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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Arthur Edson Merriman

Arthur Edson Merriman

Sep 14, 2012

Arthur Edson Merriman October 16, 1929-September 14, 2012 Arthur Edson Merriman of Sandy Springs, Ga.passed away Friday, September 14, 2012. Born in Waterbury, Conn. to Warren and Doris Merriman. Graduate of Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, University of Colorodo, Masters degree in the Political Science. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 as a Navy photographer. The majority...

Willis Ruell Bettis

Willis Ruell Bettis

Sep 14, 2012

Willis Ruell Bettis, age 88, of Cumming passed away Friday September 14th, 2012 with his family at his side. Born March 1, 1924 to the late C. Roy Bettis and Lillie Mae Bryant Bettis, he was a native of Forsyth County with a lifelong association with the Midway Community. He was a member and deacon of Longstreet Baptist Church. Ruell...

Mary Grace Brookshire

Mary Grace Brookshire

Sep 14, 2012

Mary Grace Brookshire, age 70 and a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Esco Brookshire; parents, Early and Lois Bagby. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Dawn Brookshire, Curtis and Brooke Brookshire; brothers and sister-in-law, Marcus Bagby, Roy and...

George Watkins Ewell

George Watkins Ewell

Sep 12, 2012

George Watkins Ewell lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on September 12, 2012, after a four year struggle. George was born on June 14, 1941, in North Augusta, Georgia. He lived his entire life in the South and graduated from high school in Clearwater, Florida. While in high school he was active in Boy Scouts achieving the rank of Eagle...

Melba Williams

Melba Williams

Sep 12, 2012

Melba Williams, age 74 of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Survivors include her husband, Jack C. Williams; children, Ken Williams and Jacqueline Williams. Memorial services will be held Monday, September 17th at 11:00 am at St. Brendan's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the...

Patricia Jean Price

Patricia Jean Price

Sep 12, 2012

Patricia Jean Price, age 48, of Roswell, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012. At this time a Memorial Service will be announced for a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Hefi Shi

Hefi Shi

Sep 9, 2012

Hefi Shi, age 79, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 9th, 2012. Final arrangements are pending at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia. Online condolences at www.byarsfuneralhome.com

Sara Lou Ingraham

Sara Lou Ingraham

Sep 9, 2012

Sara Lou Ingraham, age 85, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 9th, 2012. Final arrangements are pending at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia. Online condolences at www.byarsfuneralhome.com

Lanelle Klein Buice

Lanelle Klein Buice

Sep 9, 2012

Lanelle Klein Buice, age 75 of Cumming, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Rachel Klein; brother, Fred Klein. Survivors include her husband, Grover L. Buice; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Kirk Jones; step children and spouses, Judith and Richard Foreman, Michael and Regina Buice, Kenneth and Margaret Buice; brother and...

Carl Woodrow Bowman

Carl Woodrow Bowman

Sep 8, 2012

Carl Woodrow "Woody" Bowman Jr. was born on June 15, 1940 and passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012, age 72. Carl was a strong and brave Brain Cancer Survivor for two years. He was the operations manager for Morrison Supply in Atlanta until he retired in 2010. He was a man with a "Woody Allen" sense of humor, who...

Marimar Alvarez

Marimar Alvarez

Sep 8, 2012

Marimar Alvarez, age 17 of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012. She was a senior at Forsyth Central High School where she was the president of the International Club, helper of the Best Buddies Club for special kids, a member of the track team, wanted to be a basketball cheerleader and on the A-B honor roll. She was...

James Durwood "Woody" Watkins

James Durwood "Woody" Watkins

Sep 8, 2012

James Durwood "Woody" Watkins, 72, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2012 after a long illness. His parents, Jefferson Dudley and Elizabeth Herren Watkins Rees, preceded him in death. Woody was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama where he was a Master Carpenter and Woodworker. He moved with his family in 1973 to Garden City, Georgia where he owned and...

Madge Paulk Griffin

Madge Paulk Griffin

Sep 8, 2012

Madge Paulk Griffin, July 3, 1921 - September 8, 2012. Born Ocilla, GA, moved to Knoxville, TN 2002. Graduate of Waynesboro High School, attended Georgia College for Women at Milledgeville. Retired from Medical Center of Central Georgia where she worked 15 years as LPN in Newborn Nursery. Predeceased by her parents Reason and Reesie Paulk, husband David J. Griffin, Jr....

Lisa Marie Fochtman

Lisa Marie Fochtman

Sep 7, 2012

Lisa Marie Fochtman, age 47, of Loganville, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 7th, 2012. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia. Online condolences at www.byarsfuneralhome.com

Marion Elizabeth Webb

Marion Elizabeth Webb

Sep 7, 2012

Marion Elizabeth Webb, age 75, of Cumming, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Everett and Cassie Webb. She is survived by her sister, Jo Ann Stanton of Cumming; nephew, Kevin M. (Heather) Stanton of Lakewood, CO., great nephews, Ivan and Sam Stanton of Lakewood, CO. Interment was at West View Cemetery...

Raymond E. Garrison

Raymond E. Garrison

Sep 7, 2012

Raymond E. Garrison, age 77, of Oakwood, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 7th, 2012. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia. Online condolences at www.byarsfuneralhome.com

Jose Daniel Hernandez

Jose Daniel Hernandez

Sep 7, 2012

Jose Daniel Hernandez Lira, age 12, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Friday September, 7th, 2012 after a courageous battle. His family will be receiving friends and family on Thursday, September 13th, 2012 at the Midway Community Church from the hours of 5-9pm. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 14th, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the church. He...

Mary Margaret Mobley

Mary Margaret Mobley

Sep 6, 2012

Mary Margaret Mobley age, 86 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 6th, 2012. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia. Online condolences at www.byarsfuneralhome.com

Hannah Johnson Rinehart

Hannah Johnson Rinehart

Sep 5, 2012

Hannah Johnson Rinehart, age 32, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September, 5th, 2012. Hannah loved to garden and spend her time cross stitching. Hannah also adored her nieces and nephews. Survivors include her husband, Mark Rinehart; parents, Doug and Teresa Johnson; grandmother Doris Cunningham: brothers and sisters-in-law, David (Elizabeth) Johnson, Daniel (Stephanie) Johnson, and Michael Johnson; 5 nieces and nephews....

Pamela M. Hardy

Pamela M. Hardy

Sep 5, 2012

Pamela M. Hardy, age 59 of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Forever devoted to her family, Pam was always quick to join in laughter, share in sorrows, bestow gifts, and offer advice. She was vigilant to remind others to notice beauty, to gaze at a sunset or enjoy a cool dip in the lake on a hot day....