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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Teresa Gail Chester

Teresa Gail Chester

May 3, 2025

Teresa Gail Chester, age 65 of Dahlonega passed away suddenly Saturday May 3,2025.

She is proceeded in death by her mother Sybil Mae Palmer, father James Bernard Chester, and sister Wanda Gayton.

Survivors include her husband Paul “Richy” Fortune ,her only daughter Marrissa “Nikki” Chester, her grandchildren Codie (Jordyn) Hutto, Rhianna (Justin) Painter. Great grandchildren Tessa, Amiyah, and Tommy Painter. Sisters Vickie...

Nancy Fisher Dambach

Nancy Fisher Dambach

May 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nancy Fisher Dambach

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Nancy Fisher Dambach, on May 3, 2025, in Cumming, Georgia. Nancy was born in Long Island City, New York, where she also met and married the love of her life, Hans Dambach. They shared a beautiful marriage that spanned 52 years.

Over her remarkable...

Amar "Alex' G. Sheth

Amar "Alex' G. Sheth

May 1, 2025

Amar Ghanshyam Sheth passed away on the morning of May 1st, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Ghanshyam Sheth and Arunaben Kamla on December 15, 1985.

Mr. Sheth is remembered as a devoted Atlanta Falcons fan and for his love of cars. Above all else, he is remembered for the love he shared with his family, son, and his...

Everett Gary Mullinax

Everett Gary Mullinax

May 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Everett Gary “EG” Mullinax. He passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Gary was a beloved, husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served in the Army Airborne division. After his service in...

Sondra Eiland Bailey

Sondra Eiland Bailey

May 1, 2025

Sondra Eiland Bailey passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Cumming, Georgia at the age of 84. She was born and grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. She lived in the same neighborhood as her husband, Rollie, and the first time they met she knew she would marry him. They married in 1961 and lived in Auburn, Alabama where Rollie...

Valeria Thelma Rankin

Valeria Thelma Rankin

Apr 30, 2025

Valeria Thelma Rankin, age 84, of Cumming, GA, passed away on April 30, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed arts, crafts, music, and gardening. Valeria was a member of Waypoint Baptist Church. She served her local food bank as a volunteer. She loved to read and was a member of the neighborhood book club. She...

Kenneth Milford

Kenneth Milford

Apr 30, 2025

Kenneth Milford, 80, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who always cared for his family and loved horses. Kenneth was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claborn and Katie Lynn Milford and his brother, Robert...

Rose Marie Evans

Rose Marie Evans

Apr 28, 2025

Mrs. Rose Marie Evans 72 of Abbeville formerly of Cumming departed this life April 28, 2025, at Emory Midtown Hospital in Atlanta. Mrs. Evans was born to her parents Zed Neighbors and Cora Hancock. Rose was a Wilcox County School System lunchroom worker for many years. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Father, Zed Neighbors, and Mother, Cora...

Gerald S. Cartenuto

Gerald S. Cartenuto

Apr 28, 2025

Gerald S. Cartenuto, age 81, of Cumming, GA., passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was a member of St. Brendan’s the Navigator Catholic Church. He served in the National Guard in the State of New York during the years of 1964 to 1970. Gerald was an avid Braves fan and...

Ellyn Foard

Ellyn Foard

Apr 28, 2025

On Monday, April 28, 2025, Ellyn B. Foard of Sugar Hill, GA, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 93. Ellyn was born on October 9, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to parents Hubert and Irene Brentlinger. Ellyn graduated from the University of Indiana in 1953 and became a teacher in her hometown of East Chicago, IN....

Billy Gene Barnes ll

Billy Gene Barnes ll

Apr 28, 2025

Billy Gene Barnes II, age 46, of Cumming, passed away Monday, April 28 2025. He was preceded in death by his dad Billy Barnes and grandparents.

Survived by parents Nellie and Wayne Woodall; children Halee, Hunter (Ansley), Brooke (Lane); grandchildren Wyatt and Lee; sisters Shelley Chaffin, Dana (Westin) Lee, Ashley (Brian) Avery; niece Heidi (Kenneth) Spriggs; nephews Allen (Kassi) Rowan, Coley...

James Quentin Evans

James Quentin Evans

Apr 28, 2025

James Quentin Evans known as ( “Dita” ) to his beloved grandchildren, entered his Heavenly home on the morning of April 28, 2025. Quentin was born on October 9, 1947, to his parents James Lee Evans and Martha Ann Wallace Evans in Atlanta, Georgia. He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Quentin is remembered by those who loved...

Dustin Francis Buccheri

Dustin Francis Buccheri

Apr 27, 2025

Dustin Francis Buccheri of Cumming passed away on April 27, 2025 at Northside hospital in Cumming, Ga surrounded by his family and close friends.

Dusty was born in Southington, Connecticut on March 25,1971, the son of Joanna and Frank Buccheri.

In addition to his parents, Dusty is survived by his step-mother Rosanne Buccheri; a sister Alison Scott(Matt); his daughter Kayla Irvin(Drew); sons...

Dennis Wade Richards

Dennis Wade Richards

Apr 27, 2025

Dennis Wade Richards, 72, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Dorothy Richards; brothers, Larry Richards, Mike Richards, Stanley Richards and his sister, Delores Fulcher. Dennis grew up working alongside his Dad at Jim Richards’ Garage and enjoyed coaching men’s softball and coed softball.

Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Richards; brother,...

Kikus Maurice Evans

Kikus Maurice Evans

Apr 26, 2025

Kikus Maurice Evans was born in Los Angeles, California on November 12, 1954 to Eula Walker Evans and Climmie Evans. He was welcomed by his two older sisters: Patricia and Rhonda. Kikus was a homebody and would reluctantly venture out to the homes of family and close friends. He accepted Christ at an early age, and attended church with his...

Olline Drawdy Kramer

Olline Drawdy Kramer

Apr 25, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Ruby Olline Herndon Drawdy Kramer on the evening of Thursday April 25, 2025, peacefully in hospice care in Cumming Ga. Olline was born in Hazlehurst, Ga on Februarty 25, 1934.

She is survived by her daughters Nita Drawdy Davis, Rita Drawdy Driggers, Janice Drawdy Gendreau, cherished grandchildren, Caroline,...

Jerry Wayne Newcomer

Jerry Wayne Newcomer

Apr 25, 2025

Surrounded by his family, Jerry Wayne Newcomer, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25th, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Harold Wright Newcomer Jr., and Mary Evelyn Newcomer. He attended Roosevelt High school, class of 1962, where he met and later married his high school sweetheart, Judy Watts Newcomer.

Jerry grew up in...

Jeanette Ann Smith

Jeanette Ann Smith

Apr 25, 2025

Jeanette Ann Smith, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 25, 2025 at the age of 69 after a 6-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Up until the end, Jeanette maintained her strong-willed and fun-loving personality, and never lost her sense of humor, even (and especially) when it wasn’t appropriate. She was the life of the party every place she...

Dolores Werner

Dolores Werner

Apr 23, 2025

Dolores Werner, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at the age of 95 in Cumming, Georgia.

Born on February 11, 1930, to Cornelius and Emma Sweeney, Dolores lived a full and vibrant life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Werner, her parents, her cherished grandson Douglas Merwin, and other dear...

James "Jim" Harold Fink

James "Jim" Harold Fink

Apr 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of James Harold Fink

August 6, 1940 – April 23, 2025

Born in Memphis, Tennessee

James Harold Fink lived a life packed with passion, purpose, and an undeniable spirit of adventure. Born on August 6, 1940, in Memphis and raised in Nashville, he graduated from Hillsborough High School and earned the rank of Eagle Scout—an early sign of the determination...