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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Riddick Marshall Jones, Jr.
Oct 8, 2024
Riddick Marshall Jones (known as Marshall), 90, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home. Born in Suffolk, Virginia, Aug. 16, 1934. He was a devoted husband, father, and community member.
Riddick married his childhood sweetheart, Frances Yvonne Butler, in 1955. He owned a small gas station before being drafted into the Army the same year, where he proudly served until...
Neal Douthit
Oct 7, 2024
Neal Douthit, our hero, has passed peacefully and is now reunited with his sweetheart Penny. Neal was a persistent fellow, having served in the Marine corps, and secured a date with Penny after noticing her at the Varsity in Atlanta. In his 84 years on this Earth, Neal accomplished so much. He worked at Mathis Dairy ensuring milk was provided...
Dollie Woodruff
Oct 6, 2024
Dollie Woodruff, a cherished soul whose spirit graced the lives of many, was born on December 6,1964 in Duluth, Georgia. She departed from this life on October 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, determination, and joy.
Dollie was not just a high school graduate; she was embodiment of resilience and joy, a woman who truly lived life to its...
Esther Elizabeth "Liz" Laws
Oct 5, 2024
Esther Elizabeth “Liz” Laws, 87, of Dawsonville, formerly of Cumming passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. Liz was a hard-working, independent woman who had a dry sense of humor. She worked for many years in the accounting office of the Walmart store in Cumming.
Survivors include her sons, Brent Laws and Blake Laws; grandchildren, Brandon Cody, Justin Green, Jonathan Laws; 5...
Ann Durham
Oct 4, 2024
Ann Durham, a cherished and devoted member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 4, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in Alpharetta on February 28, 1941, Ann's warm and caring nature was evident throughout her life. As an accomplished office manager for Control Southern, Inc., an engineering company, she showcased her remarkable...
Ardell L. Bennett
Oct 3, 2024
Ardell Cain Bennett, 95 of Gainesville, GA passed away peacefully with family members by her side, Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Born in Dawson County, Mrs. Bennett lived in Forsyth County most of her life. She was the daughter of Gordon and Etta Cain of Dawsonville, GA.
Mrs. Bennett was her happiest when she was gardening and canning her delicious
green beans! She was...
Lindsey Mary Hansard
Oct 2, 2024
Lindsey Mary Hansard, age 77, of Cumming, Georgia unexpectedly passed away on October 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lindsey was born on December 22, 1946 in Croydon, England to her parents Doreen Mary and Kenneth Charles Anderson. Lindsey grew up in the United Kingdom until the age of 16 when her family relocated to the states for her fathers job. Lindsey,...
Susan Lynn Elliott Kennedy
Oct 1, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Lynn Elliott Kennedy, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, on October 1, 2024, at the age of 73. Susan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and dearest friend.
Born on June 16, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Susan was the daughter of Duane and Alice Elliott....
Joan Annette Croy
Sep 29, 2024
Joan Annette Croy, a beloved wife, mother, Grammy, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Born on June 17, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia, she graced the world with her warmth and kindness for over 77 years.
Annette’s life was a testament to the values she held dear – her family and her...
Col. Ralph Edgar Duncan
Sep 27, 2024
Col. Ralph Edgar Duncan (Ret.) age 80, of Cumming, GA passed away on September 27th, 2024. He was born on November 18th, 1943, in Memphis, TN, to the late Ralph Hugh and Mary Virginia Duncan. As a boy, he grew up in Mayfield, KY, with a deep love of his family and the outdoors. As a young man he earned...
Earnest (Hoosty) Honea
Sep 26, 2024
Earnest (Hoosty) Honea, 87, of Cumming, GA passed away September 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church for 52 years and loved sharing about Jesus with everyone he met. Mr. Honea served in the Army from 1961-1963 and was very proud of his service to this country. Earnest was part of the...
Geraldine Harrington
Sep 25, 2024
Geraldine “Jerry” Harrington, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 at the age of 88. Her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Melinda, were by her side. A devoted wife and loving mother, Jerry’s legacy will forever be cherished by those who knew her.
Jerry was born in Atlanta on July 27, 1936, and moved to Forsyth County in...
John Paul Gravlee
Sep 25, 2024
John Paul Gravlee, a hero to his family, friends and country, completed God’s earthly mission for his life with strength and courage, and went home to his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on September 25, 2024. A beloved husband, father, “Poppy”, uncle, friend and patriot, John was the ultimate gentleman and fought valiantly through years of health...
Debbie Loumakis
Sep 25, 2024
We bid farewell to Debbie, a true friend with the brightest light who departed from this world to soon on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She left a legacy of warmth and kindness. Debbie walked through life with a gentle strength, touching lives of everyone she encountered with an unforgettable grace and peace.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Terry...
Mary Kate Reese
Sep 25, 2024
Dr. Mary Kate Reese, 62 of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of September 25, 2024. She was born in Hopewell, Virginia in 1962 and went on to become a loving wife, mother, friend and golden retriever lover. After graduating from Furman University, she located to Georgia where she earned her doctoral degree in Counseling...
Dolores “Dee” Madeline Hall
Sep 25, 2024
Dee M. Hall, 84, of Cumming, GA passed away September 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Dee was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late William and Madeline Turpin. Dee grew up in Gainesville, GA, and was a resident Forsyth County for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert W. Hall; 2 sisters; and...
Billy M. Johnson
Sep 24, 2024
Billy M. Johnson, age 73, of Cumming, GA passed away on September 24th, 2024. Born on January 23rd, 1951, He spent his entire life in Forsyth County. Billy was a member of Cumming Second Baptist Church. He was the owner/operator of Billy Johnson Auto Repair. He loved restoring antique cars. Billy loved being around his friends at the shop and...
Garry Lynn Ball
Sep 23, 2024
Garry Lynn Ball, age 76, passed away on September 23, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1947, in Oklahoma and lived a vibrant life across various states and even internationally, with residences in Michigan, Pennsylvania, England, Illinois, and Georgia.
Garry earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University and later pursued an MBA from...
James Andrew Porterfield
Sep 22, 2024
James Andrew Porterfield, (Drew), 53, of Canton, Georgia, passed away after a courageous fight with cancer on September 22, 2024.
Drew was born December 26, 1970 in Athens, Georgia, the son of James C. & Rose Porterfield. He gave his heart to Jesus at the young age of 6 and never looked back.
Drew graduated from Henderson High School in 1989, then...
April Elizabeth Nix
Sep 21, 2024
April Elizabeth Nix, a loving wife, mother, grandmother (Gigi), sister, and dear friend to many, passed away on September 21, 2024. She was born on April 12, 1957, in Greenville, Texas, to Reverend and Mrs. Fred Brewer. April is preceded in death by her mother, Vivian Woodworth Brewer and her father Fred Vernon Brewer. She is survived by her husband...
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