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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Elizabeth "Joann" Smith
Jun 22, 2025
Elizabeth “Joann” Smith was born on September 19, 1942, to the late Reverend Gib and Alva Evans. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. Joann studied God’s Word and served in leading many bible studies and taught Sunday School. She enjoyed singing gospel music and visiting Baptist churches. She was talented in crafting, sewing, cooking, and decorating...
Jean Sims
Jun 21, 2025
Jean Sims, age 87, of Dawsonville, GA., passed away, Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Bess Waters; brothers, Stanley, Jackie, Gary, and Alvin Waters; sisters, Betty James and Suzie Piper. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and in her later years attended Lighthouse Baptist Church.
She is...
Dorris Hope Koehler
Jun 20, 2025
Dorris Hope Koehler, age 74, of Cumming, GA passed away June 20, 2025. She was a simple woman who loved her family and raised her three granddaughters as her own. She loved the game Word Search. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie Mithcell & Dorris Lee Anglin, husband, Larry Koehler, son, Jimmy Mitchell Daniel, & granddaughter, Stacy...
Marie K. Burt
Jun 20, 2025
Nettie Marie Kent Burt (Marie) died peacefully at Lotus Village on June 20, 2025. Born on August 24, 1935, in Dawson County, GA she was the daughter of Lula Belle Brooks and Ferman Tarpley Kent. Marie grew up on her family’s farm and graduated from Tate High School.
She was the quintessential homemaker and an original homesteader before it was fashionable....
Homer Kenneth Jackson
Jun 18, 2025
Homer Kenneth Jackson, 78, of Cumming, GA, passed away on June 18, 2025. Born in New Albany, MS, in 1947 to Iva Louise and Wayburn Art Jackson, Kenneth attended WP Daniel High School before joining the Army.
Kenneth served over 25 years in the Army and National Guard, retiring as a Major. He was a Combat Engineer Officer in the Vietnam...
Martha Kilpatrick Lester
Jun 18, 2025
Martha Kilpatrick Lester, 85, of Cumming, GA passed away June 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born in Boaz, AL to the late Versie and Lorene Kilpatrick. Mrs. Lester graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia in 1983 with a Bachelors Degree in Economics, and was a member of the distinguished Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Martha was...
Judith Cleghorn Wiese
Jun 16, 2025
Judith (Judy) Wiese passed away peacefully on Monday June 16, 2025.
Judy was a strong soldier of the cross and prayer warrior. Her core inner strength was anchored in her strong faith and love of the Lord.
So many lives were changed because of her gentle heart and beautiful spirit. Her love was patient and kind. God sent her to remind us...
James Robert Buffington
Jun 16, 2025
James R. Buffington, age 78, of Dawson County, GA, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was a long-time member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Cumming. James loved watching “Cowboy” movies and wrestling on T.V. He took his grandchildren to watch wrestling with him. He enjoyed cutting grass, eating out, and looking at the computer. He is preceded in...
Marie C. Wiggs
Jun 15, 2025
Marie C. Wiggs (Zimmerman) born March 9th, 1939 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14th 2025.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband William C. Wiggs and her youngest daughter Marie H. Wiggs.
Marie is survived by her daughters Susan M. Quinn, Donna M. Salyer (Wayne) and Linda M. Busse (Michael).
Marie is survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, and...
Joan Smith
Jun 13, 2025
Joan H. Smith was born on September 4, 1934, to Frank and Carmen Hillenbrand in Massapequa, Long Island, New York. Joan married her high school sweetheart, Burt in 1952 and raised their family in L.I., New York. In 1978 Joan & Burt relocated to Atlanta, GA where they lived for the remaining years of their lives. Joan had a love...
John Paul (Jack) Manton
Jun 13, 2025
John Paul "Jack" Manton, 81, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Jack’s life was defined by his deep faith, unwavering dedication to family, and the genuine relationships he built over a lifetime.
Born on August 9, 1943, Jack was a standout athlete at Druid Hills High...
Lorraine K. Middleton
Jun 12, 2025
Lorraine K. Middleton, 85, of Cumming GA died at her home on June 12, 2025. She leaves behind a family and community that will mourn the profound loss of her loving heart and her kind nature. She will be dearly missed by all who were touched by her presence in their lives.
Born in IA Lorraine grew up on a farm...
Richard E. Remick
Jun 11, 2025
Richard E. Remick, 83, of Cumming, GA, passed away on June 11, 2025.
He was born in Passaic, NJ in 1941 to Edward and Marie Remick and he grew up in Clifton, NJ before moving to Wayne, NJ to raise his family. He attended Pope Pius High School before joining the National Guard and going to work at Allstate Insurance. His...
Sydney "Sonny" Bush
Jun 9, 2025
Sydney “Sonny” Bush, 89, went to Heaven on June 9, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Sonny was born on June 1, 1936 in Donaldsonville, Ga and lived in Atlanta since he was 12 years old.
Sonny is predeceased by his parents Billy Bush and Jane (Pinkston) Bush, and his son, Billy David Bush.
Sonny is survived by his high school sweetheart...
Gerald McGinnis
Jun 9, 2025
Gerald McGinnis, 80, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Dawsonville, Georgia, surrounded by the love of his family. Mr. McGinnis was born on December 17, 1944, Gerald lived a life marked by quiet strength, steady devotion, and selfless generosity. A proud Vietnam War veteran, he served his country with honor before returning home to build...
Mildred Steen Orr
Jun 8, 2025
Mildred Ann Steen Orr (Millie), 94, of Gainesville, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Gardens of Gainesville. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to parents Virgil and Muriel Steen. She was the third of five children growing up on the family farm.
After graduating from Plano High School, she attended North Dallas State College before...
Gary Myron Moland
Jun 7, 2025
Gary Moland passed away on June 7, 2025, after a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer. Gary was an outstanding high school scholar athlete, playing football, baseball and basketball for Bay County High School in Panama City, Florida. He was recognized as an all-county award winner for both offense and defense on a state championship football team. Bear Bryant recruited him...
Brad Worley Swinson
May 31, 2025
Brad Worley Swinson, age 58, of Cumming, GA passed away May 31, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He was a history buff and was involved with WWII reenactments and loved touring Civil War Battlefields. Brad loved traveling with his wife and spending time with his family and friends....
Mary Elizabeth Bradley
May 29, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Bradley, 54, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. Beth was born at Northside Hospital on February 14, 1971 while an ice storm was in progress.
By 11 months it was confirmed that she had Downs Syndrome Tri-sym21. At 3 years old Beth started in a special preschool program in Dekalb County. She graduated from South Forsyth County...
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