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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
John Anthony Christopher
Dec 13, 2024
Mr. John Anthony Christopher departed this life Friday December 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mr. Christopher was born in Duluth to his parents, John, and Lillie Stone Christopher. John was an avid supporter of the Special Olympics, loved drinking Dr. Pepper, fishing, Hank Williams, Jr. Mexican food, and his church family at New Life Baptist Church in Dawsonville; John...
Venkatesan "Ragu" Raghunathan
Dec 13, 2024
Venkatesan “Ragu” Raghunathan passed away on December 13, 2024. He was 76 years old and is survived by his wife Chitra, son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Nicola, grandchildren Tara and Devin, and his brothers Srinivasan and Kumar. He is predeceased by his sister Saraswati Damodaran (who is survived by her children Savita and Satish). He leaves behind many other family and friends...
Ada Merlene Graham
Dec 10, 2024
Ada Merlene Graham, 78, of Suwanee, Georgia, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2024. A kind and loving soul, She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a special gift for making everyone feel loved and valued. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, particularly her beloved great-grandchildren, with whom she shared countless precious moments. She...
Louise Moseley Lauthain
Dec 10, 2024
Louise Moseley Lauthain, 89, of Dawsonville, died peacefully, December 10, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 20, 1935, Louise lived a passionate life, marked by love, faith, and a deep commitment to her family.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Florence H. Smith and Paul Smith, her sisters Evelyn Henry and Jeanette Chappell, brother-in-laws Robert E Henry and...
Margaret Elizabeth Orr Bagwell
Dec 9, 2024
Margaret Elizabeth Orr Bagwell (Granny), 98, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. She was a devoted member of Brookwood Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Forsyth County. Granny was known for her Strawberry Cake and meticulous lawn. You could always find her on the lawn mower or with a rake in her hand. She lived...
Rebecca Ann McGinnis
Dec 9, 2024
Rebecca Ann Wilson McGinnis, 55, of Cumming, GA passed away December 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca was born in Gainesville, GA to Roy Daniel Wilson and Barbara Ann Phyfe Wilson
After many years working for the Forsyth County School System, Rebecca pursued her lifelong desire to become a nurse. A month after receiving her LPN License at Lanier...
Randall Clinton Fields
Dec 8, 2024
Randall Clinton Fields, age 78, of Cumming, GA passed away Sunday morning, December 8, 2024 at Northside Hospital Atlanta.
Mr. Fields served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969. His last tour was in Ulm, Germany as an E5 Sargent in charge of security of Warhead Persian missiles. He then married the love of his life, Sherry Roper on January...
Bessie Brewer
Dec 7, 2024
Bessie Garmon Brewer, 93, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Johns Creek, Georgia, from stroke complications. Bessie was born on September 5, 1931, in Duluth, Georgia to the late William M. and Clemmie (Long) Garmon. She was a native and long-time resident of Johns Creek (formerly known as Ocee and graduated from Milton High School in Alpharetta. She...
Preston Rade Martin
Dec 7, 2024
Preston Rade Martin, age 93 of Cumming, GA passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born on March 22, 1931, to Paul T. and Grace Martin.
Preston was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He worked at Southern Bell/BellSouth for 30 years and retired when he was 50 years old. Preston also...
Denelda Arlene Provow
Dec 7, 2024
Denelda Arlene Provow, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 7, 2024, and into God’s kingdom. She was born on June 10, 1931, to the late Phillip and Helen (Kremer) Main in Wapello, Iowa. She would later meet the love of her life, Donald Rece Provow, in Ottumwa, Iowa, and eventually exchange nuptials on...
Byron Lester Lovelady
Dec 5, 2024
Byron Lester Lovelady, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Dawsonville Georgia, on December 5, 2024. He was born on June 24, 1949, in Tulare, California. Burial will be at the Beaver Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Baker, Florida, on December 14, 2024.
Byron Lester lived in Tulare, California, until he turned 18. He joined the army like many of...
Margaret M. Jenkins
Dec 4, 2024
On December 4, 2024 Margaret Mildred Jenkins, loving mother of three children, passed away at age 100.
Margaret was born October 19, 1924 in Burlington, NC to Leo and Fannie Jenkins. Upon graduating high school she went to work at the Spence Army Airfield in Moultrie, Georgia during WW II and then at the Western Electric Company in North Carolina. In...
John Phillip Baker
Dec 3, 2024
John Baker passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at the age of 68.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Joyce Baker, and his brother, Ed Baker. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Candy Thomas Baker; his daughter, Lindsey Silvers (Mark Cochran); his son, Jud Baker (Melissa Baker); and his cherished grandchildren, Elin Silvers,...
James Elbert Carter
Dec 3, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of James Elbert Carter, age 89, originally of Canton, Georgia. Elbert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of many with his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love for his family.
Elbert was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Terry Carter; his son, Terry Carter; and his daughter, Tammy...
Teresa "Terri" Ann Peecook
Dec 2, 2024
Teresa Ann Peecook – “Terri”
Born September 17, 1943 and deceased December 2, 2024, at the age of 81 years old.
The eldest of three children and loving mother of three children, spent her life caring for others. Terri was a loving, giving, passionate, compassionate, funny, highly intelligent woman that is already sorely missed. She was supportive of all extracurricular activities, both...
Robert Carl Schmidt
Dec 2, 2024
Robert Carl Schmidt, 82, of Cumming, GA passed away December 2, 2024. A funeral mass will be held 12:00 pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 at St. Brendan The Navigator Catholic Church, 4633 Shiloh Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 . The family will receive friends prior to the service in the vestibule of the Chapel.
James Clyde Cooke
Dec 1, 2024
James Clyde Cooke, 82, of Cumming passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Born April 1, 1942 in Marion, NC to the late Estus and Kathleen Cooke, he was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Butler Cooke and a brother-in-law, Donald Wood.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce...
Caroline Joy Campbell
Nov 29, 2024
Caroline Joy Markham Campbell, beloved mother, Grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on 11/29/2024. She was born, November 27, 1935 in Burnwell, WV, to Earl and Pearl Markham.
Caroline was the center of our home and family with her kind heart and spirit to all that knew her.
She was married To Jack, for 63 years, her soulmate; together a total...
Harry Howard Hardaway
Nov 27, 2024
Harry Howard Hardaway, 87, of Buford, GA passed away November 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born in Luthersville, GA to the late Ira and Leola Hardaway. Mr. Hardaway was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church Of Cumming. He was a graduate of Georgia State University, and an avid UGA Bulldog fan. Harry had a...
Becky Martin
Nov 26, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Watkins Martin, 66 of Calhoun, GA formerly of Cumming, GA passed away November 26, 2024. Becky was born in Cumming, GA to Arter and Ozell Sosebee Watkins. Mrs. Martin grew up in Cumming, GA and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cumming.
Becky was preceded in death by her father, Arter Watkins; brother in-law, Roy McCollum;...
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