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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Horace Gene Bennett
Mar 21, 2015
Horace Gene Bennett, age 55, of Dawsonville, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Horace was a gentle giant, a simple content country man with a heart of gold that never met a stranger and loved everyone. Horace is survived by his daughter, Kristy Barnes of Jasper; son, Todd Bennett of Alabama; sisters and brothers, Rachel Patrick of Dawsonville, Angela...

Jan David Jubon
Mar 20, 2015
Mr. Jan David Jubon, P.E., K2HJ, age 67, of Cumming, GA died March 20, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jubon of Cumming and a daughter, Becah Jubon of Suwanee. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Please omit flowers....
Janice Virgiana Clifton
Mar 20, 2015
Janice Virgina Clifton, age 95 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015. No services have been announced at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA
David Shortnacy
Mar 19, 2015
David Shortnacy of Forsyth County, GA, age 75, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lillian Shortnacy, his two sisters, Malvie Shortnacy, Faye Jester, and brother Eugene Shortnacy. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Joyce Shortnacy of Forsyth Co., and children, Lisa Lingerfelt of Forsyth Co, Tommy (Valerie) Shortnacy...
James Dale "Jim" Riggsby
Mar 18, 2015
James "Jim" Dale Riggsby, age 88, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 18, 2015. Jim loved to hunt, fish, golf, travel, and collect stamps. He was of the Methodist faith and belonged to First Methodist of Coral Springs, FL. Jim proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lee Riggsby;...

Betty Heard
Mar 18, 2015
Betty Heard, age 80 of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her son, Freddie Heard. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Charles Broughton Heard of Cumming; nephew and nieces, Larry and Kathy Kennemore of Cumming, Brenda Heard of Cumming; several other nieces,...

Lena McPherson Harrison
Mar 16, 2015
Lena McPherson Harrison of Monroe, GA, age 75, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015. Lena was an active member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, W. L. Harrison. Survivors include her children, Belinda Harrison of Cumming, Wanda (Greg) Couey of Loganville, Cindy (Curtis) Pettus of Monroe, and Terry Harrison of Monroe, and...

Antimo Vincent "Vince" Ferro
Mar 16, 2015
Antimo Vincent Ferro "Vince", age 80 of Sanford, Maine and Colima, Colima Mexico, died March 16, 2015 after a long illness. He was born September 11, 1934 in Marlborough, MA, the son of Lena and Joseph Ferro. He is predeceased by his first wife Bertha Simpson Ferro. He is survived by his current wife Gloria Ferro of Colima, Colima Mexico,...

Dean Pruitt
Mar 15, 2015
Dean Pruitt, age 77 and lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015. He was a deacon and member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He served as past President of the Forsyth County Jaycee's. He retired from ITT/Jabsco following many years in the marine industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Effie...
Kenneth Ray Biffle
Mar 14, 2015
Kenneth Ray Biffle, age 76 of Social Circle, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his son, Larry Scott Biffle. Survivors include his wife, Marie Biffle of Social Circle; daughter and son in law, Janie and David Shelton; brother in law, Fred Nicholson; sister in law, Katherine Shadix; grandsons, Robert, Billy, James Stevenson. Funeral...
Eileen Margaret Moore
Mar 14, 2015
Eileen Margaret Moore, age 75 of Murrayville, Ga. passed away Saturday, March 14th, 2014. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Cumming, Ga. 30040.

Jamie Lynn McBrayer
Mar 14, 2015
Jamie Lynn McBrayer , age 36 of Forsyth County, passed away tragically on March 14, 2015. Jamie is survived by her three loving children, Caleb, Kaleigh and Rylan, father Sherman McBrayer, mother Jane Phillips, brothers Stephen and Christopher, nephew Stephen, niece Kylee McBrayer, and numerous other family and friends. She was a fun-loving, beautiful young woman with a free spirit...

Ted D. Echols
Mar 14, 2015
Ted D. Echols, age 84 of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He served in the United States Air Force 1951 - 1955 and served as a Sergeant in Europe. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent and taught Sunday School for several years. He served as past...

Bernice Corn Ivey
Mar 13, 2015
Bernice Corn Ivey, age 83, a native and lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. Bernice graduated from Cumming High School where she played basketball. She loved to cook and was an excellent seamstress. Bernice was a retired teller from the Forsyth County Bank. She was...
David Albert Whiteman
Mar 13, 2015
David Albert Whiteman, age 74 of Alpharetta, Ga. passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2015. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Cumming, Ga. 30040
Vincent P. Hanke
Mar 13, 2015
Vincent P. Hanke, age 76 of Cumming, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. He was a great and loving husband, proud father, devoted grandfather and a very successful business man. Vincent was a staunch libertarian and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth Hanke and a daughter, Clemma...

Marjorie R. Hansard
Mar 12, 2015
Marjorie R. Hansard, age 67, passed away on Thursday, March12, 2015. Survivors include her husband, Henry Hansard and children Shanne (Marc) McGowan, step-son Richard (Stacy) Hansard, Siler City, NC, and step-daughter, Shelly Hansard, Barnesville, GA. Grandchildren are Whitney Powell and Justin Peckinpaugh, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of...

Lee Patterson Allen
Mar 12, 2015
Lee Patterson Allen, age 80, passed away March 12, 2015. Born in Atlanta, Lee was the daughter of the late Lee Barclay and Frederick Wakefield Patterson, and granddaughter of H. M. Patterson, founder of H. M. Patterson and Son Funeral Homes. Lee was predeceased by her husband, Daniel (DJ) Allen of Colquitt, Georgia and her brother, Fred Patterson Jr. She...
Subbalakshmi Maddur Lakshmipathy
Mar 11, 2015
Subbalakshmi Maddur Lakshmipathy, age 81 of Suwanee, Ga. passed away on Weds. March 11th, 2015. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Cumming, Ga. 30040.
Robert "Bob" Powers
Mar 11, 2015
Robert "Bob" Powers of Cumming passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the age of 66. Bob was born in East Orange, NJ on May 29, 1948. Prior to retirement, he was a sales representative for Glenroy Company. Bob was a loving father, grandfather and avid sports fan. He attended Texas A & M University. Gig 'em! His hobbies...
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