Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Sep 12, 2020

Mary Gegenheimer, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2020. Mary was born in Washington, DC to the late George Mierke and Mary Fetter. While still young she moved to Arlington, VA, then lived in Maryland for most of her life. She moved to Georgia in 1998 and has resided in Cumming, GA since 2000. In addition to her...

Sep 12, 2020

Morgan Brittany Morrell, age 25, of Cumming, GA passed away September 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, David Manuel and brother, Dylan Morrell. She was loved by many. She would light up a room. She enjoyed drawing, nascar and the outdoors. Morgan loved life. She brought great joy to each and every one she met. She...

Sep 9, 2020

H. Michael Lingo, 70, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Michael was an active member of both the Atlanta and National Coca Cola Collectors' Club. He immensely enjoyed ball room dancing and loved his rescue dogs. He also loved his church, First Redeemer Church. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Comer B. and Ida Lee Newton...

Sep 8, 2020

Taylor "Nicole" Detjen, 22, passed away on September 8th after her courageous battle with cancer. Nicole grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia, where she built many wonderful friendships with neighbors and classmates. With friends by her side, Nicole actively participated in many community and school events that became tradition for her throughout the years. At an early age she became a...

Sep 8, 2020

Rev. John Lummus, age 95, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. John was born in 1925, to the late John Wesley and Lillie Mae Lummus. He was a member of Longstreet Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. John touched many lives through his years of service as a pastor, teacher, educator, and mentor. He was a World...

Sep 8, 2020

Phil Densmore, age 64, of Demorest, GA, passed away on September 8, 2020. He was born in 1956, to the late Ivan and Pairlee Densmore. He was a member of CrossOver Church in Cleveland, GA. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Debra Holbrook. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheralee Densmore; son...

Sep 7, 2020

Marjorie Schultz Pierce, age 92, passed away peacefully, September 7, 2020. She was born September 10, 1927 in Kirbyville, TX to Arthur and Maude Schultz. She married Jarvis Pierce in 1946, when he returned from the Navy after WWII. They were married for 32 years. She is survived by a brother, Arthur Darrel Schultz, 85, of Memphis, TN., two children...

Sep 6, 2020

On Sunday, September 6, 2020, James (Tony) Pruitt, loving husband and father of four children passed away at the age of 69. Tony was born on February 19, 1951, in Cumming, GA to Alfred and Zonia Pruitt. He graduated from Forsyth County High School in 1970. He left a long career with Frito Lay in 1999 as their commercial driving...

Sep 6, 2020

Roy Martin, 55, of Cumming passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. Roy was a kind, gentle man. He was a loving father, grandfather, son and brother. Roy was a mechanic by trade. Survivors include his children, Eva Noles, Kip Smith, Brett Smith; mother, Doris Lewis; brothers, John Martin, Michael Vaughn Martin, Jonathan Smith; sister, Charlene Davis; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral...

Sep 3, 2020

Margie Henderson Parker, age 72, of Dawsonville, GA., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Cumming, where she sang in the choir. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Myrtle Pilcher; her 1st husband, Otto Henderson; sons, Scott and Keith Henderson; sisters, Betty Pilcher, Barbara Pilcher, and Sheila McAllister;...

Sep 1, 2020

Aug 31, 2020

Joseph "Pete" Lanier Bennett, age 82, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He was the owner and operator of Pete Bennett Service Station in Alpharetta; GA. Pete was a member of the Ducktown Masonic Lodge F&AM #572. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara...

Aug 28, 2020

Terry J. McGill, age 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 28, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born in Knox, IN, moved to Georgia residing in Mableton, Roswell, and then Cumming in 1987. Terry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Afterward he became a Master Brick Mason assisting...

Aug 27, 2020

William Emory "Billy" Honea, 57, of Cumming passed away at this home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 27, 2020. A native Atlantan, Billy was employed by EFI, Inc. He is preceded in death by his father, Emory Virgil Honea and his mother, Jacqueline Mardele Coggins as well as a number of aunts and uncles. Survivors include...

Aug 25, 2020

Mary "Margo" Brown Williams (71 years of age) passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on August 25, 2020 in Cumming, GA. She was born to the late Charles and Leoma Brown in Bardstown, Kentucky on January 14, 1949. She was a graduate of Bethlehem High School in 1967. Margo moved to the Atlanta area to help open...

Aug 24, 2020

Opal Elise Walls, 78, of Cumming passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, August 24, 2020. Opal was a good Christian woman who loved her family, especially her grandkids. She was a member of Settendown Baptist Church. Opal is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Walls; parents, Clarence and Blanche Mundy; brothers, Donald Mundy...

Aug 24, 2020

William Ray Ping, age 20, of Fort Valley, GA passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. He is preceded in death by his Papas Robert Dean Ping and Charles Trimble. He is survived by his mother, Dione Conger and partner, Stan Tong; brother Dexter Ping; sister, Colline Coots; dad, James Ping; sister-in-law, Leah Ricard; brother-in-law, Shane Coots; nephew, Brayson Coots; nanny,...

Aug 24, 2020

Eloise Tinsley Tow Barnes, 88, of Cumming passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. Eloise was a generous, strong-willed and determined lady who grew up attending church and loved singing gospel music. She loved to bake and cook for her family who especially loved her fried chicken and cakes. Eloise was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church. She is...

Aug 23, 2020

Karin Mickan Janik, age 78, or Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of family on Sunday morning, August 23rd. Born January 7th, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Ernst Mickan and Kathryn Mickan. Karin was a loving wife and mother as well as a beloved friend to many. She loved her family,...

Aug 22, 2020

Lillie Agnes (Burgess) Densmore; age 99, was born October 5, 1920, and on August 22, 2020, God lovingly Called her into her heavenly home. She was the most amazing woman who loved her Savior, Jesus Christ and her family without measure. She had a heart of gold that always saw only the good in everyone. All who knew her, loved...