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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Rex Leon Callaway

Rex Leon Callaway

Nov 14, 2012

Rex Leon Callaway, 87, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a Veteran of WWII. The family will be interring his Cremains and his predeceased wife Carol Callaway on Friday, November 30th, 2012 at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia at 2:30pm. Arrangements by Byars Funeral...

Deborah Diane Stuckey

Deborah Diane Stuckey

Nov 14, 2012

Deborah Diane Stuckey, age 55, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome, Georgia. Daughter to the late Claude and Wynn Pettrey, was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Stuckey was a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. She was an Executive Assistant with Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough LLP-Attorneys at Law...

J W Chumbler

J W Chumbler

Nov 13, 2012

J. W. Chumbler, age 81 and lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away, Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom M. and Hattie Mae Chumbler; sisters, Imogene Pugh and Hazel White. Survivors include his wife, Betty Chumbler of Cumming; children, R. Chumbler and Lynda Chumbler;...

Richard W. Johnson

Richard W. Johnson

Nov 13, 2012

RICHARD W. JOHNSON, age 86, passed away at Hospice of Atlanta on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was the cherished husband of Lois Sachs Johnson (Kennesaw, GA) for 56 years, adored Dad of Ilene Sue Smith (Bryan S.), and loving Grandpa of Adam C. Smith, Jenna L. Smith, and Alex M. Smith, all of Acworth, GA. Dick was the beloved...

Mary Julia Orr

Mary Julia Orr

Nov 13, 2012

Mary Julia Orr, age 74 of Ellijay, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Orr; son, William F. Thornton; parents, Julian and Ima Creech and brother, Billy G. Creech. Survivors include children, Joseph (Deborah) Thornton of Cumming, James Scott (Kyle) Thornton of Acworth, Mary Ruth (Rocky) Phillips of Sugar Hill; brother,...

Leonard Dennis Rainey

Leonard Dennis Rainey

Nov 13, 2012

Leonard Dennis Rainey, age 62 of Dawsonville, GA, formerly of Atlanta passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Leonard was an avid bowler. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Rainey of Dawsonville; daughter, Jennifer Rainey; grandchildren, Natalie Alvarez, Jacqueline Rainey, Christian Rainey; sister, Sandra Daniel; brothers, Dan Rainey and Kenneth Rainey. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 15th at 11:00 a.m....

Victor Lavon Lee

Victor Lavon Lee

Nov 12, 2012

Victor Lavon Lee, age 88, was born July 24, 1924 in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. He was the son of Victor Leon Lee and Hermie Childers Lee. During his infancy, the family relocated to the Kirkwood community in southeast Atlanta. Victor graduated from Tech High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve in January, 1943. He was a...

Arnold Moore

Arnold Moore

Nov 12, 2012

Arnold Moore, 84, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 12th, 2012. His loving family will be announcing a Memorial Service for a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Archie Clayton Davis

Archie Clayton Davis

Nov 12, 2012

Archie Clayton Davis, 89, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 12th, 2012 at Northside Hospital Forsyth. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 from the hours of 11 am 9:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 15th, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Byars Funeral Home Chapel....

Marise Joyce Simmons

Marise Joyce Simmons

Nov 11, 2012

Marise Joyce Simmons, 74, of Norcross, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 11th, 2012 after a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter Sherri, sons Cliff and Chester, daughter-in-law Gail, grandchildren Jason, Petie, Ben, Jordan and Meredith and her beloved dog, Joey. A native of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Reece was born on November 25, 1937 to parents Masalea and...

Madge Howard Burruss

Madge Howard Burruss

Nov 10, 2012

Madge Howard Burruss, age 87 of Forsyth County, GA, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012. Madge worked for J.C. Penney for 42 years. She loved nature and shopping with friends for her family. Madge was a member of Salem Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. (Zeke) Burruss. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, loving relatives...

Grace Lucille Martin

Grace Lucille Martin

Nov 10, 2012

Martin Grace Lucille Martin age 92 of Cumming passed away Saturday November 10th, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Monday November 12th at Haw Creek Baptist Church with Interment to follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday at Byars Funeral Home from 2 PM until 9 PM. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death...

Bruce  S. Mansour

Bruce S. Mansour

Nov 10, 2012

Bruce S. Mansour, 65, of New Smyra Beach Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 10th, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Navy The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, GA

Stephen Charles Fackler

Stephen Charles Fackler

Nov 9, 2012

Stephen Charles "HAL" Fackler, 65, of Buford, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 9th, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, GA

Loraine B Baier

Loraine B Baier

Nov 9, 2012

Loraine B. Baier, 90, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 9th, 2012. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, GA

Grace Chandler Brooks

Grace Chandler Brooks

Nov 9, 2012

Grace Chandler Brooks, age 95 of Chamblee, GA, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012. Grace was a member of First United Methodist Church in Chamblee. She loved Gardening and belonged to several Garden Clubs. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Howard Brooks; parents, William and Suzie Chandler and 9 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her children, Freda...

Naomi S Kemp

Naomi S Kemp

Nov 9, 2012

Naomi S. Kemp, 78, of Duluth, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 9th, 2012. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, GA.

Theresa Mary Gray

Theresa Mary Gray

Nov 8, 2012

Theresa Mary Gray, transitioned from this life on Thursday November 8, 2012 at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, GA. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 19, 1921 to Rosalie and Rupert Islinger. Theresa was the second of three children, Katherine and Rupert. Theresa was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, John B. Gray and...

Claudio Marcelo Gatica

Claudio Marcelo Gatica

Nov 7, 2012

Claudio Marcelo Gatica, 67, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012. The family will announce a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming,GA

Clara Blanche Patterson

Clara Blanche Patterson

Nov 7, 2012

Clara Blanche "Roper" Patterson, age 93 of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Blanche was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Canton, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Patterson; sisters, Lavora Roper DeLong, Vicie Roper Hulsey, Charlsie Roper Darracott, Elliece Roper Butterworth; brothers, Norman Roper, Lester Roper and a great grandson, Peyton Lawson....