Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jul 3, 2017

Sharon Leone Studley of Cumming, GA, died Monday the 3rd of July 2017. She was 77 years old. She was the daughter of Joseph T. Heiser and Leone E. Hildenbrand



Born on February 12th, 1940 in Bowman, North Dakota, Sharon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of North Dakota in 1962.



Sharon held many nursing...

Jul 2, 2017

Linda Dianne Newsom is a name that will always exemplify what it means to be a true Southern lady. She innately balanced being warm, loving and supportive with the refreshing confidence of someone who spoke her mind and a great sense of humor. She was a devoted wife, mother, memaw and friend. She accomplished an incredible amount in her 69...

Jul 2, 2017

Marie Ayash Cumbie, 88, of Cumming passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. A member of Antioch Baptist Church and a lifelong witness for the Lord, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Cumbie; and a son, James Allen Cumbie. Survivors include her son, Michael Ray Cumbie of Cumming; a sister, Effie Mahan of Conyers; and a brother,...

Jul 1, 2017

Gene Pittman, age 79, of McCaysville, GA, formerly of Cumming, GA , passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017. Graveside services for Mr. Pittman will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 5, at Ingram Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Ingram Funeral Home...

Jun 30, 2017

Betty Patricia Davis, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. She was a member of Ophir Baptist Church in Ball Ground, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Davis; mother, Faye Wallis; brothers, Gene and Ray Wallis. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Eddie) Smith; brother, Billy (Martha) Higgins; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren;...

Jun 29, 2017

Lonnie Long, age 80, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. He was a devout Christian of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Willene Long; and brothers, Terrell and Larry Long. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Nancy Stapler Long of Dawsonville, GA; children, Elaine Deaton of...

Jun 28, 2017

John Thomas Sharkey, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Cumming on Wednesday June 28, 2017, at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of Jeannine Sharkey of Chicago, Illinois. They were married in Illinois on August 12, 1949 and spent 68 wonderful years together. John was born in Homewood, Illinois on March 13,...

Jun 27, 2017

Frances Mary Palmieri, age 91 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jun 26, 2017

Thelma Irene (Booth) Rigney passed away suddenly on June 26, 2017 at age 78, surrounded by her family. Originally from Valdosta, GA and having traveled with her beloved husband Donald, throughout his military service, they settled in Cohoes, NY. During their almost 61 years of marriage, they lovingly raised their children: Michael (Melissa), Larry (Angelique), Cindy (Don Ellett), Karen (Dave...

Jun 26, 2017

Carolyn Virginia Ferris, 94, of Gainesville passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James W. Ferris, Sr., and her sons, Michael Ferris and Wes Ferris. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Cheryl Ferris; daughter-in-law, Christy Ferris; grandchildren, Quin, Brianna, Josh, Lesa and Lara; great grandchildren, Miranda, Chase, Caden...

Jun 24, 2017

Willene Stamey Terrazas, age 80, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. Willene was raised in Clarkesville, Georgia and was a Graduate of Habersham High School where she played Basketball. She moved to Atlanta in 1958 where she met the love of her life, Armando Terrazas. They were married in May of 1959 and, after the birth of their...

Jun 23, 2017

Vicky Lynn Duran, 53, of Cumming passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Vicky put her family first and was a God-fearing woman whose testimony touched thousands. She loved everyone and never met a stranger. A highlight of Vickys life was becoming a grandmother and her time spent working as Catering Manager with...

Jun 22, 2017

Elizabeth Cox Dempsey, age 87 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Byars Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia at 1:30 p.m. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Jun 22, 2017

Betty Jo McMahan, 78, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. Mrs. McMahan was a teacher at Crabapple School for 25 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas McMahan and a daughter, Debbie Jean Hartsfield. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Connie Lee of Dawsonville; a sister, Grace Bowman of Canton; a brother,...

Jun 20, 2017

George Emerson Kelly, age 92 of Tucker, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Services are pending at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Jun 20, 2017

Larry Morris, age 68, of Ball Ground, passed away on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017. Larry is survived by his daughter, Caitlin (Douglas) Resendiz; son, Greg Morris; grandsons, Henry and Will Resendiz; sisters, Phyllis (Troy) Green, Linda Bennett, Sharon Morris; brothers, Alan Morris and John Morris; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Jeff Morris...

Jun 20, 2017

Bernice Mildred Pruitt, age 91, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bonnie Calvin Pruitt. Survivors include her children, Randall (Martha) Pruitt, Hilda (Lawrence) Robbins, Rachel Waycaster, Richard Pruitt all of Cumming; sister Pauline Pirkle of Cumming; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives also survive....

Jun 19, 2017

Edward Lee Andrew, age 62 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Monday, June 19, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jun 19, 2017

Charlotte Brownlee Smith, 70, of Cumming passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. Survivors include her husband, Jim Smith; sons, Shawn and Brad Smith; grandchildren, Cade, Preston, Kaitlyn, Merit, Grace and Truett Smith; sister, Patricia Green; brother, Bill Brownlee; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home...

Jun 17, 2017

Juan Santa Rosa Garcia, 62, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017. Juan was employed by B.L. Mullinax in Cumming and previously for James Dillingham Roofing. He is preceded in death by his father, Marcial Gonzalez Armenta. Survivors include his wife, Linda Gallagher-Garcia; daughter, Caroline Garcia-Gonzalez; mother, Irene Ruiz Villano; a number of brothers and sisters; 2 grandchildren; step-daughter,...