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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Peggy Martin Gilleland

Peggy Martin Gilleland

Aug 28, 2022

Peggy Martin Gilleland, 86 of Alpharetta, GA passed away August 28, 2022. Mrs. Gilleland was born in Cumming, GA to the late Benjamin and Bertie Page Martin. She was a lifetime member of Hightower Baptist Church in Ball Ground, GA where she sang in the church choir. Peggy enjoyed gardening and loved her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mrs. Gilleland was preceded in...

Sandra Joyce Pruitt

Sandra Joyce Pruitt

Aug 28, 2022

Sandra Joyce Pruitt, 71, of Cumming passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. Sandra was a loving wife, mother and Meme. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Pruitt; parents, Henry and Edith Pruitt; sister, Vicki Pruitt; mother-in-law, Sallie Mae Pruitt; sisters-in-law, Elaine Pruitt, Nancy Hood, Vernice and Roy Sweatman, Wonnie Pruitt; brothers-in-law, Lamar and Dorothy Pruitt, Leroy Pruitt, Luther and...

Monty Kohli

Monty Kohli

Aug 27, 2022

Dearest Montybaba,

It is going to be hard from now on, no doubt about it. However, I have surrendered myself to God along with you since I met you. I will continue to live on  holding your precious presence in my heart & soul as well as your philosophy of life.

"You give but little when you give of your...

Shirley Leavens

Shirley Leavens

Aug 27, 2022

Shirley Leavens at 84 years old passed away on August 27, 2022 in Cumming, Ga.  She was predeceased by her father, Charles Sanford; her mother, Nora Sanford; and her husband, John Leavens, Sr.  She is survived by her three children and their spouses, John Leavens and Harriet Cherry; Gwen Leavens; and Tricia and Eric Heard; two grandchildren, Charlie and Emily Olson;...

James “Jim” Joseph O’Connell

James “Jim” Joseph O’Connell

Aug 27, 2022

James was born in Southampton, New York, on April 8th, 1944.  He grew up in Southampton.  Later, he lived in Karlsruhe, Germany, with his mother and step father, before moving to Augusta, Georgia.  He graduated from Richmond Academy in Augusta, then attended Georgia Tech where he received a degree in Civil Engineering.  Later, he attended Emory University, where he earned...

Douglas John Faber

Douglas John Faber

Aug 26, 2022

Douglas John Faber age 71, passed away peacefully Friday August 26, 2022.

Graveside Service will be held at Sawnee View Garden Cemetery, 1390 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040 on September 10th at 1:00 pm. A Celebration of Doug’s Life will follow at ChristChurch Presbyterian Buckhead, 1740 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA at 3:00 pm. Doug is survived by his mother,...

Vyrsa Madge Bates

Vyrsa Madge Bates

Aug 23, 2022

Vyrsa Madge Bates, 93, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Vyrsa was a very kind and loving mother who loved animals. She was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bates, and a son, Ronnie Bates.

Survivors include her son, Jimmy Bates of Cumming; granddaughter, Christie and Robbie Wilson of Franklin, GA; several...

Barry Lee Waters

Barry Lee Waters

Aug 23, 2022

Barry Lee Waters, 78, of Cumming, GA, entered into the arms of Jesus on August 23, 2022. Barry was born on April 6, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Irving Waters and Naomi (née Rock) Waters. Barry graduated from Northeast High School, studied chemistry at Temple University and St Joseph’s University, and earned a Bible degree from Philadelphia College...

Billie Ruth (Horton) Mason

Billie Ruth (Horton) Mason

Aug 23, 2022

Billie Ruth (Horton) Mason was born November 4, 1933, in McMinnville, Tennessee.  She was the oldest of three children. She married William Thomas (Bill) Mason on September 6, 1953. The Masons had three of their children while living in Tennessee, then had their last after moving to Dunwoody, Georgia. 

Billie is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years,...

Jackie Lamar Garmon

Jackie Lamar Garmon

Aug 23, 2022

Jackie Lamar Garmon, age 75, of Cumming, GA, passed away on August 23, 2022.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  Jackie was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.  Jackie enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and time outdoors.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ilene Garmon; wife, Rita Garmon; son,...

Frances D. Castleberry

Frances D. Castleberry

Aug 22, 2022

Frances D. Castleberry, age 85, of Ball Ground, passed away on August 22, 2022.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Castleberry; parents, Robert and Marie Duncan; brother, Edwin Duncan.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Ricky) Reece; granddaughters, Amanda (Bobby) Coppage, Allison (Lonnie) Hawkins; great...

Dorsey Gene Graves

Dorsey Gene Graves

Aug 21, 2022

Dorsey Gene Graves, 83, of Cumming passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. Gene was born March 8, 1939 in Gwinnett County to the late William Dorsey Graves and Sarah Story Graves. He graduated from Tucker High School in 1957.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years, 18 months stationed in Germany.  Gene graduated from Southern Tech and retired as a sales rep from Blue Circle. In addition to his parents, he...

Albert D. “Beau” Hardy

Albert D. “Beau” Hardy

Aug 20, 2022

Albert D. “Beau” Hardy, 69, of Dawsonville, GA passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. Beau was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Charles Harold Hardy, Sr. and Bettye Tunison Hardy. Mr. Hardy retired from AT&T with over 36 years of dedicated service in various capacities. Beau was a dedicated Republican and a strong Donald Trump Supporter. He was a member of...

Ricky L. Picklesimer

Ricky L. Picklesimer

Aug 18, 2022

Ricky L. Picklesimer, 62 of Cumming, GA passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. Mr. Picklesimer was born in Cumming, GA to the late Arnold and Nannie Picklesimer. He was of the Baptist faith. Ricky loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and anything outdoor related. Ricky was preceded in death by his brothers, Hugh, William, Jewell, Jack and Douglas.

Mr. Picklesimer is survived by his daughters and son in-law, Amanda Picklesimer, Hannah and Chris...

Marguerite Marie Caskey

Marguerite Marie Caskey

Aug 17, 2022

Marguerite Marie Caskey, 87, of Cumming, GA, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2022.

Marguerite is survived by siblings: Rachel Miller (Franc); Charlene Ralston (Michael); Roland Beaudoin (Rachel); Raymond Beaudoin (Joann) and her children: Norma Caskey; Tina Vliet (Corey); Jon Caskey (Cherlyn) and Karen Ketchum (Chris). Marguerite is “Mimi” to her grandchildren; Mason and Mitchell Caskey and Matt, Cole, Sam and...

Olive Belle Fussell Powell

Olive Belle Fussell Powell

Aug 17, 2022

Olive Belle Fussell Powell, 93, of Parrott, Georgia, passed away in Gainesville, Georgia on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the home of her son. Mrs. Powell was born in Dawson, Georgia to the late John Oliver and Bertha LouAnne Bolton Fussell on June 20, 1929. Olive was a member of Parrott Baptist Church where she played the piano and served...

Charlotte Raines Simmons

Charlotte Raines Simmons

Aug 16, 2022

After a long brave battle with cancer, Charlotte peacefully entered Heaven surrounded by her husband, family & friends.

A native of Birmingham, Charlotte resided in Cumming Georgia. She graduated from Vestavia Hills High School and The University of Alabama.

Charlotte was larger than life, never met a stranger, and was the light of every life she touched. She was affectionately...

Theresa Stevens

Theresa Stevens

Aug 16, 2022

Theresa Stevens, age 78 of Cumming, passed away on August 16th, 2022.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Clarice Jones, four sisters Francis Cusic, Mary Jo Mosier, Ateka Jones and Sonja Anderson and two brothers, Luther Jones and Wendell Jones.

Theresa worked for the Chattanooga Times Free Press for 17 years doing page markup, pagination, and food...

James Louis Ala

James Louis Ala

Aug 15, 2022

James Louis Ala passed away peacefully on August 15, 2022 at the age of 92. He joins his beloved wife Florence, his parents: Mary and Biagio Ala, his sisters and brother-in-law: Joan Parks, Jean and Bob Grassino, and his in-laws Hulda and Henry Krueger. Jim was a father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend to many.

He is survived by his sister-in-law Dorothy Farrar of Chicago, IL, his children Debbie...

Lorene Dockery Lord

Lorene Dockery Lord

Aug 14, 2022

Lorene Dockery Lord, 84, of Murrayville, GA passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022. Mrs. Lord was born in Alpharetta, GA to the late Robert James and Lillie Frances Dockery. Lorene was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Lilburn, GA. Mrs. Lord loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles, fishing, camping and anything outdoor related. Lorene...