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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

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...

Joyce B Hendrix

Joyce B Hendrix

Apr 21, 2019

Joyce B. Hendrix, age 74 of Martin, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Services are pending at this time.

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



G. Howard Wilson, Jr.

G. Howard Wilson, Jr.

Apr 21, 2019

G. Howard Wilson, Jr., 87, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Rey; daughters and sons-in-law, Leigh and Eric Fish, Melissa and Mike Holley; grandchildren, Sarah Fish, Aaron Fish, Tyler Holley; sister, Ann Wilson; brother, Jim Wilson; step-children, Trent and Kecia Rey, Scott Rey; step-grandchildren, Victoria Rey, and Tucker Rey. A Celebration of Life...

Randy Leo Smith

Randy Leo Smith

Apr 20, 2019

Randy Leo Smith, native of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at the age of 63 on the morning of Saturday, April the 20th, surrounded by beloved family at his home in Cumming, GA.

Randy was predeceased by both of his parents, Leo and Romaine, his oldest brother Larry, and his wife Jenny. He is survived by his siblings Joy &...

Allen Lang Moss, Sr.

Allen Lang Moss, Sr.

Apr 20, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Allen Lang Moss, Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 83.

Allen will be lovingly remembered by his children, Lang (Peggy), Ken, and Cindy and his five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Allen was born in Amityiville, New York, but grew up in Columbus, Georgia where he...

Dane Kay Marshall

Dane Kay Marshall

Apr 19, 2019

Dane Kay Marshall, 71, of Cumming passed away Friday, April 19th, 2019. Dane was born in Louisiana November 1st, 1947 to the late Juanita and Delwin Hammons. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend who always valued others above herself. Her sweet, genuine, nature drew others close to her. She taught for 31 years at Oconee County...

Kishore Upparchinta

Kishore Upparchinta

Apr 19, 2019

Kishore Upparchinta, age 45, of Cumming, GA passed away on April 19th, 2019. Kishore was born in Kakinada, AP, India, in 1973 to Mrs. Vara Lakshmi and Late Mr. Harigopal. His family moved to Bombay in his formative years and stayed there until his high school graduation. He attended SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram, AP. He was known as Bombay Kishore...

Jerry  Harvey Pendley, Sr.

Jerry Harvey Pendley, Sr.

Apr 18, 2019

Jerry Harvey Pendley, Sr., age 70 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Graveside Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, 8188 Kelly Bridge Rd, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Byars Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Byars Funeral...

Barry Glover

Barry Glover

Apr 18, 2019

Barry Glover, age 65, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Barry was born in 1953, to Robert and Marie Glover. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. Barry loved antique tractors and classic cars. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed dearly. Barry is...

Alan J. Mills

Alan J. Mills

Apr 16, 2019

Alan J. Mills, age 46, of Forsyth County, GA., died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Northside Hospital surrounded by family and other loved ones. Alan was born on April 3, 1973 in Tupelo, MS. He received his associates degree in culinary arts from The Art Institute of Atlanta in 1995. On May 31, 1997, he married Elisabeth Anne Grayson. Their...

Barbara Ann Kucej

Barbara Ann Kucej

Apr 15, 2019

Services are pending at this time

Mary Lynn Nichols

Mary Lynn Nichols

Apr 14, 2019

Mary Lynn Nichols ("Lynn"), 88, died April 14, 2019 in Cumming, GA after a short illness. Mrs. Nichols was born on February 21, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI. She lived in Evanston, IL, Glenview, IL, and Boulder, CO before moving to Cumming, GA in 2016. She was a nurse by profession. Her hobbies included art, music, reading, history, camping, hiking, traveling...

Beth Meers

Beth Meers

Apr 14, 2019

Sarah Elizabeth Meers, age 67, of Holbrook Campground, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grannie, sister and friend to many. Beth enjoyed gardening, shopping, traveling to the beach, baking and opening her home for family gatherings. Beth was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, worked with Vacation Bible...

Pamela Priscilla Juhan

Pamela Priscilla Juhan

Apr 14, 2019

Pamela Priscilla Juhan, age 61, passed on Sunday, April 14th after a 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Byron D. Juhan; mother, Margaret E. Juhan; son, Michael Trey Juhan Waldrop; sister, Patricia Ann Juhan Jarrard and her dearest friend, Richard Harris. Pamela is survived by her brothers, David K Juhan, Ronnie B...

Jimmy Ray Wood

Jimmy Ray Wood

Apr 13, 2019

Jimmy Ray Wood, 78, of Cumming passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was known as Pop to everyone and was very much loved by all who knew him. Pop loved people unconditionally and was a member of Roanoke Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Bernice Wood, and his sisters, JoAnn Sorrells and Janie...

Ronald Allen Dorsey

Ronald Allen Dorsey

Apr 12, 2019

Ronald Allen Dorsey, 70, of Cumming passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. Ronnie was an Atlanta native, graduating from Briarcliff High School. He was well known as a friendly man, having never met a stranger. A U.S. Army veteran, Ronnie served 3 tours in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart, the Medal of Honor and a Bronze Star for the...

Patsy B. Dickerson

Patsy B. Dickerson

Apr 12, 2019

Patsy B. Dickerson, age 93, of Sparta, GA passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Dickerson, son, Tommy Dickerson, and daughter, Susan Dickerson Williams. She is survived by her sons daughters-in-law, Rusty Dianne Dickerson, Sparta, GA, Randy Mildred Dickerson, of Cumming, GA, sister, Barbara McClarty, Marietta, GA, nine grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren,...

Fairy Sue Gilbert

Fairy Sue Gilbert

Apr 11, 2019

Fairy Sue Gilbert, age 82, of Cumming, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. Fairy Sue was a loving, wife, mother and Nana. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She was retired from Scottish Rite Hospital after 17 years of service. Fairy Sue spent her life giving to others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin...

Billy C. Higgins

Billy C. Higgins

Apr 11, 2019

Billy C. Higgins, age 84, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Martha J. Higgins of Ball Ground; daughter, Rebecca Becky Jarrard; grandchildren, Julie Seitz, Jonathan and Carmen Seitz, Jodie Frady,; great grandchildren, Allyson Ally Jameson, Gabriel Gabe Frady, Jacob Frady, Hayla Seitz, Garrett Seitz, Lillian Seitz, Samuel Sam Brooks, Emma...