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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

James Dean "Jim" Howard

James Dean "Jim" Howard

Oct 31, 2012

James Dean (Jim) Howard, age 77 of Dawsonville, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Gerldine Ryder, Betty Ward, and Kathleen Caine. Survivors include his children, Pam and Dave Holloway of Lawrenceville, Keith and Carol Howard of Palm Harbor, FL, Trina...

Dorothy Bell Watson

Dorothy Bell Watson

Oct 31, 2012

Dorothy Bell Watson, age 87, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Forsyth County. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Emmett Watson; parents, Early and Addie Samples Wheeler; siblings, Myrtle Wheeler Morris, Annell Hansard Payne, Ben Wheeler, Howard Wheeler, Hubert...

Ruth Marie Ketterer

Ruth Marie Ketterer

Oct 29, 2012

Ruth Marie Ketterer, 95 , of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 29th, 2012. At this time the family has not announced a Celebration of Life Memorial Service. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

Kenneth Edward Arndt

Kenneth Edward Arndt

Oct 28, 2012

Kenneth Ken Kenny Edward Arndt, age 59 of Marietta, GA passed away Sunday October 28, 2012 after a battle with cancer. Ken was born in San Diego, California on December 31, 1952. He grew up in southern California, and later moved to Atlanta, Georgia to begin a career in the RV industry as the southeastern rep for A&E Systems. He...

Howard M. Joyner

Howard M. Joyner

Oct 27, 2012

Howard M. Joyner, 91, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 27th, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Arny. The family will be announcing a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

Milton Louis Smith Jr

Milton Louis Smith Jr

Oct 26, 2012

Milton Louis Smith, Jr., age 69 of Cumming, GA, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. Milton loved spending time with his family, enjoyed his sports and riding his motorcycle. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lois Smith, Sr. and his sister, Sandra Smith. Survivors include his loving wife, Linda Smith; daughter, Michelle Leigh Smith both of...

Lamar Thompson

Lamar Thompson

Oct 26, 2012

Lamar Thompson, age 85 of Clarkesville, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 28th at 2:00 pm at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Forsyth County. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:00 am till 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm...

Ed Blythe

Ed Blythe

Oct 26, 2012

Ed Blythe, age 61 of Suwanee, GA, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Katherine Blythe and his son, Steven Blythe. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara Blythe of Suwanee; son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Stephanie Blythe of Blountville, TN, daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and William Redford of Cumming,...

Donna Bell

Donna Bell

Oct 26, 2012

Mrs. Donna Peterson Bell, age 66, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her son, Sean Dwight Ritcheson. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Bell, Hoschton, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Anthony Griggs, Buford, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Janie Ritcheson, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law Dale and...

Sandra Reiley Pritchett

Sandra Reiley Pritchett

Oct 26, 2012

Sandra Reiley Pritchett was received into the arms of her Savior on October 26, 2012. Sandra was born at Emory University Hospital on September 2, 1943 and raised in Decatur and Avondale Estates by her parents Charles E. Reiley and Louise Lyman Reiley. At Avondale High School, Sandra met Ed "Charlie" Pritchett, who she married in 1964 while both were...

Peter Donald Dempsey

Peter Donald Dempsey

Oct 26, 2012

Peter Donald Dempsey, 78, of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2012. Born in Boston, MA, February 5, 1934, Peter enjoyed politics and old westerns. He is a veteran of The United States Army and served his country in the Korean War. Peter worked in the steel industry for over 50 years as an independent sales...

William O'Neal

William O'Neal

Oct 26, 2012

William O'Neal, 60, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 26th, 2012. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

Concetta Whitley

Concetta Whitley

Oct 25, 2012

Concetta Pauline Whitley, of Roswell, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 25th, 2012. Yesterday, Steves wonderful mother passed away at age 92. She lived a full life and passed peacefully into the care of the Lord and family members who undoubtedly awaited her. Concetta Whitley, known by most as Connie, was a fabulous daughter, wife, mother, and teacher. She always...

Ruth Holmes

Ruth Holmes

Oct 25, 2012

Ruth Holmes, 82, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 25th, 2012. The family will be announcing a Celebration of Life Memorial Service. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Phillip Leonard Reed

Phillip Leonard Reed

Oct 23, 2012

Phillip Leonard Reed, age 74, of Cumming, GA, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Phillip was a Delta retiree. He served in the Air Force. Phillip is survived by his wife, Suzanne Brackett Reed of Cumming; sons Rusty and Clint Davis, sisters and brother-in-laws, Phyllis and Gerald Vansant, Pam and Gene Wade; three grandsons, Chris, Chad, and Cooper; nieces and nephews;...

Ella Rose Gravitt

Ella Rose Gravitt

Oct 23, 2012

Ella Rose Gravitt went to be with Jesus on October 23, 2012, at 2:30 PM. Holding her was one of the best feelings of our lives. We have loving memories of her squeezing our fingers and pushing them together. We will always remember the time she opened her eyes and stared at her Daddy. Our blonde haired, blue- eyed baby...

William "Red" Hill

William "Red" Hill

Oct 23, 2012

William "Red" Hill, age 81 of Alpharetta, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Survivors include his wife, Louise Hill of Alpharetta; sons and daughters-in-law, Russell and Jeanette Hill of Cumming, Dennis and Cathy Hill of Canton, Michael and Elaine Hill of Milton, Barry and Linda Hill of Cumming; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, October...

Thomas Edward  Skiver

Thomas Edward Skiver

Oct 21, 2012

Thomas Edward Skiver, 55 of Ball Ground, GA passed away on Sunday, October 21st, 2012. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

Willie Mae Ramey

Willie Mae Ramey

Oct 21, 2012

Willie Mae Ramey, age 79, of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. She was a member of Silver Shoals Baptist Church. Willie is preceded in death by her husband, Morris Ramey; children, Jimmy Ramey, Infant Ramey; parents, Homer and Ruth Witherow; brothers, Roscoe, Herbert, Richard Witherow; 1 grandchild; 1 great grandchild and brother-in-law, Robert Woody. Survivors include her...

Joyce Pruitt

Joyce Pruitt

Oct 21, 2012

Joyce Pruitt, age 56 of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 25th at 3:30 pm at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Visitation DetailsThursday, October...