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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Betty Jo Phyfe

Betty Jo Phyfe

Aug 2, 2024

Betty Jo Phyfe, age 92 of Cumming, passed away on August 2, 2024. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Betty worked as a caregiver for several years. She was member of South Hall Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Elmer Smith and Paul Phyfe; sons, Gerald and Terry Smith. 

 She is survived by her daughters, Shirley...

James Ricky Massey

James Ricky Massey

Aug 1, 2024

James ‘Ricky’ Massey, age 51 of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

‘Ricky’ was preceded in death by his grandparents, Otis Harland and Evelyn Barge (Hughes) Bailey; James Andrew and Daisey Irene (Hicks) Massey and father Ronald David Massey. 

He is survived by his wife Amy Renae (Koscho) Massey of Cumming, GA; son Dylan James Massey of Dahlonega, GA;...

Stan Guinn Leamon

Stan Guinn Leamon

Aug 1, 2024

Stan Guinn Leamon, 56, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 1, 2024. Stan was a loving father, partner, son, and brother, who lived life to the fullest and influenced the lives of many who crossed his path.

Stan was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to parents Edgar Guinn Leamon and Beth Grant Leamon on February 24, 1968. He has resided and...

Lorna Rita Woockman

Lorna Rita Woockman

Aug 1, 2024

Lorna Rita Woockman beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 at the age of 71 surrounded by family. Born on September 20, 1952 in Long Beach California, she touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. She was raised by her loving mother, father, and grandmother as...

Richard “Red” Jacobs

Richard “Red” Jacobs

Aug 1, 2024

Richard (Red) Terence Jacobs, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. 

He was born in Urbana, Illinois on July 21, 1961, the son of Terence (Terry) Jacobs (NY, NY) and Donna Drew Jacobs (Herrin, IL).

He is preceded in death by his parents, Terence and Donna Jacobs. He is survived by his brother, Mark (Valerie) Jacobs, his niece, Jennifer...

Barbara Hamby Turner

Barbara Hamby Turner

Aug 1, 2024

Barbara Hamby Turner, 77, of Cumming, GA passed away August 1, 2024. Barbara was born in Cumming, GA to the late Herman and Lucille Mills Hamby. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cumming, GA.She loved her family dearly and enjoyed vacations with them to Daytona Beach. She loved to watch the birds in her yard from...

Diane Bagwell

Diane Bagwell

Jul 31, 2024

Diane Nalley Bagwell, unexpectedly passed away early morning in her sleep on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024. Diane was born in Alpharetta, Georgia in the same house as her husband, Lanier Bagwell was born. Her parents were Edgar Lee Nalley and Essie Walker Nalley. She was proud to be a lifelong Forsyth County resident and always supported her county and community....

Sandra Honea Phillips

Sandra Honea Phillips

Jul 29, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Honea Phillips, 65, of Blue Ridge passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Sandy was known as strong-willed and having many friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and had a giving heart; she loved her family and friends beyond measure. Sandy was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacqueline Coggins and...

Jason Kyle Christopher

Jason Kyle Christopher

Jul 27, 2024

 Mr. Jason Kyle Christopher was a dedicated Small Business owner whose light dimmed on July 27, 2024, in Cumming, Georgia. Born on April 23, 1976, in Mansfield Ohio, Jason's entrepreneurial spirit led him down the path of establishing and nurturing his own small business.

Jason's journey will be commemorated with the following services: A Visitation on August 3, 2024, from 4:00...

Joyce Simonds Hinton

Joyce Simonds Hinton

Jul 27, 2024

Joyce Simonds Hinton, 73, of White County, GA passed away July 27, 2024. Ms. Hinton was born in Dahlonega, GA to the late Thurmond and Ida Mae Simonds. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all she knew. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite spot to go was always up in...

Patricia Elaine Heard

Patricia Elaine Heard

Jul 27, 2024

Patricia Elaine Heard age 76, of Cumming, GA passed away July 27, 2024 after an extended illness. Patricia “Pat” was born at Crawford Long hospital in Atlanta on April 9, 1948 to parents, Mark and Ruth Mills Heard. She was a lifelong member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church.

Pat was a graduate of and STAR Student at Forsyth County High School...

Barbara Sue Owen

Barbara Sue Owen

Jul 26, 2024

Barbara Sue Gilbert Owen "Susie", age 58, of Dahlonega, GA passed away July 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard & Joyce Gilbert. She was a loving mother & grandmother and very hardworking. 

 She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Jonathon & Mallory Paulk, of Cleveland, GA, Kaleb & Destiny Paulk, of Dahlonega, GA, daughter, Cadee...

Douglas Robert Wurster

Douglas Robert Wurster

Jul 26, 2024

Douglas Wurster, age 78, of Cumming, GA, formally of Cleveland, OH, passed away peacefully in his home on July 26. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Pat, his sister Barbara Earnest (William) of Deland, FL, many nieces and nephews, and his canine companion, Ollie.

 

Doug grew up in Hamilton, OH and graduated from Bowling Green State University....

Dana George Rumbaugh

Dana George Rumbaugh

Jul 24, 2024

Dana George Rumbaugh of Cumming, GA, went to be with his Savior on Monday, July 24, 2024. Dana was born in Downer’s Grove, Illinois in 1930. He served in the Coast Guard from 1950 - 1953. He married his childhood sweetheart, Billie Louise Keith at All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta in 1956. For the first year, they lived in...

Alma Jean "Jeannie" Wills

Alma Jean "Jeannie" Wills

Jul 23, 2024

Alma Jean Wills “Jeannie” of Cumming, GA. passed away July 23, 2024. She spent her last year at Cherokee Nursing Home in Canton, GA.

Jeannie was born May 7, 1944 in Fulton County. Her parents were Willie Margene Grogan Wills and Wesley O. Wills. She is survived by a brother, Wesley O. Wills, Jr. (Butch), and his wife, Gail Jean Wills,...

Robert Lawrence Boyce

Robert Lawrence Boyce

Jul 22, 2024

Robert Lawrence Boyce, aged 74 years, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at his home in Dawsonville, Georgia. 

Robert was born on October 1, 1949 to Dwight H. Boyce and Margaret Hromcho Boyce, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After Robert graduated from Newtown High School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Navy. After his time in the Navy, Robert went...

Deborah Jane Willis

Deborah Jane Willis

Jul 21, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Jane Willis, born in Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Cumming, GA following a stroke three weeks earlier. Debbie's vibrant spirit and warm heart touched everyone she met. Preceded in death by her mother Elise Blackwell Smith; father Dave Smith; brother, Douglas Smith; and mother-in-law Faye Harrelson Willis. 

Debbie’s memory...

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Jul 21, 2024

Mrs. Mary Magdeline Townley Anderson, better known as “Maggie”, 79, of Wahatchee Creek Road, Elberton, wife of 49 years to the late William Harold Anderson, departed this life and entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Her last days were spent at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Maggie was born in Atlanta on November 8,...

Samuel "Sam" Edward Nisbet

Samuel "Sam" Edward Nisbet

Jul 20, 2024

Mr. Samuel “Sam” Edward Nisbet age 75 of Flowery Branch formerly of Suwanee departed this life Saturday July 20, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born in Bainbridge, Ga to his parents William “Gene” and Carrie Freeman Nisbet. Sam was active in the local Jaycees for many years in Savannah, GA. He was a member...

Elton Jerry Pilcher

Elton Jerry Pilcher

Jul 20, 2024

Elton Jerry Pilcher, 71, of the Heardsville community passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Jerry had lived in the family homestead most of his life. He was a very spiritual person who was very health conscious and physically fit. Over the years, Jerry work in many up-scale restaurants making many friends. He is preceded in...