Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Robert Hardy Smith

Robert Hardy Smith

Jan 13, 2013

Robert Hardy Smith Robert Hardy Smith, 84, passed away Sunday, January 13 at Hospice Atlanta. Born November 2, 1928 in Atlanta, Mr. Smith attended North Fulton High School and went on to earn a BS in engineering from Georgia Tech in 1953. He married Jean Armstrong in September of 1952 and the couple made Atlanta their home. Mr. Smith was...

Shirlee F. Wilson

Shirlee F. Wilson

Jan 13, 2013

Shirlee F. Wilson, 54, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, Janaury 13th, 2013. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Teresa Ann  Dickens

Teresa Ann Dickens

Jan 12, 2013

Teresa Ann Dickens. 42, of Cumming, GA passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 12th, 2013. There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service, on Friday, January 18th, 2013 at 10:30 am at the Byars Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

Travis Robert Gober

Travis Robert Gober

Jan 12, 2013

Travis Robert Gober, age 29 of Cumming, passed away, Saturday, January 12, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County. Survivors include his son, Logan Gober; daughter, Alivia Gober; parents, George and Starr Gober; grandmothers, Barbara Holcombe and Inez Gober; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jason and Ryan Gober, Adam and Erica Craft, Sean and Elka Bresnahan; sister and brother-in-law, Robin...

Patti Rogers

Patti Rogers

Jan 12, 2013

Patti Lynn Arthur Rogers Our beautiful daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend lost her courageous battle with cancer on the evening of Saturday, January 12, 2013. Patti Lynn Arthur Rogers was born April 28th, 1964 and celebrated 48 years of life. She leaves a wonderful husband, Kevin Wayne Rogers and a beautiful daughter, Lindsey Jenna Rogers to carry on...

Carol Reed

Carol Reed

Jan 11, 2013

Carol Reed, 68, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Friday, January 11th, 2013. No Memorial Service has been announced as of this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Kathy W. Bradley

Kathy W. Bradley

Jan 10, 2013

Kathy W. Bradley of Cumming, Ga., passed away on January 10, 2013 after a long illness. She graduated from Chamblee High School in 1968, attended Atlanta Baptist College (now Mercer University - Atlanta) and graduated from Tift Womens College in 1973. She later attended seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. She worked for the Job Corp program in Kentucky and as an...

Tony B. Roughton

Tony B. Roughton

Jan 10, 2013

Rev. Tony B. Roughton, age 70 of Dawsonville, passed away, Thursday, January 10, 2013. He was the Pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church for 7 years and Moriah Baptist Church for 2 years. Tony was the best man on earth, good hearted, and considered everyone family. To him every day was Christmas. Survivors include his wife, Verdell Roughton of Dawsonville;...

Kenneth Wesley Pharr

Kenneth Wesley Pharr

Jan 10, 2013

Kenneth Wesley Pharr, 77, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 10th, 2013. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 11th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Laurel Hills Memorial Gardens, located in Hiwasee, Georgia. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Sally May Faulkner

Sally May Faulkner

Jan 10, 2013

Sally May Faulkner, 86, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 10th, 2013. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, January 14th, 2013 at Crest Lawn Cemetery at 2:00 pm . Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Jerry Lee Johnson

Jerry Lee Johnson

Jan 9, 2013

Jerry Lee Johnson, age 70 of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. He was involved with the Boy Scouts, loved trail riding, barrel racing and golf. He was preceded in death by his Parents, L. B. and Elsie Johnson; and brother, Don Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Johnson...

Pauline Elizabeth Sosebee

Pauline Elizabeth Sosebee

Jan 9, 2013

Pauline Elizabeth Lucinda Sosebee, age 93 of Cumming, passed away, Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Pauline enjoyed reading. Her favorite times were with family and sharing family stories while growing up. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Sosebee; infant son, Thomas Sosebee; parents, Erastus and Laura Jane Voyles; sisters, Plonie Cotton, Hester Dickinson; brothers, Otis Voyles, E. J....

Fred Riley Trimble

Fred Riley Trimble

Jan 9, 2013

Fred Riley Trimble, 68 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on January 9, 2013. Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a decorated Lieutenant for the DeKalb County Fire Department where he served thirty years. He loved fishing with his son and grandsons. He was an incredible family man and loved big. He lived his life to...

Jeromy Wendol Hemrick

Jeromy Wendol Hemrick

Jan 9, 2013

Jeromy Wendol Hemrick, 38, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 after a sudden illness at Northside Cherokee Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Wendol and Sue Hemrick of Cumming, GA; son, Jacob Hemrick of Cumming, GA; sisters, Melissa (David) Chumley and Jessica (Stan) Lee of Cumming, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral...

Evelyn Barrett

Evelyn Barrett

Jan 8, 2013

Evelyn Barrett, of Forsyth County, GA, age 90, passed away on January 8, 2013. Evelyn was the rock of her family and loved to work and stay busy. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cumming. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Ford Barrett; son, Carroll Barrett; grandson, Donnie Barrett. Survivors include her son and...

Jane Barbara Lapsley

Jane Barbara Lapsley

Jan 7, 2013

Jane Barbara Lapsley, 89, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 7th, 2013. Interment will be at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery located in East Hanover, New Jersey. The date will be announced once all the final arrangements are confirmed. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

Faye Hall Whelchel

Faye Hall Whelchel

Jan 6, 2013

Faye Hall Whelchel, 84, of Cumming, GA passed away on Sunday, Janaury 6th, 2013. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 at Rainey Funeral Home in Cordele, Georgia. Byars Funeral Home was in charge of the North Georgia arrangements.

Jack Franklin Hedrick

Jack Franklin Hedrick

Jan 6, 2013

Jack Franklin Hedrick, 52, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 6th, 2013. With a heavy heart we have to say Jack Hedrick has passed away. Gone with a smile, not a frown, gone when he was up not when he was down, And one more thing we have to say, Jack, we will miss you every day....

Karen Louise Parks

Karen Louise Parks

Jan 6, 2013

Karen Louise Parks of Alpharetta, GA arrived in heaven on 1/06/2013 after a courageous fight with lung cancer. She was born in 1947 in Lebanon, PA and was preceded in death by her parents Earlene Heller Lux and Lester Lux. She graduated from Lebanon High School and also received a degree in Respiratory Therapy while living in MS and always...

Elaine Layfield

Elaine Layfield

Jan 5, 2013

Elaine Layfield, 90, joined her beloved husband, Tom Layfield, on January 5, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Richard and Steven Layfield; daughters Kathy Moreland and Pegi Fitton, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. As a graduate of Young Harris, Elaine became an executive secretary at the Center for Disease Control and the VA hospital in Atlanta. She took...