Obituary Listing
Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Emily V. Yard
Jan 29, 2019
Emily V. Yard, age 82, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Emily was born in 1936, to the late Van and Doris Vanlandingham. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Bushnell, Ill. Emily had a passion for knitting and gardening. She loved her family and spending time with them. In addition...
Robbie Daniel
Jan 28, 2019
Robbie Daniel, 52, a lifelong resident of Cumming, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019. Robbie was a hard-working man who passed this trait onto his family. He was loved by his family and many friends, touching and helping everyone he met. Robbie was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and worked for Billy Howell Ford. He is preceded in death...
Daniel Brogdon Smart
Jan 26, 2019
Daniel Brogdon Smart, age 47, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was a man of few words, but many jokes. He was a United States Army Veteran, and a father figure to those who needed guidance. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marjorie Smart; sister, Suzanne Gordon. Survivors include his wife, Kat Smart...
Travis Flowers, Jr.
Jan 25, 2019
James Travis Flowers, Jr., age 79, passed away on January 25, 2019, at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, GA. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama and after honorable discharge from the USMC, he attended Albany State College. Travis retired from the Atlanta Journal Constitution as Southeast Distribution Manager and he and Dolly moved from Albany, GA, in 2004 to be...
Jimmie Lou Vaughn
Jan 25, 2019
Jimmie Lou Vaughn, age 94, of Cumming, GA, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Cumming, GA, She is preceded in death by her husband, Grady Vaughn; parents, Lula and Andrew Massey; her brother, Wilburn Massey; sisters, Lottie Howard, Totsie Hammrick and Odessa Loner. She had many nieces, nephews and friends....
Carol Murphy
Jan 24, 2019
Carol Murphys soul went home to be with her heavenly father. She lived beautiful and fulfilled life. She led a devout Christian life spreading love and compassion with everyone she encountered. Carol followed her parents passion for cruising, enjoying a decade long voyage serving as social director for several cruise lines. Carol retired from a promising career to raise her...
Joel Hillard Davis
Jan 24, 2019
Joel Hillard Davis, age 54, of Cumming, GA, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. Joel was born in 1964, to the late Roger Davis and the now Evelyn Marie Pierce. He was saved at Hopewell Baptist Church in Milton, GA. Joel worked at Roswell Jeep Eagle, Bob Davis Pontiac, and Peach Auto Painting in Smyrna, GA. He loved racing, hunting...
Luther (Bitesey) L. McKenzie
Jan 23, 2019
Luther L. (Bitesey) McKenzie, 79, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Bitesey was a sweet person who was loved by all. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his brothers, Hulon (Duck) McKenzie, R.T. (Pete) McKenzie, John (Hank) McKenzie; sisters, Essie (Red) Goodwin, Rachel (Baby) Davis; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be...
Josephine Lami Smith
Jan 22, 2019
Josephine Lami Smith, 79, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Phil Smith of Cumming; sister, Marie Murray of Totowa, NJ; brother, William P. Lami of Laconia, NH; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home...
Phillip Ellsworth Zarger
Jan 22, 2019
Phillip Ellsworth Zarger, age 72, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Phillip was born in 1946, to the late Chester Ted and Evalyn Louise Zarger. He was an avid collector of coins, trading cards and stamps. Phillip worked in the automotive industry. While working in the industry, he helped launch various products for new vehicles. Phillip attended...
Virgil Atkinson
Jan 22, 2019
Thomas Virgil Atkinson, age 75, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Virgil lived most of his life near Roanoke Baptist Church, where he accepted The Lord as his Savior as a young man. He had a warm and funny personality, and he never met a stranger. To him, everyone in the family was his son or baby....
Larry Lee Smith
Jan 22, 2019
LARRY LEE SMITH, age 54, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Mr. Smith was born on September 17, 1964 in Forsyth County, Georgia. He was the son of Beatrice Nichols Smith Roper of Cumming, GA and the late James "J.W." Smith. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather Mac Roper. Larry was a dedicated employee...
Anne Elizabeth McGuire Kaiser
Jan 21, 2019
Anne Elizabeth McGuire Kaiser, age 86, of Cumming passed away on January 21, 2019. Anne was born in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late George Hatwell McGuire and the late Anna Imelda Murrett McGuire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Wilson Kaiser, Jr.; her sister, Mary Ellen Roneker; her brother,...
John (Matt) Matthew Murphy, Sr.
Jan 20, 2019
John (Matt) Matthew Murphy, Sr. age 50, of Gainesville, GA, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. Matt was born in 1968, to former Senator Jack and Brenda Murphy. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Dawsonville, GA. While attending the church, he became an Usher during the services. Matt coached many little league ball games in Forsyth County....
Kellie Ann Keim
Jan 19, 2019
Kellie Ann Keim, age 43 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Memorial Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Byars Funeral Home, 155 Professional Park in Cumming.
Thomas C. Knarr
Jan 19, 2019
Thomas C. Knarr, 80, of Big Canoe, Georgia, died January 19, 2019, with his wife Kay Dell and sister Romaine by his side after declining health complicated by diabetes. Preceded in death by his mother, Laura Muriel Latourrette, his father, Harold Clayton Knarr, and his brother Richard J. Knarr. He is survived by his wife Kay Dell Franklin Knarr, his...
Rebecca Joyce Chumbler
Jan 19, 2019
Rebecca Joyce Chumbler, age 58 of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Becky is preceded in death by her father, J.C. Chumbler and her brother, Carlos Chumbler. Becky is survived by her son, Brandon Chumbler; mother, Mary Ruth Chumbler; sister, Louise Daniel; sister and brother in law, Kathy and Larry Kennemore all of Cumming; several nieces, nephews, great...
Edna B. Harlow
Jan 18, 2019
Edna B. Harlow, 87, of Cumming passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Mrs. Harlow was born August 6, 1931 in McCaysville, Georgia to the late Claude and Nellie Bradley. She was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and a member of Johns Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65...
Ruth L. Cowart
Jan 18, 2019
Ruth L. Cowart, 90, of Cumming passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Ruth was a member of County Line Baptist Church of Alpharetta and is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Elmer Cowart, Sr. Survivors include her sons, Sammy (Lynn) Cowart, Dewey Elmer Cowart, Jr., Eddie (Lisa) Long, Jr.; sisters, Willie Bell Moore, Stella Faye Herrington, Mary Jordan; brother,...
Geneva McKinzie Chastain
Jan 18, 2019
Geneva McKinzie Chastain, 79, of Cumming passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Mrs. Chastain was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church and retired from Tyson Foods. Survivors include her husband, Marlen Eugene Chastain; sisters, Sarah DeLee, Barbara McCracken, Ruby McDougle, Evie Sanders; brothers, James McKinzie, Jessie McKinzie, Donny McKinzie; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held...
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