Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Mar 17, 2017

William (Mike) Michael McGehee, age 54, of Tucker, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 17, 2017. Mike was a member of Pleasantdale Church of God and also attended Harbor Worship Center in Dawsonville, GA. He was a master mechanic, welder, and could fix almost anything. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother...

Mar 17, 2017

L. B. (Sonny) Kennedy, age 83, of Cumming, formerly of Claxton, GA, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Kennedy of Cumming; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Rhonda, Mel and Sheryl, Scott and Nancy; grandchildren, Nathan and Brittany, Ethan and Dalton, Jamie and Amanda, Melissa and Erik, Mallory and Ashley, Levi and Savannah; great grandchildren, Victoria,...

Mar 17, 2017

Anne Paulk Walsh Zappia passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017 at the age of 92. She was born in Cairo, Georgia on November 5, 1924.

She was preceded in death by parents, Lannis and Sadie Paulk, Lt. Norman H. Walsh, and John Adam Zappia.

Anne was a retired real estate agent. She leaves behind a sister, Mary Lynn Elder of Charlotte,...

Mar 16, 2017

Charles Lewis Anderson, age 67 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Mar 16, 2017

Willene Smallwood, 74, of Cumming passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Willene was a beautiful, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was full of life and a devoted Christian lady. She enjoyed her flower gardens, bird watching, reading and the beach. Heaven has gained an angel and is now more beautiful with her presence. This is not good-bye, but we...

Mar 15, 2017

Gene Marion Chambers, age 90, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Gene was born on September 4, 1926, in Homer, GA, to the late Roy and Irene Chambers. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army Air corps and Airforce B29 Crew Member from 1943 until 1946 during the WWII Pacific Campaign combat in Okinawa. He...

Mar 15, 2017

Timothy Gordon Elzey, age 53, of Dawsonville, formerly of Forsyth County, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Survivors include his daughters, Savannah Leigh Elzey of Dawsonville, Lauren Michelle (Cody) Garrett of Cumming, Makayla Lynn Elzey of Dawsonville; father and step-mother, Robert and Joyce Elzey of Cumming; mother, Myrna Elzey of Cumming; sister, Melanie Elzey of Murrayville, TN; and a number...

Mar 14, 2017

Mary Helen Elliott, age 69 of Gainesville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Memorial Services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Mar 14, 2017

Bernard Leroy Blide, age 90 of Marietta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Mar 14, 2017

Charles Alfred Pregler, 85, of Cumming, departed this earth on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Charles was born in Stamford, Connecticut to Anton and Edith Pregler on March 9, 1932. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in math. He proudly served his country during the Korean War, attached to the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army....

Mar 14, 2017

Sara Jane (Lally) Purcell, age 77, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Judge B. B. Robertson and Ann Robertson; brother, James Robert Robertson. Survivors include her children, Dina Purcell of Cumming, Al & Gayle Purcell of Crawfordville, GA, Dexter and Tonya Purcell of Vero Beach, FL, Dennis and Sheila Purcell...

Mar 14, 2017

Katherine Irene Ehle, age 74, of Cumming, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at her residence. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed dearly. Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, James C. and Zella Brown. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis (Donna) Ehle of...

Mar 14, 2017

Joan Chambers Bottoms, age 82, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2017. She was a retiree of Lockheed- Martin Aircraft in Marietta and was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by her loving husband, Dean Bottoms of Marietta, GA; daughter, Tina C. Welch of Dallas, GA; sons, Michael Chambers of Houston, TX, Reed Chambers of Kennesaw,...

Mar 13, 2017

Rozella M. Huffman, age 72 of Roswell, Georgia passed away Monday, March 13, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Mar 12, 2017

William Ralph Long, Jr., age 72 of Austell, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Mar 12, 2017

Eleni Pantazopoulos Jordan, 61, of Atlanta, GA passed away Saturday, March 12, 2017. She was born in Athens, Greece on January 28th, 1956. Eleni was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many people. She was an active volunteer at the Forsyth County Humane Society, where she gave unending love to pets and was relentless in caring for and...

Mar 10, 2017

Nathan S. Bennett, age 53, passed away unexpectantly on March 10, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father Roger Roy Bennett. Nathan is survived by his mother, Regina H. Bennett and her husband Art Hasselman; his sons, Matthew Bennett, Neil and Alesha Bennett; grandson Jasper Bennett; step-brother, Jayson and Katie Hasselman; step-sisters, Janine and Charlie Paulauskas, Brandy and...

Mar 10, 2017

Marvin Dwight "Mr. P." Padgett, age 78, of Jasper, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed gardening. He loved traveling with his wife, Brenda Padgett who preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law's, Trina and James Davis, Debra and Tim Cagle, Lisa and Greg Sutton; 8 grandchildren, 13...

Mar 9, 2017

James Leonard Bennett, age 81, of Buford, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Choir Leader. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kazy and Ruth Bennett; sister, Margie Bennett. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Shirley Bennett of Buford;...

Mar 9, 2017

Dian Dane Chasteen, age 78, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Dian was a strong person and a survivor of several different kinds of cancer. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Chasteen; and father, George Dane. She is survived by...