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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Nickolas(Blaze) Baskakov Waters
May 16, 2019
Nickolas Baskakov (Blaze) Waters was born February 17, 1998 in Gorokhovets, Valdimir Region, Russia. Nick lived most of his life in Georgia, United States, and made many friends here. He had a curious mind and loved being around people. Some of his favorite things were video games, the weather and space. He fulfilled a lifelong wish when he visited a...

Izaak Rhys Williams
May 15, 2019
Izaak Rhys Williams, son of Zach and Kristina Williams, went to heaven on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Izaak age 3, had two brothers, Logan age 9 and Connor age 6. Izaak was headstrong, adventurous and a master of sass. He was so loving, but also so loved. His favorite things were his family, PAW Patrol and beach vacations. Izaak has...

Max Green
May 15, 2019
On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Joel Max Green peacefully passed away at the age of 86. He will be loving remembered by his wife of 56 years, Beverly (Benton) Green, and their son, Steve; his sister, Timmie Turner; nieces, nephews and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his son Alan, his parents Garland and Alice Green, and...

Marcelle Hamby
May 13, 2019
Marcelle Hamby, age 80, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. Marcelle was born in 1939, to the late Ernest and Myrtle Roland. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to many. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Shelby Dean Mason
May 13, 2019
Shelby Dean Mason, age 63, of Cumming, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 in Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Shelby Ringo Mason; brothers, Van Louis Mason and Alex Glenn Mason. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Paris Bennett of Ellijay; grandchildren, Paris Drayton Bennett, III, Carson Anne Bennett, Kathryn Reese Bennett all of Ellijay; mother,...

Scottie Lamar Sailors
May 13, 2019
Scottie Lamar Sailors, 49, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2019. Scottie was a loving father, a son who loved his mother, and a friend to many. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, and watching movies. Most importantly, he was known to have a heart of gold. Survivors include his daughters, Lindsey Sailors, Samantha Sailors, Sarah Sailors, Mary Sailors, Brandi Sailors;...

Doris Nanny Hicks
May 12, 2019
Doris Nanny Hicks, 87, of Canton passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Nanny was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, canning, westerns and game shows on television. She loved everyone unconditionally, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Nanny is preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Hicks and was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include...

William Doyle Brown
May 12, 2019
William Doyle Brown, age 82, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born in 1936, to the late Curtis and Viola Brown. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sherry Brown; daughter, Darlene (Melvin) Nash of Lilburn, GA; 3 grandchildren, Stacy OHare of Bethlehem, GA, Tim Sanders, Jr. of Watertown, WI, and...
William Maurice Jones
May 12, 2019
William Maurice Jones, age 84, of Dawsonville, GA passed away Sunday May 12, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith and a Deacon of his church. He was a member of The Rock of Cumming. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp, part of the Air Wing, and a member of the International Rifle Team, where he...

Ruth Virginia Lamb
May 11, 2019
Ruth Virginia (Turner) Lamb, 91, of Cumming passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. Virginia was a loving mother, wife, sister, and grandmother. She was a founding member of Settendown Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Lamb; and her sons, Charles E. Lamb, and Donald G. Lamb. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and...

Joseph Joe Hafner
May 11, 2019
Joseph Joe Hafner, age 54, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Joe was of the Pentecostal faith. He is preceded in death by father, Paul Hafner. He is survived by his loving wife, Shawna Hafner of Cumming; mother, Sandra Hafner of Brownsville, PA; children, Natosha Martin and Daniel Hafner both of Cumming; siblings, Vickie Hafner of...

Mike Turner
May 11, 2019
Richard Michael Mike Turner, 79, of Alpharetta, GA passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. Mike was a graduate of Purdue University and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He retired after 25 years in sales and marketing with Rohm and Haas of Philadelphia, PA, and held various positions in the printing industry for 25 years in West Palm...

Jim Burton
May 10, 2019
Jim Burton, 63, international photojournalist and storyteller, died on May 10 after living with ALS for 6 years. He was a resident of Cumming but had been living at a skilled nursing care facility in Dahlonega since July 2018. Burtons career spanned 4 decades and included travel throughout Europe, the Far East, and Russia as a premier writer and photographer...

Rickey Dean Thomas
May 10, 2019
Rickey Dean Thomas, age 65, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Rick retired from the U.S. Marine Corp after 23 years of service to his country. He later worked for Lexis Nexis and retired after 19 years with the company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raleigh Thomas and Patricia Bratti. Rick is survived...

John White Patrick
May 10, 2019
John White Patrick, age 71, of Cumming, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. He was retired from Lucent Technologies and was a graduate of Mercy College in Yorktown Heights, NY. John enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family, traveling, specifically the beach, and enjoyed participating in sports and being Scout Master of the Boy Scouts of America for 30...

Steven I. Cochran
May 9, 2019
Steven I. Cochran, age 59, of Cumming, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he loved playing the drums at Church and during the Oak Grove Opry. He was one of the owners of C W Auto Sales, Cochran Golf Carts and Cumming, Stereo. He was preceded in death by his...
Bobby Gene Hughes
May 9, 2019
Bobby Gene Hughes, 82, of Cumming passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. A loving husband, father, and uncle, Bobby Gene was an avid wood worker, and enjoyed taking care of his lawn, bowling, fishing, the outdoors and dining out. He was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Clara Mae Hughes; a son,...
Terry Allen Propes
May 8, 2019
Terry Allen Propes, age 68 of Gainesville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
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Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Lonnie Edward Waldrop
May 7, 2019
Lonnie Edward Waldrop, of Dawsonville, GA. Passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Lonnie was born in 1938, to the late James and Beatrice Waldrop. He worked for Fulton Concrete for 28 years. Lonnie was a loving, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He always wore a smile and enjoyed spending time with his loving family. In addition to...
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