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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Christine “Chris” Lang

Christine “Chris” Lang

Sep 10, 2022

Christine “Chris“ Lang 93, of Cumming, GA passed away September 10, 2022.  Chris grew up in Knoxville, TN and attended the University of Tennessee, Mrs. Lang loved to play bridge, play jokes on people, and enjoyed sewing. Chris was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Vedra Shinpaugh; husband Joe Lang in 2020; daughter, Regina Flaherty in 2022. 

Mrs. Lang is survived...

Patricia Webb

Patricia Webb

Sep 8, 2022

Patricia Webb passed away peacefully September 8, 2022, two months after her eighty-sixth birthday and three months shy of her sixty-fifth wedding anniversary.

She lived a full and productive life, raising two wonderful children, serving as PTA president for her children’s school, being an active member of the Georgia Tech Faculty Women’s Club, serving as her church secretary and enriching...

Martha Irene Eccher

Martha Irene Eccher

Sep 8, 2022

Martha Irene Eccher, 79, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 8, 2022. She was born on February 13, 1943 in Carthage, Missouri to the late Lyman Chester Reiley and Lucreta Sparks Reiley. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her sister, Marilyn Kay Reiley.

Martha grew up in Lamar, MO, and graduated from Lamar High School in 1961....

Sharon S. Brown

Sharon S. Brown

Sep 8, 2022

Sharon S. Brown, age 61, of Canton, GA, passed away on September 8, 2022.  Sharon came from a large family in which she loved.  She enjoyed Country Music, sitting on the porch and drinking coffee, and overall, just relaxing.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Mamie Grizzle; sisters, Cheryl Lingerfelt, Frances Hyde; brothers, Cecil Gizzle, Kenneth...

Polly Mae Little

Polly Mae Little

Sep 7, 2022

Polly Mae Little age 73 died at her residence in Cumming on Wednesday September 7, 2022. Polly is preceded in death by her parents Kertie Mae Newman and Elbert Cleveland Weaver, brother Joe Holloway, and grandson Andy Dewayne Looney.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years CM Little,

Daughters: Loretta Mulkey, Helen (Stanley) Wright, Stacy (Greg) Smith, and Tracy Little-Swain;

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Roy (Roe) Daniel Wilson, Sr.

Roy (Roe) Daniel Wilson, Sr.

Sep 6, 2022

Roy (Roe) Daniel Wilson, Sr. went to be with Jesus on September 6, 2022, following an extended illness. Roe was born in Dawsonville, GA on April 12, 1944, and lived in Cuthbert, GA for the past twenty years.

Roe made the finest whiskey in North Georgia until he was 32 years old. He drove a truck for a living and drove...

Paul Courtney Edwards

Paul Courtney Edwards

Sep 5, 2022

Paul Courtney Edwards, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a long illness on September 5, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia.  He attended Chamblee High School.  He worked in building construction with his father’s company, P&H Homes, developing property in the Northcrest area of Atlanta.  He contributed to the building of his siblings’ homes in...

Richard Leon Williams

Richard Leon Williams

Sep 5, 2022

Richard Leon Williams was born on December 21st, 1936. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of the Lord. He was called home on Monday, September 5th, 2022. 

Rich is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Linnae Williams, and his son, Brian Williams. He is survived in death by his wife of sixty years,...

Elizabeth (Liz) Charlotte Kinsey

Elizabeth (Liz) Charlotte Kinsey

Sep 5, 2022

The Angels came for Elizabeth (Liz) Kinsey on Monday September 5, 2022.  She had faced a long challenge from a GBM, a walnut sized brain tumor first diagnosed and treated with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy since September 2015.  She and her husband, Jim, saw progress in her battle, with the tumor completely regressing only to reappear a couple of years...

JoAnne Gibson Williams

JoAnne Gibson Williams

Sep 3, 2022

JoAnne Gibson Williams of Marietta, GA passed away peacefully September 3, 2022, at the age of 81. She was born February 9, 1941, in Sontag, Mississippi. JoAnne was the youngest daughter of Agnes Keene and William Purvis Gibson. She attended Mississippi State College for Women and then married Michael C Williams October 2,1961.

JoAnne was an avid golfer, having made...

Martha Dean Coats

Martha Dean Coats

Sep 3, 2022

Martha Dean Sweatman Coats, 95, a lifelong resident of Cumming passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Eunia Anglin Sweatman.

Ms. Coats is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Brandywine Cemetery.

The family will receive friends...

Allen Stanley Hames, Jr.

Allen Stanley Hames, Jr.

Sep 3, 2022

Allen Stanley Hames, Jr., age 87, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday September 3, 2022.  Allen is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jimmie Lee Hames, his daughter Denise Wagoner and spouse Dave Wagoner, his grandchildren Tamara Ragsdale, Kristina Putman, and Tony Morris, and his great-grandchildren Avery, Brynn, Bailey, Caleb, and Cooper.  

Allen, Born November...

Anderson M. Tallant

Anderson M. Tallant

Sep 2, 2022

Anderson M. Tallant, age 86, known to many as “Bucky” or “Pop” of Cumming, GA., passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Mr. Tallant was a native and lifetime resident of Forsyth County. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Anderson always had a smile and sense of humor. He never met a stranger.  He loved working on old...

Amanda Mashburn Ream

Amanda Mashburn Ream

Sep 2, 2022

Amanda Mashburn Ream, age 44, of Cumming passed away Friday, September 2, 2022. She enjoyed going on cruises and taking trips to the mountains. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her kids and family. Amanda would always enjoy going on various shopping trips with her mother. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church in...

Kristina Nicole Shepherd

Kristina Nicole Shepherd

Sep 1, 2022

Kristina Nicole Shepherd, 26, of Cumming, GA, passed on September 1, 2022.

Kristina is survived by her parents, Derek and Carol Shepherd; siblings: Jordan (Kimberly) Harper, Alexandria (Alex) Peña, Gresham (Emily) Shepherd; niece and nephews: Anastasia, Shepherd and Sawyer Peña; maternal grandmother, Mary “Mawmaw” Holder; along with many other family and friends.

Kristina was a lifetime native of Cumming, Georgia. She...

Ruth Morris Howell

Ruth Morris Howell

Sep 1, 2022

Ruth Morris Howell, 95 of Suwanee, GA passed away September 1, 2022. Mrs. Howell was born in Blackville, SC to the late Byron and Gula Mae Morris. Ruth was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping. Ruth was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Howell who passed away in 1967, and her son, Aubrey...

Peter Alan Swanson, Sr.

Peter Alan Swanson, Sr.

Aug 30, 2022

Peter Alan Swanson, Sr., age 81, of Cumming, GA,  passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born in 1940, to the late Robert Severin Swanson & Ingrid Viola Carlson. Peter was a United States Army veteran and enjoyed model trains. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Stephen Swanson.

He is survived...

Eugene Rice

Eugene Rice

Aug 30, 2022

Eugene Rice, 88, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Of the Baptist faith, Mr. Rice served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer and loved working to keep his yard well-manicured.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Carol Rice; children, Gary Alberding, Jr. and Michele...

Pedro Osvaldo Arocho

Pedro Osvaldo Arocho

Aug 29, 2022

Pedro Osvaldo Arocho, of Gainesville, GA passed away peacefully at the age of 82, in Jacksonville, FL surrounded by his wife, his daughter and his oldest grandson by his side. Pedro was born in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Vicente Arocho and Arcadia Vera.  Mr. Arocho retired to tend to the family Coffee farm following a career in Financial...

Jeremy C. Harvey

Jeremy C. Harvey

Aug 29, 2022

Jeremy Cade Harvey was born on December 15, 1972 to David and Karen Harvey of Rochester, Minnesota.  He was a bright, happy, funny, and talkative child who entertained family, friends, and even strangers as he grew up.  He spent his childhood in Rochester with his parents and older sister Jodi and younger brother Jeff.  He was confirmed at age 12...