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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Allen Morris Stripland

Allen Morris Stripland

May 1, 2023

Allen Morris Stripland, 75, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. A very proud father and grandfather, Allen was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Vietnam. He loved taking care of his yard, listening to music and riding his John Deere tractor. Allen was known for being a cut up and rebel, always having a good time. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred...

Michael “Mike” Evans Reeves

Michael “Mike” Evans Reeves

Apr 29, 2023

Michael “Mike” Evans Reeves, passed away peacefully on the 29th of April, 2023 in Cumming, GA at the age of 69. Michael was born on May 26, 1953 in Newnan, Georgia. He graduated from Campbell High School in 1971 and attended West Georgia University. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Felton Reeves and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Reeves...

Christian Beverly Shirley

Christian Beverly Shirley

Apr 28, 2023

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Christian Beverly Shirley, who left us all too soon on April 28, 2023 at the tender age of 29. A beacon of love, kindness, and strength, Christian's radiant spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her.Born on June 17, 1993, Christian was a true gift to her mother,...

Wil Brown

Wil Brown

Apr 26, 2023

Wil Brown peacefully passed away on April 26. He wassurrounded by family. Wil was born on May 15, 1938 in Little Rock Arkansas to Wilbur F and Aretha Brown. When Wil was one year old, the family migrated to Detroit, Michigan. 

Wil attended Cody High School where he excelled in basketball. While at Cody, he met Evelyn Crugnale. He and Evelyn were married in January 1957 and...

Kyle Jerome Cantrell

Kyle Jerome Cantrell

Apr 23, 2023

Kyle Jerome Cantrell, 44, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, joining his mother, Linda, in their eternal home. Kyle was born on November 29th, 1978 in Decatur, Georgia. He is survived by his daughter, Addie Cantrell, wife, Jessica James, brothers, Keith (Lisha) Cantrell and Kevin Cantrell, sister, Karmen (Michael) Talley, father, Stanley (Vicki) Cantrell, as well as many...

Jean Pittman

Jean Pittman

Apr 22, 2023

Jean Pittman – age 87 of Loganville, GA passed into eternity Saturday, April 22, 2023. Born Delilah Jean Babb on March 19, 1936 in Dalton, GA to Edd Babb and Naomi Ruth (Kinsey) Babb, she was the youngest of 7 children. At age 17 Jean married Boyce Donzell Pittman and in her early 20s had two daughters- Sharon and Sonja.  During her working years, she was...

Helen Elaine Chamblee

Helen Elaine Chamblee

Apr 21, 2023

Helen Elaine Chamblee, age 64, of Dawsonville, GA passed away April 21, 2023. A loving mother, nanny, daughter and sister she was preceded in death by mother, Betty Ann Mooney.

She is survived by her father, Euell Mooney, of Dawsonville, GA, son & daughter-in-law, Daniel & Jessica Pirkle, of Dawsonville, GA, daughter & son-in-law, Tessa & Richard Bishop, of Ball...

Betty Bell

Betty Bell

Apr 21, 2023

Betty W. Bell, age 89, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, less than two months shy of her ninetieth birthday. Betty was born in Chamblee, Georgia, on June 9, 1933, the middle child of Ruby Pearson Westbrook and Luther Westbrook.

Betty’s career was spent at General Motors where she worked forty-one years, rising to...

Annet Jane Foley

Annet Jane Foley

Apr 20, 2023

Annet Jane Foley, age 79, of Cumming, GA, passed away on April 20, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her parents (Earl William and Lucille Snyder), brothers (Earl Jr., Carl, and Kenneth Snyder), and sisters (Edna Canovi and Alice Snyder).

Surviving are her children, Theresa Tucker, and RJ Foley; grandchildren, Jason Compton (Brandy Compton) and Brooke McDonald; two great grandchildren, Addisyn Compton, and Connor Compton.  Her sisters Helen Pulliam (Lovell Pulliam) and Sue Lehman (Roger...

Harry Leon Heath

Harry Leon Heath

Apr 20, 2023

Harry Leon Heath, age 78, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Harry was a sweet and loving man that never met a stranger. During Christmas time he was known by Santa by many of his friends. He would use his talents to tell people about Jesus, everywhere he went. Harry was a member of Pleasant...

R. Morris Thomas, Sr.

R. Morris Thomas, Sr.

Apr 19, 2023

R. Morris Thomas, Sr, age 82 of Cumming, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Morris was born on December 19, 1940, to the late T.R. and Corinne Collins Thomas here in Forsyth County. Morris spent his formative years in the Coal Mountain community working at T.R. Thomas Mill. Morris graduated from Forsyth County High School in 1958 and has...

Vera Howard Green

Vera Howard Green

Apr 19, 2023

Vera Howard Green, age 86, of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Vera was born in Cumming, Georgia on December 5, 1936, to the late Fern and Charlie Howard. 

Vera was a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church and was a lifetime resident of Cumming, Georgia, where she worked in the Forsyth County School System. In her free time Vera enjoyed working in her flower garden and was a talented knitter who made beautiful quilts. Vera...

Michael Dennis Murphey

Michael Dennis Murphey

Apr 19, 2023

Michael Dennis Murphey, 73, of Snellville, GA passed away April 19, 2023. Michael was born on October 3, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, father, Ralph R. Murphey, brother, Brian K. Murphey; sister in-law, Judith Murphey. Michael was retired from American  Honda Motor Corporation after 20 plus years of service as a district service...

Johnnie Lou Burger Amos

Johnnie Lou Burger Amos

Apr 19, 2023

Johnnie Lou Burger Amos passed on to be with the lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Chessie and Tilman “Ras” Burger, her brothers, Ralph Burger and Ernest Burger, sisters, Margie Hyder and Judy Anderson, and husband, J.W. Amos.

Born and raised in Roswell, GA, Johnnie moved to Cumming, GA with her husband...

Raymond Louis Lacomba

Raymond Louis Lacomba

Apr 18, 2023

Raymond Louis Lacomba, 64, of Atlanta, GA, passed away April 18, 2023.Ray was born September 8, 1958, in Columbia, SC.  Growing up in a large family with eight siblings, there was endless laughter, sibling battles, and a few tears.  Ray absolutely loved being an identical twin with his brother, Ralph, and the special bond they shared.  After graduating from AC...

Jack Cole Eiseman

Jack Cole Eiseman

Apr 16, 2023

Jack Cole Eiseman, 61, of Dahlonega, GA passed away April 16, 2023. Mr. Eiseman was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Jack & Evelyn Eiseman. Jack was preceded in death by his sister, Julie Eiseman.

Mr. Eiseman is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 25 years, Trina Eiseman; daughters, Alexandra Eiseman, Brittany Taylor; grandchildren, Cash, Julius, Rocco; sister, Jill Lack; nephew, Colin Cole Lack.

Jack was an adventurist and had a passion for boating and motorcycles. Jack was avery noble family man. He very much-loved sharing his life's passions with his grandsons. All that knew...

Charles Allen Garmon Sr.

Charles Allen Garmon Sr.

Apr 16, 2023

Charles Allen Garmon Sr, age 90, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 16th, 2023. He was born in 1932, to the late Neva and Amos Garmon. He retired from Seaboard Railroad. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many. He is preceded in death by 5 siblings, and one daughter, Brenda Gail.

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Robert (Bobby) James Pilcher

Robert (Bobby) James Pilcher

Apr 15, 2023

Robert James Pilcher (Bobby) of Dahlonega, GA passed away at his home on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Bobby was born and raised in Forsyth County to the late Otis and Myrtle Neisler Pilcher. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mandy Williams Pilcher; son, Bobby Lee Pilcher; sisters, Betty Jean Pilcher, Margie Parker, Shelia McCallister, and Barbara Pilcher; brother, Wayne...

Quimby Byron Orr

Quimby Byron Orr

Apr 14, 2023

Quimby Byron Orr, age 90, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born in 1932, to the late John C. and Sarah Howard Orr. Quimby was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He was a proud United States Army veteran.  He worked for sears for 33 years, and then worked for Forsyth...

Ricky Lee Wigington

Ricky Lee Wigington

Apr 13, 2023

Ricky Lee Wigington, 55, of Dawsonville, GA passed away April 13, 2023. Ricky was born in Jasper, GA to the late Larry Charles Wigington, Sr. and Barbara Ann Watson Wigington. Ricky was a master carpenter by trade, he was a jack of all trades and could create anything with his tools and a piece of wood. Mr. Wigington was the owner...