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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Patricia "Pat" Mae Ellenburg

Patricia "Pat" Mae Ellenburg

Feb 12, 2025

Patricia (Pat) Ellenburg, age 87, born on March 15, 1937, passed away on February 12, 2025. Pat was a longtime resident of Conyers, GA. For the final two years of her life Pat lived with her sister, Sue Mobley in Cumming, GA. Pat is preceded in death by her son, Scott Brown and her husband, Lester Ellenburg.

Like many people, Pat,...

Melissa Louise Donovan

Melissa Louise Donovan

Feb 11, 2025

Melissa Louise (Clair) Donovan died February 11, 2025 in Cumming, GA surrounded by family having fought illness for a number of years. Born in Great Bend, KS on October 27, 1953 and formerly from Hoisington KS, she lived in Wichita KS, Casper WY, and the last ten years north of Atlanta. November 15, 1975, she married, and is survived by,...

David Phillips

David Phillips

Feb 10, 2025

David Cordon Phillips passed away on February 10, 2025 after a long battle with multiple health issues. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he moved with his family to East Point, Georgia in 1969. He attended Briarwood High School where he met his future wife, Becky Guffin. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in accounting, married...

Nathanael Seth Mallory

Nathanael Seth Mallory

Feb 9, 2025

Nathanael Seth Mallory, age 20, of Cumming, GA., passed away on February 9, 2025. Nathanael was a member of Longstreet Baptist Church. He enjoyed marine life, oceanography, tractors and heavy equipment. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank S. Wood.

Survivors include his parents, Scott and Heather Mallory; siblings, Samantha (Andrew) Shephard, Moriah (Peter) Koch, Jedidiah Mallory, Jeshua Mallory,...

Clayburn Eugene “Gene” Mullinax

Clayburn Eugene “Gene” Mullinax

Feb 9, 2025



Clayburn Eugene “Gene” Mullinax, born July 30, 1937, age 87, of Cumming, GA passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Lucille Mullinax; brothers, Billy Mullinax, Lamar Mullinax, Douglas Mullinax; and sister Linda Poole. 

Gene was a Native of Forsyth County, Midway Community, and lived in Cumming. Baptist Faith, U.S. Army Veteran,...

Dessie Clara Harbin

Dessie Clara Harbin

Feb 9, 2025

Dessie Clara Harbin, age 86, of Greensboro, GA., formerly of Cumming, GA. passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was preceded by her parents, Alfred and Zonia Pruitt; her husband, Gerald Harbin, Sr.; several siblings. Mrs. Harbin was a member of MT. Tabor Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children, Gerald and Lisa Harbin, Shawn Tyson; 6 grandchildren; several great grandchildren;...

Betty Jo Buice

Betty Jo Buice

Feb 8, 2025

Betty Jo Buice (née Yearwood) 60 of Dawsonville, GA passed away with her loving family by her side. Betty Jo was born in Cumming, GA to the late Jasper Perry Yearwood, Jr. and Dorothy Kate Yearwood (née Pitts).

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Mike Buice; daughters and sons in-law, Katie & Brandon Waters, Emily & Michael...

Richard D. Furbee

Richard D. Furbee

Feb 7, 2025

Richard Dater Furbee passed away peacefully in hospice care on Friday, February 7th, 2025 in Cumming, GA. Just 11 days after losing his wife, his heart could no longer carry on without her. They were, without a doubt, lifelong soulmates.

Richard is survived by his two sons, Alan (Susan) Furbee and David (Krisi) Furbee; grandchildren Lindsey (Matthew) Landis, Hunter Davis, Eric...

Dorothy Jean Taylor

Dorothy Jean Taylor

Feb 7, 2025

Dorothy Jean (Bradley)Taylor, 91, of Alpharetta passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2025. Dorothy (Dottie) was born April 17, 1933, in McCaysville, Georgia to the late Claude and Nellie Bradley. She was a graduate of McCaysville High School. Dottie was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, Nana, sister and cherished friend.

She lived a life, rooted in faith, finding joy in...

Claudia L Porter

Claudia L Porter

Feb 7, 2025

Mrs. Claudia Porter, 77, of Roswell departed this life peacefully on February 7, 2025. Claudia was born in Washington State to her parents, Lloyd and Helen Ferrey. Claudia lived in Roswell for 50 years after moving from the West Coast. She had a special gift for understanding and working with children, devoting much of her life to serving children with...

Paul Thomas Madden

Paul Thomas Madden

Feb 6, 2025

Paul, 91, was born in Hart County on November 11, 1933 to John Waco Madden and Effie McKelley Madden. Paul grew up in Elberton where he attended school and helped on the family farm until joining the Navy.

Paul loved to tell stories about his military service on the USS Grapple in Korea. Not only did Paul serve his country and...

Erma F Henson

Erma F Henson

Feb 6, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Erma Florence Henson, who passed away peacefully on February 6th, 2025, at the age of 88 surrounded by her family. Erma was a devoted wife for 65 years to her late husband, Ed Henson. An adoring mother to her two children, Elizabeth Pyke and William Henson. And a beloved...

Lillie Bell Caine

Lillie Bell Caine

Feb 5, 2025

Lillie Bell Caine, 84 of Cumming peacefully passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Born July 16,1940 to the late Roy and Annie Holbrook Bolton. She was a lifelong resident of Forsyth county in the Coal Mountain area. Lillie was a faithful member of Settendown Baptist Church for the last 70 years.

Surviving are her husband of 63...

Rupert Lee Sexton

Rupert Lee Sexton

Feb 5, 2025

Rupert Lee Sexton 

April 25, 1938 – February 5, 2025

Rupert Lee Sexton, a lifelong resident of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on April 25, 1938, as a fifth-generation member of his family in the oldest home in Forsyth County, Georgia.

Rupert proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963...

Joseph Paul West

Joseph Paul West

Feb 5, 2025

Joseph Paul West, 76, known to most as Joe, but to his family as Papa or Pop, resident of Forsyth County, went home to be with Jesus on February 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. 

Joe was born to Joseph L. West and Hessie Mae West (Moore) on November 26th, 1948, in Cumming, GA. Joe grew up in Cherokee County, Georgia,...

Sue Pirkle Howell

Sue Pirkle Howell

Feb 5, 2025

Sue Pirkle Howell, of Cumming, GA, passed away on February 5th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Pirkle; sister, Vivian Pirkle; brother, Johnny Pirkle.

She is survived by her children, Mark (Tasha) Howell of Dawsonville, Karen Howell of Cumming, Michael (Laurel) Howell of Grantville; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy (Don) Murphey; sister, Elaine Pirkle of Cumming;...

Edith M. Gellner

Edith M. Gellner

Feb 5, 2025

Edith M. Gellner of Forsyth County passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 before her 80th birthday. She had lived here for the past 20 years and enjoyed bicycling and loved to walk.

 Survivors include her children, Richard E. Gellner, III and Wendy Austin; brother, Werner Bruderek and sisters, Wally Regehly and Elfie Martens.

 No services are planned at this time.

 Ingram Funeral Home,...

David Jerry Martin

David Jerry Martin

Feb 4, 2025

David Jerry Martin, 81, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. David was born June 15, 1943 in Roswell, GA. David was the best Dad, Husband, Papa, Uncle and Friend to so many. A huge UGA football fan, his grandkids were his pride and joy, giving each a car or truck when they received their drivers license and always...

Elliot Craig Raby

Elliot Craig Raby

Feb 3, 2025

Dr. Elliott “Craig” Raby, MD passed away on February 3, 2025 at Hospice Care Center in Cumming, Ga. after an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Fl on Feb.11, 1944.

Memorial Service: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Cumming, Georgia.

He was a graduate of Palatka High School in Palatka Fl. in 1962 and attended FSU,...

Richard David Gastley

Richard David Gastley

Feb 3, 2025

Richard (Dick) David Gastley, Aka Papa October 30, 1933 – February 3, 2025 Born in Clarkesville, GA

Richard "Dick" David Gastley, lovingly known as "Papa," lived a full and remarkable life defined by service, adventure, and an unwavering commitment to family. He passed away on February 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a relentless pursuit of the...

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