Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Aug 12, 2017

Ida Frances McCleskey, age 87, of Cumming, passed awaySaturday, August 12, 2017. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Buck McCleskey; parents, John and Eva Northcutt. Survivors include her children, Wendell (Carole) McCleskey of Cumming, Cathy (Randy) Watson of Cumming; grandchildren, Colby (Shannon) Watson, Christy (Shane) Smith, Wendy (Jeremy) Brantley,...

Aug 11, 2017

Freddie Mae Ward, age 75, of Cumming, GA, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. Freddie was a member of County Line Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA. While attending County Line Baptist Church Mrs. Ward helped prepare many meals to help feed the homeless in Atlanta and she was a part of the Happy Timers Club there at the church. She...

Aug 10, 2017

Donald Ladan Payne, 59, of Cumming passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. He was a loving father and Child of God. Donald is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Payne and his father, Jerry Payne. Survivors include his children, Julie Hughes and Shane Holloway of Cumming, Lourice and Mark Slavin of Naples, FL, Brandon and Kay Payne of Dawsonville,...

Aug 10, 2017

Julianne Goeringer, age 62, of Cumming, GA, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mildred Green. She is survived by her children, Harry IV (Brenda) Goeringer, Richard (Jennifer) Goeringer, and Eric (Elizabeth) Goeringer; grandchildren, Robert, Leanne, Kayla, Phoenix, Sage, Skyla, Scarlett and Joshua Goeringer; along with many other loving relatives and...

Aug 10, 2017

Richard Julius Fribus, age 98, passed away on Thursday at his home in Buford, Georgia. He was born on January 28, 1919 in Union City, New Jersey. His parents were Richard Alfred and Sophie Fribus. The family relocated to North Bergen when Richard was in High School. He graduated from Emerson High School in Union City,loved sports, especially basketball and...

Aug 9, 2017

Walter Porter, age 90, and lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Walter was a member of Salem Baptist Church and had served as a deacon for 63 years. He had farmed in Forsyth County for his entire life and was an avid baseball player and fan. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Felton...

Aug 9, 2017

Wayne Jackson, age 71, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was a beloved husband, son and father. Wayne was an active member of Mountain Lake Church in Cumming. Survivors include his wife, Janice Treadwell of Cumming; mother, Tess Jackson of Cumming; children, Lori Mason of Cumming, Bobby Jackson of Florida, Jennifer Jackson of North Carolina, Michael Jackson...

Aug 7, 2017

Rose Thurmond, 79, of Cumming passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. Rose was a member of Cumming Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Thurmond, and her brother, Ted Theos. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Debra Bradley and Gary Gross; son and daughter-in-law, David and Terri Thurmond, all of Cumming; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and...

Aug 6, 2017

Theo Tootle, 81, of Jasper, GA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 6, 2017. Theo was the 2nd son to Harold and Lillie Tootle, born August 30, 1935 in Evans County, Georgia. He was one of eight children raised in Tattnall County. Theos siblings included his four living brothers, Jimmy, Carroll, Ray, and Marcus. Theo...

Aug 6, 2017

Sandra Dianne Keys, 72, of Gainesville passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017. Dianne is preceded in death by her husband, Raburn Keys. Survivors include her children, Ricky and Annette Keys of Dahlonega, Teresa Edwards of Pickens County, Tina Keys Sams of Forsyth County, Timothy and Sandy Keys of Dahlonega; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mack and Jan Waldrop of Suwanee, Phil and...

Aug 5, 2017

JoAnn Daniel, 73, a native of Cumming, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017. A lifelong member of Roanoke Baptist Church, JoAnn loved her church family. She was a very dedicated mother and grandmother. JoAnn is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Daniel. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Sharon Mooney; daughter, Lisa Dunford all of Cumming; step-sons,...

Aug 5, 2017

Francis F.B. Griffis, age 79, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017.He was a member of Trinity Worship Center in Cumming, GA. F.B. served his country well as a United States Navy Veteran. While attending Trinity Worship Center, F.B. served as an Elder, Sunday school teacher and a member of the Finance Committee. He is preceded in death...

Aug 4, 2017

Janet Louise Kiester, nee Johnson, was born December 19, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Lillian Miller and Wallace Johnson. At a very young age Jans family moved to Edina, MN. She graduated from Edina High School in 1960 and went straight to work as a secretary for a company in Edina. She worked there until she got married...

Aug 3, 2017

Lilian Popp, 99, of Cumming passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 4, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Aug 3, 2017

David Padgett, age 64, and a native of Cherokee County, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was owner of Padgetts Body Shop, where he specialized in custom auto restorations. He was a lifelong guitar enthusiast, playing rock and blues tunes, and building custom guitars. He was preceded in death by his father, John S Padgett. Survivors include his wife...

Aug 2, 2017

Jane Helen Cumbaa, age 90 of Cumming, Georgia (formally of Birmingham, Alabama) passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Aug 2, 2017

Steven Lane Jennings, age 52 of Gainesville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2017. He was born in Niceville, Florida, March 19, 1965 to his parents, Randolph and Betty Jo Jennings. Steven attended Westerville South High School, and also graduated from DeVry University. In 1986 He enlisted in the Army and served until 1996. Steven currently worked at Northside Hospital...

Jul 31, 2017

Kenneth (Ken) McBrayer Dozier, age 95, of Smyrna, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2017.



Ken was born the oldest of three children in McDonough, Georgia, on May 22, 1922, to John and Leora Maxwell Dozier. As a child and young man, Kenneth helped his father, who was a homebuilder. He learned all kinds...

Jul 31, 2017

Laverne Kirkland, age 63 of Duluth, Georgia passed away Monday, July 31, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jul 30, 2017

Charles Roy Wilson, age 91, of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017. Graveside services for Mr. Wilson will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, at the Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge...