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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Barbara Lynn Sims
Jul 16, 2024
Barbara Lynn Sims of Cumming passed away suddenly on July 16, 2024. Born on April 7,1957 in Merrillville Indiana, Barb attended Purdue University and worked as a Medical Technologist before dedicating herself to her true passion of being a full time wife and mother. Being a mother was her greatest joy and she was immensely proud of her children and...
Jo Ann Rakestraw Butler
Jul 16, 2024
Jo Ann Rakestraw Butler, 71, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. A native of Forsyth County, Jo Ann was a caring individual who loved her Lord, reading her Bible and going to church. She worked over 20 years as a floral designer at Lanierland Florist. Jo Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Butler and her...
Jerry Lanier English
Jul 15, 2024
Jerry Lanier English, age 72, of Cumming, GA passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. C.L. and Norma English. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was also a Freemason.
Survivors include his children, Brent and Adrianne English, Jennifer and Justin Cleveland, Brooke English, Shelby and Luke Corbin; 7 grandchildren;...
Mary Katherine Barkle
Jul 12, 2024
Mary Katherine "Katie" Barkle, age 40, of Cumming, GA, passed away on July 12, 2024. Born on March 5, 1984, she was the loving daughter of Margaret J. Barkle and the late Kenneth R. Barkle.
Katie is survived by her mother, Margaret, and brother, Ryan F. Barkle. Her father, Kenneth, preceded her in death.
A passionate animal and nature lover, Katie lived...
Robert Armand Pratt
Jul 12, 2024
Robert Armand Pratt
February 1, 1931 – July 12, 2024
On Friday, July 12, 2024, Robert Armand Pratt of Atlanta, GA, father of six, grandfather of fourteen, and great-grandfather of eight passed away at the age of 93. He is now happily reunited with the love of his life of 66 years, Ida Bouffard Pratt, who passed away in October 2022. They...
Wallace Winford Payne
Jul 11, 2024
Wallace Winford Payne, age 84, of Gainesville, GA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born in Alpharetta, GA to Eulies Payne and Irene Payne. Wallace dedicated thirty plus years to Flower’s Foods. He spent countless hours sharing the gospel with those who needed God. He co-founded True Way Baptist Church and dedicated it...
Clifford Buck Lancaster
Jul 11, 2024
Clifford “Buck” Lancaster, age 96, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully in his home on June 11, 2024. The family would like to thank his caregivers, Janet, Shirley and Kathy for their loving care they extended to him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Mooney Lancaster, parents, R.R. & Ida Lancaster, siblings, Velvie Tatum, Estelle Clark, Pauline...
Lewis Leonard Smallwood
Jul 11, 2024
Lewis “Leonard” Smallwood, 87, of Cumming passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, after a long illness. Leonard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a dedicated and loyal, hard working man, co-owning L&R Service with his brother, Royal Smallwood. Leonard took pride in his family, being self-employed, and always honest and fair with his customers. He...
Sue Haverstick Taylor
Jul 10, 2024
Sue Haverstick Taylor, 85, of Blairsville, GA died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home from an extended illness.
She was born on August 19, 1938, to Ben Ralph and Dorothy Waskow Haverstick in Rock Island, Illinois. She lived many places in her life including Burbank, CA, Seattle, WA, West Palm Beach, Fl, Naples, FL, Atlanta, GA, Smyrna, GA, Marietta, GA,...
Jimmy William Davenport
Jul 10, 2024
Jimmy William Davenport, age 78, of Sugar Hill, passed away on July 10th.
Jimmy William Davenport, age 78, of Sugar Hill, passed away on July 10th, 2024. Affectionately known as “Poppy” “Uncle Jimmy” “Uncle Jimbo” and “Mr. D”, he was loved by many. Jimmy was retired from Tara Materials. He was the production manager for over 4 decades. He loved camping,...
Howard Thomas (Mitch) Mitchell, Jr.
Jul 9, 2024
Howard Thomas Mitchell, Jr. 84, of Dawsonville, GA. passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 after battling lung cancer for some time. Born in Alabama in 1940 to Bess and Howard Mitchell, “Mitch” as he was known to his friends and “Tommy” to his family, spent his younger years on his grandparent’s farm near Birmingham, Alabama. As a spunky 16...
James Michael Chiariello
Jul 9, 2024
James Michael Chiariello, Sr., aged 83, passed away on July 9, 2024. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jim was born on March 18, 1941 in Caldwell, NJ, where he spent his formative years. He went on to attend Rutgers University and obtained a Masters Degree in Ceramic...
Ruth Carolyn Wilson
Jul 9, 2024
Ruth Carolyn Maguire Wilson, 80, of Cumming, GA passed away July 9, 2024. Ruth was born in Kansas City, MO to Ted and Violet Maguire. Mrs. Wilson was a teacher for 34 plus years. After her retirement as an educator Ruth went into the mission field spreading the gospel with her husband, Dr. Alvin Wilson. She took great joy in...
Douglas Leroy (Doug) Wilson
Jul 8, 2024
Douglas Leroy Wilson (Doug), 63, of Cumming, GA unexpectedly passed away at his home in Owls Head, ME peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 8th, 2024.
Doug was born on December 15th, 1960, to Darrel and Rosalie Wilson in Atchison, KS but spent most of his childhood in Creston, IA. After graduating from Creston High School in 1979, he studied...
Larry Lee Kennemore
Jul 8, 2024
Mr. Larry Lee Kennemore, age 72, of Forsyth County, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 from complications of a stroke. He was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and the owner and operator of Kennemore Wholesale Nursery. Larry enjoyed gardening, antique cars and tractors and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father...
Robert G. Durso
Jul 6, 2024
Robert George Durso, 85, of Cumming, GA passed away July 6, 2024, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and mentor – touching the lives of so many. Robert was born in Englewood, NJ to the late George and Ethel Durso. Robert was predeceased by his son, Scott Durso.
Mr. Durso is survived by his loving wife, Margaret (Peggy) Durso; daughter, Debbie...
Elizabeth P. Wofford
Jul 6, 2024
Bessie Elizabeth Page Harris Wofford, age 90 of Cumming, Georgia, went to her Heavenly Home, Saturday July 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by both her first husband Harold Harris and her second husband Bobby Wofford and siblings, Billy Page, Marilyn Page, Lamar Page.
She was a member of Concord Baptist Church of Silver City, Cumming Ga for over 60...
Linda Mae Fowler
Jul 6, 2024
Linda Mae (Brookshire) Fowler 75, of Cumming, GA passed away July 6, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Linda was born in Cumming, GA to the late Robert and Opal McClure Brookshire. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.
Ms. Fowler is survived by her daughters and sons in-law, Pamela and Thomas Dodd, Jolie and Kevin Davis;...
Brett A. Martin
Jul 3, 2024
Brett Ashley Martin received his divine healing on July 3, 2024 and is now rejoicing in heaven.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice Edwin Martin, Sr. and grandparents Paul T. Martin, Grace Martin, Beler Martin, and Geneva Martin.
Above all Brett loved his family and friends. He was a loyal friend and dedicated to his family. He was a...
Charles Lamar Yarbrough
Jul 1, 2024
Charles Lamar Yarbrough, 79, of Cumming, GA passed away July 1, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Charles was born in Cumming, GA to the late C.W. and Lois Yarbrough. Mr. Yarbrough was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. Charles served in the U.S. Army National Guard and...
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