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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

David Lloyd Vinson

David Lloyd Vinson

Apr 8, 2022

David Lloyd Vinson, 49, of Cumming passed away Friday, April 8, 2022.   He was born on September 19th, 1972. He is survived by his sisters, Katie Allen, and Alicia Green; and his brother Eric Vinson.  David was in the electrical profession, but the most special thing about him, was his heart. Anyone who has known him or had a relationship...

Patricia Denise Hodges

Patricia Denise Hodges

Apr 6, 2022

Patricia Denise Hodges, 68, passed away on April 6, 2022, in Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, Georgia following an extended hospital admission. 

Pat was born September 8, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan to Betty Jo Sharp Hodges and Richard Alton Hodges.  Older sisters, Kathy and Diane will miss Pat deeply. Pat held the distinct family role of baby sister all her life. 

Pat’s utmost joy in life was being the mother to her daughter, Allison Lea Emrick.  Their relationship...

Sherman Hugh McBrayer

Sherman Hugh McBrayer

Apr 6, 2022

Sherman Hugh McBrayer, 71 was welcomed by Jesus on April 6, 2022.  Sherman was born July 6, 1950 to Grace and Roy McBrayer.  He is preceded in death by his parents,sister, Helen Pirkle; son, Stephen Hugh McBrayer and daughter, Jamie Lynn McBrayer. 

He is survived by his son, Christopher (Nicole) McBrayer; brother, Roy McBrayer, Jr.; sisters, Mary West and Brenda...

Paul L. Oxley

Paul L. Oxley

Apr 5, 2022

Paul L. Oxley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.  Paul will be remembered for his contributions to the long distance telephone system, inventions and discoveries in radio engineering and radio astronomy, and his support and love for his family.

Paul was born to Ellen M. (Peden) Oxley and Vernon D. Oxley of Iowa City, Iowa on August 2nd,...

Robert P. Basher

Robert P. Basher

Apr 5, 2022

Robert P. Basher 79, loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on April 5, 2022.  Robert (Bob) was born June 9, 1942, son of Nellie and Norman Basher.   After completing his GED he went on to help his father by working in the family business, Basher Electric.  For the next 30 years Bob...

Bobby Joe Reed

Bobby Joe Reed

Apr 3, 2022

Bobby Joe Reed, 88, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022. Bob was born November 28, 1933 to the late Robert and Ruie Ealey Reed. In addition to his parents Bob is preceded in death by sisters, Wilma Wheeler of Baltimore, MD and Billie Fairchild of Paintsville, KY.

Bob served in the United States Army from 1959 too 1962. He worked for Western Electric...

Taylor Tracy Kline

Taylor Tracy Kline

Apr 2, 2022

Taylor Tracy Kline, age 77, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away April 2, 2022. Taylor was a 14 year veteran of the Air Force.

Along with his parents, Marvin and Evelyn Kline, Taylor was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Kline and his sister’ Georgia Kline-States.

He is survived by his wife, Chin Kline; his children Timothy Kline and...

Ryan Dorsey Johnston

Ryan Dorsey Johnston

Apr 2, 2022

Ryan Dorsey Johnston, 24, was taken from us on Saturday April 2, 2022, from injuries sustained from an accidental fall.

Ryan was born October 4th, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked as an insurance adjuster for Country Financial, and in his spare time he loved to be with his friends and family. Ryan lived life to the fullest. He was...

Melba Ree Williams

Melba Ree Williams

Mar 30, 2022

Melba Ree Williams, age 91, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. She was born in 1930, to the late Paul and Leona Martin. Melba was a member of Coal Mtn. Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Homer D. Williams; and siblings,...

Michael Lamar Ferguson

Michael Lamar Ferguson

Mar 28, 2022

Michael Lamar Ferguson, 52 of Dawsonville passed away at home on March 28th. He is proceeded in death by his Father Ralph Ferguson and his Mother Betty Ferguson. Michael is a forsyth County native. He graduated from Forsyth County (Central) High school. He had a passion for remodeling homes and construction work. He also worked in the tree removal business....

William “Mike,” Enzweiler

William “Mike,” Enzweiler

Mar 28, 2022

William “Mike,” Enzweiler, age 75, of Dawsonville, GA passed Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born on December 4,1946 to William and Marjorie Enzweiler. Mike’s hobby was yard artwork. Also, he was a veteran of the US Army.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, William Enzweiler of Macon, GA, Mother Marjorie Fenton of Jackson, MS and brother Nicholas...

Brian Gravitt

Brian Gravitt

Mar 28, 2022

Brian Gravitt, age 58, of Cumming, Georgia passed Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born in 1963 to Glenn and Jean Gravitt. Brian was a Deacon at Bethel Baptist Church in Gainesville, Georgia. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, driving his eighteen wheelers, and spending time with his sons and family. He is proceeded in death by his father, Glenn Gravitt.

He...

J.C. Gilleland

J.C. Gilleland

Mar 28, 2022

J.C. Gilleland Jr born August 11, 1935 in Cumming Ga passed away march 28, 2022.  J.C. was former owner of 2 popular restaurants, the Lanier from 1964-1973, and also the Appalachian from 1973-1988 where he met and enjoyed many lifelong friends.  J.C. was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and enjoyed feeding his deer and watching his Martin birds.  J.C.’s shop...

Elaine Estelle Phillips

Elaine Estelle Phillips

Mar 26, 2022

Elaine Estelle Phillips age 73 of Ball Ground Ga. went home to be with the Lord Saturday March 26th 2022.

Elaine was a loving Mother of two Children , devoted Wife, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many.

Elaine loved to spend her time with Family. She was devoted to her Church and God.

She loved to sing in the Choir...

Michael William Morrell

Michael William Morrell

Mar 24, 2022

Michael William Morrell passed away on March 24, 2022, at his home in Cumming, Georgia.

Born November 10, 1941, in South Boston, Massachusetts the oldest child to the late Harrison and Helen (Dunphy) Morrell.

Michael was married to the love of his life, Kathy Morrell for almost 53 years.  He was a long-time employee at BLH Electronics, Tellabs Wireless and General Electric...

Jack Arbin Croy

Jack Arbin Croy

Mar 24, 2022

Jack Arbin Croy, age 86, of Cumming, GA passed away March 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Fairy Croy, parents, Cliff and Willis Croy, brothers, James Croy and Benny Croy. He was a hardworking devoted husband, daddy, and pop who loved going to church. He was always willing to help others out.  

He is...

Thomas Scott Shaginaw

Thomas Scott Shaginaw

Mar 22, 2022

Thomas Scott Shaginaw , 64 , passed away peacefully into God's hands at his home in Cumming, Georgia on March 22, 2022.  Born on May 19,1957 in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Joanne Shaginaw.  The family moved to Atlanta where he attended Marist School, and went on to graduate from  Georgia Southern with a BA degree. Tom spent most of his career in...

Jessica Michelle James

Jessica Michelle James

Mar 22, 2022

It has been said that everyone needs a “Jessie James” in their lives. Our “Jessie James”, Jessica Michelle James, 36, of Dawsonville left us way too soon on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. There is a reason, season or lifetime for everyone and Jessie’s reason was to love. With a heart as big as her personality, she loved her family and her friends. 

Jessie is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Donald...

Margarette Murphy Ligon Sigman

Margarette Murphy Ligon Sigman

Mar 21, 2022

Margarette Murphy Ligon Sigman transitioned from this life on Monday, March 21, 2022, at home in Cumming, GA, with loving family, friends, and her beloved rescue dogs Buddy and Dandy by her side. Her Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Ball Ground Botanical Garden (https://www.ballgroundgardenclub.com/ball-ground-botanical-garden) where we will enjoy her favorite foods – cookies and...

Judy Kentey Martin

Judy Kentey Martin

Mar 21, 2022

Judy Martin passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at her home in Canton, GA. Born November 29, 1939 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Tibor and Maria Kentey, Judy came to the US in 1949. Her family settled in Atlanta, where she met and married her husband Michael of 62 years. They moved to East Cobb, where they raised their...