Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Aaron Michael Simms

Aaron Michael Simms

Apr 30, 2019

Aaron Michael Simms, age 41 of Buford, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Living Faith Lutheran Church, 1171 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040. Interment following at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, Georgia.

Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.



Michael Whittle

Michael Whittle

Apr 30, 2019

Michael Whittle, age 29, tragically passed away in an accident on April 30, 2019, joining many of his loved ones in Heaven. He leaves behind his parents, three amazing children, his sisters and his grandfather - his family, who couldnt be more proud of him. As a young boy you could find Michael climbing a tree, calling in a bird,...

Benny Franklin Reeves, Jr.

Benny Franklin Reeves, Jr.

Apr 30, 2019

Benny Franklin Reeves, Jr., 76, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Benny was retired from Pepperidge Farms and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Reeves; children and their spouses, Frankie and Charlie Broussard, Eddie and Stephanie Reeves, Kim and Scott Mullinax, Allen and Teresa Dixon, Shelly and Matthew Roper; sister, Pam...

Mary Sue Ouzts

Mary Sue Ouzts

Apr 29, 2019

Mary Sue Ouzts of Cumming passed away April 29, 2019. Sue was born in Ninety Six, S.C. in 1920 and grew up in Greenwood, S.C. Sue was a true southern lady with talents in art and design. She was a fantastic cook and loving mother who loved to host her family and friends. She was a member of the First...

TSgt. John L. Bowman, Jr.

TSgt. John L. Bowman, Jr.

Apr 27, 2019

TSgt. John L. Bowman, Jr. (USAF Retired), 66 of Cumming passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. Born July 5, 1952 in Charlotte, NC, John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. Following retirement, he joined DynCorp as a manager and after moving to Cumming he worked with Kroger. John was the best husband, friend, and neighbor. A...

Joseph (Joel) Norrie Marcantel, III

Joseph (Joel) Norrie Marcantel, III

Apr 27, 2019

Joseph (Joel) Norrie Marcantel, III of Cumming died on April 27, 2019 at Northside Hospital-Forsyth after a short illness. Joel was born on June 23, 1970 in Austin, Texas but moved to Atlanta as a small child and grew up in East Cobb. Joel was a 1988 graduate of Wheeler High School and a 1993 graduate of Georgia Southern University....

Dorothea DeMar Wolinsky

Dorothea DeMar Wolinsky

Apr 27, 2019

Dorothea DeMar Wolinsky, 88, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2019, at Antebellum Assisted Living in Cumming, GA. She was born on May 13, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, to Thomas and Marie (Paterno) Sfraga. Along with being a mother to three boys, she assisted her husband, Milton, managing the familys fast food restaurants in Chattanooga, TN, including the first Chattanooga-area...

Richard M. Croy

Richard M. Croy

Apr 26, 2019

Richard M. Croy, 77, of Cumming passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather the best! Richard was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and Matt Lodge #694 FAM. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Felicia Croy, and his parents, G.J. and Grace Croy. Survivors include his wife of 57 years,...

Dorothy Isabella Wenning

Dorothy Isabella Wenning

Apr 26, 2019

Services are pending at this time.

James Carl Barnes

James Carl Barnes

Apr 26, 2019

James Carl Barnes, age 62, of Gainesville, GA passed away April 26, 2019. He was a loving father who loved his children and enjoyed life. He is survived by his son, Davin Barnes, of Elberton, GA, daughter, Lilli Barnes, of Elberton, GA, sisters, Mary Ann Majors and Kathleen Cummings, of Sugar Hill, GA. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM...

Doris Mary Sowisdral

Doris Mary Sowisdral

Apr 25, 2019

Doris Mary Sowisdral, age 90 of Canton, Georgia passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Katie Sue Upshaw

Katie Sue Upshaw

Apr 25, 2019

Katie Sue Upshaw, age 59, passed away April 25, 2019. She was born June 2, 1959

in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Thomas R. Upshaw and Mildred B. Upshaw.

She is survived by one sister, Elaine U. Pence and brother-in-law, Donald Pence.

Nephews; Derek Pence (Rebeca) and Brian Pence (Rebekah) and families.

Also, cousins, John Upshaw (Evelyn) and Bob Upshaw.



Brief visitation at Byars...

Wilda Huffman Morgan

Wilda Huffman Morgan

Apr 24, 2019

Wilda Huffman Morgan, age 88, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Wilda was born in 1931, to the late Johnny and Anna Huffman. She was a member of Cumming First United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Morgan. Wilda is survived by her 2 children and...

Bobby L. Martin

Bobby L. Martin

Apr 24, 2019

Bobby L. Martin, age 81, of Cumming, GA., passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Bobby was member of Settingdown Baptist Church and Buzzards Roost Picking Parlor where he and his friends got together on Wednesdays to play their guitars. He was preceded in death by his parent, Rufus and Austine Martin. He is survived by his son and daughter in...

Betty Daniel Trammell

Betty Daniel Trammell

Apr 23, 2019

ELLAVILLE, GA --- Ms. Betty Daniel Trammell, 73, of Leslie, GA, formerly of Cumming, GA passed away Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019 at Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, GA. A visitation will be held at Watson-Giddens Funeral Home, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home,...

John D. Shadburn

John D. Shadburn

Apr 23, 2019

John D. Shadburn, age 86, of Cumming, Ga., passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 23 2019 surrounded by his precious family. John was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of Hope Fellowship Church in Cumming and the perfect southern gentleman. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 66 years, Margaret Shadburn; daughters and sons-in-law Joan...

Ruthell B. Hudgins

Ruthell B. Hudgins

Apr 22, 2019

Ruthell B. Hudgins, age 92, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Ruthell was a loving wife and mother to her family and was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Hudgins; brothers and sisters, Joe Bagby, Early Bagby, Jack Bagby, Bill Bagby, Everett Bagby, Clara Hammonds, Clayton...

Roy Freeman Gottschalk, Sr.

Roy Freeman Gottschalk, Sr.

Apr 22, 2019

Roy Freeman Gottschalk, Sr., age 89, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. He was a member of Cumming First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his children; Diane (John) Norton, Sandra Reed, and Roy (Helen) Gottschalk, Jr.; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, and many loving relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the...

Tom Chambers

Tom Chambers

Apr 22, 2019

Tom Chambers, age 54, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Tom loved baseball and tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals in the minor league. He also loved to barbeque and fish. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Lillian Chambers and his grandson, Thomas Bailey Seay. Tom is survived by his loving...

Klari Kendrix Derthick

Klari Kendrix Derthick

Apr 21, 2019

Klari Kendrix Derthick, 66, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. Klari was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Cross Plains Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her grandson, Dakota Prichard. Survivors include her husband Larry Derthick of Cumming; her daughters, Dahlana Prichard of Cumming, Dahloris Prichard (Rigoberto Ortiz) of Gainesville, Stephani...