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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Jamie McGarry
Dec 27, 2012
Jamie McGarry, of Cumming, GA, age 20, passed away on December 27, 2012. He had a passion for sports such as football and tennis and swam when he was younger. He especially enjoyed his time with his family. He loved to joke and make them laugh. Jamie also enjoyed weight lifting with his brother, walks with his beloved dog Molly,...
Roberto Jimenez
Dec 27, 2012
Roberto Jimenez, 57, of Chamble, GA passed away on Thursday, December 27th, 2012. The family will announce a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

Crantfard "Daddy Crant" Samples
Dec 26, 2012
Crantfard "Daddy Crant" Samples, 82, of Cumming, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 following a brief illness. Daddy Crant was born in Forsyth County to the late Roy & Bessie Samples and was a lifelong member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Samples; infant son, Dennis...
Jeanne Marie Burke
Dec 26, 2012
Jeanne Marie Burke, age 78 of Flowery Branch, passed away, Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Survivors include her husband, Raymond T. Burke of Flowery Branch; children, Raymond and Marie Burke of Clearwater, FL, Michael and Nancy Burke of Portland, OR, Andrew Burke of Satellite Beach, FL, Robert and Jane Burke of Berkeley Lake, GA, Shawn Burke of Atlanta, Steve Burke of...
Brandon Benn Blum
Dec 25, 2012
Cdr. Brandon B. Blum USN/Ret (79) passed away December 25th, after a long, courageous battle against Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was retired from the US Navy after 28 years of service. He served as a pilot and flew missions in VietNam, and was awarded several medals for his service. He was passionate about the military, golf and family. A member...

Foster Lionel "F.L." Potts
Dec 25, 2012
Foster Lionel Potts, of Cumming, GA, age 88, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2012. F.L. retired after 28 years of service from Georgia Power and was the owner of F.L. Potts Appliance Service, a member of the Lions Club, an avid hunter, a member of the Sawnee Hunting Club, the V.F.W. and a U.S. Army veteran. He served...

Retta Mae Collum
Dec 24, 2012
Retta Mae Collum, age 72, of Ball Ground, passed away Monday, December 24th, 2012. Mrs. Collum is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Collum; parents, Leon and Christine Berman. Survivors include her children, Jean Marie Dyer, Tracie Lane Geirrien, Wendy Lynne Wahl, Wesley Leon Collum, Christopher Eugene Collum; sisters, Ruth Pendzich and Cathy Cronk; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren....

Larry Hesekey Teems
Dec 24, 2012
Larry Hesekey Teems age 72, of Cumming, passed away, December 24th, 2012. A veteran of the Army, Mr. Teems also retired from General Motors. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Ruth Fowler Teems of Cumming; daughter, Monica Ann Teems of Suwanee; daughters and sons in law, Shelia and David Smith of Dawsonville, Larrie...
Pamela Kay Emerson
Dec 23, 2012
Pamela Kay Emerson, age 57, of Cumming passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Barbara Emerson. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Payne of Cumming; son, Jamie Langley of Clarkesville, GA; sisters, Carol Mosley and Synthia Emerson, both of Winder; brothers, Ricky Emerson of Winder, Ronnie Emerson of Bethlehem, Gene Emerson of...

Jarrell Charles Howard
Dec 23, 2012
Jarrell Charles Howard, of Cumming, GA, age 70, passed away on December 23, 2012. He is preceded in death by his, parents, Lewis and Eather Howard; brothers; Lloyd Howard, Broughton Howard and Norris Howard. Survivors include his children, Fabian (Amey) Howard of Cumming, Tracey Howard of Cumming, Jeremiah Howard of Cartersville, Marty Joe Howard of Dawsonville; brother, Hoyt Howard; sisters,...
William Tait
Dec 23, 2012
William Tait, 80, of Cumming, GA passed away on Sunday, December 23rd, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Army. The family has not announced a Memorial Service at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
Kandy Carnegie
Dec 22, 2012
Kandy Carnegie, 76, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 22nd, 2012. She was taken back to East Liverpool, Ohio for final services. Georgia arrangements by Byars Funeral Home, Cumming, GA.

Katie Lee Wheeler
Dec 22, 2012
Katie Lee Wheeler, of Cumming, GA, age 90, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 22, 2012. Mrs. Wheeler was born in 1922, a native of Forsyth County. She lived fully and independently until very recently. Her interests included crocheting, sewing and gardening. Mrs. Wheeler was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was employed by Lockheed...
Stanley John Fronczak
Dec 22, 2012
Stanley John Fronczak, Jr, 91, of Gainesville, GA passed away on Saturday, December 22nd, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. No service information has been announced at this time by the family. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

Alan Blair Newton, Sr
Dec 20, 2012
Alan Blair Newton, Sr., age 73, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his residence after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Alan was born on August 27, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas to the late William and Dorothy Watkins Newton. Along with his parents and siblings, Alan moved to Hapeville, Georgia in 1948. He attended...

Dozier P. Smith, Jr
Dec 20, 2012
Dozier P. Smith, Jr. of Atlanta, age 53, passed away on December 20, 2012. He is survived by his father, Dozier P. Smith, Sr., mother, Helen F. Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Lyn and Barb Smith of Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Terri and Bubba Newman of Fayetteville; niece, Meredith Lea Earnest of Fayetteville. Dozier was a graduate of Woodward Academy, where...

Charles Edwin "Chuck" S III
Dec 20, 2012
Dr. Charles Edwin Sayres III (Chuck) passed away on December 20, 2012 at his home in Gainesville, Ga. Chuck was born on May 3, 1957 in Charlotte, N.C. He is preceded in death by his mother Bernice Rust Sayres and father Charles Edwin Sayres, Jr. Chuck graduated from Dunwoody High School in 1976 and graduated Cum Laude from Florida Institute...

Otis Boling
Dec 19, 2012
Otis Boling, age 84 of Alpharetta passed away, Wednesday, December 19, 2012. He was a life long resident of Forsyth County and a member of Cross Plains Baptist Church in Alpharetta. Mr. Boling was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Boling and great grandson, Sean Montgomery Regna, several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sue...
Danny Monroe Powell
Dec 19, 2012
Danny Monroe Powell, of Mt. Airy, GA passeded away on Wednesday, December 19th, 2012. No services have been announced at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
Linda Ann Christian
Dec 19, 2012
Linda Ann Henry Christian, 64, of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 19th, 2012. No service arrangements have been announced at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
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