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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Evelyn Bennett Parker

Evelyn Bennett Parker

Jan 10, 2015

Evelyn Bennett Gazaway Parker,90, of Gainesville, formerly of Dawson County passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015following a brief illness. Evelyn was born in Dawson County to the late Arch & Ola Bennett and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Ford Gazaway; husband, Homer Parker; daughter, Joan Gazaway Abbott...

Betty Jean Whisnante

Betty Jean Whisnante

Jan 10, 2015

Betty Jean Robbs Whisnante, age 86, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Cumming passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. Survivors include her two sons, Clyde Bruce Baldwin and Jeffrey Scott and his wife, Marsha Anderson Baldwin; grandchildren, Jayna Dudley and her husband, Silas Dudley, Jeffrey Baldwin, Ethan Baldwin; great grandchildren, Elaina Dudley, Emeline Dudley and Eislee Dudley. Funeral services will be...

Patricia  Clancy Lawliss

Patricia Clancy Lawliss

Jan 9, 2015

Patricia Clancy Lawliss, age 84 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015. No services have been announced at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Dennis Gibson

Dennis Gibson

Jan 9, 2015

Dennis Gibson, age 64 of Cumming, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015. Survivors include his Children, Rodney Gibson, Timmy Gibson, Brandy Gibson, Shane and Audra Fleeman, Joe and Sherry Fleeman all of Cumming; sisters and brother-in-law, Janice Gibson, Trentha and Michael Shoemake all of Cumming; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Delynn Gibson of Cumming; grandchildren, Justin, John, Luke, Brooklynn,...

Imogene Scheidt

Imogene Scheidt

Jan 9, 2015

Imogene Scheidt, wife of Herschel Scheidt, both natives of Columbus, Indiana, entered her eternal rest on Friday, January 9th in Cumming, Georgia. Born to Clara Kiel Forster and Henry Forster on June 12, 1922, Imogene graduated from Columbus High School and was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Columbus, Indiana. Imogene was employed by Cummins Engine Company, First National...

Edna Grace Wheeler

Edna Grace Wheeler

Jan 7, 2015

Edna Grace McBrayer Wheeler, age 91, of Cumming, passed away January 7, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County where she was a homemaker and loved gardening. Edna was a member at Coal Mountain Baptist Church. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is preceded in death by...

Frank Culpepper Wood

Frank Culpepper Wood

Jan 7, 2015

Frank Culpepper Wood, age 76 of Atlanta, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was a Gun Smith by trade and a life time member of the N. R. A. Survivors include his son, Tim Wood of Atlanta, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Dale Jones of Marietta, GA; Tim's mother, Barbara Wood of Cumming, GA; and a number...

Tanner Conrad

Tanner Conrad

Jan 7, 2015

James Tanner Conrad, age 25, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Tanner was a man whose priorities were his friends and loved ones. He was loved by all who met him. He never knew a stranger and was always there bringing compassion and humor to all he knew. A man of true humility, he was unaware of how...

Jacquelin Ann "Susie" Gary

Jacquelin Ann "Susie" Gary

Jan 7, 2015

Jacquelin (Susie) Gary, 68 of Cumming, GA born September 21, 1946 passed away on January 7, 2015, at the age of 68. Susie is survived by Joel (Bo) Gary of Austell GA; a daughter, Susan Nierling and her husband Taylor Nierling of Cumming, GA; a Son, Joel Gary and his wife Halicia Gary of Cumming, GA; 6 grandchildren, Tiffani Branham...

Dorothy Jean Smith

Dorothy Jean Smith

Jan 6, 2015

Dorothy Jean Smith, 70, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son, Herbert Dwayne Hogan and her Parents, Mark and Lucille Goodwin. Survivors include her husband, W.L. Smith; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Tammy Hogan of Dawsonville, Randall Hogan of Ball Ground; daughter, Lynn Williams of Ball Ground; brothers and sisters, Billy...

Gwyn A. Watkins

Gwyn A. Watkins

Jan 5, 2015

Gwyn A. Watkins, 75, of Cumming, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be held Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a reception will...

Trina Lynn Blackwell

Trina Lynn Blackwell

Jan 5, 2015

Trina Lynn Blackwell, age 56 of Dawsonville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. Trina was the # 1 Elvis Presley fan. She was preceded in death her mother, Mary Henderson; father, Jimmy Howard; paternal grandparents, Carl Dean Howard and Zelda Mae Hammond-Howard; maternal grandparents, Julian Mae Dockens and Pete Ganas. Survivors include her husband, David Blackwell of Dawsonville; children,...

Harriet Marva Reineke

Harriet Marva Reineke

Jan 5, 2015

Harriet Marva Reineke, 92, of Cumming, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. Harriet was a member of First Baptist Church in Cumming. She was a native of Minnesota, but had lived in Cumming for the past 18 years. Harriet was a lady that loved the Lord and her family. She served the Lord as a church secretary for over 25...

Larry Forehand

Larry Forehand

Jan 5, 2015

Larry Forehand, age 55, of Dawsonville passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at his home following a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mattie Jo Forehand. Survivors include his sisters, Martha Shoemaker and her husband, Herbert, Rose Marie Ortega and Vickie Martin; a special nephew, Tony Pacheco; several nieces, nephews and other relatives who...

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Jan 5, 2015

Mr. Richard Hunt, age 57, of Cumming, passed away on January 5th, 2015. Richard was of the Christian faith and attended Mountain Lake Church in Cumming. He is preceded in death by his son, Alexander Robert Hunt. Survivors include his mother, Anneliese Hunt of Cumming; son, Zachary Hunt of Oxford, GA; brother and sister in law, Robert and Christine Hunt...

Ricky Arthur Otwell

Ricky Arthur Otwell

Jan 4, 2015

Ricky Arthur Otwell, age 55 of Cumming, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. A former resident of Pleasant Grove, AL, he was retired from Bridgestone-Firestone Tire and Rubber Company after 32 years of service. Ricky was a good husband and father and a wonderful PawPaw. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Delores Otwell of Pleasant Grove....

James Ricky Shadburn

James Ricky Shadburn

Jan 3, 2015

James Ricky Shadburn, 53, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. Ricky was a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church since 1970. He is preceded in death by his father, Lelan Shadburn and his brother, Jerry Shadburn. Survivors include mother, Betty Terry Shadburn of Cumming; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Ola Shadburn of Cumming; nephew, Cody Shadburn and his...

George  Richard Howard

George Richard Howard

Jan 3, 2015

George Richard Howard, age 74 of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Services are pending at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Thomas George Feiling

Thomas George Feiling

Jan 3, 2015

Thomas George Feiling, 79, of Marietta, GA passed away on January 3, 2015. Thomas was a loving husband, step father and grandfather. He retired from IBM. Thomas had many hobbies in his life including his love for dogs, photography and technology. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Wilson Feiling; parents, Leonard and Evelyn Feiling; brother, Leonard Feiling....

William Elmer Sloan

William Elmer Sloan

Jan 2, 2015

William Elmer Sloan, age 90 of League City, TX, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and a 3rd degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Scott Sloan and a grandson, Matthew Scott Sloan. Survivors include his wife Carol Sloan of League City, TX; children, Jeffrey Scott...