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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Margaret Hoffman

Margaret Hoffman

Jun 15, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Hoffman, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on June 15, 2013. Mrs. Hoffman was born in Star Junction, PA ( Uniontown) on March 07, 1918. She was the daughter of Peter Sholtz and Justina Evandel Sholtz , proud immigrants from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. (now Ukraine) She was educated in PA, and during the great depression, she moved to Peekskill,...

Robert K. "Bubba" Stratton

Robert K. "Bubba" Stratton

Jun 15, 2013

Robert K. "Bubba" Stratton, age 54, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013. Bubba had two rules in life, first "don't sweat the small stuff", and second "It's all small stuff." One of his favorite sayings was happiness is not having what you want, it's wanting what you have. One of his greatest joys in life was spending time...

Frances Jean McGowan

Frances Jean McGowan

Jun 14, 2013

Frances Jean McGowan, 86, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky passed away on June 14th, 2013. The family will be announcing Memorial Services at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Elmira M. Fox

Elmira M. Fox

Jun 14, 2013

Elmira M. Fox, age 81, of Cumming, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. She loved shopping and enjoyed belonging to her shopping group. Elmira was an avid reader, enjoyed eating with her Church group and loved traveling. She was preceded in death by her first husband, W. C. McDonald and her second husband, James Fox. Survivors include her daughter and...

Beverly Ann Djeridi-Bartelson

Beverly Ann Djeridi-Bartelson

Jun 14, 2013

Beverly Ann Djeridi-Bartelson, age 56, passed away Friday, June 14th , 2013 at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, GA. Beverly passed away from complications resulting from a long battle with metastasized breast cancer. Beverly is survived by her husband and love of her life for the past 34 years, Reed Bartelson. She is also survived by her best friend and...

Bill Simpson

Bill Simpson

Jun 12, 2013

Mr. Jay William (Bill) Simpson, age 73, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Bill was an avid golfer and loved boating, piloting airplanes, recreational vehicles and wood working. A U.S. Navy veteran, he retired from I.B.M, after 30 years of service and was a local businessman. Bill is preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and...

Evelyn Zonie Green

Evelyn Zonie Green

Jun 11, 2013

Evelyn Zonie Stewart Green, age 87, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Evelyn was saved and baptized at Beaver Ruin Baptist Church. She was then a member of Friendship Baptist Church for 60 years. She was an active member and leader of the WMU. Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, nana, great-nana, sister, and friend. She was preceded...

Victor Joey Pruitt

Victor Joey Pruitt

Jun 11, 2013

Victor Joey Pruitt, age 55, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Survivors include his loving wife, Wanda Kay Pruitt; sons, Mitchell Pruitt of Waleska, GA, Derick Pruitt of Jasper, GA; parents, Gene and Norma Jean Pruitt of Canton, GA; brothers, Mickey (Ramona) Pruitt of Canton, GA, Ricky "Moochie" (Kim) Pruitt of Canton, GA; several nieces and nephews and...

Grace Jane Reeves

Grace Jane Reeves

Jun 11, 2013

Grace Jane Wilkerson Reeves, age 91, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Mae Wilkerson; husband, Benny F. Reeves, Sr.; brothers, Jack, Jim and Millard Wilkerson; sisters, Ida Mae Swafford, Bell Green, MaryLee Butler and Ruth Lance. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Benny and Linda Reeves...

Lerah Sterling Tyson

Lerah Sterling Tyson

Jun 10, 2013

Mrs. Lerah Sterling Tyson, age 89, of Cumming, passed away on June 10, 2013. Lerah was a member of Cumming Baptist Church where she taught the Seekers Sunday School class for 15 years. She graduated from the University of Montevallo in Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Etta Sterling; sisters, Marjorie Braswell and Barbara Wilborn....

Marty Douglas Kelley

Marty Douglas Kelley

Jun 9, 2013

Marty Douglas Kelley, 58, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on June 9th, 2013. Visitation will be Saturday, June 15th, 2013 at the funeral home from 5-9pm. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia. Online condolences at www.byarsfuneralhome.com

Douglas Wayne Adams

Douglas Wayne Adams

Jun 6, 2013

Douglas Wayne Adams, age 57, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. He was a very loyal family man that loved being a Papa. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Adams and Jacqueline Britt; step father, Thomas Britt; brother, James Adams and sister, Linda King. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Candy Adams;...

Perry Dean Phillips

Perry Dean Phillips

Jun 5, 2013

Perry Dean Phillips, 54, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away suddenly on June 5th, 20123. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Sunday from the hours of 5-9 pm. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 10th, 2013 at Big Creek Cemetery, Alpharetta, GA. at 11:30 am. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming,...

John William Gayton

John William Gayton

Jun 5, 2013

John William Gayton, age 51, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Talmadge Gayton and his, Talmadge Eugene Gayton. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Chester; mother, Martha Sams; children, Joseph Gayton, Jessica Gayton, Penny Nichols and Vanus Nichols; 2 grandchildren; sisters, Linda Tanner and Carolyn Shirley of Jasper, GA; sister-in-law,...

Paul Frederick Kiepper

Paul Frederick Kiepper

Jun 5, 2013

Paul Frederick Kiepper, 54, WON THE LOTTERY!!, June 5, after living with cancer for the past 8 years. Celebration of Life for Paul of Dunwoody will be held Saturday, June 8 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church Chapel at noon. Paul was a devoted son, fun loving brother and an inspiration to friends and strangers. His LOVE of playing the lottery...

Willene Harris

Willene Harris

Jun 4, 2013

Willene (Scott) Harris, age 93, of Roswell, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013. She was a member at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was known as Granny to her current church at St. Peters Place of Roswell. She loved cooking for others and sewing. Willene is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert and her parents. Survivors include her nieces...

Omar Javier Rodriguez

Omar Javier Rodriguez

Jun 4, 2013

Omar Javier Rodriguez left this life to return to the open arms of his creator on June 4, 2013. Omar was 29 years young. Omar was survived by his mother and father, Maria and Augusto Rodriguez, Stepmother, Ivelisse Rodriguez, Grandmother, Mercedes Rodriguez, sisters, Tamara Henley and Julianna Rodriguez, brother, Armando Rodriguez ,brother in law, Kyle Henley, nephews, Noah and Ethan...

Franklin Lee

Franklin Lee

Jun 3, 2013

Franklin Lee 56, of Jefferson, Georgia passed away on June 3rd, 2013. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Ann Lorenzen

Ann Lorenzen

Jun 3, 2013

Ann (Pittenger) Lorenzen, age 72, of Cumming, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013. She attended North Point Community Church. Survivors include her loving husband, Dan Lorenzen of Cumming, daughter and son-in-law, Kim (Lorenzen) Coordes & Neal Coordes of Marietta, son and daughter-in-law, Tim & Charity Lorenzen of Westcliffe, CO, grandchildren, Chae (Lorenzen) Yoder, Nicole & Paige Lorenzen, Ben & Riley...

Ronnie Marvin Padgett

Ronnie Marvin Padgett

Jun 2, 2013

Ronnie Marvin Padgett, age 62, of Cumming, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Ruby Padgett. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Brenda Padgett; sons, Lance (Paula) Padgett of Dallas, GA, Zach (Brook) Padgett of Ballground, GA; 5 grandchildren, Ashlyn and Kylee Padgett, Enslie, Tate and Kayla Padgett; sisters,...