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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Rev. Gerald Blackburn
Jan 30, 2022
Reverend Gerald Blackburn passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 30, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born in Gainesville Georgia to Franklin and Artie Blackburn. Gerald graduated from Forsyth County High School in 1958 and went on to marry his wife of 63 years, Sue.
Gerald and Sue raised all 3 of their children in Cumming where he...
Sam L. Higginbotham
Jan 29, 2022
Sam L Higginbotham, 96, passed away on January 29,2022. Born in 1925 in DeKalb County GA and moved to Forsyth County in 1959.
Sam pioneered the first lighted baseball field in the county while also coaching his two sons.
He was a proud American and served his county as a marine in WWII.
Sam is preceded in death by his...
Breanna Nicole Woodall
Jan 28, 2022
Breanna Woodall glowed as she was a light shining bright for the world to see. With grace and marvelous strength, she fought congenital heart disease from birth. Having three open-heart surgeries and finally heart transplant, she defied all odds against her. She was compassionate, loving, and talented. She was funny, independent, and loved life to the fullest. We loved her beyond...
Elda Colella
Jan 28, 2022
Elda Colella (nee Romano), age 82, of Cumming, GA, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022. Elda was born in Castel di Sangro, Italy on May 22, 1939, daughter to the late Pasquale and Lucia Romano. She was a selfless and hard-working Italian woman with a strong faith who loved cooking, dancing, singing, making people laugh and spending time with...
Rev. Clyde Wilson Boling
Jan 28, 2022
Clyde Wilson Boling, age 83, Cumming, GA. He was born July 13, 1938 and made his journey home early Friday morning January 28, 2022 to be with his Lord and Savior.
Clyde was the fifth child of eleven born to Virginia (Purcell) Boling and Malachi Rubin Boling.
He was a loving husband, daddy, grandpa, brother, uncle, pastor, friend and neighbor.
Clyde was...
Marsha Gwen Ledbetter Elzey
Jan 28, 2022
Marsha Gwen Ledbetter Elzey, age 74, of Cumming gained her wings Friday, January 28th, 2022. A loving wife, mother, and meme, Marsha loved shopping with her friends, daughter, and grandkids, cooking, and watching Lifetime movies. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She enjoyed many pursuits some of which included owning her own children’s boutique, serving as a...
Lloyd Collins
Jan 27, 2022
Lloyd Collins of Big Canoe, Georgia, 80, passed away at home on January 27th, 2022, with his family at his side.
Lloyd was born on August 14, 1941, in Lyons, New York, to Clayton Oral and Thelma Clingerman Collins. He was raised in Sodus, NY, where he explored many entrepreneurial interests. Prior to graduating from high school, he owned and...
Gloria Trevino Garcia
Jan 27, 2022
Gloria Trevino Garcia passed away on January 27, 2022. She was surrounded by her family and the voices of loved one. She is survived by her loving husband Francisco Garcia, and her six daughters Mary, Gloria, Monica, Candy, Ryan, Carmina and her 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She is a most beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She dedicated her...
Joe Robert Gantt
Jan 27, 2022
Joe Robert Gantt, age 67, of Cumming, GA passed away January 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake & Frances Gantt and brother, Roger Gantt. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish & dirt track racing. He loved spending time operating his heavy equipment in his dirt pit. He also loved spending time...
Betty Ann Bolton Glover
Jan 26, 2022
Betty Ann Bolton Glover, 81, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Betty Ann was a loving wife, mother and Grammy. She was a Godly, sassy, stylish and spunky independent lady. Betty Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Carroll Glover; infant sons, Steven Jimmy Glover and Christopher James Glover; parents, John Egbert...
Leona Brown
Jan 26, 2022
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. Leona Brown, 87, who passed away peacefully on January 26, 2022. She was born and raised in Decatur, GA. and was the daughter of the late Lula & Virgil Blalock. She graduated from Decatur "all girls" High School.
She immediately went to work at F.W. Woolworth at the...
Donald Jerry Gravitt
Jan 26, 2022
Donald Jerry Gravitt, age 71, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He was born in 1950, to the late Rufus and Bertie Mae Gravitt. Donald enjoyed fishing and working. He worked for many years at Georgia Protein and stayed after it became owned by Tyson’s. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Sara Nell McClendon Jackson
Jan 25, 2022
Sara Nell McClendon Jackson, age 84, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She attended Roanoke Baptist Church. Sara retired from AT&T and later went on to work for Tech Data in Clearwater, FL. She had a combined career of 40 years in the IT field. Sara was born on October 4, 1937 to Dudley and Jewell...
Charles C “Chuck” Bishop
Jan 24, 2022
Charles C “Chuck” Bishop. Chuck was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend. He had a large personality and a great sense of humor. He loved to tell a good joke, dance, the lake, and Georgia football. He will be missed terribly. He is preceded in death by his Father, Charles C. “Buddy” Bishop, Sr. and is survived by his...
William C. Lingerfelt
Jan 24, 2022
William C. Lingerfelt, age 85, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on January 24, 2022. He loved his family, hunting, and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers; 2 sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet Lingerfelt; children, Tammy (Larry) Hogan, Roxanne Lingerfelt; grandchildren, Melissa (Aaron Corum) Hogan, Levi (Callie) Hogan, Bill...
Scott Caraway
Jan 24, 2022
Scott Caraway, age 60, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Scott was a self-taught musician and enjoyed playing the piano. He also enjoyed witnessing to people and studying the bible. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Hazel Caraway, and faithful friend, Sheba.
He is survived by his 3 children; 1 brother; several...
Linda Carol (Schellhardt) Bonjorno
Jan 24, 2022
Linda Carol (Schellhardt) Bonjorno left to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2022 after a brief illness.
Linda was born July 23, 1949 in Long Island, New York. After seeing the world as a military brat, her family settled in Pensacola, Florida. She graduated from Escambia High School in Pensacola in 1967. She was fond of her...
Howard “Hod” Hunter Turner, Jr
Jan 23, 2022
Howard “Hod” Hunter Turner, Jr., 83, passed away January 23, 2022 in Cumming, Georgia after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Harriett Turner, sisters Carolyn, Cynthia and Barbara Ann.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Katherine, daughters Shannon (Mike) Foley, Kristin (Steve) Eastabrooks, grandchildren Michael Turner Foley, Caroline and...
Glenn Thomas Worley
Jan 23, 2022
Glenn Thomas Worley, 21, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. Glenn was the son of Jeff and Nancee Worley, big brother to Andrew Worley and grandson of Patsy and Preston Worley, Pat and Morris Thomas.
Glenn was a graduate of North Forsyth High School Class of 2019 and the Kentucky Welding Institute in 2020. Employed by Shumate Mechanical...
Betty Skinner Bennett
Jan 23, 2022
Betty Skinner Bennett, age 74, of Cumming, GA, passed away on January 23rd, 2022. Betty was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was the most honest person you could ever meet and fiercely loved her family. However, as much as she loved her family, she loved the Lord even more! She attended Freedom Tabernacle alongside her husband, her...
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