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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Mary Frances Lawrence
Mar 23, 2013
Mary Frances Lawrence, 97, of Winder Georgia passed away on March 23rd, 2013. No other services have been announced at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
Richard Kroeger
Mar 22, 2013
Richard John Kroeger, 74, of Canton, Georgia passed away on March 22,2013. Funeral services will be held in Toledo, Ohio. Georgia arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
Marc Alan Orgera
Mar 22, 2013
Marc Alan Orgera, 67, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on March 20th, 2013. The family will announce a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.
Nancy Dodgson
Mar 22, 2013
Nancy Dodgson, 82, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 22nd, 2013. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
Nancy Dodgson
Mar 22, 2013
Nancy McNeill Dodgson passed away in the presence of family and friends on March 22, 2013. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1930, Nancy moved to Atlanta, with her husband and son, in 1963. During her career in Pittsburgh, New York and Atlanta, she worked as a teacher, at the National Broadcasting Company and, ultimately, she and her husband were successful...
Hua Ying Yang
Mar 21, 2013
Dr. Hua Ying Yang, MD 89, of Duluth, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 21st, 2013 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 24th, 2013 at 5:30 pm at the First Atlanta Christian Church located at 6060 Spalding Drive, Norcross, Georgia. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Shirley Jean Reid
Mar 20, 2013
Shirley Jean (Elrod) Reid, born July 22, 1935 in the Settingdown Community of Cumming, GA, passed in peace after an extended illness on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 with her family by her side. She was a home maker and longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Ina (Cook) Elrod; parents -in-law,...
Carol Lee Smathers
Mar 20, 2013
Carol Lee Smathers, 82, of Munising, MI passed away on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 with her loving family at her side. The family has not announced a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Dorothy Hazel "Billie" Murphy
Mar 20, 2013
Dorothy "Billie" Hazel Murphy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 20, 2013. Billie loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time talking with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Billie is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lee Murphy. Survivors include her son, Senator Jack Murphy; daughter-in-law, Linda Murphy; grandchildren, Matthew and Lynn Murphy, Brian Murphy, Steve...
Evelyn Gazaway Sanders
Mar 20, 2013
Mrs. Evelyn Gazaway Sanders, age 91, was born on January 6, 1922 in North Forsyth County. Her parents were Reverend Charlie and Mrs. Ollie Gazaway. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cumming, Georgia. She was previously married to George F. Welch and they had two children; son, Charles Frank Welch and daughter; Elspeth Rebecca Welch. She...
Janie Wood Eidell
Mar 20, 2013
Janie Wood Tavenier Eidell, age 63 and native of Forsyth County passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013. She was a member of Roanoke Baptist Church. Janie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all. She was always positive and supportive of all things in life. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Janjtze Tavenier; father...

Luna Mae Roper
Mar 19, 2013
Luna Mae Roper, age 89 of Alpharetta, passed away on March 19, 2013. She was a member of Longstreet Baptist Church. Luna Mae is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Egbert Roper and her granddaughter, Cindy Richards Woody. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Dorris and Rev. Gerral Richards of Alpharetta, Brenda Poletti of Alpharetta; grandchildren, Tammy and Mark...
Jacob S. Hampton
Mar 18, 2013
Jacob S. Hampton, age 18 of Gainesville, GA, passed away on March 18, 2013. Jacob loved to play golf, darts and enjoyed music. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Starry D. Hampton and grandfather, Leonard J. Phillips. Survivors include his parents, Todd and Janine Hampton of Forsyth county; brothers, Josh Hampton, Johnny Hampton; sister, Jessica Hampton; grandfather, Steve...
Hazel Juanita Guins
Mar 18, 2013
Hazel Juanita O'Kelley Guins, age 87, of Cumming, passed away on March 18, 2013. She was a former member of Rehobeth Baptist Church in Tucker, GA. A lover of nature, Hazel enjoyed being outside. She enjoyed her garden and loved the birds and the stray animals that came around. She also loved camping. Survivors include her loving husband of 68...
Georgia Denise Spencer
Mar 16, 2013
Georgia Denise Spencer, age 48 of Cumming, passed away on March 16, 2013. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Spencer of Cumming; children, Jeff, Jeremy and Jessica Spencer all of Cumming; sister, Darlene Thomas of Cumming; grandchild, Rayleigh Spencer; and mother Willease Thomas of Cumming. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 19th...

Lillie Jean Cagle
Mar 16, 2013
Lillie Jean Cagle, age 88 of Cumming, passed away on March 16, 2013. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and part of the ladies Sunday School Class. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed cooking, pottery, and arts and crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her faithful friend, Lucky. Survivors include her...
Aurelia Varajai
Mar 16, 2013
Aurelia Varajai, of Cumming, GA, age 69, passed away on her birthday, March 16, 2013 with her family at her side. She was a devoted wife of over 46 years and a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister. Aurelia was born in Romania and moved with her family in Cumming, GA in 1991. She was very proud of her family and...
George A. Pulliam
Mar 15, 2013
George A. Pulliam, 87, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on March 15th, 2013. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
Ricky Dunn
Mar 15, 2013
Ricky Dunn, of Gainesville, GA, age 57, passed away on March 15, 2013. Ricky went to Cumming Elementary School, attended Riverside Military Academy and graduated from Berry Academy. As an adult he was a member of Cumming First United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Norma K. Dunn. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years,...
Thomas Chester Jasnicki
Mar 14, 2013
Thomas Chester Jasnicki, 85, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on March 14th, 2013. He was a veteran of the United States Army. The family will be announcing an interment of the Cremains at the Georgia National Cemetery. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
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