Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

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...

Charles Alvin O'Rear

Charles Alvin O'Rear

Jun 13, 2015

Charles Alvin O'Rear, age 93 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015. At this time there are no services arranged. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

William P. "Big Six" Dodd

William P. "Big Six" Dodd

Jun 11, 2015

William P. (Willie) "Big Six" Dodd, age 77 of Cumming, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Willie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, deacon and friend. He served in the United States Army from 1961-1967. He was ordained as one of the first deacons at Pine Crest Baptist Church and held many different church offices over 50 years....

Ann Marie Bellinger

Ann Marie Bellinger

Jun 10, 2015

It is with great sadness and disbelief that we announce the death of Ann Marie Hagan Bellinger. Ann, or Annie, as she we called by those who loved her, came into the world on May 7, 1972, in Atlanta, GA. She died suddenly on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 due to complications of peritonitis caused by a ruptured ulcer. Though Annie's...

T. L. McBrayer

T. L. McBrayer

Jun 9, 2015

T. L. McBrayer, age 85, of Dawsonville, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nonnie and Minnie McBrayer, and wives Joyce Ann McBrayer and Gladys Bourque; brothers Bud McBrayer and Jr. McBrayer, and sisters Wynell Freeman, Edith Couch, and Imogene Couch. He is survived by his son, Tim McBrayer and step daughter,...

Rodney George  Smith

Rodney George Smith

Jun 9, 2015

Rodney George Smith, age 83 of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Services will be held at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton at a later date. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Jessie Lee Woody

Jessie Lee Woody

Jun 9, 2015

Jessie Lee Woody, 80, of Cumming passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. Jessie was preceded in death by her husband Robert Woody and her daughter Dale Woody, parents Homer and Ruth Witherow, sister, Willie Mae Ramey, and brothers Richard, Roscoe and Herburt Witherow. Jessie is survived by her children, son...

Ethel Davis Scott

Ethel Davis Scott

Jun 8, 2015

Ethel Davis Scott, loving wife, mother and grandmother, 93, of Cumming passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015. Ethel was a retired school teacher from Forsyth County, devotedly teaching at Cumming High School, Cumming Elementary School and Chestatee High School. She was the oldest living member of Antioch Baptist Church. Ethel is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Scott,...

Travis Morris Pruitt

Travis Morris Pruitt

Jun 8, 2015

In Loving memory of Travis Morris Pruitt, age 55. Born: Jan 1, 1960 Passed away: June 8, 2015 Preceded in death by parents, Hershell & Bertha Pruitt. Brothers, H.C. & Michael Pruitt. Travis is survived by his Brothers, Sisters and Families, Grace Pruitt, Elizabeth & Lawrence Tribble, Doris Pruitt, William Pruitt, Charles & Ann Pruitt, Melvin & Judy Pruitt, Laverne...

Robert Reilley

Robert Reilley

Jun 7, 2015

Robert Reilley October 6, 1941 - June 7, 2015 age 73 of Cumming, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; Robert Reilley and Margaret Gatter Cable of Washington, D.C. Robert is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sara Jo Reilley; daughter Tammy Reilley Friddle and son-in-law Ken Friddle of Loganville; son, Terry...

Nikolaos Xenofon Thrasyvoulou

Nikolaos Xenofon Thrasyvoulou

Jun 6, 2015

Nikolaos Xenofon Thrasyvoulou, 62, of Johns Creek, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Eva Thrasivoulou, mother Malama Kefala Thrasivoulou of Samos, Greece and New Hampshire. Son George Thrasivoulou of Johns Creek,GA, and sister Maria (Peter Panagiotis) Loukatos of New Hampshire. Funeral services will be held at Sts. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox...

Rhonda Ann Nelson

Rhonda Ann Nelson

Jun 6, 2015

Rhonda Ann Nelson, 54, of Cumming passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Rhonda spent 36 years of her life as a caregiver and nurse. She loved animals and volunteered at the Humane Society and was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Rhonda is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Nelson; nephew, Matthew Gravitt and her great niece,...