Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

James "Larry" Mooney

James "Larry" Mooney

Sep 21, 2025

Mr. James Larry Mooney, 77, of Cumming passed Sunday, September 21, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Cumming to his parents, Hubert and Annie Collins Mooney. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, was a member of the Lafayette Masonic lodge, and a member of the Shriners, where he was...

Leigh Harold Trostel

Leigh Harold Trostel

Sep 2, 2025

Leigh Harold Trostel, 73, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2025, surrounded by love and leaving behind a legacy defined by honor, warmth, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear.

Born on May 29, 1952, Leigh lived a life rich in service, camaraderie, and curiosity. From 1971 to 1981, he served with distinction in the United States Navy,...

Edward D. (Ed) Bunten

Edward D. (Ed) Bunten

Sep 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Edward (Ed) D. Bunten announce his passing on September 16th, 2025.

Ed (Eddie) was born June 18, 1939 and raised in Duluth, Georgia. His parents are the late Ralph and Plassie Bunten, Duluth, GA. Eddie is survived by his wife of 63 years Bette (Swartwood) Bunten; daughter Stephanie (Bunten) Shaheen (Marty); granddaughters...

Michael Patrick O'Byrne

Michael Patrick O'Byrne

Sep 8, 2025

Michael Patrick O'Byrne, age 70, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025.

Born on February 13, 1955, in Camden, New Jersey, Michael was the beloved son of Albert and Anne O'Byrne. He began his professional journey with the Geological Survey before embarking on a long and respected career in printing ink sales, proudly following in his father’s footsteps....

Betty Farris Gore

Betty Farris Gore

Sep 16, 2025

Betty Farris Gore, affectionately known as Oma or BG, of Cumming and Dawsonville, passed

away peacefully on September 16, 2025 after a period of declining health. She was 97 years

old.

Betty was a feisty lady who fought through partial, and eventually total blindness due to macular

degeneration eye disease. She continued to overcome the difficulties of her limited sight for

over 30 years to...

Tommie Joe Garrett

Tommie Joe Garrett

Sep 18, 2025

Tommie Joe Garrett, age 94, of Cumming, GA, passed away September 18, 2025. Mr. Garrett was born in Forsyth County to his parents, Elijah and Mollie Garrett. Tommie enjoyed riding his tractor, farming, and going out to eat. He was a hard worker who believed in providing for his family. He was also an avid antique clock collector, a member...

Daniel Gene Rainey

Daniel Gene Rainey

Sep 15, 2025

Daniel Gene Rainey, “Dan”, age 79, formerly of Griffin, Spaulding GA, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM surrounded by family and friends.

Daniel was born to Luther and Lois Rainey on 20 June 1946, Griffin, Spalding Georgia. Daniel was the second oldest sibling of four children; Sandra, Leonard, and Kenneth. Daniel enlisted as an Airman Basic in the...

John Edward Lange

John Edward Lange

Sep 7, 2025



John E. Lange, aged 80, a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, was called home on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Cumming, GA, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John's life was a testament to the values of his Catholic faith and the teachings of Jesus Christ, and he will be missed by all who had the...

June Wolsin

June Wolsin

Sep 6, 2025

Mrs. June Wolsin, 80, of Cumming Ga. passed away September 6, 2025. She was born in Washington D.C., to her parents, Wesley and Constance Fisk. June was a woman of extraordinary kindness, strength, and selflessness, whose love and guidance touched everyone around her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

June was an active member of Christ the King...

Trina Kay Tessereau

Trina Kay Tessereau

Aug 26, 2025

Trina Kay Tessereau 59, of Cumming, Ga went home to Jesus Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:19am. Trina was wife and soulmate to Troy Tessereau, mother to Courtney Kay, Nana to Annalynn, and daughter of Winnie “Juanita” Wilson. Trina was a wonderful wife, daughter, mother and Nana. She loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed traveling the...

Elizabeth (Beth) Rena Parker

Elizabeth (Beth) Rena Parker

Sep 16, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Rena Parker, 54, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, as she went to be with the Lord.

Born on June 26, 1971, in Buford, Georgia, Beth was the devoted daughter of Doug and Barbara Stephens. She grew up cherishing family bonds and faith, values that defined her life. Beth's radiant...

JoAnn Nix Martin

JoAnn Nix Martin

Sep 15, 2025

Jo Ann Nix Martin, age 90, of Forsyth County passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of Joe and Agnes Howard Nix, born on February 25, 1935. She graduated from Chestatee High School in 1951, attended Perry Business School for one year and worked in the medical field her adult life until retirement....

Norma S. Teuton

Norma S. Teuton

Sep 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma Sapp Teuton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on September 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Norma was born on October 24, 1940, in Crestview, Florida, to Cleatus Jarvis Sapp Sr. and Euline Sapp. She was 84 years old at...

Barbara Dean Nalley

Barbara Dean Nalley

Sep 13, 2025

Barbara Dean Nalley, age 83, of Cumming, GA, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on September 13th, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Barbara was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cumming. She loved her church and her family. Barbara worked for the Forsyth County Board of Education. She worked as a...

Margaret Hatcher House

Margaret Hatcher House

Sep 10, 2025

Margaret Hatcher House, 90, of Forsyth County passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Margaret was a natural born salesperson having sold both encyclopedias and insurance. She was also a writer being published at the age of 83 when she wrote “A Measure of Mercy”. Margaret was a great marksman, learning to shoot on her honeymoon. She was an amazing cook and...

Joyce Carolyn Lyons

Joyce Carolyn Lyons

Sep 7, 2025

Joyce Carolyn Skinner Lyons, age 92, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at her home. She was a member of Refuge Baptist Church where she had played the piano and organ. She was a born-again Christian, who loved the Lord and reading her Bible. Mrs. Lyons was preceded in death by her husband, James Hyman Lyons;...

Jeffrey Donald Pirkle

Jeffrey Donald Pirkle

Sep 6, 2025

Jeffrey Donald Pirkle, age 61, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 surrounded by family after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and one of three children born to Mary and Donald Pirkle.

Jeff was truly one of a kind. He was somehow a man of few words and also the first one...

Sandra Lynn Buice

Sandra Lynn Buice

Sep 4, 2025

Sandra Lynn Buice, age 66, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones on September 4, 2025.

Sandy was born the youngest daughter of Bob and Kathryn Buice and raised in the Sharon community of Forsyth County. Gifted with an untamed spirit, by age five she had discovered a love of riding horses and minibikes. She helped on the...

Jerry Barrett

Jerry Barrett

Sep 2, 2025



Jerry Wayne Barrett, 73, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025. A lifelong resident of Forsyth County, Jerry loved his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed making people laugh and loved NASCAR racing, even racing several times at Dixie Speedway. A Christian by faith, Jerry is preceded in death by his brother, Jamey Simmons, and his sister-in-law, Darlene Barrett.

Survivors include...

Margaret (Marge) Grimes

Margaret (Marge) Grimes

Sep 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Margaret (Marge) Grimes, who departed this life on Monday, September 1st at the age of 83.

Marge was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, her beauty, and the love she showed to all who knew her. Her warmth and...