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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jane Steffey  Zucker

Jane Steffey Zucker

Mar 25, 2014

Mrs. Jane Steffey Zucker, age 68 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 25th, 2014. At this time no Services have been arranged. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Cumming, GA.

Lillian  Ester Andersen

Lillian Ester Andersen

Mar 25, 2014

Mrs. Lillian Ester Andersen, age 88 of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. At this time the family had not made arrangements for a Memorial Service. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Cumming, GA.

Sheryl Ann Cruz

Sheryl Ann Cruz

Mar 24, 2014

Sheryl Ann Cruz, age 52 of Duluth, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 24th 2014. The family is planning private Memorial Services. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Franky D. Bruce

Franky D. Bruce

Mar 24, 2014

Franky D. Bruce, age 66, of Cumming, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ollie Mae Bruce, sisters, Virginia and Donna Bruce and bothers, Holbert, Billy and Larry Bruce. He is survived by his son, Ricky Bruce; brother, Gene Bruce of Cumming; sisters and brother in law, Rosie Bruce, Marie...

Earnest Roy Ledford

Earnest Roy Ledford

Mar 23, 2014

Earnest Roy Ledford, 76, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014. A native of the Alpharetta area, Earnest spent his entire life as part of the Hopewell / south Forsyth community. Earnest was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Earnest enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing primarily at Poole's Mill and Lake Lanier, craftsman work, NASCAR...

Kayla Diane Pirkle

Kayla Diane Pirkle

Mar 22, 2014

Kayla Diane Pirkle, age 13, of Gainesville passed away on March 22, 2014. Kayla was a 7th grade student at Little Mill Middle School. She just became a member of the Junior Beta Club, loved softball and enjoyed being in the kitchen baking with her family. Kayla loved to draw with her older sister, Kori. She is survived by her...

Jerry Clark

Jerry Clark

Mar 21, 2014

Jerry Clark, age 71 of Suwanee, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Hattie Jane Clark; brother, Gene Edward Clark. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, David J. and Debbie Clark of Suwanee; niece, Melissa Clark; nephews, Bryan and Dayana Clark; great-nephew, Hunter and Hudson Clark; great-niece, Hailey Clark. Funeral services...

Sandra Annice Williams

Sandra Annice Williams

Mar 21, 2014

Sandra Annice Griffin Williams, age 67, of Cumming, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Dorothy Griffin. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-laws, Sophia and Roger Smith of Cumming, Becky Flannigan, Sonya and Jack Bowsher of Wayne City, IL; grandchildren, Kayla and Silas McGhee, Dylan and Yajaira Haygood, Megan Smith, Dalton...

Alice  Evans  Elston

Alice Evans Elston

Mar 20, 2014

Alice Evans Elston, age 88 of Atlanta, GA. passed away on March 20th, 2014. At this time there has been no arrangements for a Memorial Service. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Choice Fields

Choice Fields

Mar 20, 2014

Choice Fields, age 75, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was a member and deacon of Ophir Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, wonderful dad, grandfather and great grandfather. Choice was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Essie Fields; brother, James Fields; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He is survived by his...

Bobby Neal Pruitt

Bobby Neal Pruitt

Mar 20, 2014

Bobby Neal Pruitt, age 63 of Cumming, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Sugar Hill, GA. Bobby was a Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War. He loved family and fishing with his grandsons. He was a member of the Ducktown Masonic Lodge #572. He was preceded in death by...

Kathleen Grindle Hughes

Kathleen Grindle Hughes

Mar 19, 2014

Kathleen Grindle Hughes, age 86 of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Norris Hughes; sisters, Irnee Hughes and Marie Mincey; and an infant brother. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Norris and Linda Hughes, David and Patsy Hughes, Aaron Hughes; brothers and sister-in-law, James T. (Billy) Grindle, Rayford and Janice...

Christine Thornton

Christine Thornton

Mar 19, 2014

Christine Thornton, age 55, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Gregory Shannon Thornton of Cumming; sons, Christopher Pawela and Matthew Thornton of Cumming; daughter, Elizabeth Katherine Elia of Italy; granddaughter, Simona Elia. Graveside Service for Mrs. Thornton will be on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at...

Leonard Bottoms

Leonard Bottoms

Mar 18, 2014

Otis "Leonard" Bottoms, age 75 of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. Leonard owned and operated Dixie 400 Flea Market and was retired from General Motors with 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Nerine Bottoms; daughters, Kim and Cherrie Darlene Bottoms. Survivors...

Bonnie Ruth Vickery

Bonnie Ruth Vickery

Mar 16, 2014

Bonnie Ruth Vickery, age76, of Cumming, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014. She was an original member of Cumming Baptist Church. Bonnie graduated from Buford High School and was Miss Buford, 1955, she was a very successful business women. Her first job in Cumming was working for Doctors, Jim and Mark Mashburn and Dr. Dunn. She was a member...

Larry Samuel Stanley

Larry Samuel Stanley

Mar 16, 2014

Larry Samuel Stanley was born October 10th, 1939, and passed away on March 16th, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Brenda Sue (Clark) Stanley; parents, J.C. and Katherine Belle (Qualls) Stanley; brother, Jack Stanley. Survivors include his children, Mark (Tammy) Stanley of Marietta, Chris (Kimberly) Stanley of Cumming, Katherine (Ray) Bradford of Cumming; grandchildren,...

Anthony Wayne Mulligan

Anthony Wayne Mulligan

Mar 15, 2014

Rev. Anthony Wayne Mulligan, age 65, of Forsyth County, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014. He was the Pastor and one of the founding members of New Life Baptist Church in Dawsonville for over 23 years. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. The family wishes to thank all the present and past...

Ruth Watson

Ruth Watson

Mar 15, 2014

Ruth Annette Stone Voyles Redmond Watson, age 88 of Cumming, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She retired from Coates & Clark after many years of service. Ruth was a loving homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Herdis Watson. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Helon and Lamar Pendley...

Louise  J Sheets

Louise J Sheets

Mar 15, 2014

Louise Sheets was born on January 12th, 1936 and passed away on March 15th, 2014. Louise was a long time resident of Forsyth county. She was preceded in death by her son in 2005 Billy Ray Sheets. Survivors include the children, Richard and Hazel Payne; Denise Sheets; Anthony and Diane Sheets and Terry and Ann Sheets, all of Cumming; Sisters,...

Leila Shumate

Leila Shumate

Mar 14, 2014

Leila Shumate, age 81 of Cumming, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014. She was a member of Freedom Tabernacle. She and her husband owned Shumate and Shumate Sanitation Company. Leila did a lot of volunteer work at Freedom Tabernacle with the Outreach Ministries. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Shumate; parents, Tate and Gennie Strayhorn; brothers,...