Obituary Listing
Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Jerry Rice
Nov 7, 2024
Jerry Rice, 74, of Cumming, GA passed away November 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Albany, GA to the late James and Katie Rice. Mr. Rice was a huge fan of the University Of Georgia sports and the family ask all who attend to please wear red, black or your UGA apparel to the services.
Jerry...
Joe (Bug) Echols
Nov 7, 2024
Joe (Bug) Echols, 78, a lifelong resident of Cumming passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam and was an electrician by trade. Known as a “fix-it” man, he was loyal to his friends, helping everyone and enjoyed fishing and camping. Joe coached baseball over the years and served as a Scoutmaster for...
Michael “Mike” Joseph Derden
Nov 6, 2024
Michael "Mike" Joseph Derden, 62, of Cumming passed away on November 6th, 2024. He was raised in Lilburn, Georgia by the late Bill and Pat Derden.
Mike was a loving husband, father, son, and friend. He had a big smile, loved conversation, and never met a stranger. Mike was an avid fan of ProWrestling and many sports teams. He loved watching...
Dorothy Day Holbrook
Nov 5, 2024
Dorothy Day Holbrook, 89 of Forsyth County affectionately known as ( Mama Dot ) passed away the morning of Nov. 5, 2024 with Gary, Becky & caregiver Debbie Larue by her side at home. She was born in Forsyth County and a 73 year faithful member of Long Street Baptist Church, where she loved her church family. She was a...
Cathrine C. Grindle
Nov 5, 2024
Cathrine C. Grindle, 73, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Cathrine was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church and was supportive of her church family and community. She was retired after 30 years as a school teacher at Chestatee Elementary School. She enjoyed singing and watching football. Above all, Cathrine loved her family and was of good...
Eveylyn Mae Witherow
Nov 4, 2024
Evelyn Mae Witherow, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Witherow and son, Kenneth Witherow. Survivors include daughters and Son-in-laws, Patricia and Dale Cooper of Royston, GA; Martha and Joe Roberts of Cumming, GA; sister Betty Ann Ramey of Cumming, sisters-in-law Pauline Long of Cumming,...
Robert Henry Schmitz, Jr.
Nov 4, 2024
Robert Henry Schmitz, Jr., was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 8, 1956, and passed away on November 4, 2024, in Cumming, Georgia. He was a devoted husband to Paula for 48 years and a loving father to his three children.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert. He is survived by his mother, Anna, beloved wife Paula, son...
Thomas Wyllie Chambers
Nov 1, 2024
Thomas Wyllie Chambers, 84, born September 10, 1940, passed peacefully at his home in Cumming on November 1, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his son Tyler Wesley Chambers, parents George and Helen Chambers and Sisters Connie Hernandez and Eleanor Knight.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Toni Chambers of Cumming, son Torin Chambers, and daughters Tracy Edgil,...
Ray Smallwood
Nov 1, 2024
Emery ‘Ray’ Smallwood of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Ray was born on May 14,1942, in Cabbagetown, GA. Ray attended Roosevelt High School in Atlanta, where he played football and basketball and was selected to the All-City Basketball team for the Boys and Girls Club in Atlanta.
He was a devoted husband of 52 years to his...
Michael Linn Weller
Oct 31, 2024
Michael Linn Weller, Jr of Cumming, GA died unexpectedly at age 54 on Oct 31 at his home. He overcame many obstacles in his life but losing his younger daughter caused an unbearable pain and he tragically chose to end his life.
Mike was preceded in death by his father Michael Linn Weller, Sr in 2006 and his daughter Reagan Leigh...
Kenneth Scott Stettler
Oct 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Scott Stettler of Cumming, GA, who departed this world on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the age of 58.
Scott was born May 30, 1966 in Huntington, WV, to Ken and Marilee Stettler. He graduated from Huntington East High School in 1984.
Scott developed a passion for art at an...
Hugh Bramblett Martin
Oct 30, 2024
Hugh Bramblett Martin, 84, of Cumming, GA, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, with his wife and children by his side. He was born to the late Egbert and Lucile Bell Martin. He loved his family and serving others and was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, worker, and friend. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church,...
Jill Linder
Oct 30, 2024
Mrs. Deena Jill Linder 57 of Bowman, Georgia formerly of Cumming departed this life Wednesday October 30, 2024, at the Piedmont Athens Medical Center in Athens surrounded by her loving family. Jill was a member of the Silver City Baptist Church. Jill loved children and enjoyed reading to children at the library, she enjoyed having her special four-legged buddy “Pistol”....
J. B. Pirkle
Oct 27, 2024
Mr. J.B. Pirkle 82 of Toccoa, Ga formerly of Cumming departed this life October 27, 2024. Mr. Pirkle was raised in Forsyth County and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Pirkle is preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Alpha Bennett Pirkle, brothers, Theron Pirkle and Heyward Pirkle.
Survivors include son, Wayne Pirkle (Linda), sister, Clydine Stone, grandkids, Myron Ward...
Betty Sue Bolton
Oct 27, 2024
Betty Sue Bolton, 83, of Cumming passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved gardening, her family, and her cats. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edwin Bolton; daughter, Sheila Dawn Bolton; mother, Edith Witherow Mulkey; her father, Fred Monroe Mulkey; sisters and brothers, Willard Herbert Mulkey,...
Richard "Dick" Clifton
Oct 26, 2024
Richard “Dick” Clifton, 83, died on October 26, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Newton, NJ on March 14, 1941 to the late John and Anne Clifton. At the time of his death, Dick was a resident of Cumming, GA. He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela, his brothers John (Joan), and Jerry, his sister, Susan,...
Emily Jane Holloway Franklin
Oct 26, 2024
The Life of My Sweet Momma, Emily Jane Holloway Franklin
With the greatest of sorrows felt we share with all our family and dear friends that our precious Mom and Nana, Emily Jane Holloway Franklin, has passed and gone home to be with her Lord and reunite with her loving husband, Bobby, on October 26, 2024. Emily Jane was the sunshine...
Billy Terry
Oct 26, 2024
Billy Lamar Terry, age 64, was born in Cumming, GA on June 23rd, 1960, passed away on October 23rd, 2024, in Gainesville, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Ora Lee Cruse Terry; sister, Barbara Terry Vaughn; brother, Ricky Terry.
He is survived by his son, Justin Terry; grandchildren, Jeremy, Justin Jr.; daughter, Brittany and girls; brother,...
Albert Anthony Timczyk
Oct 25, 2024
Albert Anthony Timczyk, a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away Friday, October 25th, 2024 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Albert was born on May 30th, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Michael Timczyk and Victoria Urban. One of ten siblings, Albert was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael, Edward, Steve, John, Leonard, Raymond, and...
Mozelle Floyd
Oct 25, 2024
OBITUARY NOTICE
May 23rd, 1937 – October 25th, 2024
Mozelle P. Floyd, age 97, of Gainesville, passed away on October 25th, 2024. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Mozelle also belonged to the Chestatee Homemakers Club and a ceramics guild where she would attend their conventions and take classes. Mozelle was...
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