Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Grady "Buddy" Holden

Grady "Buddy" Holden

Dec 11, 2012

Grady "Buddy" Holden, of Cumming, GA, age 67, passed away on December 11, 2012. Buddy loved traveling and was a "history buff". He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Jane and Benjamin Holden; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include his loving wife, Judy Holden; sisters, Shirley Brooks, Joanne McDonald, Bobbie Bryson; children, Charlotte (Chris) Carr, Amy Holden(Brian...

Jimmy Lee Dishroom

Jimmy Lee Dishroom

Dec 11, 2012

Jimmy Lee Dishroom, age 53, of Buford, passed away Tuesday, December 11th, 2012. Mr. Dishroom is preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Lula Dishroom; sister in law, Sue Dishroom. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Dishroom of Buford; son and fiance, Jimmy Dishroom Jr. and Ashley Caldera of Buford; step son, Randy and Keri Head of Jefferson; brothers and...

Judith Harrison Allen

Judith Harrison Allen

Dec 9, 2012

Judith Harrison Allen, 69, of Sugar Hill Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 9th, 2012. Judith Harrison Allen of Dahlonega, GA passed away on December 9 after a two year battle with cancer. She is survived by her three children; Gwen Duke Pinkerton of Sugar Hill, GA, Wendy Duke Cole of Clermont, GA and Albert Leroy Allen IV of Dahlonega,...

Ruth Davidson

Ruth Davidson

Dec 9, 2012

Ruth Davidson, 88, of Buford, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 9th, 2012. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Mary Patten

Mary Patten

Dec 9, 2012

Mary Patten, of Cumming, GA, age 80, passed away on December 9, 2012. Mary loved gardening and cooking and was well known for her delicious tea cakes. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Patten; brothers, Julian, Johnny and Coleman Reese. Survivors include her, sons and daughters-in-law, Malcolm and Margaret Patten , Vince and Donna Patten of Cumming;...

Riley Thurlow Smith

Riley Thurlow Smith

Dec 8, 2012

Riley Thurlow Smith, 64, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 8th, 2012. The family has not announced any services at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

William Robert Zehfuss

William Robert Zehfuss

Dec 8, 2012

William Robert Zehfuss left this life on December 8, 2012 after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 53 years, his children Bill, Michael (Kelly), Amy Loegel (Jonathan) and his brother Edwin. His grandchildren Anja, Faith, Lily and Carter will miss sharing boat rides, ice cream and big hugs with their dear Pops. Bill...

Donald D. Bagley

Donald D. Bagley

Dec 8, 2012

Donald D. Bagley, of Cumming, GA, age 70, passed away on December 8, 2012. Donald was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father and Papa and loved music. He is preceded in death by his parents Dewitt and Florene Bagley. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Bagley; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Louise Bagley of Buford; sister and...

Carey Edmund Schreiman

Carey Edmund Schreiman

Dec 7, 2012

Carey Edmund Schreiman, passed away on December 7, 2012 at his home in Cumming, GA after a courageous battle with cancer. Carey was the owner and founder of Coal Mountain Woodworking Company, having operated in Cumming since 1979. He had a natural talent for working with wood and designing and finishing cabinetry. Carey also had a great passion for riding...

Frances Youngblood

Frances Youngblood

Dec 7, 2012

Frances Youngblood, of Forsyth County, GA, age 78, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2012. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Maggie Wood; son, Jimmy Youngblood; daughter, Pam Youngblood; grandson, Michael Wilkerson; brothers, Boyd, Robert and Frank Wood and sister, Rosa Lee Spinks. Survivors...

Willie L. "Pete" Caine

Willie L. "Pete" Caine

Dec 5, 2012

Willie L. "Pete" Caine, age 75 of Forsyth County, passed away, Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He was of the baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Lillie Caine; son Dusty Chadwick Caine, brother, Clayton Caine; sisters, Barbara Adams, Linda Yates, Helen Caine. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Thena Caine of Forsyth County; children,...

Aubrey Lee Wood

Aubrey Lee Wood

Dec 5, 2012

AUBREY LEE WOOD, 82, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at Chestnut Ridge Nursing Home. He was predeceased by, his parents, Frank and Mearl Wood; brothers, Howard (Dot)Wood & Rudolph Wood and niece, Pam Bullock. The family received friends at the funeral home on Thursday, December 6th,2012. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 7th,...

Dick Hausen

Dick Hausen

Dec 5, 2012

Dick Hausen, age 84, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He is preceded in death by his late wife, Mary Ella Hausen; his parents, Genevive Ezell and John Hausen; brother, John Hausen; sisters, Mary Rose McGill, Jackie Bagley, and Jeanette Singleton. Survivors include his wife, Arradien M. Hausen; children, David Sutterfield, Randy Sutterfield, Edward Hausen, Kaye Nettles, Lori...

Scotty Eugene Gayton

Scotty Eugene Gayton

Dec 5, 2012

Scotty Eugene Gayton, age 24, of Forsyth County, passed away Wednesday, December 5th, 2012. Scotty is preceded in death by his father, Talmadge (T-Bolt) Gayton; grandparents, Georgia Hause, Roy Sams, Tommy Fouts; great grandparents, Ralph and Hazel Hause, Bud Nalley. Survivors include his mother, Lynn Gayton and Ricky Tanner; son, Phillip Eugene Gayton; sister, Cheyenne Tanner; brother, Dillon and Carly...

Morris E. Thompson

Morris E. Thompson

Dec 4, 2012

Morris E. Thompson, of Cumming, GA, age 76, passed away on December 4, 2012. Morris was an outdoorsman that loved the Atlanta Braves and Nascar. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley English Thompson; daughters, Donna Thompson and Janet Thompson; parents, Lemuel and Ruby Thompson; sister, Barbara Lee and brother,...

Velvie C. Kirby

Velvie C. Kirby

Dec 4, 2012

Velvie C. Kirby, age 79 of Cumming, passed away, Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include her husband of 57 years J. C. Kirby of Cumming, children, Clifton and Amy Kirby of Cumming, Ronnie Kirby of Cumming, Nancy and Eugene Langston of...

Nelson Garner

Nelson Garner

Dec 2, 2012

Nelson Garner, age 60 of Forsyth County, passed away, Sunday, December 2, 2012. He was a 50 year member of Cumming Second Baptist Church. He loved deer hunting, fishing and taxidermy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Effie Garner; son, Kevin Garner; sister, Rachel Jackson; brother, Charles Edwards. Survivors include his wife, Harriette Garner; son, Travis...

Gene . B Holbrook

Gene . B Holbrook

Dec 2, 2012

Gene B. Holbrook, of Cumming, GA, age 79, passed away on December 2, 2012. Gene was a member of Cumming First United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Eleene Holbrook. Survivors include his children, Keith and Katrina Holbrook of Dawsonville, Karen and Ricky Evans of Cumming, Mark and Vicki Holbrook of Cumming; grandchildren, Kasay and...

Clay Cowart

Clay Cowart

Dec 1, 2012

Rev. Clay Cowart, of Cumming, GA, age 91, passed away on December 1, 2012. Clay was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Edith Kate Lawson Cowart; six brothers and one sister. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Harold Gravitt; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Doris Cowart; sister, Inez Howard;...

Charles William Sterling Sr

Charles William Sterling Sr

Dec 1, 2012

Charles William Sterling Sr., age 88, of Forsyth County, passed away, Saturday, December 01, 2012. He was a member of Community Christian Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. He loved his family and golfing. He is preceded in death by his parents, John S. Sterling Sr. and Kate Sterling; sister, Martha Sterling Pennington; brother, John S....