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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Jeanne Carnes Shiretzki
Nov 19, 2022
Jeanne Carnes Shiretzki, age 93, of Cumming, GA, passed away on November 19, 2022. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Jeanne’s parents Brian Arnold and Evelyn Hanner Arnold died when Jeanne was young. She came to live with Aunt Mary Hanner Daniel and W.P. Daniel and lovingly claimed them as close as parents until their deaths.
Jeanne...
Wayne Oliver Sewell
Nov 19, 2022
Wayne Oliver Sewell of Cumming GA, peacefully passed from this earth on November 19, 2022, at the age of 84. Wayne was one of seven children to the late E. W. Sewell and Brookie Sewell. Wayne was a member of Mt Pisgah Baptist Church in Cumming, Ga. He is also predeceased in death by his brother, Frank Sewell; and sisters,...
James Robert “Bob” Smith
Nov 18, 2022
James Robert “Bob” Smith, 84, of Cumming passed away November 18, 2022. Bob was born in New Jersey to James and Florence Smith. As a young adult, he served in the National Guard, as well as marched with the National Champion Hawthorne Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps from Hawthorne, NJ.
Bob owned and operated an electrical contracting business in New...
Louis Theodore Baine, Sr.
Nov 18, 2022
Louis Theodore Baine, Sr. joined his beautiful wife, Elizabeth, in heaven on November 18, 2022. Louis was a proud member of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in Sandy Springs, GA for over 46 years. There, he and Elizabeth served and contributed to a variety of charities including Los Ninos Primeros, the Community Assistance Center, Families First, and the Zambia Scholarship Fund.
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Richard William Croy
Nov 17, 2022
Richard William Croy, age 58, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Richy was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He was known for collecting junk and going fishing. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard M. Croy, and sister, Felicia Croy.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Croy; son...
Beverly Highfield
Nov 17, 2022
Beverly Elaine Highfield, age 71, of Forsyth County, GA passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Beverly worked for Equifax for many years before dedicating her life to raising her daughters, Codie and Jamie. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.
Her heart was her girls and her two grandchildren, Milo and Willow. Beverly had the...
Jerry Ray Newsom
Nov 17, 2022
Jerry Ray Newsom, 75, of Marquez, Texas passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Jerry was a resident of Cumming for the past 30 years. Jerry grew up in a close-knit family, farming to make a living and survive. He loved this part of his life and spent many happy days in his retirement on outdoor projects, farming, fishing and hunting...
Billy Joe Smith
Nov 17, 2022
Billy Joe Smith, age 76, of the Free Home Community, passed away on November 17, 2022. Billy was a member of Ophir Baptist Church. He was a devoted family man who loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Billy loved to hunt and fish whenever he had the chance. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Edith...
Ethel Grace Dodd
Nov 17, 2022
Ethel Grace Dodd, age 71, of Cumming, GA passed away November 17, 2022. She was the daughter of Albert & Ruby Sams. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and volunteering at the Hightower Association Food Bank. She was a retired custodian of the Dawson County School system. She was a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church and attended...
Robert W. Petrie
Nov 16, 2022
Robert W. Petrie, 79, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on November 16, 2022. Bob was born and raised in the Mohawk Valley in New York. He was predeceased by parents Albert and Lois Dodge Petrie, his brothers, Roger (an infant) and Richard, and his cousin, Alan Rosbrook.
After earning a Master’s in Art Education at Buffalo State,...
Charles "Keith" Everett
Nov 16, 2022
Charles "Keith" Everett, 66, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022.
He was born March 6th, 1956, and raised in Decatur, Georgia. Keith was married to Debbie Everett for over 42 years.
Keith spent his career traveling the world as an audio engineer, touring with bands such as the Four Tops, the Temptations, and the Charlie Daniels...
Chad Jason Fields
Nov 15, 2022
Chad Jason Fields, 49, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Chad was a loving father, son and brother. He was always happy and had a big heart. He loved his family, football and rock and roll music. Chad was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where he was saved July 13, 1983 and baptized a few days later on July 17, 1983. He is preceded in death...
Barbara Ann Shoemake
Nov 14, 2022
1 Peter 4:10
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.
Barbara Ann Seitz Shoemake, 76, of Gainesville, GA passed away Monday, November 14, 2022. God gave her the gift of a servant's heart. From a very young age, she was taught by her mother to care for her extended family and those around her in times of need. As...
Kermitt Harris Turner
Nov 13, 2022
Kermitt Harris Turner, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday November 13. He was born on December 10, 1929 in Dawson County but lived most of his life in Forsyth County. Kermitt served in the Korean War in Germany and was a Mason at Matt Lodge #694 for over 50 years. He was a member and deacon at...
Robert James Edwards
Nov 12, 2022
Robert James Edwards, 92, was born in Detroit MI, July 5, 1930, died peacefully at home in Dawsonville GA November 12, 2022. This year Bob, and his wife, Ellen celebrated 60 years of marriage, 5 children and 9 grandchildren. He graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit in 1948 where he was a star football player, winning the City Championship....
J.L. Johnson, Jr.
Nov 11, 2022
J.L. Johnson, Jr., age 84, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at his residence. J.L. was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Margaret Johnson; his sister, Lillie Gilbert; his brothers, Harold and Lanier Johnson and Ronald Gilbert.
He is survived by his daughters, Dawn and...
Sarah Vance
Nov 10, 2022
Sarah Vance, age 74, of Bruce, MS, passed away on November 10, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend.
She is preceded in death by her granddaughter Hannah Hastings. Sarah is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gary Vance; children: John Watson, Jamie Hastings and Gwen Singleton and grandson Seth Hastings.
Funeral services will be on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 11a.m. at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with internment following Sawnee View Gardens...
Berma Brooks Tate
Nov 9, 2022
Berma Brooks Tate, 91, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. A native of Forsyth County, Berma graduated from the Cumming High School in 1948. She lived for a number of years in Gwinnett County, moving to Dekalb County and finally returning home to Forsyth County. She loved to cook, especially sweets, often bringing cakes, pies and candy to family and friends. She is preceded in death by...
Grady Grinstead
Nov 8, 2022
Grady Grinstead, age 71, of Cumming, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Memphis Tn on April 25, 1951 to the late Jesse and Rosie Grinstead. Grady graduated from Memphis State University with a BBA and later became employed by IBM where he worked in technology sales and management for 41 years. He served for two...
Barbara Montgomery
Nov 8, 2022
Barbara Daley Montgomery, 74, of Alpharetta, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 8, 2022. Barbara was born in Wagoner, Oklahoma to the late Carl and Pauline Daley. Barbara was the definition of a true family woman. Her life’s mission was her family. Mrs. Montgomery loved to watch her children play soccer, and when her grandchildren...
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