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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

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.

Evelyn Allen
Mar 14, 2013
Mary Evelyn Sutton Allen, of Roswell, GA, age 86, passed away on March 14, 2013. Evelyn was a lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church and was saved and baptized in 1939 at Mount Oliver Baptist Church. She loved to play the piano, sing and quilt, but her greatest joy was taking care of her children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Evelyn...
Nellie Garrett Martin
Mar 14, 2013
Nellie Garrett Martin, of Cumming, GA, age 104, passed away on March 14, 2013. She was born December 5, 1908 in Old Milton county, now Milton, Fulton county, GA. Nellie moved to Forsyth county with her parents three years later. She was the oldest member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Nellie loved her family and her church and enjoyed gardening and...
Steven Cort Simonson
Mar 13, 2013
Steven Cort Simonson, 62, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on March 13, 2013. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Interment of his Cremains will be held on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the Georgia National Cemetery located in Canton, Georgia. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
Vicky Lee Mashburn
Mar 13, 2013
Vicky Lee Mashburn, 65, of Roswell, Georgia passed away on March 13th, 2013. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Mandy Helen Born
Mar 12, 2013
Mandy Helen Born, age 77 and a native of Forsyth County, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She was a member of Pine Crest Baptist Church. Helen loved her Church and family and was a foster parent for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Born and son, Scot D. Born. Survivors include her children,...

Valerie Jean Martin
Mar 12, 2013
Valerie Jean Martin, of Forsyth County, GA, age 29, passed away on March 12, 2013. Valerie loved her family and friends intensely. She was high spirited and full of life. Valerie worked as a home health aide at ResCare HomeCare in Gainesville and was very passionate about her work. Her pride and joy was her Yorkie, Lillie Jean Martin. Survivors...
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