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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Katherine (Kathy) Irene Pritchett

Katherine (Kathy) Irene Pritchett

Aug 27, 2023

Katherine (Kathy) Pritchett, age 80, of Cherokee County, passed away on August 27, 2023. Kathy was born August 28, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia, and was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She retired from the Defense Security Service (formerly Defense Investigative Service) after 25 years of distinguished service which included four years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

Georgia Hall Price

Georgia Hall Price

Aug 27, 2023

Georgia Hall Price, 91, of Cumming, GA passed away August 27, 2023. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Price in 2007.

Georgia Price was born in Litchfield, Illinois in 1932 on a day which she said was one of the hottest days of the year and there was no air conditioning in those days. Her father...

Michelle Sheffield Linton

Michelle Sheffield Linton

Aug 26, 2023

Michelle Sheffield Linton, 51, of Cumming, GA, peacefully entered into eternal rest after bravely and fiercely battling brain cancer on August 26, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a profound impact on all who were blessed to know her. A beacon of love, compassion, and faithfulness, Michelle's life exemplified the virtues of humility, gratitude, and a profound respect for the...

Ronald Gene “Rusty” Compton

Ronald Gene “Rusty” Compton

Aug 26, 2023

Ronald Gene “Rusty” Compton, 77, of Cumming, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023, with his loving wife Melody, his daughters Kelly and Kari, and special friends Sandi and Jon by his side. He was born in Seminole, Oklahoma to Gene and Marie (Epperson) Compton on July 20, 1946. He grew up in Oklahoma and Texas with his...

Eddie Morris Roper

Eddie Morris Roper

Aug 26, 2023

Eddie Morris Roper, age 76, of Cumming, Ga, made the transition to his Heavenly home on his birthday Saturday, August 26, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on Tuesday, August 26, 1947, in Forsyth County to the late Doyle and Cleo Roper. He was the youngest child of 11 children. 

In 1968,...

Verdell Roughton

Verdell Roughton

Aug 25, 2023

Verdell Roughton, 80, of Dawsonville passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. Verdell was a sweet, loving nurturer who had a feisty spirit. A good cook, she enjoyed preparing meals for others. She loved to sew and teaching others to sew. She loved her family and friends, spending time with them and having get-togethers. In addition to her family, Verdell is...

Margaret Payne Shadburn

Margaret Payne Shadburn

Aug 24, 2023

Margaret Payne Shadburn, age 90, of Cumming, Ga., passed peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Margaret was a member of Hope Fellowship Church in Cumming, a “steel magnolia” if there ever was one, and the glue that held her family together. Margaret’s beauty, vitality and energy always belied her age—she served her Lord and her community faithfully, always made sure...

Maureen Lokkesmoe

Maureen Lokkesmoe

Aug 24, 2023

Maureen Lokkesmoe, 66, of Cumming, GA, formally of Columbus, GA passed away August 24, 2023. Mrs. Lokkesmoe died from complications due to Dementia. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, 6 children, 7 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers.

A celebration of life will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, September 10, 2023, in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 1 hour...

Bonnie Ruth Vowell

Bonnie Ruth Vowell

Aug 23, 2023

Bonnie Ruth Vowell (94) née Faris passed peacefully at home on August 23, 2023 in Cumming, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband William F. Vowell of Florida. She was born in West Virginia to Bertram and Maybell Faris and was a sister to Vernon E. Faris of Brandon Florida. 

Bonnie a mother to 3 children, is survived by...

Catherine B. Bathgate

Catherine B. Bathgate

Aug 22, 2023

Mrs. Catherine Bathgate of Sandy Springs and Johns Creek, Georgia died August 22, 2023 after a brief illness. Mrs. Bathgate was born in Gallatin, Tennessee, one of nine children. Her parents were Kate Simpson Baker and Charles Winfield Baker.

During the Korean conflict, Mrs. Bathgate served in the Women's Army Corps. In 1950 she married Frank R. Bathgate, Sr. They...

DeWayne Dale Egle

DeWayne Dale Egle

Aug 22, 2023

DeWayne Dale Egle, 71, of Holly, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, in his home after a brief battle with ALS. He was born May 12, 1952, to Don and Iola Egle in Stratton, Nebraska. DeWayne graduated from LeTourneau University in 1974 and married Deborah Lynn Toney on April 23, 1977. He continued his education at Eastern Michigan University...

Betty Ruth Shadburn

Betty Ruth Shadburn

Aug 22, 2023

On Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, Betty Ruth “Granny Shad” Shadburn made the transition to her Heavenly home. She was a member of Beaver Ruin Baptist Church. She loved crosswords and cheering on the Braves with her sweet girl Patty.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Eva Walls, her loving husband, Richard Shadburn, her son, James Marshall...

William “Bill” Harriman

William “Bill” Harriman

Aug 21, 2023

William “Bill” Harriman, 93, of Johns Creek, GA, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 1, 1929, Bill embraced all of life and was first and foremost, a family man of faith. He just celebrated 72 years of marriage to Mary, the love of his life.

A pleasant, adventurous and fun loving guy, he...

Brenda Jones

Brenda Jones

Aug 20, 2023

On May 31, 1940, Edwin “Boot” Heard and Lois “Mama Lois” Bannister Heard  had a beautiful baby girl at their home in the Matt community, named Brenda Joy. She was their only child. 

In 1961, Brenda married the love of her life, Leon Jones. Together, they built a thriving trucking business, where she worked to support their new endeavor for many years....

Linda Joyce Staten Pierce

Linda Joyce Staten Pierce

Aug 19, 2023

Linda Joyce Staten Pierce of Canton, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 19.  Linda was born in Johnson City, TN on November 12, 1948, to the late Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Staten. Linda loved her family immensely and always put them first.

Linda is preceded in death by her brothers Ken, Bill and Carl Staten and sister Barbara Taylor. She...

Gene Alderman

Gene Alderman

Aug 17, 2023

Gene Alderman, 89, of Cumming, GA passed away August 17, 2023. Mr. Alderman was born in Endicott, New York to the late Halsey and Margaret Alderman. Gene was preceded in death by his son, Scott Halsey Alderman.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jaclyn Alderman; son and daughter in-law, Jeff and Jean Alderman; and 3 grandchildren.

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Emory Douglas Ramey

Emory Douglas Ramey

Aug 17, 2023

Emory Douglas Ramey, 86, of Cumming, GA passed away August 17, 2023. Mr. Ramey was born in Buford, GA to the late Emory and Era Higgins Ramey. He was the owner and operator of Ramey’s Department Store in Cumming and served in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Emory was a devoted Christian man who put others before himself. Mr. Ramey attended The Church At War Hill in Dawsonville,...

Tommy Eugene Dixon

Tommy Eugene Dixon

Aug 17, 2023

Tommy Eugene Dixon passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Crandall, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Shirley and brother Mark Anthony Dixon.

He enjoyed hunting, playing softball, and was a diehard UGA fan. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. 

Tommy is survived by his loving wife Tammy of 31 years; son Justin, daughter Megan and her husband Nick Smith; sister Angie and her husband Ricky Carder; grandchildren Landen, Rosemarie and Annabelle. He was a beloved husband, father, pop and friend to...

Harry G. Dulaney Jr.

Harry G. Dulaney Jr.

Aug 16, 2023

Harry G. Dulaney Jr., Physics Professor and Lifelong Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket, Was Called Home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Harry was born on Dec 3, 1932 in Lexington KY to Harry G. Dulaney Sr., a travelling medical supply salesman, and Inez Congleton Dulaney, a school teacher. Blessed with a photographic memory, he graduated as Valedictorian from Henry Clay High School in...

Janice Denton Brown

Janice Denton Brown

Aug 16, 2023

Janice Denton Brown, 77, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Janice is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Al; sons, Ray (Angie), Michael, Al, Jr., (Ann), Ken (Debbie); brothers, Richard and Mike; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 20, at 3:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Barry Crocker and Mr. Clay...