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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Margaret (Marge) L. Pafford

Margaret (Marge) L. Pafford

Dec 24, 2019

Margaret L. (Marge) Pafford, 91, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on December 24, 2019 after a long illness. Marge was born on May 17, 1928 in Olean, NY. She was the daughter of Percy and Katharine Senn Faulkner. She graduated Bolivar Central School, in Bolivar, NY and later married Donald Ford of Olean, NY, who predeceased her. She worked at...

Rene Sexton

Rene Sexton

Dec 24, 2019

Rene Sexton, 58, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Rene was a thoughtful, devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was best friends with everyone she met. A genuine soul, Rene cared for everyone; particularly her grandchildren who mean the world to her. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Danny Sexton, Sr.; son, Danny Ray...

William Bill Taylor

William Bill Taylor

Dec 20, 2019

On Friday, December 20, 2019, William Bill Taylor, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 60. Bill was born June 29, 1959 in East Liverpool, OH to William and Helen Taylor. Bill had a heart of gold, dedicating over 15 years of his life to helping others as a Paramedic for the Wilton, NY...

Buddy Ervin Pruitt

Buddy Ervin Pruitt

Dec 20, 2019

Buddy Ervin Pruitt, 77, of Gainesville passed away Friday, December 20, 2019. Buddy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was an avid U.G.A. football, Braves baseball and dirt racing fan. A Baptist by faith, he is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Essie Pruitt. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Pruitt; son and daughter-in-law, James...

Cecelia Jones Weinbender

Cecelia Jones Weinbender

Dec 20, 2019

Cecelia Jones Weinbender, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2019. Cecelia was born November 25, 1937 in Atlanta, GA to the late Griffin Oliver Jones, Sr. and Blanche R. (Jones) Tanner. She is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Weinbender. Cecelia grew up in Atlanta and was a 1954 graduate of Bass High School. In 1963,...

Nancy Turner

Nancy Turner

Dec 20, 2019

Nancy Turner, 76, ofDawsonville passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.Nancy was a sweet, loving person who always put others before herself. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Nancy is preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Reid;father, Liipfert Reid;brothers, James Reid and Charles Reid,and a niece, Melanie Hubbard. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Ivan Turner;daughter and...

Marsha Dimple Wood Tavenier

Marsha Dimple Wood Tavenier

Dec 16, 2019

Marsha Dimple Wood Tavenier, 67, a lifelong resident of Cumming passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. Marsha was a loving mother and grandmother who inspired a lot of love in everyone. She retired after 32 years with Bell South and was a Baptist by faith. Marsha is preceded in death by her husband, Marinus Tavenier. Survivors include her daughters, Deanna...

Winburn Lenoe Turk

Winburn Lenoe Turk

Dec 16, 2019

Winburn Lenoe Turk, 90 of Cumming passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Martha Jo Peck Turk; son, Jeffrey Mark Turk; parents, Otis L. and Eva Mundy Turk; brothers, Byron Turk and Royce Turk; sister, Selbanell Turk Ferguson and infant sister, Mary Elizabeth Turk. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law,...

Allison Carpenter Driggers

Allison Carpenter Driggers

Dec 16, 2019

Allison Carpenter Driggers, Age 35 of Cumming GA, Passed away Monday night December 16th 2019. She attended Forsyth County High school and Kennesaw State university. Alli enjoyed playing softball, travelling, drawing, cooking and also making every one she met happy. She was an amazing Wife, Sister, Daughter, and Friend to ALL. She is preceded in death by her mother Janice...

Ann Stanback Maholick

Ann Stanback Maholick

Dec 15, 2019

Ann Stanback Clark Maholick was born December 27, 1922 and deceased December 15, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Leonard Thomas Maholick and son, Robert George Maholick. Ann, daughter of Lura Steel Stanback Clark and Alexander Bayard Clark was born in Byhalia, Mississippi. Ann Was Married to Leonard Thomas Maholick, the love of her life for 58 years....

Betty Jean Thompson

Betty Jean Thompson

Dec 14, 2019

Betty Jean Thompson, age 83, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She grew up going to Holbrook Campground. Betty enjoyed baking cakes, making quilt tops, loved to read, work word search, and loved gospel music. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Ruby Hawkins; her...

Harry Stewart

Harry Stewart

Dec 14, 2019

Harry Stewart, age 73, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, son, and friend to many. He loved his Heavenly Father most of all. Harrys ministry was serving others through real estate for the last 46 years. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Stewart; daughters and...

Robert Bob Nelson Land

Robert Bob Nelson Land

Dec 13, 2019

Robert Bob Nelson Land, age 55, of Cumming, GA passed away Friday, December 13, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. Bob loved his family. He enjoyed camping and was a gun collector. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Land, and sister, Robin Land Charbonneau He is survived by his...

Robert G. Maholick

Robert G. Maholick

Dec 12, 2019

Robert G. Maholick, 71, of Gainesville, GA passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. A Georgia native, Mr. Maholick was born December 29, 1947 to the late Dr. Leonard Thomas Maholick and Ann Clark Maholick. He was a General Contractor and owner of American Steel Builders, building many steel buildings in and around the Atlanta area. Mr. Maholick was a vintage...

Autumn Kendra Miller

Autumn Kendra Miller

Dec 12, 2019

Autumn Kendra Miller, age 31, of Alpharetta, GA passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. She attended Northpoint Church in Alpharetta, GA. Autumn enjoyed helping others, photography, swimming, exploring nature, and animals. She loved spending time playing basketball with her son, Carson. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. She will be missed dearly. She is...

Jeffrey Scott Ford

Jeffrey Scott Ford

Dec 11, 2019

Jeffrey Scott Ford, 53, of Gainesville passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Scott was a faithful follower of Christ. He was a loving son and brother, and a loyal friend. A talented musician, Scott grew up in Kingsport, TN where he developed his love for bluegrass music. Prior to his illness, Scott worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over...

Mary Alice Wallis

Mary Alice Wallis

Dec 11, 2019

Mary Alice Wallis, age 72, of Cumming, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Ms. Wallis was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Cumming. Ms. Wallis is survived by her sister, Lunell Wallis Robbs, and sisters-in-law, Mildred Davis Wallis and Gloria Gober Wallis, all of Cumming. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death...

Tommy Trammel

Tommy Trammel

Dec 9, 2019

Tommy Trammel, age 64, of Ellijay, GA passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. He was a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. Tommy graduated in 1972, from Forsyth County High School. He worked for Sawnee EMC for many years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Trammel; and sister, Joan Tinsley. He is survived by...

Lottie Cape Sewell

Lottie Cape Sewell

Dec 9, 2019

Lottie Cape Sewell, age 93, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Anderson Sewell; her sons, Keith H. Sewell, S. Nathan Sewell; her 7 siblings. Lottie was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church for over 80 years. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Tony and Ella Sewell;...

Donald R. Heard

Donald R. Heard

Dec 9, 2019

Donald R. Heard, age 73, of Cumming, GA. passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. He was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church of Atlanta. Donald was a member of the Atlanta Plumber Steam fitters local # 72 and a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge # 44 FAM. He was preceded in death by his father, R.H. Heard; his...