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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Paulette Stripland

Paulette Stripland

Aug 4, 2023

Paulette Stripland, 78 passed away on August 4, 2023, in Saint Simons Island, GA. She was born on March 19, 1945, in Gastonia, North Carolina to Robert Carlton and Lurene Denton. A graduate of the University of Georgia and University of North Georgia, Paulette was a devoted educator and a compassionate advocate for students with disabilities and limited resources. She...

Thomas Joseph Dwyer

Thomas Joseph Dwyer

Aug 4, 2023

Thomas Joseph Dwyer, age 63, of Cumming, GA passed away August 4, 2023. Tom was a remarkable father to his son that he loving referred to as “Bubba”.  He enjoyed watching movies with his wife, days on the golf course with his son and golf “brothers”, and snuggling with his Akitas. He was a master salesman, working for many telecommunication companies over the years,...

A. Richard Lickwar

A. Richard Lickwar

Aug 4, 2023

Andrew Richard Lickwar, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 in Cumming, GA.

Richard was born on February 18, 1933 to Andrew and Stacia Lickwar in New Britain, CT.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force August 27, 1954 and retired as a Major on May 31, 1973.

After serving almost 20 years in the U.S Air...

Jerry Patton

Jerry Patton

Aug 3, 2023

Jerry Patton passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2023. A beloved father and family man, a pillar of the long term care profession, and a dear and treasured friend to all, gone far too soon.Jerry attended the University of Tennessee and later obtained a bachelor’s degree in Long Term Healthcare at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN.  Jerry stayed active...

Jeff Stewart

Jeff Stewart

Aug 2, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jeff Stewart

Jeff Stewart, aged 54, of Cumming, GA, passed away on August 2, 2023, after bravely battling throat cancer. Jeff was a beloved husband, father, and friend to many. 

Jeff had an adventurous spirit and a profound love for the great outdoors. An avid hiker and camper, he found solace and peace among nature during...

Casey Wayne Maynor

Casey Wayne Maynor

Aug 2, 2023

Casey Wayne Maynor, 29, of McDonough, GA passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Casey was a kind, loving, and caring person who never met a stranger. Casey was a motorcycle and car enthusiast and loved working on anything motorized with wheels. He had a love for the older square body Chevrolet trucks. Casey enjoyed fishing, traveling to the beach...

Elizabeth Rose Forster

Elizabeth Rose Forster

Aug 2, 2023

Elizabeth Rose Forster, 67 of Cumming, GA passed away August 2, 2023.

A memorial service will service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Creekside United Methodist Church, 673 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041. 

In  lieu of flowers donations may be made to  Forsyth County Humane Society www.forsythpets.org or Literacy Network of North Georgia, formerly called Literacy Forsyth   wwww.literacynetworknga.org".

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Sandra Caine

Sandra Caine

Aug 2, 2023

Sandra Caine, 76, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on the afternoon of August 2, 2023. Sandra was born on March 3, 1947, to Irene and Hoyt Williams. She is preceded in death by her sons, Greg McGee and Jeff McGee, daughter, Jennifer Goble, parents, Irene and Hoyt, and brothers, Randall Williams and Randy Williams.

Sandra is survived by her loving...

Randy William Pruitt

Randy William Pruitt

Aug 2, 2023

Randy William Pruitt, 49, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Randy was an amazing father to his daughter that he lovingly referred to as “baby girl”. He loved being in the outdoors and loved his Mama’s biscuits and sister, Donna’s, gospel singing. He had a very giving heart and always enjoyed making people laugh....

Scott Chandler Huggins

Scott Chandler Huggins

Aug 1, 2023

Scott Chandler Huggins, 53, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, after an extended illness of oral cancer. A native of Atlanta, Scott was a well-known trial attorney. He graduated from Redan High School, the University of Georgia (where he was the penultimate Dawgs fan) and the Mercer University Law School. He is preceded in death by his mother,...

Bobbie Teagle Kemp

Bobbie Teagle Kemp

Aug 1, 2023

Bobbie Teagle Kemp of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, at 91 years old. Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dora Belle Teagle, her loving husband E.W. Kemp, and her son Leslie Kemp.

In life Bobbie was a very active member of Cumming First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed attending her Sunday school class, “Sorta-50’s” every week and was active with the Church’s Women’s group. Bobbie often...

Edward Phillip Crowder

Edward Phillip Crowder

Aug 1, 2023

Edward Phillip Crowder, age 69, of Cumming, GA passed away August 01, 2023 from complications of head and neck cancer that he battled since October of 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Thomas Crowder and Sarah German Crowder of Wilmington, Delaware, and brother Charles T. Crowder, Jr., of Wilmington, Delaware.

Mr. Crowder attended Brandywine High School...

Larry H. Richards

Larry H. Richards

Jul 30, 2023

Larry H. Richards, 56, of Cleveland, GA passed away July 30, 2023. Mr. Richards is survived by his loving wife of 21 year, 4 children, 9 grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister.

A funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, August 5, 2023 at  Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, And Irene Greek Orthodox Church, 3074 Bethelview RD, Cumming, GA 30040 with Father Barnabas Powell officiating. Interment will...

Edwin Lynn Bottoms

Edwin Lynn Bottoms

Jul 30, 2023

Edwin Lynn Bottoms passed away on July 30, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born on August 26, 1939. He lived all of his life in Forsyth County between the Friendship and Matt Communities. He was a devoted member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Lynn was a singer and loved Gospel music. He was well known in our...

Kami Laine Richardson

Kami Laine Richardson

Jul 29, 2023

Kami Laine Richardson, age 49, of Dawsonville, GA, formerly of Augusta, GA,  passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, GA. She was active in the women’s group at church and loved spending time with her grandkids. Kami was a teacher at Covenant for several years in Cumming and taught...

Elizabeth Margaret “Margie Henderson

Elizabeth Margaret “Margie Henderson

Jul 29, 2023

Elizabeth Margaret “Margie Henderson, age 79, of Dawsonville, GA passed away July 29, 2023. Ms. Henderson resided in Cumming for 23 years before moving to Dawsonville in 2019. Originally from Mastic Long Island New York Elizabeth was a retired law enforcement senior court officer for the supreme court in Hauppauge, New York. She was required to wear police uniforms and...

Talmadge Joe Haygood

Talmadge Joe Haygood

Jul 28, 2023

Talmadge Joe Haygood, 83, of Cumming passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. Joe was a very loving and caring husband and father. He was hardworking and generous with everyone. Joe enjoyed westerns and was a member of Hightower Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lillie Bell Haygood; daughters, Rita Dianne and Timothy Chadwick, Kris Darlene Cowan, Tammy...

Jimmy and Alice Jackson

Jimmy and Alice Jackson

Jul 27, 2023

On July 27, 2023, after sixty-nine years of loving marriage, Jimmy Jackson and his beloved wife Alice were taken together home to their Lord.

Their legacy is enriched in the love that lives on through their children, Tammy and Gregg; their six grandchildren, Jessica, Deena, Jeremy, Kyle, Seth and Ryan; and seven great grandchildren, Izzy, Paxton, Roman, Vera, Harper, Vivienne...

Charles Anthony “Tony” Phillips

Charles Anthony “Tony” Phillips

Jul 27, 2023

Charles Anthony “Tony” Phillips, 73, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. Tony was born April 9, 1950, in Cumming, GA.

Tony is survived by his wife, Marsha; his three children: Scott (Joanna) Phillips, Josh (Flavia) Phillips, and Hilary (Jack) Snook; and his father, James C. Phillips. He leaves 11 grandchildren: Matthew Hammond, Jessie Hammond, Kaylee Phillips, Anna Belle (Grant) Moelter,...

Herbert Atwood Ledbetter, Jr.

Herbert Atwood Ledbetter, Jr.

Jul 26, 2023

Herbert Atwood Ledbetter, Jr. passed away July 26, 2023 at the age of 82. He was born May 2, 1941. He lived most of his life in Ducktown Community in Forsyth County. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. 

Atwood was instrumental in starting girls softball in Forsyth County Parks and Recreation and coached for many years. He...

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