mae Tallant, three brothers-in-law and...
Allison B. Fuller
Sep 24, 2025
Allison B. Fuller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, in Cumming, Georgia. Born on April 10, 1946, in Austell, Georgia, Allison lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love.
Allison proudly served his country as a member of the Navy Seabees and served in the Vietnam War, where he demonstrated the values...
Patsy Brumbelow Rickett
Sep 23, 2025
Patsy Brumbelow Rickett, 84, of Suwanee passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Patsy was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Patsy was born in Alpharetta, GA to the late Huey Brumbelow and Lois Smith Brumbelow. She retired as a school bus driver from Fulton County and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...
Dr. Sam W. Moss
Sep 22, 2025
Samuel Watson Moss, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the age of 78.
Sam was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Mildred and Wade Moss, and at the age of 5, moved home to Montgomery, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama, graduating in 1969. He then...
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