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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Christopher Wayne Renfrow

Christopher Wayne Renfrow

Oct 5, 2015

Christopher Wayne Renfrow, age 30, of Cumming passed away Monday, October 5, 2015. Chris was a native of Bloomington, IL and spent most of his life in Winter Haven Florida. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Diana Renfrow of Cumming; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Renate White of Bellflower, IL and David and Margaret Kuhl of Medina, OH; sisters and brothers...

Jerlene P. Martin

Jerlene P. Martin

Oct 4, 2015

Jerlene P. Martin, age 82, of Cumming passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Embracing Hospice. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Reverend Ivan L. Martin; granddaughter, Chay White; parents, Andy and Dessie Frix Padgett; brother, Jerry Padgett; brother-in-law, Sid Cowan; nieces, Kathy Howard ,...

Anthony Vincent Madda

Anthony Vincent Madda

Oct 4, 2015

Anthony Vincent Madda, 74, of Cumming, GA, passed away on October 4, 2015. Anthony was a member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church and is also a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded multiple purple hearts while serving our country. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald...

Dewey L. Meers

Dewey L. Meers

Oct 3, 2015

Dewey L. Meers, age 85, of Free Home passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015. Dewey was born June 6, 1930 in Lumpkin County to the late Ulysses and Lula Martin Meers and moved to Free Home at the age of 21, where he lived the rest of life. A tireless worker, he was a share cropper, was employed by Leroy...

Neil Edwin McWhorter

Neil Edwin McWhorter

Oct 2, 2015

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE AND TIME OF THE SERVICE Neil Edwin McWhorter, 77, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he and his wife, Nancy, moved to Atlanta in April, 1962 and never looked back. Neil served in the U.S. Army, Army Security Agency, attended Duke University and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree...

Clarence "Leon" Morgan

Clarence "Leon" Morgan

Oct 2, 2015

Clarence Leon Morgan, age 90, of Cumming passed away Friday, October 2, 2015. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Clarence served at Okinawa, Japan in World War II. He retired from the Indianapolis General Motors as a Stock Chaser after which he moved to Cumming in 1986, making Georgia his family's home. He was a deacon at Grace Memorial Baptist...

Nada Backowski

Nada Backowski

Oct 1, 2015

Nada Backowski, age 56 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015. No Services have been planed at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

John Frederick  Glisson

John Frederick Glisson

Sep 30, 2015

John Frederick "Rick" Glisson, 64, of Atlanta, Georgia, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. A funeral Mass was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta, with Fr. Brian Baker presiding, assisted by Deacon Bill McCarthy and Deacon Allen Underwood. Music was offered by the Parish Choir (W. Byrd "Ave...

Mona  Christine Rodriguez

Mona Christine Rodriguez

Sep 29, 2015

Mona Christine Rodriguez, age 40 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Arrangements have not planned, Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Bruce Edwin Sellers

Bruce Edwin Sellers

Sep 28, 2015

Ed Sellers, 87, of Woodstock, GA passed away on September 28, 2015 in Roswell, GA. Ed was a Sales Manager with AT&T in Atlanta, GA, he was a member of Ft. Thomas Masonic Lodge # 808 , and Korean War Army Veteran. Ed was an avid golfer and member of the Highland Country Club, the Past president of the Fairfax...

Ernest Luke Corn Sr

Ernest Luke Corn Sr

Sep 27, 2015

Ernest Luke Corn, Sr., age 80, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, after a brave battle with cancer. He was a life-long resident of Forsyth County and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He retired from General Motors in 2000, with 48 years of service. Ernest graduated from Cumming High School where he played basketball...

Randall Melvin Blanchard

Randall Melvin Blanchard

Sep 27, 2015

Randall Melvin Blanchard, age 72 of Gainesville, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 2, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home, Thursday, October 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of...

Vickie Darlene Bishop

Vickie Darlene Bishop

Sep 26, 2015

Vickie Darlene Bishop, 58, of Milton, Georgia passed away on September 26, 2015. She was a member of Southern Hills Baptist Church, Pulaski, TN. She was also a member of Pioneer Valley Hog Club. Vickie is preceded in death by her parents, James and Phoebe West. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Bishop, of Milton, GA; daughters and sons-in-law,...

Hubert Carlyle Platt

Hubert Carlyle Platt

Sep 26, 2015

Hubert Carlyle Platt, 83, died Saturday September 26th in hospice care after a short illness. Hubert was born December 8, 1931 in Conway, South Carolina and was raised in and around the beautiful beaches of Little River, South Carolina. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1958 and made Georgia his lifelong home, eventually making a home in the Atlanta suburb...

Kenneth Michael Garmon

Kenneth Michael Garmon

Sep 26, 2015

Kenneth Michael Garmon, age 28 of Gainesville (Forsyth), Georgia passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Safe Harbor Church of God. 1648 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Carolyn Grogan Townsend

Carolyn Grogan Townsend

Sep 26, 2015

Carolyn Grogan Townsend, one of the Lord's most devoted, passed away on September 26, 2015. For 10 years Carolyn walked with dignity, was clothed in strength and laughed at the days to come knowing her faith would carry her through a 10 year battle with cancer. Her courage, dignity and unwavering faith has made a lasting impression on all who...

Justin Charles Gutshall

Justin Charles Gutshall

Sep 25, 2015

Justin Charles Gutshall, age 44 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, September 25, 2015. There are no services arranged at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

John Edgar Haygood

John Edgar Haygood

Sep 25, 2015

John Edgar Haygood, 49, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on September 25, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Rosalyn Haygood. He is survived by his children, Kayla (Silas) McGhee, and Dylan (Yajaira) Haygood; Brother, Paul (April) Haygood; sister, Jackie (Don) Parker; cousins, Michael (Farrah) Westbrook, Angel Westbrook, and Sean Westbrook; grandchild, Micah McGhee, and mother...

Roberta Lynn Goss

Roberta Lynn Goss

Sep 24, 2015

Roberta Lynn Goss, age 80 of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Roberta had been a nurse for 60 years and retired from Gwinnett Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gartrell Goss; grandsons, Ray Miller, Jeffery Coursey; son, David Coursey and 3 brothers. Survivors include her...

Jeanette Hughes Gayton

Jeanette Hughes Gayton

Sep 24, 2015

Mrs. Jeanette Hughes Gayton, age 87, of Alpharetta, Georgia died peacefully on September 24th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Gayton and was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Mrs. Gayton is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Steve (Glenda) Gayton, Tom (Kathy) Gayton of Alpharetta; sister, Dorothy Thompson of Cumming; grandchildren, Shonda Baty, Heath...