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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Gerald Jerry Bender

Gerald Jerry Bender

May 15, 2013

Gerald (Jerry) Bender, husband of Connie Glass Bender and father to Craig and Kevin Bender passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013 in Cumming. His sharp mind and strong disposition were unable to overcome the cancer consuming his body. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 6, 1944 to Robert and Esther Bender where he lived his entire...

Annie Beth Samples

Annie Beth Samples

May 15, 2013

Annie Beth Samples, age 86, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013. She was a member of Roanoke Baptist Church. Annie is preceded in death by her parents Vester and Leila Mae Buice; husband, Rev. Bobby Samples; brothers, Cecil Buice and Robert Buice; sisters; Faustine Gilbert, Mamey Lee Hansard and Myrtice Tatum. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law; Allen...

Jackson Lewis

Jackson Lewis

May 15, 2013

Jackson (J.W.) Lewis, age 77, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Jackson is preceded in death by his daughter; Brenda Anderson; sister, Agnes Baxter; brother, Thomas Lewis. Survivors include his loving wife, Doris Lewis of Cumming, children, Linda (Amos) Womble of Cumming; Jackie Wayne (Theresa) Lewis of Cumming; Debbie (Greg) Brumbelow of Cumming; Charlene (Lamar) Lingerfelt of Cumming;...

Geneva Wilson

Geneva Wilson

May 14, 2013

Geneva Wilson, 87, of Locuse Grive, Georgia passed away on May 14th, 2013. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Mable Ruth Markland

Mable Ruth Markland

May 14, 2013

Mable R. Markland, a54 year resident of Galesburg and Windcrest Acres, died peacefully in Cumming, Georgia on May 14, 2013 where she lived with her daughter Barbara and son-in-law James Johnson since 2003. Her strong heart, iron will and positive disposition were unable to overcome the ravages of Alzheimer's disease just short of her 90th birthday. Mable was born June...

Ernest E. Guilliams

Ernest E. Guilliams

May 12, 2013

Ernest Eugene Gene Guilliams II, 90, of Sandy Springs, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. Mr. Guilliams was born on February 20, 1923, in Winterset, Iowa where he grew up working on a farm with his parents and sister. He served in both World War II and the Korean War as a Navy pilot where he flew the well-known...

Melaine Lynn Holt

Melaine Lynn Holt

May 12, 2013

Melanie Lynn Holt, 52, of Mableton, Georgia passed away on May 12th, 2013. The family has not announced any services at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Charles William "Chuck" Brislin

Charles William "Chuck" Brislin

May 11, 2013

Charles "Chuck" William Brislin, age 59, of Suwanee, passed away, May 11, 2013. Chuck was born and raised in Columbus, MS. He was very active in sports during his youth. He became an Eagle Scout and was an Acolyte at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Chuck graduated high school from Heritage Academy in Columbus, MS, and received a full football scholarship...

Louise Marie Hoopaugh

Louise Marie Hoopaugh

May 9, 2013

Louise Marie Hoopaugh, age 85, of Atlanta, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was a member of Beaver Run Baptist Church. Marie is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Ollie Anderson. Survivors include son, David Hoopaugh; sisters, Marcille Chisnell, Nadine Bruce, Leland Anderson and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held...

Roy Silvester Biddy

Roy Silvester Biddy

May 8, 2013

Roy Silvester Biddy, age 68, of Alpharetta, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Roy has been a Minister of the Gospel since 1972 was pastor of Heavenly Harvest Baptist Church. Besides being an avid Atlanta Braves fan, Roy loved vacationing with his family, hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lindel Biddy and sister,...

Thomas Charles Norrell

Thomas Charles Norrell

May 8, 2013

Thomas Charles Norrell, age 70, of Talking Rock, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Thomas was quite musical and he loved to play the guitar and sing. He is preceded in death by his son, Ricky Norrell; parents, NN and Ruby Norrell; brothers, Willard and J.D. Norrell. Survivors include his children, Becky (Sonny) Dinsmore, Rhonda Ellzey, Kristy (Chad) Drake, Renea...

Doris Pruitt Bell

Doris Pruitt Bell

May 8, 2013

Doris Pruitt Bell, 82, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013. A Private family Entombment was held. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

A. Lucian Ward Jr

A. Lucian Ward Jr

May 6, 2013

A. Lucian Ward, Jr., age 87, of Cumming, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. A.L. was born on December 13, 1925 in Knoxville, TN and graduated High School from Knoxville High in 1943. After High School during WWII, he participated in ASTP at North Carolina State. In 1945, he married his loving wife Kathleen Mynatt. He then spent 2 years...

Tim Burke

Tim Burke

May 6, 2013

Tim Burke, 56, of Peachtree City, Georgia passed away on May 6th, 2013. He was cremated and the family will be having private family services in Greenville, IL. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Patricia "Patti" Frix

Patricia "Patti" Frix

May 5, 2013

Patricia "Patti" Frix, age 59, of Cumming, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2013 after an extended illness. Survivors include her husband, Hoyt Frix of Cumming; brothers, Chris and Mike Pinion of Cumming; three grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in...

Anthony Lamar Day

Anthony Lamar Day

May 4, 2013

Rev. Anthony Lamar Day, age 41, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edwin and Mable Day, Tommy and Betty Hamby. Survivors include his children, Bethany Taylor Day of Jefferson (mother, Karen Simmons), Austin Hunter Day of Oak Grove, Missouri (mother, Tracy Mallory...

Vincent John Romankevich

Vincent John Romankevich

May 4, 2013

Vincent John Romankevich, 99, of Canton, Georgia passed away at his home on May 4th, 2013. The family will be planning interment in Springfield, VT. Georgia Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA Final Interment will be handled by Davis Memorial Chapel Springfied, VT.

Robert Craig Baird

Robert Craig Baird

May 2, 2013

Robert Craig Baird, 66, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away May 2nd, 2013. He was a veteran of the United States National Guard. A Celebration of his life Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at the St. James United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia at 2:00 pm. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Chia Jen Liu Chyan

Chia Jen Liu Chyan

May 2, 2013

Chia Jen Liu Chyan, 56, of Duluth, Georgia passed away on May 2nd, 2013. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 from the hours of 9 am until 10:00am. Funeral Services will be held at North Atlanta Chinese Christian Church located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am....

Carole Foster

Carole Foster

May 1, 2013

Carole Foster, age 79, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was a court reporter for Judge Philip Etheridge in the Fulton County Superior Court for 38 years. Carole enjoyed scuba diving and she and her husband owned Sandy Springs Divers for over 25 years. She enjoyed bicycle riding and loved birds. She is preceded in death by...