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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Sharon Faulk Batten

Sharon Faulk Batten

Apr 20, 2013

Sharon Faulk Batten, 57, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on April 20th, 2013. The family will be having a private family service. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

E. Randolph Parrish

E. Randolph Parrish

Apr 20, 2013

E. Randolph Parrish, 73, of Gainesville, Georgia, a retired real estate attorney, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his son, Gregory Bates of Carrollton, Georgia , and his brother Ronnie Parrish of Ocala, Florida. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,...

Hazel Tatum Mayes

Hazel Tatum Mayes

Apr 18, 2013

Hazel Tatum Mayes, age 85, of Cumming, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Mayes. Survivors include her children, John and (Teresa) Mayes of Atlanta, Melinda and (Ronnie) Padgett of Lilburn; grandchildren, Kirsten and Todd Nash, Amber Abrams, Nathan Padgett, Meredith and Robby...

Patricia Ann Pennington

Patricia Ann Pennington

Apr 17, 2013

Patricia Ann Pennington, beloved wife, mother and friend, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Patricia was 75 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph G. Sample and Elizabeth Hodge Sample and her brother, Robert G. Sample. Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, Granville H. Pennington; children, Susan Beegle, Linda Shore, Janet...

Danny Wade

Danny Wade

Apr 16, 2013

Danny Wade, age 43, of Gainesville (Forsyth County), passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Danny was a member of Daves Creek Baptist Church where he was a licensed minister. He loved the Lord, his family and the Georgia Bulldogs. He also loved playing softball and baseball and coached both his daughters in softball. He was preceded in death by his...

Pierce H. Corn

Pierce H. Corn

Apr 14, 2013

Pierce H. Corn, age 85 of Cumming, GA passed away on April 14, 2013. Pierce was a founding member of Grace Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Corn Roberts; parents, James and Eula Corn and his brothers, George, Weldon and Amon Corn. Survivors include his wife, Kate Heard Corn; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Guy...

Carolyn Thompson Albritton

Carolyn Thompson Albritton

Apr 13, 2013

Carolyn Thompson Albritton, beloved wife and mother, passed away April 13, 2013 at the age of 84. She was born June 21, 1928 in Columbia, SC to the late Hoyle T. and Pearle D. Thompson. She was a graduate of Dreher High School and The University of South Carolina. Carolyn was married to Bobby G. Albritton, USAF Retired, of Laurel,...

Joel Burge

Joel Burge

Apr 12, 2013

Joel (Jack) Burge, age 84, of Cumming, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Dixie Burge; sisters and brother-in-law, Cecil and Don Lanham, Evelyn Woodward, Mary Ann Burge; brothers, Gene Burge and Bill Burge. Survivors include his brother and sisters-in-law, Rev. Lawrence and Eloise Burge of Barnesville, Willie Mae Burge of...

James Harold Sweatman

James Harold Sweatman

Apr 12, 2013

James Harold Sweatman, age 77, and a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. He was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Alpharetta. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. J. Harold Sweatman; mother, Dovie Shirley Sweatman; daughter, Myra Ann Sweatman; sister, Carolyn Bennett. Survivors include his wife, Eloise Day Sweatman; sons,...

Richard Earl Robinson

Richard Earl Robinson

Apr 9, 2013

Richard Earl Robinson, 76, of Austell, Georgia passed away on April 9th, 2013. A Memorial Service will be announced by the family at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

James Wallace Rhodes Sr

James Wallace Rhodes Sr

Apr 9, 2013

James Wallace Rhodes, Sr., age 85, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. He was born August 10, 1927 in Columbus, GA. He attended The University of Florida on a GI bill and graduated in 1958 with a degree in Business Administration. He married Doris Barrackman on February 22, 1954. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy...

Shirley Mae Potts

Shirley Mae Potts

Apr 9, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Mae Potts, age 85, of Cumming, formerly of Bedminster, NJ, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Survivors include her daughters, Ruth Reifsnyder, Barbara Morgan, Nancy Mathews and Diane Potts; grandchildren, Henry Jason Reifsnyder, Jennifer Shirley Reifsnyder, Lisa Allocco, Craig Morgan, Christine Murray, Katherine Zehr, Aaron Beavers and Melissa Beavers; great grandchildren, Brock Henry Reifsnyder, Brianna Grace Reifsnyder, Jonathan...

Shirley Joann Smith

Shirley Joann Smith

Apr 9, 2013

Shirley Joann Smith, 69, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on April 9th, 2013. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Jeffrey Keskes

Jeffrey Keskes

Apr 8, 2013

Jeffrey Keskes, age 57, of Cumming, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. He loved cars and was a member of the Peachtree Chevelle Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abe & May Keskes. Survivors include his wife, Donna Keskes of Cumming; daughter, Jessica Keskes Panetta of NJ; granddaughter, Stella Panetta; stepsons,Anthony Piscitelli, Joseph Piscitelli and Nicholas Piscitelli;...

Anthony Romantini

Anthony Romantini

Apr 8, 2013

Anthony Romantini, 53 of New Jersey, passed away on April 8th, 2013 His remains will be transported back to Philadelphia for burial. Funeral arrangements in Philadelphia will be handled by D'Anjolell Memorial Home. Georgia arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Jessica Elizabeth Heard

Jessica Elizabeth Heard

Apr 8, 2013

Jessica Elizabeth Heard, of Cumming, GA, age 29, passed away on April 8, 2013. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. Jessica graduated from North Forsyth High School. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Janie Massey; Grandparents, Mark and Ruth Heard; aunt, Nancy E. Heard. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Beth and Tom Feininger of...

Doris Spinks

Doris Spinks

Apr 8, 2013

Doris Spinks, 60, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away on April 8th, 2013. The family has not announced a Memorial Service at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Thomas J.W. Waters

Thomas J.W. Waters

Apr 8, 2013

Thomas J.W. Waters, 80, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 8th, 2013. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 from 12 Noon until 9 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 11th, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Trinity Worship Center, Cumming, Georgia. Interment will follow at Phillips...

Mary B. Thomas

Mary B. Thomas

Apr 7, 2013

On April 7, Mary Laticia Burton Thomas died peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter, Leslie Thomas Ware, in Duluth, GA. Ticy, as she was known by her family and friends, was born in Rhode Island, the middle of five children to the late Mildred Louise Gilbert and William H. Burton of Chepachet. She was formerly married...

Lionel Gordon Hopkins

Lionel Gordon Hopkins

Apr 7, 2013

Lionel Gordon Hopkins, 80, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on April 7th, 2013. The family has not announced any other services at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.