Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Sep 18, 2020

Dennis Walter Machowski passed away on September 18th, 2020 at the age of 71. An only child to Marie and Walter Machowski, Dennis was born in Buffalo, New York on November 16th, 1948. Spending all of his childhood and adolescent years in western New York, he would move to Texas as a young adult to serve in the United States...

Sep 16, 2020

Evelyn Bettis Bagley, age 93, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born in 1927, to the late, Carter Grady and Celia Bettis. Evelyn was a member of Longstreet Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. She enjoyed working and tending to her yard. Evelyn loved spending time with her family, who she adored. She was a...

Sep 16, 2020

William Robinson Hudson, of Cumming, formerly of Tucker, Georgia went home to his beloved Savior on September 16, 2020 surrounded by his children. William was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather with a larger than life, spirited personality. His greatest love was his family who he taught to always put God and family first. His other great...

Sep 15, 2020

Robert Owen "Bob" Cumbo, age 78 of Cumming, GA passed away Tuesday, September 15th, 2020. Bob was born on November 18, 1941 in Poolesville, MD to the late Helen Cumbo. Bob dedicated his life to serving his country. First as a communication officer in the U.S. Navy followed by 28 years of service in the Central Intelligence Agency. While serving...

Sep 14, 2020

Jimmy Lamar Chumbler, age 65, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born in 1955, to the late E.C. and Ina Mae Chumbler. Jimmy was a member of Cumming Second Baptist in Cumming, GA. He retired from Tyson's after 42 years and loved all types of sports. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Sep 14, 2020

On Monday, September 14, 2020 Jason Robert Bennett of Canton, Georgia, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away at the age of 42. Jason was born on January 20,1978 to his parents Wayne and Brenda Bennett. He graduated from Forsyth Central High School in 1997 and was a union Electrician with IBEW Local 613. He was a Mason...

Sep 12, 2020

Helen Beatrice Collins Roper, age 90, passed away September 12, 2020. She was born January 24, 1930 to the late Noah and Lorene Croy. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and The Eastern Star. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Morris Collins, second husband, John Ralph Roper, daughter,...

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...