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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Charles R. Little
Feb 9, 2016
Charles R. Little, age 98, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Little retired after 30 years of service as a Criminal Investigator for the Fulton County Solicitor's Office. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Little. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jack Holbrook; granddaughter, Ginny and her husband,...
Nancy Lawson Thomas
Feb 9, 2016
Nancy Lawson Thomas, age 56 of Dahlonega, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Nancy was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Lawson, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 41 years , Charles Thomas of Dahlonega; mother, Erma Lawson of Cumming; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Nancy Lawson of Dawsonville,...
Bruce M. Rubin
Feb 9, 2016
Bruce M. Rubin, beloved husband, dutiful son, mentoring father and brother. Born to Bernice and David Rubin in Yonkers, N.Y. in May of 1950. Unexpectedly departed this world on the evening of February 9, 2016. Married to Sarah Rubin, father of Elliott, Jesse, Lauren, Madison and Ivey. Bruce possessed great talent, and was a diligently hard worker with an endless...
Bobby Joe Eubanks
Feb 9, 2016
Bobby Joe Eubanks, age 79, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016. A native of Forsyth County, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bobby Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Eubanks. Survivors include his children, Vickie (Joseph) Chester, Carolyn Burnett, Timmy (Angie) Eubanks, Joyce Eubanks, Dennis Eubanks, Jo Ann (Larry) Thomas, Billy Eubanks; a...
Doris S. Chestnut
Feb 8, 2016
Doris S. Chestnut, age 91, of Cumming, passed away February 8, 2016. She was a member of Piedmont United Methodist Church in Cumming. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ed Chestnut. She is survived by her children, Gayle and Al Purcell of Crawfordville, GA, Gary and Brenda Heard Spence of Cumming, Randy Spence of Buford; brothers, Jerome and...
Elizabeth Sager Sharp
Feb 7, 2016
Elizabeth Sager Elizabeth Sager Sharp, a retired professor in the Schools of Medicine and Nursing at Emory University, died in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 7. She was a pioneer in the field of nurse midwifery and a former national water skiing champion. She was 82 years old. Dr. Sharp was a leader in establishing the Emory University Nurse-Midwifery Program and...
Reita Joyce Gilleland
Feb 7, 2016
Reita Gilleland, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Silver City on February 7, 2016 after many years of extended illness. Reita was the former owner of two popular Cumming Restaurants: The Lanier Restaurant from 1964-1973, and also The Appalachian Restaurant from 1973-1988 where she met and enjoyed many life-long friends. Reita was a well-known artist in the community...
George Robert Whelchel
Feb 6, 2016
George Robert Whelchel, age 78, of Cumming, went to be with his Lord on February 6, 2016. George was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany and faithfully attended Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church of Dawsonville. He is preceded in death by his son, Tim Whelchel; his parents, Lee and Nora Whelchel; grandson, Bradley Hughes; several brothers and sisters. He...
Hazel Irene McBrayer
Feb 4, 2016
Hazel Irene McBrayer, age 89, of Cumming, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Hazel was a lifetime member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Lewis and Cora Redd McBrayer; brother, Hoyt McBrayer; sisters, Willie Mae McBrayer, Bertie Bottoms, Edna Wheeler; nephews, Robert Wheeler, and Grady Bottoms. Survivors include her nieces,...
Leroy Payne
Feb 4, 2016
Thomas Leroy Payne, age 72, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Northside Forsyth Hospital. A resident of Cumming, Ga., he is survived by his wife, Jennifer Payne and son Zachary Thomas Payne of Alpharetta, Ga. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville. Leroy was a retired real estate broker, developer and builder. He loved...
George W Barron
Feb 3, 2016
George William Barron, Sr. 91 passed into eternal rest peacefully Tuesday February 2, 2016 at his home in Alpharetta, Georgia surrounded by those he loved, his family. George was born March 29, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to George Rutherford Barron and Carrie Eleanor Barron. His legacy is carried on by his high school sweetheart and wife of 70 years this...
Frankie William O'Kelley
Feb 2, 2016
Frankie William O'Kelley, age 74, of Cumming, passed away on February 2, 2016. Frankie was of the Baptist faith. He was a fun-loving, free spirited man who enjoyed cutting up with those around him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Emma O'Kelley; brother, Danny O'Kelley. He is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Opal and Donald...
Ralph Wayne Heard
Feb 2, 2016
Ralph Wayne Heard, age 72 of Cumming, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2016. Wayne was a lifetime member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. He was a Master Barber and owned and operated Wayne Heard Barber Shop for many years. He also drove a school bus for Forsyth County School Board until he reached retirement. Wayne was a gentle, loving...
Timothy Kenneth Mullinax
Feb 1, 2016
Timothy Kenneth Mullinax, age 45, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Tim was born March 6, 1970 in Cumming, GA and has resided in Dahlonega for the past 19 years. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, Tim was a member of Glory Devine Baptist church and a member of Murrayville Lodge #30 F Survivors...
Willie Myrtle Holt
Jan 30, 2016
Mrs. Willie Myrtle Weaver Holt, age 91 of Cumming, Georgia, formerly of Ellijay passed on Saturday, January 30th, 2016, at the Cumming Nursing Center. Born January 14, 1925 in Ellijay, Georgia to her late parents Homer and Cleo Weaver. She was a homemaker and a member of Greater Heights Baptist Church in Cumming. She is preceded in death by her...
Craig David Minnix
Jan 29, 2016
Craig David Minnix, age 52, of Gainesville, passed away Friday, January 29th, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. On October 13, 1963 Craig was born to Bonnie Minnix Hiles and the late Bill Minnix. Craig was an avid sports fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons. He is remembered as a loving father,...
Rev. Herbert Clifton Youngblood
Jan 29, 2016
Rev. Herbert Clifton Youngblood, age 97, of Cumming, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 29th, 2016. He was born and raised in Forsyth County to the late Hershel and Velvie Youngblood. While living in Cumming, GA, Herbert was called to be a minister of the gospel and served in the calling for more than...
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