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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Janet Bailey Loftis Cahoon

Janet Bailey Loftis Cahoon

Oct 23, 2023

Janet Bailey Loftis Cahoon, 80, of Gainesville, Ga., entered her eternal rest on October 23 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Lavon Bailey; brother Everett Bailey Jr. and stepson, Adam Cahoon.

She is survived by her husband, Sumner Cahoon, daughter, Debi Loftis and son, Robert (Sarah) Loftis, grandsons,...

Sandra Mims

Sandra Mims

Oct 21, 2023

Sandra Mims, 75, of Cumming passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, Nanny and friend. She was an administrative assistant for Bell South for over twenty years.  Her hobbies included, scrapbooking, card making, and riding around the country with her loving husband in their Model A Ford.  She was a great friend to all and...

Jerrold Mandel

Jerrold Mandel

Oct 20, 2023

Jerrold Mandel, (92), of Cumming, Georgia, lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease and passed away on October 20th, surrounded by his ‍family.

Jerrold, fondly known as Jerry, was born to Leo and Rebecca Mandel, on December 14, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY. He was a talented singer, guitar player, and artist and attended City College of NY, where he earned his...

William (Bill) Manley Vinson Jr.

William (Bill) Manley Vinson Jr.

Oct 20, 2023

William (Bill) Manley Vinson Jr, 68, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on October 20, 2023 after a courageous battle fighting Pulmonary Fibrosis.  He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in October of 1954, to proud parents Lucille and William Vinson. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lucille (Vinson) Brown and father William Vinson.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cathy Vinson; his...

Larry Dyer Hyde, Sr.

Larry Dyer Hyde, Sr.

Oct 20, 2023

Larry Dyer Hyde, Sr., 79, of Cumming passed away Friday, October 20, 2023. Larry was a longtime plumber with Hyde Plumbing and enjoyed working on wells and automobiles.He is preceded in death by his wife, Sara Hyde, son, John Hyde; and daughter, Donna Hyde.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Angela Hyde; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Darrell Callahan; grandchildren, Chris...

Joan Audrey Cook

Joan Audrey Cook

Oct 19, 2023

Joan Audrey Cook, 90, of Cumming, GA, formerly of North Little Rock, AR passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. Joan was born in Cambridge, England to the late Reginald Harry and Maisie Hunt Clark.  Joan was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed being a homemaker. Her family meant everything to her. She was sweet natured, loving, self-sacrificing and she...

Robert Charles Lamb Sr.

Robert Charles Lamb Sr.

Oct 18, 2023

Robert Charles Lamb Sr., age 77 of Cumming Georgia died in his home on October 18, 2023. He was born in Newport News, Virginia in 1945 to William and Josephine Lamb.

Robert (known to his friends and family as “Bob”) started his work life as an apprentice at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company and went on to work...

Robert Cameron Vaught

Robert Cameron Vaught

Oct 18, 2023

Robert Cameron Vaught, born in Atlanta, Georgia, peacefully passed at his home, surrounded by his family, on October 18, 2023. 

Cameron attended Westminster School before transferring and completing his schooling at Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, a venerable and cherished institution that contributed greatly in making him the ambitious and exemplary man we all came to know and admire. During his time at Christ School, Cameron served as...

John Jude Burkert

John Jude Burkert

Oct 18, 2023

John Jude Burkert, of Haverstraw, New York passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family in Cumming, Georgia on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. John, better known as Jack, was born on October 1, 1958 in Suffern, NY to John Joseph Burkert and Claire Marie Anderson. Jack was retired from Lederle/Wyeth Laboratories in Pearl River, New York after 29 years...

Conner L Davis

Conner L Davis

Oct 18, 2023

Conner L Davis, 74 of Suwanee GA died October 18 from a long battle with liver cancer.He was born in Atlanta, GA in 1949 to Janet L Davis and Lester Davis. He was a member of Johns Creek Baptist Church of John’s Creek GA.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Conner Davis and father, Lester Davis. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Connie Myers Davis.  He is also...

Mother Jo Ann Blackwell

Mother Jo Ann Blackwell

Oct 17, 2023

Mother Jo Ann Blackwell

On September 14, 1941, Jo Ann was born to the late Therman and Clora B. Simpson in Rosston, Arkansas. Jo Ann was the 4th of 7 children, and she wore her middle child status with pride.  Jo Ann graduated from Oak Grove High School where she enjoyed playing basketball and hanging out with her best friend Laureen Jenkins.

​After graduation,...

Wilma Jean Holtzclaw

Wilma Jean Holtzclaw

Oct 16, 2023

Wilma Jean Holtzclaw, age 85, of Cumming, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 16th, 2023.  She was a loving wife, mother, Nanny, sister, and friend.  Wilma was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church.  She loved worshipping God in song by playing the piano and singing.  Wilma always had a song in her heart...

Elaine Morris Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...