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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Donald Hugh Burruss
Jul 14, 2020
Donald Hugh Burruss, 71, of Cumming passed away at his home Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Don was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, graduating from Forsyth County High School, and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving as an Airman during the Vietnam War. Don was the owner of Burruss Development and Construction building over 1500 homes during...
Jeanette M. Buice
Jul 14, 2020
Jeanette M. Buice, age 81, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Evelyn McPherson; 1st husband, Julias L. Hamil; 2nd husband, Henry C. Buice; and great grandson, Jacob Branson. She is survived by her children, Mary Ann Otwell, Marie (Mike) Ingram, Nancy...
Richard A. Sefzik, Sr.
Jul 12, 2020
Richard A. Sefzik, Sr., 81, formerly of Westland, PA died Sunday, July 12, 2020 in his home in Cumming, GA. Richard was born August 15, 1938 in Washington, PA, the son of Gustave and Ethel Mae Virtue Sefzik, Sr. He retired from Forsyth County Schools. He enjoyed NASCAR, and was a hardcore Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates fan. Richard also...
Michelle R. Lotti
Jul 12, 2020
Michelle R. Lotti , of Cumming Ga., passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020 after a long battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. She is survived by her husband Mark Anthony Lotti, her children McKenzie and Nickolas Lotti of Cumming, Ga ,Her mother and step father Mary Frances and Joe Farquhar of Alpharetta, Ga. Her sister Terri Adams of Charlotte NC....
Frances Mae McGuire
Jul 11, 2020
Frances Mae McGuire, age 80, of Cleveland, GA passed away on July 11, 2020 at Northside Forsyth Hospital of an unexpected illness. She is survived by her son Scott (Claire) Whitt of Cleveland, GA and daughter Amy McGuire of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Betty Day, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive...
Shannon, Brunson
Jul 9, 2020
Shannon Brunson, 82, of Big Canoe, GA, passed away July 9th, 2020. Shannon was the daughter of Doris Fitzell Gunter and Paul Gunter, and was born and raised in Dundalk, MD, a suburb of Baltimore. She moved to Europe with her husband, Jerry, who was in the foreign service. They lived in Germany and France for a time, where they...
Tony Alfred Phyfe
Jul 9, 2020
Tony Alfred Phyfe. Age 62, of Dawsonville, GA., passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was a member of Cross Plains Baptist Church. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bernice Phyfe; stepfather, Robert Burnett; grandparents, Will and Ruby Densmore; brother, Robby Burnett. He is survived by his siblings, Vickie (Grady) Teems, Mary (Donald) Murphy, James...
Robert Julius Burruss
Jul 8, 2020
Robert Julius Burruss, 90, a life-long resident of Forsyth County passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Mr. Burruss was a man of very strong faith and had served as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon of his church. He was a veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Air Force serving in Korea. Mr. Burruss is...
Wanda Jane Fields
Jul 7, 2020
Wanda Jane Fields, age 59, of Cumming, GA. passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She attended the Safe Harbor Church of God of Prophecy. Wanda was retired from the Forsyth County Board of Education after 23 years of service as a bus driver. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Troy Sams; her brother, Michael Sams. She...
Charles Edward "Chuck" Godby
Jul 7, 2020
Charles Edward "Chuck" Godby was born December 20, 1955, the son of Joyce and Ervin Godby of Hapeville, GA. He died on July 7, 2020 after suffering most of his life with a number of illnesses. Chuck is survived by two brothers, Jerry and Tim Godby, Jerry's wife, Patrice, and their sons, Evin and Ron Godby. Due to the COVID-19...
Emmy Ehlers
Jul 6, 2020
Dearly beloved widow, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Emmy Ehlers, passed peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, July 6, 2020 in Milton, GA. Emmy was a lover, a fighter, and the strongest woman this world could've ever known. Born in Lithuania, Emmy's family was forced to relocate to Germany when she was just a young girl, after Russia took over the...
Nicholas A. Bonafede
Jul 5, 2020
Nicholas A. Bonafede, 78, of Cumming passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. Nicholas was a native of Brooklyn, NY. He moved to New Jersey and, after a long career in logistics, moved to Cumming to be near his grandkids. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Survivors include his wife, Linda Bonafede; sons, Bryon (Stacy) Bonafede and Jason...
Earl "Franklin" Walker
Jul 4, 2020
Earl "Franklin" Walker, 73 years old, died on July 4, 2020 at his place of residence in Cumming, Ga. Franklin was born in Moultrie, Ga January 10, 1947, the son of Earl B. and Rosa Lee Walker. His father died the year of his birth and he was raised by his mom and step-father, Ollie Louie Lewis. "Frank" was preceded...
Cora Lee Martin
Jul 4, 2020
Cora Lee Martin, 93, a native of Forsyth County passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 following a short period of declining health. Cora Lee was the oldest living member of Silver Shoals Baptist Church where she went every Sunday to both Sunday School and Church until just a few months ago. She always made sure that her children knew that...
Joseph (Joe) Anthony Staffieri, Jr.
Jul 4, 2020
Joseph Anthony Staffieri, Jr. - better known to family and friends as Joe (or Little Joey) was born in Philadelphia in August 1943 to Joseph and Amelia Staffieri. Both Parents came from large immigrant families - the Lombardo and Staffieri clans - that immigrated through Ellis Island in the early 1900s. Joey was preceded in death by his Mother, Amelia...
Diane E. Goss
Jul 4, 2020
Diane E. Goss, 75, of Cumming entered through the Gates of Heaven on July 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Rev. Jerry Goss; parents, Rev. Ralph and Bessie Elzey; and son-in-law, Tony Holbrook. Survivors include her children, Sandra and Jonathan (Eddie) Phillips, Tina and Greg Molton, Linda Holbrook, Brenda Samples, Darlene and Michael...
J. Rodney Hansard
Jul 2, 2020
J. Rodney Hansard, age 91, of Cumming, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was a member of River of Life Church of God. He retired from General Motors after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Goel and Gertrude Hansard; sister, Bernice Wood; brothers, William N. Hansard, Dewitt Hansard and Elwin Hansard. He was...
William Jackson Orr
Jul 2, 2020
William Jackson Orr, 54, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020. William was a devoted husband, father and son. He worked for 25 years for Pike Electric and then with Sawnee EMC for 7 years. A member of Lafayette Lodge #44 F&AM, William loved to golf and farm. He is preceded in death by his...
Donald L. Wedel
Jun 30, 2020
Donald L. Wedel, 86 of Cumming, GA. passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord with his family by his side Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Don & his loving surviving spouse of 64 years, Karen were natives of Terre Haute, IN. before retiring in Fairfield Glade, TN. and most recently moving to Georgia to be closer to family. Don was...
Aline "Marie" Picklesimer
Jun 29, 2020
Aline "Marie" Picklesimer, 67, of Cumming passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Marie was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. She was loved by many, especially her "many children" as she worked for the Forsyth County Board of Education Transportation Department. Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Picklesimer. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Eddie...
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