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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Elaine Morris Smith
Oct 14, 2023
Elaine Morris Smith, 80, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. Mrs. Smith was born in Atlanta, GA to the late J. Russell and Mildred Wix Morris. Elaine was a member of First Baptist Church Cumming where she worked in the church office following her retirement from Georgia Power. She loved her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved family and...
Martha Sue Walls
Oct 14, 2023
Martha Sue Walls passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 14, 2023, at the age of 87. She was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 34 years. She also enjoyed Vacation Bible School and Church Camp.
She is preceded in death by her husband Raid...
Alexander Hamilton Stephens, III
Oct 13, 2023
Alexander Hamilton Stephens, III, age 96, of Cumming, GA passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born in 1927 to the late Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Jr. and Elizabeth Burgess Stephens. He was a WWII United States Marine veteran, accomplished businessman, trout fisher, storyteller, and friend to many. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Sue Darnell
Oct 13, 2023
Sue Darnell, 80, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, October 13, 2023. Sue was born in 1943 to the late Weldon and Dean Corn. She was a graduate of Forsyth County High School and attended Brenau College as a music major. Sue was a talented pianist with a beautiful soprano voice. She spent several years with the Forsyth County School District as...
Fredrick “Fred” Ernst Brauer
Oct 13, 2023
Fredrick “Fred” Ernst Brauer, 84, of Cumming, GA passed away quietly in his home on October 13, 2023. Fred was born October 16, 1938 in Kansas City, KS to Herman Brauer and Pearl (Dearinger) Brauer.
Fred is survived by his wife of 63 years, Georgia (Bundshuh) Brauer, his children, Steven Brauer and wife Katie Taylor of Carrboro, NC, David Brauer and wife...
Jeanne Burnsed
Oct 11, 2023
We were so blessed to have a beautiful angel in our lives. Her name was Jeanne. From birth she lived her life with the mind of a child, bright blue eyes and an infectious smile. Everyone doted on her and she enjoyed every minute of it. She loved to tell others your age and your secrets and then giggle about it. She loved...
Rebecca Sharon Thompson
Oct 11, 2023
Rebecca Sharon Thompson, 72, of Alpharetta, GA passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Alpharetta and a devoted, loving sister, aunt and friend. She retired from teaching at Mimosa Elementary School in Roswell after 32 years of service. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorcas McCleskey Thompson; father, Ralph Everett Thompson and brother, David Lanier Thompson.
Survivors include sisters, Rita (Jim) Thomas, Patrice (Jerry) Godby; nephews, Graham Thomas and Evin...
Mildred H. Anglin
Oct 11, 2023
Mildred H. Anglin, age 98, of Indian Land, SC, formerly of Maryville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born in 1924, to the late Almon Lee and Nancy Evelyn Hardin of Cumming, GA. She was an active member of Broadway Baptist Church and a hospice volunteer in Maryville, TN. In addition to her parents, she is...
Claudia Ray Wallis
Oct 11, 2023
Claudia Ray Wallis, age 72, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born in 1951, to the late Harrison Smith and Kathryn Wallis. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, Stevie Sexton and Dwayne Sexton.
She is...
Barbara June Hendricks
Oct 9, 2023
Barbara June Hendricks, age 90, of Alpharetta, GA passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born in Atlanta to the late George and Estelle (O’Shields) Edwards and enjoyed living in the area near dear family and friends her entire life.
Known to her grandkids as Nanny, she was a kind and gentle soul. She was a lady of few words, usually delivered with a smile, that always rang true and warmed our hearts.
Barbara graduated from Murphy High School (Class of '51) with...
Nubia Pelaez
Oct 9, 2023
Nubia Pelaez, 82, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Nubia was born to the late Alfonso and Carmen Pelaez on November 28, 1940, in El Águila, Colombia. She then resided in New York City from 1958 until 1972 when she moved to Atlanta, GA. She then moved to Forsyth County in 1973. Nubia was predeceased by her mother and...
Riley Perry Odom
Oct 9, 2023
Riley Perry Odom, age 68, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born in 1955, to the late Riley Preston and Alice Virginia Odom. Perry enjoyed traveling and going to the beach. He loved working on cars, playing pool and watching older movies. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
Stephen H. Deadwyler
Oct 7, 2023
Stephen H. Deadwyler, 65, passed away on October 7th, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, and brother.
He was born to Betty Jane and Joe Davis Deadwyler, in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in Sandy Springs, GA. He attended Ridgeview High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Georgia State University. There he met his business partner and together...
Marion Lee Worley
Oct 7, 2023
Marion Lee Worley, AKA “Pop”, 85 of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Marion was born in Gainesville, Georgia on June 5, 1938 to William and Rosa Lee Worley. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Cumming.
Marion married Barbara Worley and together they had 3 children. Marion and Barbara were married for 59 years until...
Bryce Winston Whiteside
Oct 6, 2023
Bryce Winston Whiteside, 76, died peacefully on October 6 following a brief illness. He passed surrounded by the family he adored at the Dawsonville, Georgia home he built with his wife of 24 years.
He is survived by many who loved him dearly: wife Edith (Edie) Whiteside; sister Connie Rae Whiteside of Conyers, GA; son and family Kevin R. Whiteside and Mary...
Margie Phillips Byers
Oct 6, 2023
Margie Phillips Byers, 90, of Cumming passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Margie was born March 2, 1933 in Cumming to the late Rev. Clifford and Estie Hughes Phillips. She was a member of Piedmont United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Everett Phillips and her sister, Marie Dooley.
Survivors include her son, Timmy...
David Edwards
Oct 5, 2023
David Edwards, age 73, of Cumming, GA passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, October 05, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie B. & Betty Edwards, and his brother & sister-in-law, Roger & Elaine Edwards.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Collins Edwards, son & daughter-in-law, Corey...
James “Bobby” Greeson
Oct 5, 2023
James “Bobby” Greeson, age 68, of Dahlonega, passed away on October 5th, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family. Bobby loved playing golf, scratch off lottery tickets, cars, and blues music. He was the greatest husband and father and was a Hero to his children. Bobby was loved by all. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Bill Greeson...
Barbara Ann Sharkey
Oct 5, 2023
Barbara Ann Sharkey (née Coffey), 67, of Cumming, GA, passed away on October 5, 2023, surrounded by her husband and children.
She was born January 5, 1956, in Troy, NY, to Mary and Thomas Coffey, the second of their seven children. Their family moved several times before settling in Atlanta, Georgia, where Barbara met the love of her life....
Kay Frances Harrison
Oct 3, 2023
Kay Frances Harrison age 87 of Sacramento, CA, passed away on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Lectie Eidson.
She graduated from Cumming High School in 1953, She found opportunities in California and was office manager of a large California corporation until she retired. Kay was very active in her church, Sunday...
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