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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

David Huw Seiriol Williams

David Huw Seiriol Williams

Aug 9, 2024

David Huw Seiriol Williams passed away on August 9th, 2024. He was born in West Lavington, Wiltshire, England, to Gwilym Mervyn and Sarah Olive Williams on February 23, 1935. Huw had one sister, Susan Owen (husband Ray), who died in 2013. At the age of 10, Huw’s family moved to Wales where his parents were born and he attended Llandovery...

Ronald W. Sirmons

Ronald W. Sirmons

Aug 7, 2024

Ronald W. Sirmons, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, Georgia. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 26, at Friendship Cemetery in Donalsonville, Georgia. 

Mr. Sirmons was born in Donalsonville on July 2, 1949, to Louie M. Sirmons and Alene Williams Sirmons. He served in the US...

Brandi Shanta Perkins Cox

Brandi Shanta Perkins Cox

Aug 7, 2024

Brandi Shanta Perkins Cox, age 46, of Dawsonville, GA made her journey home on August 7, 2024. Brandi was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She was a great mom, wife, daughter and sister and had a tremendous love for animals, especially her dogs. Brandi loved and enjoyed riding horses and playing softball. Brandi was a friend to everyone...

Clayburn Dorsey Pirkle

Clayburn Dorsey Pirkle

Aug 6, 2024

Clayburn Dorsey Pirkle, 80, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 following a long illness. A self-employed cabinet maker, Clayburn loved his family and enjoyed deer hunting. He is preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Idell Pirkle; brothers, Coell Pirkle, Cleon Pirkle; sisters, Grace Jackson, Vera Jackson and Myrdeese Potts.

Survivors include his wife...

Webster Anthony Cognevich

Webster Anthony Cognevich

Aug 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Webster Anthony Cognevich, affectionately known as “Honey,” who left us on August 5, 2024, at the age of 86.

Born on May 25, 1938, in Buras, Louisiana, Webster was the third son of the late Rene and Clavena Cognevich. He was preceded in death by his two...

Burtis Elmer Smith, Jr.

Burtis Elmer Smith, Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

Burtis E Smith Jr was born on February 5,1934 to Elmer and Augusta Smith in Farmingdale, Long Island, New York. At the age of 18, he enlisted into the United States Navy where he served for 3 years. Burt is survived by his wife of 72 years, Joan Smith and his 4 daughters Joan C Galasso married to Robert Galasso...

Betty Jo Phyfe

Betty Jo Phyfe

Aug 2, 2024

Betty Jo Phyfe, age 92 of Cumming, passed away on August 2, 2024. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Betty worked as a caregiver for several years. She was member of South Hall Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Elmer Smith and Paul Phyfe; sons, Gerald and Terry Smith. 

 She is survived by her daughters, Shirley...

James Ricky Massey

James Ricky Massey

Aug 1, 2024

James ‘Ricky’ Massey, age 51 of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

‘Ricky’ was preceded in death by his grandparents, Otis Harland and Evelyn Barge (Hughes) Bailey; James Andrew and Daisey Irene (Hicks) Massey and father Ronald David Massey. 

He is survived by his wife Amy Renae (Koscho) Massey of Cumming, GA; son Dylan James Massey of Dahlonega, GA;...

Stan Guinn Leamon

Stan Guinn Leamon

Aug 1, 2024

Stan Guinn Leamon, 56, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 1, 2024. Stan was a loving father, partner, son, and brother, who lived life to the fullest and influenced the lives of many who crossed his path.

Stan was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to parents Edgar Guinn Leamon and Beth Grant Leamon on February 24, 1968. He has resided and...

Lorna Rita Woockman

Lorna Rita Woockman

Aug 1, 2024

Lorna Rita Woockman beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 at the age of 71 surrounded by family. Born on September 20, 1952 in Long Beach California, she touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. She was raised by her loving mother, father, and grandmother as...

Richard “Red” Jacobs

Richard “Red” Jacobs

Aug 1, 2024

Richard (Red) Terence Jacobs, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. 

He was born in Urbana, Illinois on July 21, 1961, the son of Terence (Terry) Jacobs (NY, NY) and Donna Drew Jacobs (Herrin, IL).

He is preceded in death by his parents, Terence and Donna Jacobs. He is survived by his brother, Mark (Valerie) Jacobs, his niece, Jennifer...

Barbara Hamby Turner

Barbara Hamby Turner

Aug 1, 2024

Barbara Hamby Turner, 77, of Cumming, GA passed away August 1, 2024. Barbara was born in Cumming, GA to the late Herman and Lucille Mills Hamby. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cumming, GA.She loved her family dearly and enjoyed vacations with them to Daytona Beach. She loved to watch the birds in her yard from...

Diane Bagwell

Diane Bagwell

Jul 31, 2024

Diane Nalley Bagwell, unexpectedly passed away early morning in her sleep on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024. Diane was born in Alpharetta, Georgia in the same house as her husband, Lanier Bagwell was born. Her parents were Edgar Lee Nalley and Essie Walker Nalley. She was proud to be a lifelong Forsyth County resident and always supported her county and community....

Sandra Honea Phillips

Sandra Honea Phillips

Jul 29, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Honea Phillips, 65, of Blue Ridge passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Sandy was known as strong-willed and having many friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and had a giving heart; she loved her family and friends beyond measure. Sandy was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacqueline Coggins and...

Jason Kyle Christopher

Jason Kyle Christopher

Jul 27, 2024

 Mr. Jason Kyle Christopher was a dedicated Small Business owner whose light dimmed on July 27, 2024, in Cumming, Georgia. Born on April 23, 1976, in Mansfield Ohio, Jason's entrepreneurial spirit led him down the path of establishing and nurturing his own small business.

Jason's journey will be commemorated with the following services: A Visitation on August 3, 2024, from 4:00...

Joyce Simonds Hinton

Joyce Simonds Hinton

Jul 27, 2024

Joyce Simonds Hinton, 73, of White County, GA passed away July 27, 2024. Ms. Hinton was born in Dahlonega, GA to the late Thurmond and Ida Mae Simonds. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all she knew. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite spot to go was always up in...

Patricia Elaine Heard

Patricia Elaine Heard

Jul 27, 2024

Patricia Elaine Heard age 76, of Cumming, GA passed away July 27, 2024 after an extended illness. Patricia “Pat” was born at Crawford Long hospital in Atlanta on April 9, 1948 to parents, Mark and Ruth Mills Heard. She was a lifelong member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church.

Pat was a graduate of and STAR Student at Forsyth County High School...

Barbara Sue Owen

Barbara Sue Owen

Jul 26, 2024

Barbara Sue Gilbert Owen "Susie", age 58, of Dahlonega, GA passed away July 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard & Joyce Gilbert. She was a loving mother & grandmother and very hardworking. 

 She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Jonathon & Mallory Paulk, of Cleveland, GA, Kaleb & Destiny Paulk, of Dahlonega, GA, daughter, Cadee...

Douglas Robert Wurster

Douglas Robert Wurster

Jul 26, 2024

Douglas Wurster, age 78, of Cumming, GA, formally of Cleveland, OH, passed away peacefully in his home on July 26. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Pat, his sister Barbara Earnest (William) of Deland, FL, many nieces and nephews, and his canine companion, Ollie.

 

Doug grew up in Hamilton, OH and graduated from Bowling Green State University....

Alma Jean "Jeannie" Wills

Alma Jean "Jeannie" Wills

Jul 23, 2024

Alma Jean Wills “Jeannie” of Cumming, GA. passed away July 23, 2024. She spent her last year at Cherokee Nursing Home in Canton, GA.

Jeannie was born May 7, 1944 in Fulton County. Her parents were Willie Margene Grogan Wills and Wesley O. Wills. She is survived by a brother, Wesley O. Wills, Jr. (Butch), and his wife, Gail Jean Wills,...

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