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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Robert Mark Montemayor

Robert Mark Montemayor

Mar 5, 2019

Robert Mark Montemayor (Mark), 64, of Toccoa, GA passed away Tuesday, March 5th of a heart attack at home. Born January 31st, 1955 in Avon Park, Fl, Mark was an entrepreneur, self-employed for 36 years. Mark loved his family dearly. He had a fondness of animals, especially his two pibbles, Henry and Lola.

Mark was preceded in death by his son,...

Fred Steven Black

Fred Steven Black

Mar 5, 2019

Fred Steven Black, age 70, of Forsyth County, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019. A visitation for Fred will be held on Saturday, March 9th at Ingram Funeral Home from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming is in charge of arrangements.

Peggy Sue Word Blackwell

Peggy Sue Word Blackwell

Mar 3, 2019

Ms. Peggy Sue Word Blackwell, 52, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 after an extended illness. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Chad Blackwell of Dawsonville; son, Seth Word of Gainesville; parents, Mike and Debbie Fowler of Gainesville; sisters, Janice (Flynn) Vaughan of Gainesville, Kate (Seth) Campbell of Dawsonville. A number...

Glenda Gibbs Green

Glenda Gibbs Green

Mar 2, 2019

Glenda Gibbs Green, age 76, of Cumming, GA, went on to be with the Lord peacefully Saturday, March 2, 2019. She was born on January 31, 1943, to the late Coa and Herbert Gibbs. She married her sweetheart, Edmund Lamar Green, September 23rd, 1961. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Dawson. She...

Robert Paul Russell

Robert Paul Russell

Feb 28, 2019

Robert Paul Russell, age 90, of Cumming, GA, died on Feb. 28, 2019. Bob was born in 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Mario and Grace Gagliolo. He moved to San Francisco, CA with his parents and grandmother when he was 10 yrs. old. Bob graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and from San Jose State University...

Jane  Hodges Beard

Jane Hodges Beard

Feb 28, 2019

Jane Hodges Beard, age 78 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Funeral Services were held Monday, March 4, 2019 in Adamsvilles, TN.

Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services.





Ronald (Ron) Eugene Storey

Ronald (Ron) Eugene Storey

Feb 27, 2019

Ronald (Ron) Eugene Storey of Griffin, Ga., went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2019, following a long illness. Ron was born on December 25, 1944 in Griffin, to Charles Johnson Storey, Jr. and Cathon Pitts Storey.After attending Griffin High School, he entered the U.S. Army where he served in the First Calvary Division as a...

Michael Thomas Johnson

Michael Thomas Johnson

Feb 26, 2019

Michael Thomas Johnson, age 62, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Michael was born in 1956, to the late Tommie and Elizabeth Johnson. He worked for Jeff Gooch Trucking. Michael is survived by his children, Brittany (Barrett) Devault, Ashley (Daniel) Parr, and Brian(Brittany) Cross; longtime partner, Donna Cross; siblings, Gregory (Tammy) Johnson, Linda (Dwight) Tatum, Debbie...

Dr. Bahjat Alfred Faraj

Dr. Bahjat Alfred Faraj

Feb 25, 2019

Dr. Bahjat Alfred Faraj, age 76, of Cumming, Ga passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. Bahjat was born in 1942 in Basra, Iraq to the late Alfred and Elsie Faraj. After being raised in the Middle East, he immigrated to the United States where he married the late Elizabeth Warner; they had two children (Danielle and Robert). After earning...

Harold "Gene" Eugene Wright

Harold "Gene" Eugene Wright

Feb 25, 2019

Harold Eugene "Gene" Wright, 75, of Ellerslie, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Gene was born on February 26, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia. He was the son of the late Alver Clyde (A.C.) Wright, Sr. and Effie Lawson Wright of Columbus Georgia. He was known for his strong work ethic in framing and construction and his dedication to detail,...

Mary Sis L. Thomas

Mary Sis L. Thomas

Feb 25, 2019

Mary L. Sis Thomas, age 70 of Cumming was carried home by her Lord on Monday, February 25, 2019. Mary was born in Buford, GA, on June 5, 1948 to the late Floyd Estella Peppers Seabolt. Mary attended North Gwinnett High School, she was a LP nurse who worked with the elderly, which she loved dearly. She also worked various...

Kayla Anne Garmon

Kayla Anne Garmon

Feb 23, 2019

Kayla Anne Garmon of Cumming, GA, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, February 23, 2019 after 30 amazing years of life. She was born to Tony and Tracy Garmon in Atlanta, GA on November 28, 1988. The family will receive guests on Monday, February 25 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, and Tuesday, February 26 from 12:00 pm until 2:00...

Linda Cloud Noles

Linda Cloud Noles

Feb 22, 2019

Linda Cloud Noles, age 71, of Cumming, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. Linda was a loving and devoted wife and mother and Casey and Clays Nana. She always put her family first and kept the family together. Her life was her family, church and friends. She had a passion for fashion, decorating (especially at Christmas), genealogy, and her grandsons...

Marjorie Van Morstein Fanning

Marjorie Van Morstein Fanning

Feb 21, 2019

Marjorie Van Morstein Fanning, age 98, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Marjorie was born in 1920 to the late Herman and Mabel Van Morstein. Marjorie was extremely intelligent and earned a scholarship to Smith College. While attending Smith College, Marjorie majored in English with a minor in French. She met many new friends and...

Darrell Victor Bodley

Darrell Victor Bodley

Feb 21, 2019

Darrell Victor Bodley, age 59, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019.

Mr. Bodley was born on August 10, 1959 in Columbia, SC to the late Theodore Louis Bodley and

Mary Yates Bodley. He was a member of The Church at War Hill, and a staff member of

Waypoint Ministries where he managed the thrift store.

Mr. Bodley is survived by his...

Ronald Ronnie Clarence Hambrick

Ronald Ronnie Clarence Hambrick

Feb 21, 2019

Ronald Ronnie Clarence Hambrick, age 71, longtime resident of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Ronnie was born in 1947, to the late Ollie and Betty Hambrick. He was a member of the Alpharetta Masonic Lodge #235 FAM. Ronnie was an outdoorsman, who loved gardening, fishing, and hunting. He will be missed by many. Ronnie is survived...

Dorothy   Epifano

Dorothy Epifano

Feb 19, 2019

Dorothy Epifano, age 79 of Johns Creek, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Ralph E. Hause, Jr.

Ralph E. Hause, Jr.

Feb 19, 2019

Ralph E. Hause, Jr, age 74, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Hause; son-in-law, Talmadge Gayton; grandsons, Scotty Gayton and Dillon Gayton. Survivors include his children, Paul Hause of Cumming, Susan and Allen Nelson of...

Norma Thompson Pierce

Norma Thompson Pierce

Feb 18, 2019

Norma Thompson Pierce, age 78, of Cumming, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23rd at 1:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Blackstock and Rev. Bobby Pierce officiating. Interment will follow Sunday, February 24th at 1:00 pm at College Park Cemetery, 3600 North Adams, College Park, GA 30337. The family...

Wonafa Wonnie Pruitt

Wonafa Wonnie Pruitt

Feb 18, 2019

Wonafa Wonnie Pruitt, age 83, of Cumming, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. She was a member of Pine Crest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Exer Nix; siblings, Foster Nix, Mather Nix, Polly Sisk. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Carrel Pruitt; daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Donny Peck, Michelle and Philip Richardson, Jenny and...