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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Betty Holbrook Howard
Aug 3, 2026
Betty Holbrook Howard, 92, of Cumming, Georgia, passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of August 3rd, 2026.
Betty spent most of her life in Cumming, Georgia. She explored several different careers, with her favorite being working side by side with her husband, Broughton, in the cabinet shop at their home that they designed and built together. She spent many years...
Michael Hawthorne
Jul 10, 2026
Michael Hawthorne, 63, passed away on July 10, 2026.
Born on June 14, 1963, in Long Beach, California, Mike spent much of his childhood traveling with his military family before eventually settling in Pensacola, Florida—a place he always considered home. Growing up on the Gulf Coast gave him a lifelong love of the water, and some of his favorite days were...
John Ryan Edgley
Jul 27, 2026
John Ryan Edgley, a beloved husband, father, son, and veteran, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 40, at his home in Cumming, Georgia.
Born on September 23, 1985, in Islip, Long Island, New York, John spent the majority of his formative years there. It was on Long Island where he met and married the love...
Bobby Frank Echols
Aug 1, 2026
Bobby Frank Echols, age 90, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Bobby lived a life that was full of hard work, family, laughter, and memories. He was a proud Army veteran, a husband, a father, a grandfather, great grandfather, and someone who left an impression on everyone who knew him. He had a magic about him that is impossible...
Michelle LaChance Arwood
Jul 30, 2026
Michelle LaChance Arwood, age 58, of Rome, GA passed away on July 30th, 2026. She was an exceptional friend, patient mentor, devoted sister, impassioned mother, and fiercely loyal wife.
Michelle was born in East Point, Georgia and moved to Cumming, Georgia at the age of 13 where she would meet the love of her life and eventually marry him 10 years...
Douglas "Brent" Treadwell
Jul 28, 2026
Douglas “Brent” Treadwell, 62, of Forsyth County passed away on July 28, 2026, into the arms of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He was born December 8, 1963, in East Point, GA. He is preceded in death by his Father, Melvin Douglas Treadwell and his life partner of over 30 years, Dana Lynn Johnson. Brent is survived by his...
Imogene C Otwell
Jul 30, 2026
Imogene Cowart Otwell of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaiah Cowart and Cora Dobson Cowart, her husband, Robert Brown Otwell, sister in law Martha Fowler, and brother in law Gene Fowler.
Imogene was born on November 12, 1939, in Canton, Georgia and graduated from...
Randolph Caldwell "Randy" Kohn
Jul 31, 2026
Randolph Caldwell “Randy” Kohn
Randolph Caldwell “Randy” Kohn of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 78. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of deep faith, Randy lived a life defined by perseverance, service, accomplishment, and an unwavering love for his family.
Randy was born in Whitmire, South Carolina, on September 29, 1947, to the...
Loren Vern Buysman
Jul 16, 2026
Loren Buysman, age 67, of Cumming, GA passed away Thursday July 16, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer that took him way too soon.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jill; his son, Sean, of Cumming, Georgia, and Sean's wife, Mary, along with their children, Owen and Charlotte; his...
John Warren Storey
May 21, 2026
John “Jack” Warren Storey, 80, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026. He was born on April 24, 1946 in Montgomery, Alabama.
During his younger years, Jack was drafted and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. After his service, Jack dedicated his life to helping others, working first with the Social...
Bobbie Jean Cox McGaha
Aug 2, 2026
Bobbie Jean (Cox) McGaha, age 90, of Canton, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Bobbie loved her church families and dedicated herself as a dutiful pastor’s wife. She was always at James’ side as he pastored many churches. She loved her family but...
Antonio Gavilanez
Aug 1, 2026
Antonio Gavilanez, of Alpharetta, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026. A certified language interpreter for a number of court systems and legal/medical offices throughout the Southeast, Antonio was a kind, humble, patient and loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved classical music and opera. He was a great provider for his family and a friend to everyone.
Survivors include his wife,...
Pearlie Jane Wheeler
Aug 1, 2026
Friday, July 31 at the age of 89, our Mother joined our Dad in Heaven. We are saddened by her passing but we find peace in knowing our parents are together in a joyful, pain-free place, starting their eternal happiness in Heaven. We can only imagine the glorious reunion as Dad has been anxiously awaiting her arrival.
Mom lived a life...
William "Bill" Ralph Watkins
Jul 29, 2026
William Ralph “Bill” Watkins, age 83, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Bill was born to the late Junior and Vera Watkins and in his younger years he grew up in Whitmire, South Carolina on a dairy farm. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie and Jesse Watkins. He was a United States Air...
Penny Mayrene Adams
Jul 26, 2026
Mayrene Penny Adams, 85, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on the evening of July 26, 2026.
Born in Tennessee on November 13, 1940, she spent much of her childhood moving throughout the country as her father served in a government position. Eventually, her family settled in Miami, Florida, where she developed a lifelong love for the ocean, warm...
Sara Pirkle Vaughan
Jul 25, 2026
Sara Pirkle Hardin Vaughan, age 88, was born in Cumming, Georgia on October 4, 1937. She passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer.
More than anything, Sara loved her family, her Hopewell Baptist Church family, and friends. She was a founding member of Helping Hands, a member of the building committee for the...
James Edward Nichelson
Jul 22, 2026
James Edward Nichelson, age 85, of Cumming, GA passed away July 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Pearl Nichelson. He was a hard-working family man, who loved to live life for the moment.
He is survived by his children, Lisa Peeler, Connie Richards, Kimberly Martinez, Randy Nichelson, Lillie Nichelson, brother, Keith Nichelson, grandchildren, Bobby Brooks, Bradley...
Sarah Bradley Duffey
Jul 21, 2026
Sarah Bradley Duffey, age 88, of Jasper, Georgia went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 21, 2026
Born on December 14, 1937, in Tate, Georgia, Sarah was the youngest daughter of Charlie and Virginia Bradley. She was raised with the love and support of her family and the close-knit community she always cherished.
Sarah was preceded...
Eva Jayaraj Namala
Jul 19, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Namala will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:45am. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
The service can be seen https://www.youtube.com/live/56oTVsC5XsY?is=wrJYCkH3mabl7zm
Dorothy "Wanda" Schwan
Jul 19, 2026
Wanda Schwan, 79, passed away peacefully after a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, strength, resilience, and unconditional love.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Wanda met the love of her life, Peter Schwan, at a young age. Peter, a young German immigrant, and Wanda married after only three months...
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