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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Kelsey Malcolm
Feb 11, 2024
Kelsey Malcolm, 24, of Gainesville, GA passed away on February 11, 2024. Kelsey was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She was a child caregiver and loved children. She described herself as "Mom of Two Boys". She loved her family and friends very much.
Kelsey was preceded in death by her grandparents; Eddy Holbrook; Leroy Pruitt; Rosa & Grady Higgins, Linda...
Betty Carolyn Howard
Feb 11, 2024
On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Betty Carolyn Howard, Betty, age 85, passed away at her home. She was born to the late, Ralph Uster Howard and Lottie Mae Massey on December 19, 1938.
Betty attended Milton High School in Alpharetta Georgia before attending Lanier Technical College in Gainesville Georgia. Betty had a great work ethic, having many opportunities to exhibit her...
Robert “Skip” John Mentus
Feb 10, 2024
Robert “Skip” John Mentus was born on December 9th, 1946. He was the son of Tom and Edith Ligus. He is survived by Sister Leni-Anne Shuchter, Brother Tommy Ligus, loving partner of 30 years Susana Randle, Son John Mentus, Daughter-in-Law Stacia Mentus, and Grandson Robert “Robbie” Mentus III.On February 10th, he joined his son Robert “Bear” John Mentus II, Husband...
Wanda Dawn Truit
Feb 9, 2024
Wanda Dawn Truitt, Born June 26, 1961, age 62, passed away peacefully on, February 9, 2024. She was born to the late Billy and Pat Truitt of Duluth Ga. Wanda is preceded in death by her brother Scott Truitt, and many other family members and friends.
To know Wanda was to absolutely adore and love her. She did not meet a...
Fred Lee Sykes, III
Feb 9, 2024
Fred Lee Sykes, III, 67, of Cumming passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 after an extended illness. Fred was born April 29, 1956 in Savannah, Georgia and moved to the Atlanta area in the late 1970’s. He was an automotive painter for Sandy Springs Toyota and various other body shops. More recently Fred’s biggest joy was being a PawPaw to his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and boating and always said his ministry was doing for others....
Ruby Lee Allen
Feb 8, 2024
Ruby Lee Allen, age 83, of Dahlonega GA, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia. Mrs. Allen was born November 11, 1940, in Clinton SC, to the late Benie Floyd and Janie Eaton. Ruby was a hard worker, a trait she passed down to each of her children. She loved...
Donna Joyce Coffron
Feb 7, 2024
Donna Joyce Coffron died on February 7, at age 103, at the Oaks on Post Road, Cumming, Georgia. She was born to Walter and Pearl Pennell on November 30, 1920, in Litchfield, Minnesota.
She married her late husband Willard (Bil) Charles Coffron December 30, 1938 and enjoyed sharing his life and career with him and their four children.
She was an artist in...
Cecil S. Wheeler
Feb 7, 2024
Cecil S. Wheeler, 90, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Cecil was a great Husband, Father, PaPa and Preacher that loved God with all his heart, soul and mind. He was committed to reading 75 chapters of the Bible each week and touched many people’s lives. Cecil was a U.S. Army veteran and is preceded in death by...
Ann Gwin Garner
Feb 6, 2024
Ann Gwin Garner, 88, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Marietta, GA passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Mrs. Garner was born in Atlanta, GA to the late John Henry and Margaret Thomas Gwin. Ann graduated from North Fulton High School and earned her Bachelors degree from Florida State University. Mrs. Garner loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Ann enjoyed bible study,...
Linda Nell Bennett
Feb 6, 2024
Linda Nell Benett died peacefully with family at her side on February 6, 2024 at the age of 78. Linda was preceded in death by her father Lee Junior Samples, mother Louise Samples, sister Rene Samples, and brother Merle Samples.
Surviving Linda are her husband Douglas, sons Tony Bennett (Barbara) and Scott Bennett (Sonya), grandchildren Heather Love (Bradley) and Mackenzie Bennett,...
Patsy Ann Holbrook
Feb 4, 2024
Patsy Ledbetter Holbrook, 80, of Cumming, GA passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Holbrook was born in Cumming, GA to the late Herbert Atwood Ledbetter and Mary Kathryn Holbrook Ledbetter. Patsy was adevoted member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Cumming, GA where she was instrumental in establishing the 1st church camp. She made the reservations, coordinated the logistics with the buses and ensured the camp went smooth for all involved. She had...
Barbara Strickland McDaniel
Feb 4, 2024
Barbara Strickland McDaniel, 91, of Cumming passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024after a brief illness. A fiercely independent lady, Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her daughters, Lisa McDaniel (John) Williams, Charla McDaniel; grandchildren, Kaelah (Jeremy) McMonigle, Erin Williams, Chloe Barker, Riley Barker; great grandchildren, Cecelia, Vivian, Harrison; siblings, Betty Sabo, Dorsey Strickland, Lynn Shroyer; several nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service at Arlington...
Joanne Gibson
Feb 3, 2024
Joanne Gibson, 91, of Dunwoody passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her husband James William Gibson. She is survived by her children, Jim Gibson, Dianne (Bo) Hiers and Doug (Seng) Gibson and grandchildren Matt (Whitney) Hiers, Melissa Hiers Brady, Taylor Gibson and Luke Gibson and one Great grandchild, Fletcher Hiers.
Joanne was born in...
Matthew Gregory Nielsen
Feb 2, 2024
Matthew was born on December 29th, 1993, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He grew up in Wellington, Florida, and relocated to Georgia, where he graduated from North Forsyth High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Navy, carrying out his service until 2016.
Matthew was an avid collector of antiques, books, and coins and had a profound interest...
John Kenfield Kruse
Feb 2, 2024
In loving memory of John Kenfield Kruse of Cumming GA, known affectionately as Ken, Uncle Kenny or the little boy with the golden curls. He peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024, while listening to his favorite song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”. Ken was born on July 23, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio and led a life filled with love,...
H. Lamar Cochran
Feb 1, 2024
Hicks Lamar Cochran, 81, of Franklin, Tennessee formerly of Atlanta, Marietta, and Alpharetta, Georgia passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Lamar is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Charlene (Paris) Cochran. He was a 1960 graduate of West Fulton High School, and a 1969 Graduate of Georgia State College where he earned his...
Betty Jean Gilbert
Feb 1, 2024
Betty Jean Gilbert of Cedar Hill, TX formerly of Atlanta, GA, died peacefully on February 1, 2024, at the age of 87 after a period of failing health. She had a strong faith and touched the lives of all that knew her. Betty is a lifetime member of Daves Creek Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. She was preceded in death...
David Joseph Palmer
Jan 30, 2024
David Joseph Palmer, age 59 of Dawsonville, GA, passed away on January 30, 2024. David was an amazing and loving father, grandfather and friend. He was known as ‘Pop-Pop’ to his adoring grandchildren. David brought joy to his family and friends with his positive and outgoing personality. In his free time, he enjoyed landscaping, gardening, and played several sports: hockey,...
Vickie Jean Barber
Jan 30, 2024
Vickie Jean Barber, age 65 of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on January 30, 2024. Vickie was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked at Long Branch Elementary in Lumpkin County where she was a custodian and loved her children there. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Sally Jones; brother, Kelly Jones; sister, Darlene Cunningham; grandson,...
Herman Alvin Reece
Jan 30, 2024
Herman Alvin Reece, 83, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Known for his generosity, Herman loved his granddaughters and attending football games. He is preceded in death by his wife, Donita Reece, his parents, Angus Morrison Reece and Gertrude Farist Reece, and his brother, Euel Reece.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Courtney and Kyle Gourley; granddaughters, Whitney Reece Gourley, Ally Brooke Gourley; brother, Harold...
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