Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Vivian Ann Humphrey

Vivian Ann Humphrey

Jun 24, 2015

Vivian Ann Humphrey Vivian Ann Humphey, 87, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away with her family at her side on June 24, 2015 following a car accident on June 11, 2015. Vi was a vivacious woman, full of life and love for her family. She enjoyed the sunshine, flowers, and any kind of plant. She was a fantastic cook and hostess....

Robert Victor "R.V." Cranford

Robert Victor "R.V." Cranford

Jun 23, 2015

Mr. Robert Victor (R.V.) Cranford, age 80 of Dawsonville, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. R.V. was a loving brother; he worked for many years in hauling pulpwood and at the sawmill. After this he did a lot of farming, growing vegetables for friends and his family. R.V. is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lillie Cranford;...

Ernest Dale Scheffey

Ernest Dale Scheffey

Jun 23, 2015

Ernest Dale Scheffey, age 75 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. At this time there are no services planned. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Carl Ralston Morgan

Carl Ralston Morgan

Jun 23, 2015

Carl R. Morgan, 83, of Stillwater, Pa, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born June 7, 1932 in Kingston, Pa. He was a graduate of Kingston High School and served in the US Coast Guard. Carl married Marie Alice Parrish, October 11, 1956. They resided in Bristol Pa for more than 40 years until retiring...

Harry Ford Williams

Harry Ford Williams

Jun 21, 2015

Harry Ford Williams, age 80 of Cumming, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing golf with his friends and classic cars. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Rupert and Eunice Williams, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Garland and Beatrice...

Patricia Ellen Huggins

Patricia Ellen Huggins

Jun 21, 2015

Patricia Ellen Huggins, of Cumming, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 21, 2015. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Odessa and Jim Colland and attended Free Chapel in Gainesville and more recently attended River of Life Church in Cumming. Pat lived in the Birmingham, Alabama area for many years and worked...

Margaret Sue Opheim

Margaret Sue Opheim

Jun 20, 2015

Margaret Sue Opheim, 73, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2015. She was a beloved teacher at San Marcos Baptist Academy and active member of Johns Creek Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Lois Riley, of Texas. Survivors include her daughters Elizabeth (Todd) Owens of Suwanee and Suellen Lauvstad of Kansas...

Marie Pirkle Hammond

Marie Pirkle Hammond

Jun 19, 2015

Marie Pirkle Hammond, 90, a life-long resident of Georgia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 19, 2015. She was born to Hebron Taylor and Lizzie (Hardin) Pirkle on April 22, 1925 in Silver City (Cumming), Georgia. She grew up on a large farm with 8 brothers and 2 sisters. She attended Georgia State University and her first job...

Janie Bell Nichols

Janie Bell Nichols

Jun 19, 2015

Janie Bell Nichols, age 77 of Cumming, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Addie Kyle (1974) and Jimmy Nichols (1992); son, William Kyle; grandbaby, Crissy Ann Callahan; great grandbaby, Addison Meeks; mother and father, Zed and Cora Neighbors; brothers, J. W., Charles and Pledger; sisters, Maudie and Bonnie. She is survived...

John D. Litras

John D. Litras

Jun 18, 2015

John D. Litras, 57, of Cumming passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father, Aristedes Litras. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Weems Litras of Cumming, mother Anne Litras of Farmingdale, NY; children Chelsea, Andrew, Nathan, Jack Litras, and Alexandria Heil, all of Cumming, GA. Brothers Larry (Veronica) Litras of E. Strousberg,PA; Stephen...

Jesse Edwin "Eddie" Dooley

Jesse Edwin "Eddie" Dooley

Jun 18, 2015

Mr. Jesse Edwin (Eddie) Dooley, 58, of Cumming, died peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Eddie was a self-employed carpenter, a loving father, son and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents James Neal, Sr. and Nellene Bannister Dooley, and brother, James Neal Dooley, Jr. He is survived by his son, Jason Dooley, Alpharetta, GA and sister, Deborah...

Woody Reece

Woody Reece

Jun 18, 2015

WOODY REECE, SR., age 80, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Reece was born in Dawson Co. on October 15, 1934 to the late Joe Brown Reece and Onnie Sheriff Reece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Reece....

Doris Thomas Watkins

Doris Thomas Watkins

Jun 16, 2015

Doris Watkins, age 83 of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Valarie Jones of Gainesville, GA; daughter, Alisa and Rick Green of Cumming, GA; brother, Robert Thomas of Monroe, NC; brother, Henry and Lois Thomas of Charlotte, NC; brother, Roland and Gail Thomas of Charlotte, NC; grandchild, Erica Free; grandchild, Dustin Mattox and...

James Braxton "Brock" III

James Braxton "Brock" III

Jun 16, 2015

James Braxton Smith, III, (Brock), 75, of Dawsonville, GA, was born on December 18, 1939 and passed away on June 16, 2015. Brock was born in Bradenton, FL and graduated from Manatee County High School in 1957. He was an active member of the Manatee County Boys Club and an avid outdoorsman. He received a degree from Florida Southern College...

Nancy Eva Bray

Nancy Eva Bray

Jun 15, 2015

Mrs. Nancy "Meme" Bray (Clewell) passed away after a long battle with illnesses on June 15th, 2015 in Cumming, Ga. at the age of 68. Nancy is survived by her loving husband Louis Bray, devoted daughter Lianna Frantz (Keith) of Cumming, Ga. and son Anthony Valle. She also leaves behind 6 step children, George Bray, Deborah Beck, Christine Thompson, Karen...

Joyce Wallace Hawkins

Joyce Wallace Hawkins

Jun 15, 2015

Joyce Wallace Hawkins, age 74 of Cumming, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015, following a brief illness. A life-long resident of Forsyth County, Joyce was a graduate of Forsyth County High School, Class of 1958, and Reinhardt College, Class of 1960. She worked for several years at Forsyth County Hospital and Drs. Mashburn and Dunn in Cumming. Joyce then...

James Hardie

James Hardie

Jun 15, 2015

James (Jim) Hardie Jr, 87 Jim Hardie, of Big Canoe, GA, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Jim is predeceased by his parents, James and Lucille Hardie, his wife, Margo Joyce Hardie, his son Dwight Stephens Hardie, and his sister Dorothy Perfect. Jim is lovingly remembered by his son Thomas Anderson Hardie; his daughter Jennifer Joyce Hatch; his sister...

Billy Thomas Burke

Billy Thomas Burke

Jun 14, 2015

Billy Thomas Burke, age 57 of Cumming, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jefferson and Dura Burke; two sisters, Dianne Fuss and Susan Jones. He is survived by his wife Flo Burke of Cumming; mother-in-law, Betty Cassell of Calhoun; children, Christopher Burke and Dustin (Jennifer) Burke all of Cumming; sister,...

Roy Dinsmore

Roy Dinsmore

Jun 13, 2015

Roy Dinsmore, age 86, of Cumming passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015. Mr. Dinsmore was Vice President and General Manager of Peter Pan Baking Company, retiring after 36 years of service. He was a member of Alpharetta Church of God and Bouldercrest Baptist Church in Ellenwood. He is preceded in death by his wife Margie Ivarene Dinsmore; sisters, Lucille Gantt,...

Lila Henretta Johnson

Lila Henretta Johnson

Jun 13, 2015

Lila Henretta Johnson, age 76, a lifelong resident of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015.She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren with all her heart. She was an avid seamstress, vegetable gardener and cook. Lila was also a member of Longstreet Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by...