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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Frances "Fran" Wright

Frances "Fran" Wright

Sep 8, 2024

Frances Irene Wright of Suwanee, GA was born September 22, 1952 in Memphis, TN and passed peacefully September 8, 2024 with her family by her side. Fran is preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 53 years, James “Jimmy” Lamar Wright Sr., daughter Julie Anna Wright, and parents Albert Martin and Mary Moulton. She married the love of...

Willie Hugh Payne

Willie Hugh Payne

Sep 8, 2024

On Sunday, September 8, 2024 Hugh Payne left this world and entered the gates of Heaven into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ. Willie Hugh Payne was born October 14, 1941 in Forsyth County. After meeting Jesus face to face, where his faith ended in sight we believe he made his way to see his red headed baby girl...

Jerry Wilkie

Jerry Wilkie

Sep 8, 2024

Jerry Wilkie, age 85, passed away on September 8th, 2024. He was born on October 28th, 1938, in Cherokee County where he lived his entire life.

Jerry graduated from Canton High School in 1955. After graduation, he worked with his father and brother in the commercial egg business at Wilkie’s Poultry Farm. Following that, he was a Real Estate agent for...

Ruby Lucille Kendrix

Ruby Lucille Kendrix

Sep 6, 2024

Ruby Lucille Kendrix, 92, of Canton, GA passed away September 6, 2024. Ruby was born in Marietta, GA to the late William and Eliza Poteete.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, and a grandson. She is survived by a son; daughter; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 twin great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family...

James Walter Harrison

James Walter Harrison

Sep 5, 2024

Mr. Harrison has been carried to the Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA for funeral and interment services.

Eva Mae Parks

Eva Mae Parks

Sep 4, 2024

Eva Mae Allen Parks, 87, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Eva was born and raised in Hall County. She was a 1955 graduate of Gainesville High School. She married the love of her life, Everett Parks, in December of 1955 and moved to the country. For 68 years, they have spent their lives farming and raising their...

Jackie Carnes

Jackie Carnes

Sep 4, 2024

Mr. Jackson “Jackie” T. Carnes of Cumming, Ga passed away at his home September 4, 2024, from a short battle with Cancer. Jackie was a man who loved his family deeply, but his grandchildren were the light of his life. Jackie grew up in the Buffington community in Cherokee county where he attended Buffington Elementary and Cherokee High School. Mr....

Deborah Kay (Debbie) McGhee

Deborah Kay (Debbie) McGhee

Sep 1, 2024

Deborah Kay McGhee of Buford, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the home of her parents, Glenn and Fran Zipfel after a lengthy battle with Cancer. 

Debbie’s Celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 319 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 at 11:00 AM on September 23, 2024 followed by a Reception in...

James Joseph Dolan

James Joseph Dolan

Sep 1, 2024

James (“Jim”) Dolan passed away on September 1, 2024 in Roswell, GA at the age of 89. Jim was raised in Chicago IL and attended St. Mary’s College in Winona MN. It was in Winona where he met and married Sandra, his wife of 66 years. He served for several years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and worked in...

Montez Pruitt

Montez Pruitt

Sep 1, 2024

Montez Pruitt, born on August 21, 1937, in Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 1, 2024, following an extended illness. She was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her family and church, she was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, embodying the very essence of love and nurturing with a little sass. Montez loved...

Betty Harris

Betty Harris

Aug 31, 2024

Betty was born and raised in Coal Mountain Georgia at the corner of Hwy. 9 and Spot Road. Her first job, according to her, was burning the beaks off of baby chicks so they would not hurt each other. She then went on to work at the pants factory in Cumming with her older sister, Lillian (Harris) Willard. The factory...

Edmond (Eddie) Herbert Duffey, Jr.

Edmond (Eddie) Herbert Duffey, Jr.

Aug 30, 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Edmond (Eddie) Herbert Duffey Jr. announce his passing in the early hours of August 30, 2024, at the age of 62, after a short battle with cancer. Born on February 28, 1962, in Atlanta, GA to Mr. Edmond Herbert Duffey Sr. and Mrs. Sarah Bradley Duffey.

Eddie was a graduate...

Lula Fay Mullinax Holden

Lula Fay Mullinax Holden

Aug 30, 2024

Lula Holden, born on October 23, 1945, peacefully passed away on August 30, 2024. She was a cherished member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church, where her faith and devotion shone brightly throughout her life. 

Lula was preceded in death by her beloved parents Leonard and Emily Faye Mullinax, as well as multiple brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband...

Ronald (Ronnie) Ernest Dodd, Jr.

Ronald (Ronnie) Ernest Dodd, Jr.

Aug 27, 2024

Ronald Dodd Jr., 55, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Ronnie was born on April 24, 1969, to Ronald and Martha Dodd in Cumming, GA. He had a deep love for music and the open road. He loved to play his guitar and ride motorcycles every chance that he had. He loved spending time with his family...

Timothy Michael Halloran

Timothy Michael Halloran

Aug 27, 2024

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, to the late Mary & Patrick Halloran. Tim was preceded in death by brother Patrick Halloran lll and sister Stephanie Smart. 

Survived by his heroic wife Sue Ann Halloran of 57 years, sister Barbara Vick (Darryl) and brother Gordon Halloran (Robin). Tim is also survived by his three children Dawn Goodloe (Burke), Sean Halloran (Lindara), and Lindsay...

Billy Joe Derden

Billy Joe Derden

Aug 27, 2024

Billy Joe Derden “Bill” 89, Cumming, Georgia, passed away on August 27, 2024. He was born in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Jaydell and WM Derden on May 24, 1935. He proudly served in the Air Force. He spent many years in Lilburn, Georgia, where he raised his three children, Michael, Mark, and Patty. He was an extremely hard-working man...

James (Jim) Harold Lowe

James (Jim) Harold Lowe

Aug 26, 2024

James (Jim) Harold Lowe, 70, of Cumming, GA passed away August 26, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Jim was born in Hattiesburg, MS to the late Harold Lloyd and Pauline Shill Lowe. Mr. Lowe was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Cumming, GA since 2003. 

Jim was raised in Bogalusa, LA and attended Southeastern University where...

Reatha Mae McConnell

Reatha Mae McConnell

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Reatha Mae Sosebee McConnell, age 96. Born on June 12, 1928 and entered her heavenly home on August 24, 2024.

Reatha Mae was a substitute teacher for many years in the Forsyth County School System. She was a very active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association. Her real passion was working for her Lord,...

Robert J. Zimmer

Robert J. Zimmer

Aug 23, 2024

The family of Robert “Zim” Zimmer of Cumming, GA is saddened to announce his passing on August 23, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born in the borough of Queens in New York, NY in 1940. 

Known by most as Bob or Zim, he grew up in the Laurelton neighborhood of Queens and attended Carnegie Institute of Technology where...

Iluminada “Lumie” Cruz Byers

Iluminada “Lumie” Cruz Byers

Aug 20, 2024

Iluminada Cruz Byers, age 80, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, peacefully at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Aura Cruz. She was born in Veraguas, Panama, and moved to the United States when she married her husband in February of 1969.

Lumie was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Cumming...