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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Mary Linda Dawes Bishop
Aug 21, 2020
Mary Linda passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 21, 2020 just 10 days prior to her 99th birthday. Mary Linda was a native Atlantan, born to the late Edgar E Dawes and Frances Smith Dawes. Mary Linda grew up in the Kirkwood and Lenox Park neighborhoods, graduating from Atlanta Girls High and Georgia State College for Women. Mary...
Marvin Glen "Shorty or PeeWee" Jackson
Aug 20, 2020
Marvin Glen "Shorty or PeeWee" Jackson, age 75, of Cumming, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Marvin was born in 1945, to the late Ferd and Iowa Jackson. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church in Dawsonville, GA. Marvin was a licensed and ordained deacon and minister through...
Gracie Faye Grant
Aug 19, 2020
Gracie Faye Grant, 75, of Cumming Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on August 19, 2020. She was 75 years old. Gracie was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a retiree of the Forsyth County Board of Education. She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend and Nanny. Gracie is preceded in death by her parents...
Ruth Walker Stripland Carter
Aug 19, 2020
"Nanny Ruth" Ruth Walker Stripland Carter, age 94, better known as "Nanny Ruth" was born April 28, 1926 passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Fred Stripland, 2nd husband Clinton Carter, her parents Lemon and Lucy Walker, all six of her siblings; Doris Anglin, Rex Walker, James Walker, Kathryn Stokes, Omia Grimes,...
Betty JoAnne Higgins Stanford
Aug 18, 2020
Betty JoAnne Higgins Stanford, 81, a life-long resident of Forsyth County went home to be with Her Savior Tuesday, August 18, 2020, following a prolonged illness. JoAnne is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. R. Cloyse Stanford; her parents, G. Anderson and Imogene McClure Higgins; her step-mother Rachel Porter Walls Higgins; her great granddaughter, Remington Cheyenne Charm Stanford; and...
Leroy Pruitt
Aug 18, 2020
Leroy Pruitt, 87, of Buford passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Leroy loved the Lord and lived by his faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Leroy was the Senior Deacon at Corinth Baptist Church and a member of Buford Lodge #292 F&AM for 65 years. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Mary Pruitt;...
Frances "Franma" Clendenin
Aug 17, 2020
Frances "Franma" Clendenin, 88, of Johns Creek, GA passed away on August 17, 2020 surrounded by family, friends and caregivers. There will be a viewing from 12pm to 1pm followed by a funeral service on August 22 at Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA 30040. Service may be viewed at https://youtu.be/h9TRda5ifSM Frances was born on February 24, 1932...
Pieter A. Swanepoel
Aug 17, 2020
Pieter A. Swanepoel, age 58, of Cumming, GA, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, August 17, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center. Pieter had a passion for fishing throughout his entire life and he adored the great outdoors. He always enjoyed yardwork and belonged to a local dart...
Jeannine Louise Butler Sharkey
Aug 16, 2020
Jeannine Louise Butler Sharkey passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Aug. 16, 2020. She had recently turned 89 years old. Jeannine was born in Chicago, Illinois on Aug. 10, 1931. She is predeceased by her devoted husband, John Thomas Sharkey Sr. The two met as teenagers and were married Aug. 12, 1949. They spent 67 years...
Hoyt F. Bobo
Aug 15, 2020
Hoyt F. Bobo, age 85, of Pelham, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Franklin and Laura Mae Bobo; son, Randy Bobo; siblings, Clifton Bobo, Donald Bobo, Lawrence Bobo, and Enda Lewis. He is survived by his children,...
Jonathan B. Lawrence
Aug 15, 2020
Jonathan B. Lawrence of Cumming, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Jonathan was always Interested in old antique cars and enjoyed gaming on his computer systems. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Lawrence, and father, Hoyt Kenneth Lawrence, Sr. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mary and Larry Stivers; son, Michael Emmanuel Lawrence;...
Martha Martin
Aug 14, 2020
Martha Martin, 83, of Cartersville passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. Martha's family was her whole life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde M. Martin, and her parents, Dewitt and Larena Moore Tate; sisters, Louise Tate, Dorothy Glawson and Betty Homola; brother, Dewitt Tate, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Elaine Bryant of White; sisters, Jean Sutton of...
Randy Moore
Aug 14, 2020
Writing an obituary is never easy. But the task becomes exponentially more difficult when you are asked to honor with the written word a man as perfectly imperfect as Randy Moore. What a unique and powerful soul this man had! What a blessing he was to every life he touched. The best term we can think of to describe him...
Ingrid (Inky) Joan Canning
Aug 14, 2020
Ingrid (Inky) Joan Canning, 89, wife of the late John R. (Jack) Canning died August 14, 2020 at her residence at The Retreat at Canton in Canton, Georgia. Ingrid Joan Erlebacher, daughter of Julius and Augusta Erlebacher was born in Bretten, Germany on October 28, 1930 and lived in Karlsruhe, Germany until she immigrated to the United States in 1939...
James Willie Threatt, Jr.
Aug 14, 2020
James Willie Threatt, Jr., better known as "Pops" age 81, of Cumming, formerly of Roswell, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Elizabeth Threatt; wife, Mary Alice Threatt, aka "Meme". James was born in raised on Riverside Road in Roswell, Georgia. He built his family and his business on the Chattahoochee...
Jeanette Black Langley
Aug 13, 2020
On Thursday, August 13, 2020, at approximately 11:30am, Heaven gained another beautiful Angel. Mrs. Jeanette Black Langley passed away a week after suffering a stroke. Mrs. Langley, or Mawmaw, as she was known to almost everyone, was born June 20, 1935, to Cora Elizabeth (Day) Black and Homer Franklin Black, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
John Homer Foster
Aug 13, 2020
Mr. John Homer Foster, age 86, of Cumming GA, passed away Thursday, August 13th, 2020 at Northside Hospital Forsyth. He was born July 22nd 1934 in Carroll County, GA. He was the son of Luther David and Ruby Lucille Foster. He was a member of The River Church in Cumming GA. He is survived by: his wife, Nellie Marie Foster,...
Wanda Elaine Williams Skinner
Aug 9, 2020
Wanda Elaine Williams Skinner is a name that was well known throughout the community. It was a good name and a good name is desired more than great riches. Her name brought pride to who she was; strong, fierce, loving, kind, hardworking, and somehow, she managed to balance a touch of refreshing confidence and was not afraid to speak her...
Virginia Smith Jones
Aug 9, 2020
Loving and devoted wife, loving and supportive Mom and Grandmother, Virginia Smith Jones began her journey to be with The Lord, on Sunday August 9, 2020. She leaves behind two very thankful and blessed sons, Ridley "Rip" Jones (Lyn), and Mark Jones (Darci). She also leaves behind two grandchildren, whom she dearly loved, and was able to see grow into...
Robert Wofford "Bobby" Edwards
Aug 8, 2020
Robert Wofford "Bobby" Edwards, age 87, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home. Bobby was a member of Chapel Hill Dunwoody Church where he had served as a prayer pastor for over 20 years. He retired from AT&T after 35 years of serving in a management position. He had been involved with Briarcliff Community Sports Association...
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