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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Rosalene B. Anderson
Apr 6, 2013
Rosalene Anderson was a wonderful wife, mother,grandmother,great grandmother,aunt,sister and nanny to everyone.She loved her God and her family with all of her heart. And when she wasn't busy helping others, she enjoyed crocheting,making quilts,cooking,and gardening. She worked hard all her life, but she was able to retire and enjoy life. Nanny Rosie loved to go outside and listen to the...
Donald Gwendell Lamb
Apr 6, 2013
Donald Gwendell Lamb, age 63 of Cumming, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was a deacon of Settendown Baptist Church, a loving husband, father, friend and grandpa to many that loved him in return. He had retired from the Georgia Power Company where he was a devoted employee for 32 years. Donald is preceded in death by his first...
Oliva Joan Hugus
Apr 5, 2013
Oliva Joan Hugus, 86, of Columbus Ohio, passed away on April 5th, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Betty A. Hamilton
Apr 5, 2013
Betty A. Hamilton, age 73, of Cumming, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013. She was a member of First Baptist Church Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michel D. Hamilton. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Alisa and Buck Garner of Dawsonville; grandchild, David and Heather Garner of Dawsonville; brother, Don Henderson of Lawrenceville; sisters, Carolyn Ward...
Leslie Kenneth Pia
Apr 5, 2013
Leslie K. Pia Jr., 80, died April 5, 2013 with his family by his side in his home in Cumming, Georgia after fighting heart disease for over 13 years. He was born on January 7, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ to Leslie and Sophia Pia. Les received his Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and his Masters Degree in Management Sciences...
James Robert Robertson
Apr 4, 2013
James Robert Robertson, age 75, of Cumming, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge and also a Shriner. He was a member of The National Guard. Robert was the owner of Cumming Insurance Agency, Inc. and graduated from John Marshall Law School with a Bachelors...
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