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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Benjamin  Hugh  Abernathy

Benjamin Hugh Abernathy

Jan 24, 2021

Driving down the streets of gold in his over-powered, custom 1940 Ford hot rod that is "keeping time" with rhythmic, low rumbles, Benjamin Hugh Abernathy hopes that y'all will not weep for too long over his passing on January 24, 2021. He's now attending the biggest car shows with his friend, Jesus. Born feet first, Ben was the rambunctious, curious,...

Alma Mount Abernathy

Alma Mount Abernathy

Jan 24, 2021

Alma Mount Abernathy, of Stone Mountain, GA, and most recently, Presbyterian Village in Austell, GA, passed away on January 24, 2021, after a brief battle with COVID-19. She was 100 years old. Alma was born on April 4, 1920, to Eldridge Milfred Mount and Sally Underwood Mount in Cornelia, GA. She studied at the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, TN,...

Carol Virginia Fry Guy

Carol Virginia Fry Guy

Jan 23, 2021

Carol Virginia Fry Guy, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was surrounded by her 5 children. Her passing was preceded by her husband of 51 years, Robert Dean Guy, her parents, Clair and Maudie Fry, and her brother, Donald Fry. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Dani Sue and Patrick...

Dorothy Wray "Dotty" Burney

Dorothy Wray "Dotty" Burney

Jan 23, 2021

Dorothy Wray "Dotty" Burney of Cumming passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. Dotty had the biggest heart of anyone and was loved by all who knew her. She was well known as having a green thumb and could grow anything. Dotty was retired from Forsyth County Roads and Bridges as an Administrative Specialist and is preceded in death by her...

Oliver Jennings

Oliver Jennings

Jan 22, 2021

Oliver Jennings, age 83, of Cumming, Ga., passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 from an extended illness. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Oliver was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jennings; his parents, Lantry and Mae Jennings, his brothers, James, Billie, and Joe Jennings. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends....

Phillip Andrew DeLong

Phillip Andrew DeLong

Jan 21, 2021

Phillip Andrew DeLong, born June 17, 1970, went home to be with his Lord and Savior January 21, 2021. He was a kind, loving soul and was a friend to all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his father, Virgil DeLong; grandparents, Leroy and Frances Curry; and Lee and Loni DeLong. He is survived by his mother,...

Randy Joe Woodall

Randy Joe Woodall

Jan 21, 2021

Randy Joe Woodall, age 62, of Cumming, GA passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. Randy was born in 1958, to the late Robert and Margaret Woodall. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for over 30 years. Randy was a member and supporter of the NRA. He was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a big Nascar, Baseball...

James Austin  Key

James Austin Key

Jan 20, 2021

James Austin Key, age 81, of Cumming, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. James was born in 1939, to the late Arthur and Augusta Inez Key. He was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church in Ellijay, GA. James enjoyed gardening, canning, trucking, working on small engines and being outdoors. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Danielle Renae Magerfleisch

Danielle Renae Magerfleisch

Jan 20, 2021

Danielle Renae Magerfleisch, 13, of Cumming went home to our Lord and Savior peacefully on Wednesday January 20th, 2021. Danielle was a loving sister and friend to so many. Everyone who came in contact with Danielle has had their life touched in some way. She was truly a heavenly gift who blessed us all even though her time was short....

Carolyn Rebecca Wise

Carolyn Rebecca Wise

Jan 20, 2021

Wise, Carolyn Rebecca, age 70, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Mrs. Wise was a retired Medical Office Director. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie & Audrey Brumbelow; brother, Franklin Brumbelow; sisters, Nell Morgan & Hazel Garmon; and niece, Angela Kemp. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Wise, Dawsonville; son, Timothy Wise,...

David A. Smith

David A. Smith

Jan 19, 2021

A Life Well-Lived... David A. Smith, age 69, of Naperville, IL passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Edward-Elmhurst Heart Hospital. David leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Katrina (Tinsley); his brother, Jack Patrick McGowan; his sister, Gayanne Skubec; his sister, Annette Marshall; his uncle, William Perry; his niece, Angie Spears and his cousin, Marilyn Knox. David was...

Phillip Wayne Pirkle

Phillip Wayne Pirkle

Jan 19, 2021

Phillip Wayne Pirkle, 64, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Wayne was a loving Dad, Granddad, son and brother. A member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, he is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Pirkle. Survivors include his daughter, Erin Pirkle; sons, Matthew Pirkle and Brandon Hughes; mother, Gladysteen Pirkle; grandchild, Landry Pirkle; and brother, Glendon Pirkle....

Janice Grizzard Stevens

Janice Grizzard Stevens

Jan 18, 2021

Janice Grizzard Stevens, age 72, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born in 1948, to the late Drew and Marion Grizzard. Janice has lived in the metro Atlanta area for over 30 years. She was of the Methodist faith and was a member of A Simple Faith Church in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. In...

Don Rodney Alsop

Don Rodney Alsop

Jan 18, 2021

Don Rodney Alsop graduated from his Earthly home on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was 76. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in the Covenant to Rodney Earl and Madge Jackman Alsop on June 24, 1944 in Murray, Utah. Most of his childhood was spent in Murray and Sandy. Upon graduating from Granite High School,...

Margie Clyde Hyder

Margie Clyde Hyder

Jan 18, 2021

Margie Clyde Hyder, age 90, of Cumming, GA, born to the late Erastus and Chessie Burger, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Margie was a member of Berean Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who loved her family. Her hobbies were gardening, plants, cooking, reading, knitting, and crocheting. Margie loved her Hospice nurses and...

John  Q. Hall Jr.

John Q. Hall Jr.

Jan 18, 2021

John Q. Hall Jr., age 79, of Cumming, GA passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. John was a long-time resident of Forsyth County. Born and raised in Eastpoint Atlanta, he moved to Cumming to raise his young family. John was a strong Christian man; he was very active with First Baptist Church serving as a Sunday school teacher and...

Martha Jane (Higgins) Castleberry

Martha Jane (Higgins) Castleberry

Jan 18, 2021

"We flicker on a screen. We fold and unfold upon the mind's eye, brittle as wings, eternal as a heartbeat, And even when the heart falls silent, we do not cease to be, because in the end, we all become memories," "Turn Again to Life," by Mary Lee Hall. Martha Jane (Higgins) Castleberry, 77, of Cumming passed away peacefully surrounded...

John Francis Kadamus, Jr.

John Francis Kadamus, Jr.

Jan 18, 2021

John Francis Kadamus, Jr. entered into eternal glory on January 18,2021. Loving husband to his high school sweetheart, Barbara; Papa, Dad, brother, faithful friend, loyal coworker; trusted counselor, coach & mentor - every role could be summed up with one description - John was a faithful man of God. Born and raised in Syracuse, NY, John was a multi-sport athlete,...

Bernice O"Bryant

Bernice O"Bryant

Jan 17, 2021

Bernice O'Bryant, 87, of Cumming, GA passed away Sunday morning, January 17, 2021. Her greatest joys in life were interactions with family, church, and friends. She will be greatly missed, as she was dearly loved. She is survived by Luke, Allison, Lars, & Webb (Grandson's family), Sandra and Mike Martin (sister & brother-in-law), Jennifer and David Lewis, Melissa and Marty...

Carl Joseph  Kaloustian

Carl Joseph Kaloustian

Jan 17, 2021

Carl Joseph Kaloustian, age 96 , of Woodstock, GA passed away January 17, 2021. The family of Carl Joseph Kaloustian is saddened to announce his passing on January 17, 2021, following a brief illness, at the venerated age of 96. Carl was born on May 13, 1924 in Boston to Florence Kaloustian (née Beaton, born in MA) and Karl Kaloustian...