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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Vicki Jones Mullinax

Vicki Jones Mullinax

Mar 22, 2024

Vicki Jones Mullinax, 67, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2024. She is a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and was a member of the 1974 Forsyth County High School graduating class. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Vicki was born on August 28, 1956. She grew up in Forsyth County and never moved far from her...

Riley Witt

Riley Witt

Mar 21, 2024

Riley Steven Witt, 20, of Cumming GA, was welcomed into Heaven on March 21, 2024. Riley was currently studying Criminal Justice at Lanier Tech. He loved his friends and family, enjoyed writing and recording music, playing pool and basketball. Riley gave his life to Christ on Jun 27, 2021, was full of life and love, and never met a stranger....

Shennan Nicole Darst

Shennan Nicole Darst

Mar 21, 2024

Shennan Nicole Darst, of Cumming, GA., passed away tragically on Thursday, March 21, 2024.



Shennan was born on November 6, 2004, in addition to her loving Birthmother Becky Robinson, her parents Julie Doran-Darst, Ashley and Blair Darst.



She was force of nature, known for hard-headed determination, zest for life, and love for fun. Shennan also known as Shay or by her family as Boo lit up rooms with her infectious energy and laughter.



She...

Nathan Harris Poole

Nathan Harris Poole

Mar 21, 2024

Nathan Harris Poole, 87, passed away March 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ansel and Eloise Poole and older brother, Henry Ansel Poole (HAP). He is survived by sister, Doris Holbrook and brother, Harold (Nida) Poole; five nephews, great niece and nephew and great great niece and nephew.

 Nathan served 2 years in the U.S. Army, stationed in...

Roger John Garrett

Roger John Garrett

Mar 21, 2024

Roger John Garrett, 77, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 surrounded by his family in his home. A Forsyth County native, Roger was always at home in the Chestatee community. He leaves behind a legacy of faith and a willingness to help others. Roger was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. 

 

Roger always enjoyed westerns, country and gospel...

Betty Jean Castleberry

Betty Jean Castleberry

Mar 21, 2024

Betty Jean Castleberry, age 82, went to be with her Lord on March 21st, 2024.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Betty was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Milton, GA.  Betty worked in human resources for Wausau insurance company retiring as the Director of Human Resources. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Teresa Hewatt

Teresa Hewatt

Mar 20, 2024

Teresa Hewatt, of Dawsonville, GA., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Teresa was born in Atlanta, GA, on August 8, 1961, the daughter of Rossell and Modean (Edge) Hester.

She loved going on cruises and vacationing at the beach. She enjoyed sharing arts and crafts with others. She took loving care of her parents until their passing. Teresa worked and supported cancer awareness and fundraising until her own battle with pancreatic cancer called her to heaven.

Teresa is survived by her boyfriend,...

Sierra Sue Nixa

Sierra Sue Nixa

Mar 18, 2024

Sierra Sue Nixa, 70, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.  Born on November 25th, 1953, and was the daughter of Clara and Cleatis Bridgewater. 

 She grew up in Macomb, Illinois and attended school at Macomb Senior High School. Later she went on to obtain her registered nursing degree from Southeastern in Burlington, Iowa. Sue went...

James E. Crowe Sr.

James E. Crowe Sr.

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. James E. Crowe Sr. of Cumming, Georgia, passed away March 17, 2024. James was originally from Chattanooga, TN. He was preceded in death by Sharon Darlene Crowe, his beloved wife of fifty years. He was also preceded in death by his parents Edgar Wiley Crowe and Alice Crowe of Chattanooga, TN. He was the last remaining child of ten...

Leah Annette Vaughan Pruitt

Leah Annette Vaughan Pruitt

Mar 17, 2024

Leah Annette Vaughan Pruitt, age 53, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. Leah courageously fought a long and hard battle with Corticobasal Degeneration, a rare neurological disease, for seven years. Though she experienced many setbacks and disappointments during her...

Bernice Louise Martin Mills

Bernice Louise Martin Mills

Mar 16, 2024

Bernice Martin Mills, 95, of Cumming GA passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024.  She is a Forsyth County native and member of the 1945 Cumming High School graduating class. 

Bernice leaves behind a legacy of love and unwavering dedication to her family, Oak Grove Baptist Church and the Coal Mountain Community.  She was saved at 12 years old and is...

Ralph William Perry

Ralph William Perry

Mar 16, 2024

Ralph William Perry, 82 of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 16, 2024, with his family by his side. Mr. Perry was a man of strong Christian faith and loved the Lord, his family and his church more than anything else. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where he served as...

Jacob Randolph Heard

Jacob Randolph Heard

Mar 15, 2024

Jacob Randolph Heard, 43 of Cumming, GA passed away March 15, 2024. Mr. Heard was born in Atlanta, GA but was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County. He was a devoted son to the late Jeffery & Rebecca Smith Heard. Jacob was a known for his big dreams, friendly nature and generosity. He packed a lot of life into a...

Thomas James Waite

Thomas James Waite

Mar 15, 2024

Thomas James Waite, age 40, of Cumming, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was a wonderful father, son, brother and friend. He didn’t know many strangers and will be dearly missed.

 

Thomas is survived by his 3 children, Gavin, Griffin and Garrett Waite; his parents, James Waite and Carolyn Dobbs West; sister, Emily Waite; nieces and nephews,...

Cheryl Hood

Cheryl Hood

Mar 15, 2024

Cheryl Bragg Hood, 74, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love and unwavering dedication to her family and her community. Cheryl was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. 

Born on July 18,1949 in Kirksfield, MO, Cheryl grew up with a nurturing spirit that would define her life’s journey. She...

David Edward Sams

David Edward Sams

Mar 14, 2024

David Edward Sams, age 39, of Cumming, GA, passed away on March 14, 2024.

 

David was born in Atlanta, GA on January 16, 1985, to Steve and Lanelle Sams. He had a brilliant mind and a passion for learning and exploring life. David was a talented artist with interests in painting, music, film, screenwriting and more. He was deeply spiritual and was...

Margaret “Margie” Swindler

Margaret “Margie” Swindler

Mar 14, 2024

Margaret “Margie” Swindler, 78 of Cumming, GA passed away March 14, 2024. Margie was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late Glen and Gladys Schuetz. Mrs. Swindler was a member of Bethelview UMC in Cumming, GA.

Margie is survived by her loving husband, Robert Swindler; sons and daughters in-law, Thomas & Shannan Jones; Daniel & Elizabeth Jones; sister, Linda Jackson; grandchildren,...

Elizabeth Burruss Goodson

Elizabeth Burruss Goodson

Mar 14, 2024

Elizabeth Burruss Goodson, 67, of Dawsonville, GA passed away March 14, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Elizabeth was born in Cumming, GA to the late Ed and Vivian Bagley Burruss. Mrs. Goodson was of the Baptist faith and a member of Concord Baptist Church. The most important thing in her life was her family, especially her three...

Lois Bell White Garner

Lois Bell White Garner

Mar 12, 2024

Lois Bell White Garner, age 88, a life-long resident of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 12th.  She was born June 22, 1935, to Ernest White and May Mills White. She is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Edwin Garner, and her son, David Garner. She leaves behind her son, Mark Garner and daughter -in-...

Linda Bennett Evans

Linda Bennett Evans

Mar 12, 2024

Linda Bennett Evans, 67, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Linda is preceded in death by parents, Grady and Imogene Grant Bennett; sisters, Marie Bennett, Wanda Akins; brothers, Clyde Bennett, James Bennett, Ed Bennett.

 

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Susan Smith, Trevor and Megan Evans; grandchildren, Dalton Smith and Hannah, Hayley Tippens, Case Evans, Madelyn Evans; great...