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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Robert "Bob" Alan Lilligren
Aug 1, 2025
Bob Lilligren of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Friday August 1st at home after a brief illness. He was born on November 23, 1938 in Westerly RI to the late Frank H & Anna (Blasik) Lilligren. He spent his childhood in the village of Carolina. As a young boy he spent a great deal of time playing ball with his...
James Hugh Hubbard
Aug 1, 2025
James Hugh Hubbard, age 86, of Gainesville, GA., passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was a native of Forsyth County and a member of Belmont Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Bethleen Hubbard; brothers, Jimmy, Roy, and Billy Hubbard.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marlene Hubbard; children, Steve (Gayle)...
Mary F. Dutton
Jul 31, 2025
Mary Ferrell Dutton, affectionately known as “Ferrell” to family and friends, passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2025, in Cumming, Georgia, at the age of 95.
Born on April 19, 1930, in Gwinnett County, Georgia, Ferrell was the daughter of the late Luther and Annie Long Dollar. She devoted her life to her family, her faith, and the...
Ioanna Plakiotis
Jul 31, 2025
Ioanna Plakiotis, age 91, from Cumming, Ga., died peacefully on July 31st, 2025.
Ioanna was born January 20, 1934, in Peloponnese Greece. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved making home cooked meals and sharing her knowledge of Greek cuisine surrounded by her family and friends.
She always kept herself close with God and enjoyed practicing her faith...
Trevor Ethan Duba
Jul 30, 2025
Trevor Ethan Duba left this earth on July 30, 2025, at the age of 31. He lived most of his life in Forsyth County and was a member of Johns Creek Baptist Church. He was a 2012 graduate of Lambert High School and attended Bucknell University where he played on the offensive line on their football team. He was a...
Betty Sue Bennett
Jul 30, 2025
Betty Sue Bennett, age 82, of Cumming, GA passed away July 30, 2025. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, nanny and sister who loved the Lord and going to church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Montine & Ray Wilkins, sisters, Barbara King, Brenda Reed, brothers, Michael Wilkins & Benny...
Judith Dolores Orr
Jul 30, 2025
Newsflash! The Cumming Belk is officially closing its doors! Macy’s is going away forever! The Chick Fila will be laying off staff! And the Highway 20 Ingle’s is reducing hours.
Why?
Because Judith Dolores Allen Orr passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. An avid shopper at Belk and Macy’s, a regular at Chick Fila, and a lifetime member of the Ingle’s...
Georg Hessenius
Jul 28, 2025
Georg Hessenius of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. Georg was born on December 31, 1947 in New York City, NY.
Georg attended Stony Brook University earning a Masters Degree in Computer Science. He then joined the Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Georg was a combat tracker who worked with a canine partner Jet who was sadly...
Michael G. Alderman
Jul 28, 2025
Michael George Alderman went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 28, 2025, after an extended illness and courageous battle with cancer. He was 75 years old.
Michael was born on November 21, 1949, in Pensacola, Florida, to Frank and Elizabeth Alderman. In the 1950s, his family moved to the Shady Grove community in Georgia, where his...
Penelope Joy Dutton
Jul 27, 2025
Mrs. Penelope Joy Dutton, age 67 of Covington, departed this life July 27, 2025. Mrs. Dutton was born in Alabama to her parents, Vernon Underwood and Retha Garner. Penelope loved animals, especially Cats. She loved being in the company of people, Penelope loved helping people and was a caretaker for multiple family members at various times; she will be missed...
Anatoly Bardukov
Jul 27, 2025
Mr. Anatoly Bardukov 77 of Cumming passed Thursday July 24, 2025. He was born in Sofino Russia. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors are his beloved wife, Tamara Bardukova, and daughter, Oksana Shirley (John), and grandchildren, John A. Shirley, Kayla Shirley, Zack Shirley, and Jacob Shirley. Visitation will be on Friday, August...
Leanne Michelle Goode
Jul 27, 2025
Leanne Michelle Goode, 54, of Jasper, Georgia—formerly of Cumming, Georgia—passed away on July 27, 2025, with her friends and family by her side. Born in Michigan, Leanne's life was characterized by her strength, compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jean Burke and Lee Burke. Leanne is survived by her cherished children,...
Ramona Sue Palmer
Jul 26, 2025
Ramona Sue Harris Palmer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on February 22, 1938, in Apache, Oklahoma, Sue's life was a beautiful melody, filled with love, music, and cherished memories.
An accomplished pianist and vocalist, Sue had a profound passion for music that resonated throughout her...
William D. (Bill) Strayhorn, Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
William D. (Bill) Strayhorn, Jr., 73, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025. Bill was a generous man of God who put his family first. He was a hard worker, and cared for anybody who knocked on his front door. Bill is preceded in death by his daughter, Sonya Medlin, and his parents, William Strayhorn, Sr. and Effie Martin.
Survivors...
Sarah Major Heard
Jul 26, 2025
Sarah Major Heard, age 72, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at her home. She was a member of Ophir Baptist Church. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Hurchel and Elouise Major; her brothers, Joel and Ricky Major; and her sister, Judy Major.
She was one of the first female members of the Forsyth County...
Michael Skipper Knight
Jul 25, 2025
Michael Skipper Knight, 78, passed away on July 25, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, on September 2, 1946. After graduating from Georgia Tech, he spent his entire career working at Eastman Chemical Company. He was also a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Michael was preceded in death by his...
Charles “Chuck” Hall Crauswell, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Hall Crauswell Jr., age 65, passed away on July 23rd, 2025. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Chuck was a custom home builder known for his superior craftsmanship and easygoing style, which made the building process enjoyable for his clients — many of whom became close friends. Chuck was well known for his...
Zachary Evan Steele
Jul 22, 2025
Zachary Evan Steele tragically left this earth on July 22, 2025 at the age of 21. Zachary was a lifelong Forsyth County resident and a graduate of North Forsyth High school in 2022.
While Zachary was only 21, he accomplished more in that short span, than most do in a lifetime. He would go on to enlist into the Georgia Army...
Donald "Rick" Case
Jul 22, 2025
Donald Richard Case (Rick), aged 77, of Cumming, Ga passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 22.
Rick was born on March 7, 1948, in Dawson (Terrell County), GA, and spent much of his early years in DeKalb County. He graduated from West Georgia College with a degree in business and received a Master of Education Administration from Georgia...
Sandra Durand
Jul 21, 2025
Sandra Durand, born on December 1, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.
A proud graduate of Sylvan Hills High School, Sandra began shaping the compassionate and generous spirit she would be known for throughout her...
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