Lucille Stancil
Feb 20, 2015
Lucille Stancil, age 79, of Cumming, formerly of Alpharetta, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015. A native of Cherokee County, Lucille is preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Stancil; parents, Lee and Edna Buice and her brothers, Glenn Buice and Willie Buice. Survivors include her brother, Clarence Buice of Alpharetta; sisters, Louise Bohannon of Mobile, AL, Dorothy Gayton of...
Lester W. Kaiser Jr
Feb 19, 2015
Lester W. Kaiser, Jr., age 86, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was with Western Electric for 37 years and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America Club which supplies needy children with hand-made toys. Mr. Kaiser supported St. Jude Children's Hospital and worked with the Wish Foundation. He is preceded in death by his...
J. C. "Red" Munda
Feb 19, 2015
J. C. "Red" Munda, age 86, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. He loved hunting, fishing and was an avid fan of NASCAR. HHe served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. J. C. is preceded in death by his wife, Christine Hubbard Munda and their son, Luther Munda. J.C. is survived by his...
Foster "Gene" Bennett
Feb 19, 2015
Foster (Gene) Bennett , age 86, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at home with his family beside him. He was an active member of Living Stones Baptist Church. He was involved in freemasonry as a member of the Indian Springs Masonic Lodge, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of Yaarab Shrine. He proudly...
Marie Martin
Feb 19, 2015
Marie Martin, age 77, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Marie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church where she was also member of the choir. Marie volunteered as a Bible School worker. She loved the Young at Heart and the Helping Hands group. She is preceded in...
Roger Ben Gilleland
Feb 19, 2015
Roger Ben Gilleland, born January 26, 1933, passed away on February 19, 2015. His love though will live on through his bride of sixty-one years, Bobbie, his sisters Atholene (Herman) and Mary, his brothers Walt (Peggy) and Gene (Jo), and his beloved children Tina Meers (Phil), Tony Gilleland (Pam), and Trudy Gilleland. Roger's grandchildren Shawna Meers-Ernst, Crystal Meers-Bobo, Matthew Gilleland,...
Myrtle May Mooney
Feb 18, 2015
Myrtle May Mooney, age 86 of Flowery Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Myrtle was born December 19, 1928. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church . She is preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Lona Mooney; her sister, Betty Lee Mooney and half brothers and half sisters. Survivors include her...
Roy Eugene Westray
Feb 18, 2015
Roy Eugene Westray, age 87, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was born in Cumming, GA and has lived there all his life. Roy retired from Sawnee EMC in 1991 after 34 years of service. Over the years, he received numerous recognitions and was inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Roy...
Ismael Zamora Peralta
Feb 17, 2015
Ismael Zamora Peralta, age 59 of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. He was a Christian. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Martinez of Cumming; sons, Juan Peralta and Luis Peralta both of Cumming; daughters, Maribel Peralta of Gainesville and Luz Peralta of Cumming. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 19th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel...
Don Broome
Feb 17, 2015
Mr. James Donald (Don) Broome, age 88, of Snellville, GA, passed away on February 17, 2015. A World War II Veteran of the United States Marine Corps (Semper Fi!), he served as a radio operator in the Pacific Theater. Don was a faithful servant and a member of North Lanier Baptist Church, Cumming, GA. Survivors include his wife Melba Broome...
Elba Nydia Rivera
Feb 16, 2015
Elba Nydia Rivera, age 67, formerly of Haverstraw, NY, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015. She was born in Puerto Rico. She was very proud of her children, and loved to cook and serve her family. She was a devout Catholic. Her colorful spirit will be missed by many. Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Luis Rivera;...
Conrad Lee Culver
Feb 16, 2015
Conrad Lee Culver, age 86 of Cumming, Ga. passed away Tuesday, February 16th, 2016. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services Cumming, Ga
John Emory Franklin Jr
Feb 15, 2015
John Emory Franklin, Jr., age 73 of Cumming, formerly of Lawrenceville, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Emory, Sr. and Frances Franklin. Survivors include his wife, Diane Franklin of Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Jef and Gretchen Franklin of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Dwayne Holland of Sugar Hill; grandchildren,...
Fay B. Gazaway
Feb 14, 2015
Fay B. Gazaway, age 85 of Gainesville, Forsyth County, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was a member of Beaver Ruin Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, granny and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard B. Gazaway; parents, Rev. Mack and Ruth Mullinax. Fay came from a family of 14 brothers...
Benjamin M. Damon
Feb 13, 2015
Benjamin M. Damon, age 93 of Atlanta, Ga. passed away on Friday, February 13th, 2015. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Cumming, Ga.
Bobby Dean Bagby
Feb 12, 2015
Bobby Dean Bagby, 54, of Zeeland Michigan, formerly of Silver City, Georgia passed away suddenly on February 12th, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith and most recently attended Central Wesleyan Church in Holland, Michigan. Bobby earned a bachelor's degree from North Georgia College and a master's degree at Clemson University where he developed a lifelong love of Clemson Tiger...
Joe Martin
Feb 12, 2015
Joe Martin, age 69, of Cumming, passed away on February 12, 2015. He was a member at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Bertie Martin and brother, Jimmy Martin. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of Cumming, and daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Micheal Bolden, Cumming; son and...
Jessie Clyde "Duby" Swanson
Feb 11, 2015
Jessie Clyde "Duby" Swanson, age 85, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Duby was a natural born artist who loved life and people. He loved God more than anything. He was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Clyde Swanson; brother, Stan Swanson; sisters, Betty Swanson,...
Wanda Buffington
Feb 11, 2015
Mrs. Wanda Buffington, 92, formerly of Avondale Estates, GA, passed away at Gracemont Assisted Living in Cumming, GA, Feb 11th, 2015. She was born October 30, 1922, in Pulaski County, Georgia, daughter of the late Oscar and Allen Stokes. She is also preceded in death by her husband James "Jack" Buffington, her sister Camilee S. Wright, and brother, Homer Stokes....
Daniel Ray Zizich
Feb 10, 2015
Daniel Ray Zizich, age 64 of Hayesville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hayesville, NC. Daniel was a United States Navy Veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karyn Zizich; and his parents, Anton and Adeline Zizich. Survivors include...