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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Margaret Jordan Smith

Margaret Jordan Smith

Jan 6, 2025

Margie Smith was born Margaret Evelyn Jordan to Bernice and Vertice Jordan of Flowery Branch GA on March 12, 1944. She was a good Southern Baptist daughter attending Mt Salem Baptist Church every time the doors were open. She attended Flowery Branch Elementary School and South Hall High School.

 In 1964 she met the love of her life, Mr. Michael Smith...

Karl Theodore Sammons, Jr.

Karl Theodore Sammons, Jr.

Jan 5, 2025

Karl Theodore Sammons, Jr., age 80 of Suwanee, passed away January 5, 2025 at his home and in peace. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 14, 1944 to the late Dr. Karl Theodore Sammons and the late Mary Ethelyn DuPont, he attended Peacock Military Academy and the University of Tennessee, from which he graduated in 1966. In 1968, he...

Michael Paris Bennett

Michael Paris Bennett

Jan 4, 2025

Michael Paris Bennett, age 80, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He loved his family and was a great Husband, Dad, Papa and Big Papa. Michael was saved at an early age at Providence Baptist Church in Sandy Springs. He later moved his letter to First Baptist Church and then to Bethlehem...

Julie Nichols

Julie Nichols

Jan 3, 2025

Julie Garrett Nichols, age 71, died suddenly on Jan. 3, 2025. From a military family, Julie lived in Alabama, New York, Puerto Rico, Virginia & Germany before graduating from the University of Alabama. In 1980, she moved to Richmond, VA , earned a post-graduate certificate in Information Systems from Virginia Commonwealth University, and worked in Richmond for many years. She...

Samuel Mark Guldenschuh

Samuel Mark Guldenschuh

Jan 1, 2025

Samuel “Mark “Guldenschuh, age 67, passed away on January 1, 2025, following a long, courageous battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease. Mark was born in Atlanta,Georgia. His family moved to Brandon, Florida where they lived for ten years before returning to Georgia and settling in Stone Mountain. Mark was preceded in death by his parents; Ralph and Virginia Vawter Guldenschuh...

Linda Vasenius

Linda Vasenius

Dec 29, 2024

Linda Lea Vasenius, age 80, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on December 29th at Northside Hospital in Canton, Georgia. Linda was a kind, thoughtful, and genuinely curious person, deeply interested in those around her. Her authenticity and compassionate nature made her a beloved friend, family member, and community member. She is survived by her life partner of 27 years, Neil...

Eva Molene Worley

Eva Molene Worley

Dec 28, 2024

Mrs. Eva Molene Worley 94 of Cumming departed this life Saturday December 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Molene was a lifelong resident of Cumming and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Worley is preceded in death by her husband, William Worley; parents, Rembert and Louise Holt ; siblings, R.L. Holt, and Celeste (Boot) Tallant. 

Survivors include children Linda...

Terry Wayne Johnson

Terry Wayne Johnson

Dec 25, 2024

Mr. Terry Wayne Johnson 62 passed away December 25, 2024. Mr. Johnson was born to his parents Leon and Patsy Johnson. Terry enjoyed hunting, loved playing pool and Nascar, Terry would give you the shirt off his back, he was very laid back and easy going. Terry is preceded in death by his parents Leon and Patsy Chumbler Johnson, grandparents,...

Jason Martin Davis

Jason Martin Davis

Dec 25, 2024

…keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Jude 1:21

 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jason Martin Davis on December 25th, 2024. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Walter Davis; he is survived by his mother Lillian “Lin” Davis,...

John (Johnny) Stevenson Brady, Sr.

John (Johnny) Stevenson Brady, Sr.

Dec 25, 2024

John (Johnny) S. Brady Sr., 80, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. 

Born on October 5, 1944, John was a loving husband to Mary Beth, a devoted father to John Jr. (Sherri) and Jessica (Isaac), and a cherished grandfather to Chandler, Avery, and Reese. He was also a beloved brother...

Lesa Moseley Ward

Lesa Moseley Ward

Dec 24, 2024

Lesa Moseley Ward, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024. She was a homemaker, loving wife to her husband Dewey Ward, and loving Fur-Mom to her cat, Repack, residing in Cumming, Ga. Lesa enjoyed going antiquing with her friends. She also loved gardening and had planters on her deck filled to the brim with flowers which delighted family...

Martha Sue Whitmire

Martha Sue Whitmire

Dec 24, 2024

Martha Sue Whitmire, age 77, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Clyde Whitmire; parents, William Neal Jackson and Vera Lucille Manders; her sisters, Teresa Ballenger and Shirlene Garmon; her brother, Johnny Jackson; her grandson, William Carl Gravitt.

Survivors include her children, Albert and Debbie Gravitt, Angelia Barnes and Rusty...

Sarah Carmen Lugo

Sarah Carmen Lugo

Dec 24, 2024

Our beloved Sarah Carmen Lugo was called home by God on December 24, 2024, to enter His eternal kingdom. Though our hearts were not ready to say goodbye, we found solace in knowing that she is now in a place of peace and eternal joy.

Sarah was a warrior of unmatched strength. She faced her journey with courage and grace, never...

Christopher Jude Kane

Christopher Jude Kane

Dec 23, 2024

Christopher Jude Kane, 52, of Cumming, GA died peacefully on December 23, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family.

Chris showed incredible strength, courage and resilience as he faced his challenges with great determination and unwavering hope. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and shared his story openly in hopes of increasing awareness,...

Helen Herring Ward Copeland

Helen Herring Ward Copeland

Dec 22, 2024

Helen Herring Ward Copeland, of Cumming GA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the age of 70. She is survived by her husband Everett Ellis Copeland, Jr., stepson Stephen Copeland, children Emily (Robert) Price and Robert (Amelia) Ward, Jr. Helen loved her grandchildren Thomas and Helena Price, McKenna and Tanner (Leah) Copeland. Helen is survived by two...

Brenda "Jane" Beacham

Brenda "Jane" Beacham

Dec 22, 2024

Brenda "Jane" Beacham passed away at the age of 79 on December 22, 2024. Celebration of life will be held on January 18, 2025 at 1 pm for family and friends at Sugar Hill Church in Sugar Hill, Ga.

Jane was born on April 20,1945 to the late Chester E. and Francis Leone Houston Middleton. She graduated from Damascus High School...

Douglas Archibald Morrison

Douglas Archibald Morrison

Dec 22, 2024

The Family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday December 28, 2024, from 2:00 Pm until 5:00 PM. The funeral will take place Sunday December 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home.

Dr. Melvyn James Williams

Dr. Melvyn James Williams

Dec 21, 2024

Dr. Melvyn J. Williams, Sr., a lifelong learner, educator, and mentor, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, after battling various illnesses. He was 86 years old.

Born and raised in Macon, Georgia, Dr. Williams dedicated his life to education and service. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Fort Valley State College in 1965, followed...

Glenna Sue McGinnis Holbrook

Glenna Sue McGinnis Holbrook

Dec 21, 2024

Glenna Sue McGinnis Holbrook, 81, of Cumming passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 after a brief illness. She was retired from the Internal Revenue Service and was a member of Bethelview United Methodist Church. Glenna is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Billie McGinnis and her husband, Mac Holbrook, to whom she was engaged at 14 years old.

Survivors...

Joyce Elizabeth Edwards

Joyce Elizabeth Edwards

Dec 20, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Elizabeth Edwards 60 of Dawsonville departed this life December 20, 2024, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Joyce was born in Atlanta to her parents, Thomas and Jessie Mae Turner Knight, Joyce lived her life in the area, was of the Baptist faith and attended New Life Baptist Church in Dawsonville. Joyce is preceded in death...

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