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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Kristina Nicole Shepherd
Sep 1, 2022
Kristina Nicole Shepherd, 26, of Cumming, GA, passed on September 1, 2022.
Kristina is survived by her parents, Derek and Carol Shepherd; siblings: Jordan (Kimberly) Harper, Alexandria (Alex) Peña, Gresham (Emily) Shepherd; niece and nephews: Anastasia, Shepherd and Sawyer Peña; maternal grandmother, Mary “Mawmaw” Holder; along with many other family and friends.
Kristina was a lifetime native of Cumming, Georgia. She...
Ruth Morris Howell
Sep 1, 2022
Ruth Morris Howell, 95 of Suwanee, GA passed away September 1, 2022. Mrs. Howell was born in Blackville, SC to the late Byron and Gula Mae Morris. Ruth was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping. Ruth was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Howell who passed away in 1967, and her son, Aubrey...
Peter Alan Swanson, Sr.
Aug 30, 2022
Peter Alan Swanson, Sr., age 81, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born in 1940, to the late Robert Severin Swanson & Ingrid Viola Carlson. Peter was a United States Army veteran and enjoyed model trains. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Stephen Swanson.
He is survived...
Eugene Rice
Aug 30, 2022
Eugene Rice, 88, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Of the Baptist faith, Mr. Rice served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer and loved working to keep his yard well-manicured.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Carol Rice; children, Gary Alberding, Jr. and Michele...
Pedro Osvaldo Arocho
Aug 29, 2022
Pedro Osvaldo Arocho, of Gainesville, GA passed away peacefully at the age of 82, in Jacksonville, FL surrounded by his wife, his daughter and his oldest grandson by his side. Pedro was born in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Vicente Arocho and Arcadia Vera. Mr. Arocho retired to tend to the family Coffee farm following a career in Financial...
Jeremy C. Harvey
Aug 29, 2022
Jeremy Cade Harvey was born on December 15, 1972 to David and Karen Harvey of Rochester, Minnesota. He was a bright, happy, funny, and talkative child who entertained family, friends, and even strangers as he grew up. He spent his childhood in Rochester with his parents and older sister Jodi and younger brother Jeff. He was confirmed at age 12...
Peggy Martin Gilleland
Aug 28, 2022
Peggy Martin Gilleland, 86 of Alpharetta, GA passed away August 28, 2022. Mrs. Gilleland was born in Cumming, GA to the late Benjamin and Bertie Page Martin. She was a lifetime member of Hightower Baptist Church in Ball Ground, GA where she sang in the church choir. Peggy enjoyed gardening and loved her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Gilleland was preceded in...
Sandra Joyce Pruitt
Aug 28, 2022
Sandra Joyce Pruitt, 71, of Cumming passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. Sandra was a loving wife, mother and Meme. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Pruitt; parents, Henry and Edith Pruitt; sister, Vicki Pruitt; mother-in-law, Sallie Mae Pruitt; sisters-in-law, Elaine Pruitt, Nancy Hood, Vernice and Roy Sweatman, Wonnie Pruitt; brothers-in-law, Lamar and Dorothy Pruitt, Leroy Pruitt, Luther and...
Monty Kohli
Aug 27, 2022
Dearest Montybaba,
It is going to be hard from now on, no doubt about it. However, I have surrendered myself to God along with you since I met you. I will continue to live on holding your precious presence in my heart & soul as well as your philosophy of life.
"You give but little when you give of your...
Shirley Leavens
Aug 27, 2022
Shirley Leavens at 84 years old passed away on August 27, 2022 in Cumming, Ga. She was predeceased by her father, Charles Sanford; her mother, Nora Sanford; and her husband, John Leavens, Sr. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, John Leavens and Harriet Cherry; Gwen Leavens; and Tricia and Eric Heard; two grandchildren, Charlie and Emily Olson;...
James “Jim” Joseph O’Connell
Aug 27, 2022
James was born in Southampton, New York, on April 8th, 1944. He grew up in Southampton. Later, he lived in Karlsruhe, Germany, with his mother and step father, before moving to Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from Richmond Academy in Augusta, then attended Georgia Tech where he received a degree in Civil Engineering. Later, he attended Emory University, where he earned...
Douglas John Faber
Aug 26, 2022
Douglas John Faber age 71, passed away peacefully Friday August 26, 2022.
Graveside Service will be held at Sawnee View Garden Cemetery, 1390 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040 on September 10th at 1:00 pm. A Celebration of Doug’s Life will follow at ChristChurch Presbyterian Buckhead, 1740 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA at 3:00 pm. Doug is survived by his mother,...
Vyrsa Madge Bates
Aug 23, 2022
Vyrsa Madge Bates, 93, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Vyrsa was a very kind and loving mother who loved animals. She was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bates, and a son, Ronnie Bates.
Survivors include her son, Jimmy Bates of Cumming; granddaughter, Christie and Robbie Wilson of Franklin, GA; several...
Barry Lee Waters
Aug 23, 2022
Barry Lee Waters, 78, of Cumming, GA, entered into the arms of Jesus on August 23, 2022. Barry was born on April 6, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Irving Waters and Naomi (née Rock) Waters. Barry graduated from Northeast High School, studied chemistry at Temple University and St Joseph’s University, and earned a Bible degree from Philadelphia College...
Billie Ruth (Horton) Mason
Aug 23, 2022
Billie Ruth (Horton) Mason was born November 4, 1933, in McMinnville, Tennessee. She was the oldest of three children. She married William Thomas (Bill) Mason on September 6, 1953. The Masons had three of their children while living in Tennessee, then had their last after moving to Dunwoody, Georgia.
Billie is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years,...
Jackie Lamar Garmon
Aug 23, 2022
Jackie Lamar Garmon, age 75, of Cumming, GA, passed away on August 23, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jackie was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Jackie enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and time outdoors. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ilene Garmon; wife, Rita Garmon; son,...
Frances D. Castleberry
Aug 22, 2022
Frances D. Castleberry, age 85, of Ball Ground, passed away on August 22, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Castleberry; parents, Robert and Marie Duncan; brother, Edwin Duncan.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Ricky) Reece; granddaughters, Amanda (Bobby) Coppage, Allison (Lonnie) Hawkins; great...
Dorsey Gene Graves
Aug 21, 2022
Dorsey Gene Graves, 83, of Cumming passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. Gene was born March 8, 1939 in Gwinnett County to the late William Dorsey Graves and Sarah Story Graves. He graduated from Tucker High School in 1957. He enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years, 18 months stationed in Germany. Gene graduated from Southern Tech and retired as a sales rep from Blue Circle. In addition to his parents, he...
Albert D. “Beau” Hardy
Aug 20, 2022
Albert D. “Beau” Hardy, 69, of Dawsonville, GA passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. Beau was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Charles Harold Hardy, Sr. and Bettye Tunison Hardy. Mr. Hardy retired from AT&T with over 36 years of dedicated service in various capacities. Beau was a dedicated Republican and a strong Donald Trump Supporter. He was a member of...
Ricky L. Picklesimer
Aug 18, 2022
Ricky L. Picklesimer, 62 of Cumming, GA passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. Mr. Picklesimer was born in Cumming, GA to the late Arnold and Nannie Picklesimer. He was of the Baptist faith. Ricky loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and anything outdoor related. Ricky was preceded in death by his brothers, Hugh, William, Jewell, Jack and Douglas.
Mr. Picklesimer is survived by his daughters and son in-law, Amanda Picklesimer, Hannah and Chris...
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