Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Dorothea Ann Moran

Dorothea Ann Moran

Mar 31, 2019

Dorothea Ann Moran, age 81, of The Villages, FL., passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. Dot was of the Catholic faith. She was a member of the Professional Nurses Society for 20 years. She loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert Moran; son and daughter in law, John and Diane Moran;...

William  Stanley Wallace

William Stanley Wallace

Mar 31, 2019

Services are pending at this time.

George Clifford Roberts

George Clifford Roberts

Mar 30, 2019

George Clifford Roberts, age 96 of Cumming, Ga., passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

He was born on February 19, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents George and Agnes Roberts. He served as a Medical Officer in the Army in WWII. He received the American Campaign Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service...

Brayah Diane Akins-Bagley

Brayah Diane Akins-Bagley

Mar 28, 2019

Brayah Diane Akins-Bagley, infant daughter of Benjamin Chanda Akins-Bagley, of Cumming, GA passed away March 28, 2019. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Diane Bagley, great grandparents, Evangelist Willis Homer Patrick Mary Melinda Patrick. She is also survived by her sisters, Shayleigh, Raegan, Jaida, Palyn Akins, brother, Cody Bagley, grandparents, Danny Rachael Akins, of Cumming, GA, grandfather, Gwen...

Bennie Dale Cowdrey

Bennie Dale Cowdrey

Mar 27, 2019

Bennie Dale Cowdrey of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2019. He was born on December 5, 1935 in Post, Texas and moved to Cumming with his family when he was 18 years old. Mr. Cowdrey was a developer, builder, and later in life worked many years at the counter of the Cumming Post Office before...

Zach Price

Zach Price

Mar 27, 2019

Zachary Rene (Zach) Price, 30, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Zach had a good personality, a fun sense of humor and loved his family, friends and his dog and cat. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where he gave his calling to the ministry. Survivors include his father, Rene Price of Kansas City, MO;...

Rev. Dave Holbrook

Rev. Dave Holbrook

Mar 26, 2019

Rev. Dave Holbrook, age 74, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home. He was a member and pastor of Canaan Baptist Church. Dave had pastored many churches in the area where he saw many lost souls saved and baptized multitudes of believers. He was the owner and operator of Daves Piano. He had sung...

Mary Stanley McGriff

Mary Stanley McGriff

Mar 26, 2019

Mary Stanley McGriff, age 98, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and greatgrandmother, departed this life on March 26, 2019. M.S. had a zest for life, a quick wit and a kind nature and was adored by her family and friends. A mother of two who was born in Albertville, Alabama on July 18, 1920, Granny understood the value of a dollar...

Kristy Lee Henderson

Kristy Lee Henderson

Mar 24, 2019

Kristy Lee Henderson, age 44 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 24, 2005.

Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Ruth Godbee

Ruth Godbee

Mar 24, 2019

Anna Ruth Baker Godbee, age 84, of Roswell, GA, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born August 30, 1934 to the late Roy L. Baker and Ruth James Baker in Hendersonville, NC. Ruth married Thomas J. Godbee on August 25, 1956. He preceded her in death in April of 2007. Ruth attended Georgia Southern College, majoring in English...

Celso Fernandez Vasquez

Celso Fernandez Vasquez

Mar 23, 2019

Celso Fernandez Vasquez, 32 of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was a sweet and kind-hearted man, who cared about everyone. Survivors include is wife, Alberta DeJesus Garcia; sons, Adolfo Fernandez DeJesus, Riquelure Fernandez DeJesus; daughters, Silvia Fernandez DeJesus, Micaela Fernandez DeJesus; father, Felix Fernandez Bautista; mother, Lorenza Vasquez Mendosa; brothers, Gerardo Fernando Vasquez, Heladio...

Nicholas Alexander Sellers

Nicholas Alexander Sellers

Mar 22, 2019

Nicholas Sellers, 27, of Brookhaven went home to his Lord and Savior Friday, March 22, 2019. He was a loving son, brother and friend, full of life and adventure. He adored spending time with his sweet girlfriend Ali who joined him while hanging with friends, going just about anywhere, and taking his dog Maddi to the park. He graduated from...

John Mann Bowen

John Mann Bowen

Mar 22, 2019

With regret, we announce the passing of John Mann Bowen of Cumming, GA. John was born to James Oliver Bowen and Mildred Mann on September 24th, 1936 in Decatur, Georgia. He was the second child in the family to his older brother Jimmy, followed by his younger brother, Mack and their little sister, Margaret. John is preceded in death by...

Theresa M. Basher

Theresa M. Basher

Mar 21, 2019

Theresa M. Basher (Shakro), 73, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on March 21, 2019. Theresa was born May 14, 1945, daughter of the late Philip Shakro and Genevieve (Michael) Shakro. She graduated from Norwalk Central Catholic High School (1963) and devoted her life to taking care of her family and donating her time within the...

Betty J. Benson

Betty J. Benson

Mar 21, 2019

Betty J. Benson, 91, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Betty was born in 1928, to the late George and Berta Mobley Jones. She worked in the Forsyth County School Systems for 42 years and was instrumental in the development of the Georgia Academic Bowl. While working for Forsyth County, Betty served as President of the...

Maribeth   Fitzgerald

Maribeth Fitzgerald

Mar 20, 2019

Maribeth Fitzgerald December 09, 1954 – March 20, 2019



Maribeth was a beloved wife and soulmate. A driven business woman who

not only cared deeply about her job and those with whom she worked with.

Upon retiring from IBM Maribeth pursued her dream career as an Interior

Designer and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Magna

Cum Lauda. After graduating Maribeth...

Marlen E. Chastain

Marlen E. Chastain

Mar 18, 2019

Marlen E. Chastain age 80, of Forsyth County, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. Marlen was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva McKinzie Chastain; his parents, Willard and Mattie Chastain; his sisters, Eva Lou Daniels and Althea Garner; his brother, Eston Chastain. Marlen was survived by several nephews, nieces and other relatives Funeral services for Mr. Chastain will be...

Alex Whitehead

Alex Whitehead

Mar 18, 2019

Alex Whitehead, 22, of Cumming went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, March 18, 2019. Alex was a bright, sensitive, loving, and creative young man who struggled with depression and addiction. Mental health and addiction are struggles that no one should have to fight. Today and every day in the future, Alex will no longer have to...

Betty Ann Covington

Betty Ann Covington

Mar 18, 2019

Betty Ann Covington, age 70, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. Betty was born in 1949, to the late Duvwrd and Maudie Sanders. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Dawsonville, GA. Betty worked for Fulton County School Systems. She enjoyed shopping, spending time with her dog, Zoey, and being around the people...

Kevin Bruce Brumfield

Kevin Bruce Brumfield

Mar 18, 2019

Kevin Bruce Brumfield age 43, of Cumming, Ga. passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. Kevin was the owner and operator of Legend Landscaping Company. He attended Browns Bridge Community Church. He was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Linda Cleghorn Brumfield of Cumming; his daughter, Abby Brumfield of Cumming; his brother and sister in law,...