Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Apr 18, 2017

Bobby Gene Buice, Jr., age 55, of Cumming,GA, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Wheelus Buice and his father-in-law, Nick Nichols. He is survived by his father, Bobby G. Buice, Sr.; wife, Malissa Nichols Buice; sisters, Kathy Mathis, Debbie Bagley, and Sandy Buice;...

Apr 16, 2017

Pasquale John Colapinto, age 88 of Cumming, Georgia passed away April 16, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, 1:00 P.M., April 19, 2017 at Byars Funeral Home Chapel, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia 30040. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.

Apr 16, 2017

Belinda Sue Cansler, age 62, of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was a member of River of Life Church of God, where she taught Children's Church. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Belinda had an infectious laugh and loved the beach. She worked with Southern Bell, Bell...

Apr 16, 2017

Linda Diane Lowe was accepted into the gates of Heaven April 16, 2017. Diane was born April 23, 1949 in Buford, GA. She passed away from long term health complications. Diane worked for Gwinnett County School Systems and was a teacher's assistant for over 20 years at Sugar Hill Elementary School. She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church...

Apr 16, 2017

Glenn William Westerfield, age 74 of Canton, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton at 2:30 p.m. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services will be in charge of the arrangements.

Apr 16, 2017

John W. (Bill) Corley, Jr., 82, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. A U.S. Army veteran, Bill retired from AT Technologies after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Lion's Club, having served as Treasurer, Vice President and President. Bill also was a former Vice President for the Camp for the Blind and was a...

Apr 14, 2017

Hubertina Dorothy Hogan, age 92 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, April 14, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 13, 2017

Eurell Gazaway Shadburn, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 13, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and the oldest member of Beaver Ruin Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charnell Shadburn; two daughters, Christine Tibbitts and Joyce Shadburn; and a granddaughter, Denise Talley. She is survived by...

Apr 12, 2017

Russell Jones Lauter, age 52 of Bogart, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 11, 2017

Willie Mae (Macy) Charles, 94, a lifelong resident of Cumming passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. A member of Second Baptist Church, she is preceded in death by her husband, Pete Charles; a grandson, Mike Charles, and her parents, Tate and Genie Strayhorn. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Pete and Shirley Charles of Cumming; a grandson, Brian Charles; and...

Apr 10, 2017

Colleen Rene Hepner passed away at Northside Hospital in Forsyth County, Georgia on April 10, 2017. She was 39. She was born on June 15, 1977 in Fort Carson, Colorado and also lived in California and Georgia. Colleen enjoyed laughter, girl talk, camping, traveling, art, and her dogs. She will be remembered as loving, humorous, supportive, and generous to her...

Apr 10, 2017

Willie Howard (Dick) Phillips, 83, of Alpharetta passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. A truck driver for many years, Dick was a great animal lover and loved to tinker with anything. He was the self-proclaimed mayor and security guard at Hidden Lakes Assisted Living. Survivors include his wife, Bernice (Sis) Phillips; daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Eric Grantham of Free...

Apr 9, 2017

Carolyn Juanita Rainey, age 66, of Cumming, GA, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Funeral services for Mrs. Rainey will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Ingram Funeral Home with Dr. Charles Blackstock officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Ingram...

Apr 9, 2017

Thomas Niels Leeper, age 85 of Milton, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 9, 2017

Joseph Edward Ross, 49, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Ross was an employee of Lockheed-Martin for 20 years. He loved baseball and was an avid Cubs fan. Mr. Ross coached Little League Baseball for a number of years, touching the lives of all he coached. He was a member of First Redeemer...

Apr 9, 2017

Robert Charles Gilstrap, age 85, of Powder Springs, GA, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Robert was born in Atlanta, GA, in 1931, to the late Bill and Annie Mae Gilstrap. He went to O'Keefe High School, and was the first baseman on the city championship team. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Robert worked...

Apr 8, 2017

Muriel Osborne Heard, age 90 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 7, 2017

Lillian Raywood of Hendersonville, NC passed away April 7, 2017 at the age of 94. She was born and raised in Navesink and Red Bank New Jersey and graduated from Red Bank High School. Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Raywood; daughter, Sondra Stafford; mother, Mary Ann Graff Martin; father, Charles Graff; brother, Joseph Graff, Sr.;...

Apr 5, 2017

John S Padgett, age 86, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was a member of Longstreet Baptist Church. He loved working on cars and tractors. He was preceded in death by his brother, Loyal Padgett; sister, Evelyn Richards; parents, Floyd and Kumie Padgett. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Sara Lucille Padgett of Cumming; sons and...

Apr 4, 2017

Margaret Veranicia Cowart, age 79 of Cumming, Georgia passe away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, Georgia. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.