Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Sep 7, 2020

Marjorie Schultz Pierce, age 92, passed away peacefully, September 7, 2020. She was born September 10, 1927 in Kirbyville, TX to Arthur and Maude Schultz. She married Jarvis Pierce in 1946, when he returned from the Navy after WWII. They were married for 32 years. She is survived by a brother, Arthur Darrel Schultz, 85, of Memphis, TN., two children...

Sep 6, 2020

On Sunday, September 6, 2020, James (Tony) Pruitt, loving husband and father of four children passed away at the age of 69. Tony was born on February 19, 1951, in Cumming, GA to Alfred and Zonia Pruitt. He graduated from Forsyth County High School in 1970. He left a long career with Frito Lay in 1999 as their commercial driving...

Sep 6, 2020

Roy Martin, 55, of Cumming passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. Roy was a kind, gentle man. He was a loving father, grandfather, son and brother. Roy was a mechanic by trade. Survivors include his children, Eva Noles, Kip Smith, Brett Smith; mother, Doris Lewis; brothers, John Martin, Michael Vaughn Martin, Jonathan Smith; sister, Charlene Davis; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral...

Sep 3, 2020

Margie Henderson Parker, age 72, of Dawsonville, GA., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Cumming, where she sang in the choir. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Myrtle Pilcher; her 1st husband, Otto Henderson; sons, Scott and Keith Henderson; sisters, Betty Pilcher, Barbara Pilcher, and Sheila McAllister;...

Sep 1, 2020

Aug 31, 2020

Joseph "Pete" Lanier Bennett, age 82, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He was the owner and operator of Pete Bennett Service Station in Alpharetta; GA. Pete was a member of the Ducktown Masonic Lodge F&AM #572. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara...

Aug 28, 2020

Terry J. McGill, age 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 28, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born in Knox, IN, moved to Georgia residing in Mableton, Roswell, and then Cumming in 1987. Terry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Afterward he became a Master Brick Mason assisting...

Aug 27, 2020

William Emory "Billy" Honea, 57, of Cumming passed away at this home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 27, 2020. A native Atlantan, Billy was employed by EFI, Inc. He is preceded in death by his father, Emory Virgil Honea and his mother, Jacqueline Mardele Coggins as well as a number of aunts and uncles. Survivors include...

Aug 25, 2020

Mary "Margo" Brown Williams (71 years of age) passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on August 25, 2020 in Cumming, GA. She was born to the late Charles and Leoma Brown in Bardstown, Kentucky on January 14, 1949. She was a graduate of Bethlehem High School in 1967. Margo moved to the Atlanta area to help open...

Aug 24, 2020

Opal Elise Walls, 78, of Cumming passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, August 24, 2020. Opal was a good Christian woman who loved her family, especially her grandkids. She was a member of Settendown Baptist Church. Opal is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Walls; parents, Clarence and Blanche Mundy; brothers, Donald Mundy...

Aug 24, 2020

William Ray Ping, age 20, of Fort Valley, GA passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. He is preceded in death by his Papas Robert Dean Ping and Charles Trimble. He is survived by his mother, Dione Conger and partner, Stan Tong; brother Dexter Ping; sister, Colline Coots; dad, James Ping; sister-in-law, Leah Ricard; brother-in-law, Shane Coots; nephew, Brayson Coots; nanny,...

Aug 24, 2020

Eloise Tinsley Tow Barnes, 88, of Cumming passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. Eloise was a generous, strong-willed and determined lady who grew up attending church and loved singing gospel music. She loved to bake and cook for her family who especially loved her fried chicken and cakes. Eloise was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church. She is...

Aug 23, 2020

Karin Mickan Janik, age 78, or Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of family on Sunday morning, August 23rd. Born January 7th, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Ernst Mickan and Kathryn Mickan. Karin was a loving wife and mother as well as a beloved friend to many. She loved her family,...

Aug 22, 2020

Lillie Agnes (Burgess) Densmore; age 99, was born October 5, 1920, and on August 22, 2020, God lovingly Called her into her heavenly home. She was the most amazing woman who loved her Savior, Jesus Christ and her family without measure. She had a heart of gold that always saw only the good in everyone. All who knew her, loved...

Aug 21, 2020

Mary Linda passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 21, 2020 just 10 days prior to her 99th birthday. Mary Linda was a native Atlantan, born to the late Edgar E Dawes and Frances Smith Dawes. Mary Linda grew up in the Kirkwood and Lenox Park neighborhoods, graduating from Atlanta Girls High and Georgia State College for Women. Mary...

Aug 20, 2020

Marvin Glen "Shorty or PeeWee" Jackson, age 75, of Cumming, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Marvin was born in 1945, to the late Ferd and Iowa Jackson. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church in Dawsonville, GA. Marvin was a licensed and ordained deacon and minister through...

Aug 19, 2020

Gracie Faye Grant, 75, of Cumming Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on August 19, 2020. She was 75 years old. Gracie was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a retiree of the Forsyth County Board of Education. She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend and Nanny. Gracie is preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 19, 2020

"Nanny Ruth" Ruth Walker Stripland Carter, age 94, better known as "Nanny Ruth" was born April 28, 1926 passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Fred Stripland, 2nd husband Clinton Carter, her parents Lemon and Lucy Walker, all six of her siblings; Doris Anglin, Rex Walker, James Walker, Kathryn Stokes, Omia Grimes,...

Aug 18, 2020

Betty JoAnne Higgins Stanford, 81, a life-long resident of Forsyth County went home to be with Her Savior Tuesday, August 18, 2020, following a prolonged illness. JoAnne is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. R. Cloyse Stanford; her parents, G. Anderson and Imogene McClure Higgins; her step-mother Rachel Porter Walls Higgins; her great granddaughter, Remington Cheyenne Charm Stanford; and...

Aug 18, 2020

Leroy Pruitt, 87, of Buford passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Leroy loved the Lord and lived by his faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Leroy was the Senior Deacon at Corinth Baptist Church and a member of Buford Lodge #292 F&AM for 65 years. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Mary Pruitt;...