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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Joyce Phillips
Jun 12, 2018
Joyce Phillips, age 93, of Cumming, GA. Mrs. Phillips attended the Lanier United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma an International Education Honor Society. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Josephine Wygandt Ryder; her husband, James E. Phillips; and her five siblings. She is survived by her son and daughter in...
Walter "Sonny" Goodson, Jr.
Jun 11, 2018
Walter Sonny Goodson, Jr., 85, of Suwanee went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, June 11, 2018. Sonny was a member and usher at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Dawsonville. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Sonny was a very beloved man and will be missed by many. Survivors include his wife of 42...
Richard Case
Jun 9, 2018
Richard Case, age 52, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, June 09, 2018. Richard is survived by his parents David Paulette Stripland; sisters and brother: Leslie Abernathy-Maddox (Stephen Maddox); Lori Stillmunks (Patrick Stillmunks); Joe Stripland (Bethany Stripland); nieces and nephews: Jess Watson (Ben Watson); Charlie Abernathy; Becca Abernathy; Caroline Abernathy; Destiny Maddox; Madison Estes; Camden Estes; Luke Shirley and great...
Donald Drury
Jun 8, 2018
Donald Drury, age 78 of Cumming, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. He belonged to Christ the King Lutheran Church. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and was a member of the American Legion Post 247 in Dawsonville. He attended Military School at Manlius Pebble Hill and was a former Board Member. Donald was a...
Myrtle Knox
Jun 7, 2018
Myrtle Knox, 98, of Cumming, GA passed away on June 7, 2018 at Cumming Senior Living.
She was born January 18, 1920 in Forsyth County and was the daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude Chastain.
She was also predeceased by her ex-husband Leroy Parr, her husbands Ervin Howard Newberry and Ronald J. Knox; two children Gregory Howard Newberry and...
Bob Luna, Jr.
Jun 7, 2018
Robert ODell Luna, Jr. passed away from a battle with ALS on June 7th in Cumming, Georgia, surrounded by loved ones. Originally from Huntsville, AL, he was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who loved to spend his time sailing, fishing, and with family and friends. Bob loved his job and spent over 40 years as a marketing consultant for...
Jessie Mae Durham Caine
Jun 7, 2018
Jessie Mae Durham Caine, 94, of Cumming passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. A native of Hall County, she lived most of her life in Forsyth County and was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Jessie is preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Caine, Jr.; son, Brendon Caine; her parents, Levi and Lois Hawkins Durham; daughter-in-law, Judy Reed...
Helen Thorn
Jun 5, 2018
Helen Thorn, affectionately known as Mama Helen, went to be with her Jesus on Tuesday, June 5th. She was surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly. Helen was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved the Lord with every fiber of her being and was a powerful prayer warrior. She will be missed greatly. Helen...
Robert Alan Brown
Jun 5, 2018
Robert Alan Brown, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his home in Cumming, Georgia after a battle with cancer. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia, and three children: Cathy Brown Austin (Jim), Patrick Brown (Abbie), and Matthew Brown (Wendy). He is blessed with seven grandchildren: Zach, Callan, and Brent Austin; Skylar...
Jack Canning
Jun 4, 2018
John R. Jack Canning, 86, died June 4, 2018 at his residence at Sunrise Huntcliff in Sandy Springs, GA. Jack grew up as the youngest son of Thomas and Helen Canning in Jersey City, NJ. He met and married Ingrid (Inky) Erlebacher, his high school sweetheart, and they were married for 63 years at the time of his passing. She...
Barbara Norred Perkins
Jun 4, 2018
Barbara Norred Perkins passed away on June 4, 2018 after a short illness.
Barbara was born in Talladega County, Alabama on May 2, 1934, the daughter of the late Garnett Oliver Norred and Anna Watters Norred. She grew up in the small town of Talladega Springs, Alabama, and graduated as the Valedictorian of her senior class at Fayetteville, Alabama High School....
John Francis Martin
Jun 3, 2018
John Francis Martin, age 85, of Suwanee, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Born on December 31, 1932 in Annapolis, Maryland, to Irene and John Martin, he attended St. Marys High School. He was awarded the St. Marys Distinguished Alumni Award in 1996. John graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Journalism. While attending the...
Vernon E. Whelchel
Jun 3, 2018
Vernon E. Whelchel, 75, born in Gaffney, SC, Sept 14, 1944, passed away Sunday June 3, 2018, after battling cancer for the 2nd time. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgia Margaret (Winfrey) Whelchel, 73, of Cumming, GA. He is also survived by his 2 daughters, Kristen Whelchel and Richlene Lidell, both of Cumming, GA., his Aunt Margaret Taylor...
Ira Barrett
Jun 3, 2018
Ira Barrett, age 97, of Cumming, GA passed away to his heavenly home on June3, 2018. He was born on December 31,1920, to Lizzie OKelly and Robert Barrett. His brothers, Marvin, Ford, and Bill; and his sisters, Dessie, Eva, and Jessie preceded him in death. He loved to be a good neighborand he loved to help people. He was loving...
Gary Guntor
Jun 2, 2018
Edmond Gary Guntor, age 68, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday June 2, 2018 at home with his wife and son by his side. Gary was born March 19, 1950 in Macon, GA, son of Charlie and Monnie Guntor.He sustained two passions throughout his life: radio broadcasting and model trains.At age 14, he created a radio station from his bedroom,...
Annieruth Williams
May 31, 2018
Annieruth Williams, 84, of Murrayville passed away suddenly Thursday, May 31, 2018. Annieruth was a very unselfish mother who loved all of her family equally. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ronald Williams; and her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Jerry Sheffield. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Scott Ronald and Ursula Williams, Dennis Keith and...
Olga Victorovna Belyayeva
May 30, 2018
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Olga.
Olga Belyayeva was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to parents Victor Yacoveivich Muriygin and Valentina Dmitrievna Markelova. She was reborn as a child of God by the Holy Spirit through the Word...
Helen Ruth Scroggins
May 30, 2018
Helen Ruth Scroggins, age 75 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 at The River Church, 610 Canton Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation for the family and friends will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Byars Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m....
Edward Jones Austin
May 28, 2018
Edward Jones Austin was born May 8, 1923 and raised on the family home place on Mt. Vernon Road in Dunwoody. After graduating from Chamblee High School, he attended North Georgia College where he also participated in the Golden Gloves boxing program. He responded to the call of his country when he enlisted and proudly served in the Army in...
Glenda Cotten McLean
May 25, 2018
Glenda Cotten McLean, age 69 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. There are no Formal Services at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.
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