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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Ricky James  McCoy

Ricky James McCoy

Jul 17, 2019

Ricky James McCoy, age 62 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Denise King McBrayer

Denise King McBrayer

Jul 17, 2019

Denise King McBrayer, 63, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She leaves behind her parents, Aubrey and Rebecca King of Cumming; daughter, Blythe (Timmy) Jones, son, Wesley (Liz) McBrayer; 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, July 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Sawnee View Gardens with Rev. Mark LaRocca-Pitts officiating. The family will...

D.C. Nolan

D.C. Nolan

Jul 16, 2019

D.C. Nolan age 72, of Cumming, GA. passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home. D.C. was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a Vietnam Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doc and Ollie Nolan; son, Mathew Nolan and grandson, Matthew Nolan; 3 brothers and 2 sisters; father in law and mother in...

Margaret Elsie Tallant

Margaret Elsie Tallant

Jul 15, 2019

Margaret Elsie Tallant, age 69, of Cumming, GA passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church and an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Bernice Tallant, brother, David Tallant, and nephew, Dennis Tallant. She is survived by her brother, Benny Tallant (Carol), of Cumming,...

Florence Alexandrina Paul

Florence Alexandrina Paul

Jul 14, 2019

At age 100, Florence Alexandrina Paul passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home in Cumming, GA. She was born on June 1, 1919, in Manzanilla, Trinidad, and is the fifth of seven children to John and Rebecca Derrick. She married Julius Paul in June of 1941. She has been a loving and devoted mother to seven...

John Allen Ledford

John Allen Ledford

Jul 13, 2019

John Allen Ledford, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Ledford served as an MP in Korea during war times. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Mr. Ledford had a passion for cars and motorcycles, as well as spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed. Survivors...

Ralph Hugh Whitt

Ralph Hugh Whitt

Jul 10, 2019

Ralph Hugh Whitt, age 74 of Gainesville passed away on July 10, 2019. He was born at home on August 16, 1944 to Ralph Felton and Dessie Karr Whitt of Cumming. He was a member of Silver City Baptist Church. He lived the last 10 years in the care of his daughter Amy and her family.

Ralph was a master...

Benjamin Franklin Wilson, Jr.

Benjamin Franklin Wilson, Jr.

Jul 10, 2019

Benjamin Franklin Wilson, Jr. went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, July 10, 2019 in Alpharetta, Ga. He was born in Valdosta, Ga. on February 24, 1944, and was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Wilson, Sr. and Margaret Evelyn Wetherington of North Atlanta, Ga. He is survived by his brother, George Aaron Wilson (Janet), of...

William Bill Joseph Barrett

William Bill Joseph Barrett

Jul 9, 2019

William Bill Joseph Barrett, age 79, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born in 1939 in Oil City, PA, to the late William and Helen Barrett. Bill was a proud United States Navy veteran. During his time in the Navy, Bill served as an Aircraft Mechanic on the U.S.S. Valley Forge and was a member...

Franklin Lee Hawkins

Franklin Lee Hawkins

Jul 9, 2019

Franklin Lee Hawkins, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Franklin was a quiet, loving man who enjoyed the outdoors, particularly fishing. He was also a man of many trades. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Kelli Hawkins, Anthony and Stephanie Hawkins; mother and stepfather, Willene and Linn Neighbors, sister, Pat Mullinax; brothers, Scott Fields, Steve...

Michelle Lynn Hammond

Michelle Lynn Hammond

Jul 8, 2019

Memorial Services are pending at this time.

Myron Brantley Milford

Myron Brantley Milford

Jul 8, 2019

Myron Brantley Milford, age 64, of Cumming, GA, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. Myron was born in 1954, to the late Hulett and Jessie Lee Milford. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He was an avid farmer, fisherman, and hunter. Many times, you could find Myron tinkering around on various projects around the...

Arthur(Art) George Metzger, II

Arthur(Art) George Metzger, II

Jul 7, 2019

Arthur (Art) George Metzger, II, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 7th, 2019. Art passed awaysuddenly atthe age of 68,of natural causes,while doing something he loved - boating on Lake Lanier with his wife. Art was a27-year resident of Alpharetta,GA,a member of the Lake Lanier Boaters Clubandthe Porsche Club of America. He was also an avid...

Nina Anita Lynn Bagley

Nina Anita Lynn Bagley

Jul 7, 2019

Nina Anita Lynn Bagley, age 60, born September 13, 1958 in Duluth, GA, passed in peace on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Cumming, GA. She is survived by her father, Brenton A. Bagley; brother, Wayne (Debbie) Bagley; 2 children, Allen (Ali) Daniel, Travis (Bree) Daniel; 3 grandchildren, Riley, Tinley, and TK Daniel; further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and...

Selma Lou Major

Selma Lou Major

Jul 7, 2019

Selma Lou Major, age 79 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. Graveside Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Haw Creek Baptist Church in Cumming.

Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.



Stanley John Sawicz

Stanley John Sawicz

Jul 6, 2019

Stanley John Sawicz, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 6, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Anne Sawicz; his children, Michael (Amy) Sawicz, and Paddi (Todd) Muraski; 4 grandchildren, Stosh, Madeline, Molly and Owen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley P. and Aniela...

Winola Wood

Winola Wood

Jul 6, 2019

Sara Winola Wood, age 83, of Forsyth County, GA, departed this life on Saturday, July 6, 2019 while in extended hospice care. Winola was born on July 4, 1936 to L.T. and Mozelle (Sewell) Floyd. She is preceeded in death by both parents, her husband, Fred Wood, and her brother, Jack Floyd. Winola was a talented decorative artist and a...

Estelle V. Rhodes

Estelle V. Rhodes

Jul 6, 2019

Estelle V. Rhodes, 88, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Greenville, SC, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2019. She was born August 9, 1930 in Cleveland, SC to the late Willis and Geneva Lockaby Human. She was a retired property manager for U. S. Shelter Corporation and a member of White Horse Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Rhodes is survived by...

Jean Grimes Bowline

Jean Grimes Bowline

Jul 4, 2019

Jean Grimes Hollis Bowline March 2, 1945 July 4, 2019 In her own words Having had ample time to consider my mortality, I decided to write what are, indeed, my final words! On a cold, blustery March 2, 1945, I was born in Detroit, Michigan, where my Dad was doing his medical residency. Alas, Mama wanted an audience for her...

James Bushhog Hugh Elzey

James Bushhog Hugh Elzey

Jul 3, 2019

James Hugh Bushhog Elzey, 78, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. James was a loving father and grandfather. He retired from General Motors and also raised chickens for Tyson Foods. James was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding his horses and spending time outdoors. He is preceded in death by his...

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