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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Doris Mae Buenzow

Doris Mae Buenzow

Nov 17, 2019

Doris Mae Buenzow, age 84 years of Cumming, GA passed away on November 17, 2019. Born December 11, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Arthur and Edna Simmonds and foster parents, Carl and LaVera Everding.of Readlyn, Iowa. She spent her early years in Iowa and married Chuck E. Buenzow (deceased). In the mid-seventies she moved to Stone Mountain, GA and...

Darrell Dobbs

Darrell Dobbs

Nov 17, 2019

Van Darrell Dobbs, age 57, of Gainesville, GA, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019. He was born in 1962, to the late Claude Bucky and Winnie Sue Dobbs. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Dobbs. He is survived by his son, Claude Dobbs; sister, Carolyn (Jim) West; brother-in-law, James Waite; along with...

Betty Wood

Betty Wood

Nov 16, 2019

Betty Wood, age 81, of Cumming, GA., passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Wood; her parents, Olin and Martha Eidson; her son in law, Anthony Kimbral. She is survived by her children, Donna and Mitch Armour, Lisa and Bill...

Retta Cricket Bryant

Retta Cricket Bryant

Nov 15, 2019

Retta Cricket Bryant, age 62, of Cumming, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. Retta was born in 1957, to the late Kimsey and Juanita Kimbarl. She was a member of Settendown Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. She worked for the Forsyth County School system for 20 years. Retta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. In...

Gloria Nanny Evelyn Elzey

Gloria Nanny Evelyn Elzey

Nov 14, 2019

Gloria Evelyn Nanny Elzey, 78, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. Gloria was a member of Cumming Second Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, A. J. and Cora Barrett; sisters, Pauline Loggins and Betty Smith; brother, Jimmy Barrett. Survivors include her children, Tim and Kathy Elzey, Thomas Elzey, Tammy and...

Richard Hasbrouck

Richard Hasbrouck

Nov 14, 2019

Richard Hasbrouck, age 79, of Big Canoe, Ga., passed away on Nov. 14 after a brave and long-fought battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 22, 1939, in Corry, Penn., to the late Joseph and Fern Hasbrouck. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peg; his mother and father; and granddaughter, Emily. He is survived by his...

Janet M. Ray

Janet M. Ray

Nov 13, 2019

Janet M. Ray of Cumming, GA passed away on Nov. 13th. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Ray of 58 years. Also, by her brother, Joe Mannix and sister, Linda Godek of Florida. Jan and Bill have 3 children that survived their mother, Bill Ray of Virginia, Debra White of Florida, and Michael Ray of Cumming, GA; grandchildren,...

Kathy Milburn Snyder

Kathy Milburn Snyder

Nov 13, 2019

Kathy Milburn Snyder, age 67 of Sugar Hill, Ga. went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 1:11am surrounded by her daughters. Kathy was loved by so many and had a great love for her Lord and Savior! She was a very spiritual woman and would always pray with anyone at anytime. Kathys love for her...

Davy Alan Campbell

Davy Alan Campbell

Nov 12, 2019

Davy Alan Campbell, 81, passed away on November 12, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Davy was born in Joplin, Missouri on August 8, 1938. He attended Joplin High School where he graduated in 1956. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Patterson, in 1957 and they were married for 40 years. He spent his career in the food...

Geraldine Richards

Geraldine Richards

Nov 12, 2019

Geraldine (Duncan) Richards, age 87 of Alpharetta, passed away on November 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Melvin Robert (Bobby) Richards Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Rev. Melvin R. Richards, daughter, Dianne English (Michael) of Cashiers, and sons, Danny Richards (Jan) of Jasper, Ricky Richards (Emily) of Canton. She is...

Herbert H. Banister

Herbert H. Banister

Nov 12, 2019

Herbert H. Banister, 90, of Cumming, GA passed away at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born in Cleburne County, AL, he attended Heflin High School where he lettered in football and basketball and was a member of several school clubs. He later entered the U.S. Navy as part of Patrol Squadron Two (VP-2)...

Eugene E. Hamby

Eugene E. Hamby

Nov 10, 2019

Eugene E. Hamby, age 84, of Cumming, GA passed away November 10, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather great grandfather. He was a self-employed brick mason, and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife; Marcelle Hamby, brothers; Harold Hamby, Herman Hamby, Olen Hamby, Top Hamby, Dorsey Hamby and son-in-law; Barry...

Dan Siewert

Dan Siewert

Nov 10, 2019

George Daniel (Dan) Siewert, 75, of Auburn, GA passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. Dan was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather with a unique personality. He was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers. Dan is preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Ruth Siewert and a son, George Daniel Siewert, IV. Survivors include his children, Timothy...

Alvin Claud Fowler

Alvin Claud Fowler

Nov 10, 2019

AlvinClaud Fowler, 71, a native of Forsyth County passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 followingacourageousbattle with cancer.Alvin worked for over 25 years in theDepartment of Family and Children Services, retiring in 2004 as Director of Forsyth County DFCS. He was a member of Forsyth County High School Class of 1966and graduated from the Universityof Georgia in 1970 with a B.S.degree...

Joseph Thomas Callahan

Joseph Thomas Callahan

Nov 9, 2019

Joseph Thomas Callahan, age 26, of Fort Myers, FL passed away on November 9, 2019. He was a loving son, father, brother, nephew, uncle and friend to many. Joseph enjoyed spending time with his daughter and cooking. He was a paintball player and was very hard working. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Carole Callahan; great grandmother, Edna...

Larry Stephen Samples

Larry Stephen Samples

Nov 8, 2019

Larry Stephen Samples, 72, of Cumming passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. Larry was a great husband, father and brother. He enjoyed deer hunting, golf and NASCAR racing. Larry was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include his sons, Brad (Kim) Samples, Jason Samples;...

Luis Rivera

Luis Rivera

Nov 7, 2019

Luis Manuel Rivera, 81, of Cumming, GA passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Born on January 28, 1938 in Ciales, Puerto Rico to Carlos Rivera and Mercedes Aponte Rivera. Also known as GRANDPA, he had more energy than most! Sit out a dance or miss a party? Not Grandpa! His positive energy and vibe attracted so many people, and lets...

Eloise L. Sweatman

Eloise L. Sweatman

Nov 7, 2019

Eloise L. Day Sweatman, 89, of Cumming passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. An adoring mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Eloise loved her whole family. She was strong and hard-working with a love for life and music, particularly gospel music. Eloise, in her younger years, enjoyed playing the guitar and clogging. Above all she loved Jesus and was a member...

Rubin Monroe Garland

Rubin Monroe Garland

Nov 7, 2019

Rubin Monroe Garland, 82, of Cumming passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Monroe was a hardworking man who was always busy and loved to fish. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in Korea and then retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after working 20 years at Buford Dam. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Charlotte Anita...

Mary Ruth Chumbler

Mary Ruth Chumbler

Nov 6, 2019

Mary Ruth Smith Chumbler, age 91, a native of Forsyth County, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She was born in 1928, to the late William and Nellie Smith. Mary Ruth was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Clement Chumbler; son, Carlos...