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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Charles Thad Pickron
Nov 17, 2023
Charles Thad Pickron, age 94, of Cumming, GA went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 17, 2023. Mr. Pickron was born on February 25, 1929 to Thadie H. Pickron and Leila Dean Norton Pickron in Uriah, Alabama.
He graduated from Blacksher High School in Uriah, Alabama. After High School, he attended the University...
Jesse “Jimmy” James Pierce
Nov 16, 2023
Reverend Jesse James (Jimmy) Pierce, 76 years of age from Dawsonville, GA went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 16, 2023. During his 6-year cancer battle he showed strength and perseverance while always having a smile for his wife and children.Jimmy retired after 27 years from the Forsyth County Maintenance Department. Jimmy dedicated his life to the...
Betty Whitmire Brown
Nov 14, 2023
Betty Whitmire Brown, 78, of Dawsonville, GA passed away November 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was of the Baptist faith. She retired from ING Insurance Company. Betty loved her family and enjoyed oil painting that she would give to family and friends
Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her 3 husbands, Jesse T. Burnett, Euvene Brown, and Billy English. Betty Is...
Stanley Lynn Elrod
Nov 13, 2023
Stanley Lynn Elrod, 59, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on November 13th, 2023, after a sudden illness. He leaves behind a legacy of dedicated service to public safety, marked by a remarkable 40-year career that spanned roles as a Volunteer Firefighter, EMT, Sheriff's Deputy, and 911 Operator with Forsyth County and for the past two decades, as a 911 Operator at the Dawson County Sheriff's Office.
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James M Dodd
Nov 13, 2023
James M Dodd, 80 years of age from Alpharetta Georgia passed awayon November 13, 2023. Jimmy worked as heavy equipment operator for Holbrook Myers Grading and created his own grading company Dodd Grading. He was preceded in death by his parents J. C Dodd and Mary Dodd; daughters, Kay and Bonny; siblings, Ray Dodd, Jackie Dodd, and Connie Cunningham.
He is survived by his...
Bettye Reid Booker
Nov 12, 2023
Bettye Reid Booker, 88, of Roswell, GA passed away November 12, 2023. Mrs. Booker was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Harold & Willie Mae Reid. Bettye was of the Baptist faith. She retired from Pfizer. Bettye loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Booker, Sr. in 2015.
Mrs. Booker is survived by...
Xiuhua He
Nov 11, 2023
Xiuhua He, a symbol of resilience, selflessness, and maternal warmth, passed away on November 11, 2023. Born on March 1, 1939, in the tranquil countryside of Sichuan, China, her life's journey was a testament to her incredible strength and unwavering love for her family. Her final days, surrounded by family and loved ones, brought to a close a life marked...
Margaret Marsh Walker
Nov 11, 2023
Margaret Marsh Walker, 83, of Cumming, Georgia passed on to her heavenly home on November 11th, 2023 after a brave, four year battle with ovarian cancer.
Peggy was born in an upstairs bedroom of her grandparents home beside the Cape Fear River in Grays Creek North Carolina on May 16th, 1940. The home still stands and has been beautifully restored...
Betty Chadwick Martin
Nov 11, 2023
Betty Chadwick Martin, age 91, of Cumming, GA passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1932, to Bascomb John Chadwick and Ophie Martin Chadwick.
Betty was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She spent many years at home raising her children, and eventually went to work at the Forsyth County Public Library as a...
Paul John Yosick
Nov 9, 2023
Paul John Yosick, a force of nature with a big and generous heart, passed away peacefully in his home in Alpharetta, Georgia, on November 9, 2023, at age 79.
An active swimmer who taught water safety and canoeing, Paul grew up in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and graduated from Tri State College with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. After beginning...
Patricia Via Kerns
Nov 9, 2023
In loving memory of Patricia Via Kerns, born on November 17, 1947, in Hinton, West Virginia, and peacefully passing away on November 9, 2023, in Cumming, Georgia.
Patricia’s journey began in a wonderful home filled with laughter and love. In her youth, she embraced life by playing basketball, singing in weddings, painting, and strumming the guitar.
Destiny led her to Steve, who she...
Melita Alline Struve
Nov 9, 2023
Melita Alline Struve, age 68, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born in 1955, to Aaron Barnett Dodd and Mary Frances Dodd. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed fishing, quilting, farming and especially her chickens. Melita was all about her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
She is survived by her...
Daniel Kenneth Gendreau
Nov 7, 2023
Daniel Kenneth Gendreau, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home in Duluth, GA, with his daughter Miranda and son Jacob by his side. Dan grew up in Madawaska, Maine and spent the majority of his adult life raising his family in Russellville, Arkansas. He worked at the Arkansas Nuclear One power plant as a...
Claude “Fred” Flannigan
Nov 6, 2023
Claude “Fred” Flannigan, age 80, of Cumming, GA passed away on Monday. November 6, 2023. He was born in 1943, to the late Floyd Willard and Ophelia Bryant Flannigan. Fred was a kind, loving, compassionate husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa. He is preceded in death by wife, Patricia Flannigan; daughter, Becky Flannigan; son-in-law, Lee Pendley; and siblings, James Flannigan,...
Sarah Maglene Moulder Armour
Nov 6, 2023
Sarah Maglene Moulder Armour, age 88, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Monday morning, November 6, 2023, peacefully at her home. Survivors include her daughters, Rina Henderson (Dean Henderson) and Tina Armour (Lynn Epps); grandchildren, Aidan Armour-Epps, Miranda Henderson, Avery Armour-Epps, and Alex Fontaine; sister, Diane Sweatman (Winton Sweatman); brother, David Moulder (Jenelle Moulder); sister-in-law, Irma Moulder and many other...
Laura Jean Soldan
Nov 5, 2023
Laura Jean Peranovich Soldan, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, peacefully with her son Billy and daughter-in-law Tammy by her side. She leaves behind her sons, Duane and Billy; grandchildren, Kaitlin, Jennifer and Krysten and 3 great grandchildren, Anthony, Juliana and Eleonora. Laura grew up in Long Beach, NY and graduated from Long Beach High School. She...
Fred Terry Lee
Nov 5, 2023
Fred Terry Lee, 76, of Cumming, GA, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2023.
Terry was born on April 4, 1947 to Lois (Stewart) and William Lee in Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Forest Park High School in 1965, he served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic both stateside and in Germany.
After being discharged from the army,...
Leroy “Lee” Lashley
Nov 5, 2023
Leroy “Lee” Lashley, 87, of Cumming, GA passed away November 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. Mr. Lashley was a man of God and was a member of the First UMC of Cumming. Lee was the family patriarch and mentor. His career was spent as owner/operator of a small chain of Tire and Automotive Centers in Metro Atlanta for 30...
Mayford “Junior” Knight
Nov 5, 2023
Mayford “Junior” Knight passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 87, in his hometown of Cumming, GA. He worked as a coal miner for 18 years, foreman with Williams Brothers for 8 years and was a truck driver for 18 years. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a SMILE!
Junior enjoyed fishing and spending time...
Jimmy (Rocky) Brackett Jr.
Nov 1, 2023
Jimmy “Rocky” Brackett, 59, of Cumming, Ga, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Rocky was born in Cumming, Ga on September 29, 1964. Rocky graduated from Forsyth County High School (Class of 1982) Rocky enjoyed working on our grandparents farm when he was growing up. He attended Gainesville College until he went to work for General Motors Parts Division...
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