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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

William Emory "Billy" Honea

William Emory "Billy" Honea

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...

Mary "Margo" Brown Williams

Mary "Margo" Brown Williams

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...

Opal Elise Walls

Opal Elise Walls

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...

William  Ping

William Ping

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,...

Eloise Tinsley Tow Barnes

Eloise Tinsley Tow Barnes

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...

Karin Mickan Janik

Karin Mickan Janik

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,...

Lillie Agnes (Burgess) Densmore

Lillie Agnes (Burgess) Densmore

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...

Mary Linda  Dawes  Bishop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...