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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Catherine Michelle Creel-Lackey
Jul 31, 2019
Catherine Michelle Creel-Lackey, age 40, of Dawsonville, GA passed away July 31, 2019. We lost a beautiful soul Wednesday morning. Michelle (Creel) Lackey left us entirely too soon. She leaves behind her husband Richard and her children, Cole Peyton Loy and Lucas Jada Lackey. She was a very loving mother and wife. For those that knew her, you knew she...
Ann H. Garrett
Jul 30, 2019
Ann H. Garrett, age 89, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rod Garrett; daughter, Bonnie Lee Garrett; parents, Antone and Ella Hicks. She is survived by her children, Jeff (LewAnn) Garrett, John (Barbara) Garrett, and Laine Lersch; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; along with...
Sue Strahan Gladden
Jul 30, 2019
Mary Sue Strahan Gladden, age 97, passed away in Cumming, GA. on July 30, 2019. She was born on January 6, 1922 to Ernest Knox and Mary Susan (Sue) Strahan in New Orleans, LA. and was the widow of Addley Hogan Gladden, III her beloved husband of 36 years, who passed away in 1982. Sue is survived by her daughter,...
Clara Mae Righthouse
Jul 28, 2019
Clara Mae Righthouse, age 71 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Memorial Services will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Byars Funeral Home with Daniel Sparks officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m until the time of service. Clara was born on January 22, 1948 and she is preceded in death...
Mary Nancy Bollati
Jul 28, 2019
Mary Nancy Bollati, 94, of Suwanee, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Mrs. Bollati was a member of Saint Benedicts Catholic Church, Johns Creek GA. Mary was born and raised in Bronx, New York. She was an avid homemaker and an excellent cook, who never met a stranger. She was a devoted, active member of the Forsyth County...
Doris Lucille Higgins
Jul 27, 2019
Doris Lucille Higgins, 81, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the loving wife of William Thomas Higgins, Sr. She was a valued employee of Sears Roebuck and Company for 24 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and baking homemade sweets. She was known best for her homemade buttermilk...
Michael Larry Smith
Jul 27, 2019
Michael Larry Smith
July 27, 1962 – July 27, 2019
Michael Larry Smith, 57, of Canton, GA, passed away at 12:17PM, Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Northside Cherokee Hospital, after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born July 27, 1962 in Macon, Georgia to Willard Charles and Lou Ellen Smith. He was one of 4 children. He married Jennifer...
Edwin D. Spivia
Jul 27, 2019
Edwin D. Spivia, 78, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday July 27, 2019 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Ed is best known for putting the State of Georgia on the map as a great location for filmmakers and as a favorite destination for millions of tourists from all over the country and...
Lourene Gilbert Martin
Jul 27, 2019
Lourene Gilbert Martin, age 90, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Seasons Hospice. Lourene was born in Cumming on April 25, 1929 to the late Amos R. and Bertie Orr Gilbert. Lourene was a long-time member of Haw Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, sang solos and duets and played piano for plays....
Lynn Martin
Jul 26, 2019
Lynn Martin, age 89, of Johns Creek, GA, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019. Lynn was a United States Navy Veteran. He served his country faithful during the Korean War. He later retired from the United States Navy as a Master Chief Petty Officer. Lynn was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all. He is preceded...
Eugenia Wilkerson Sheets
Jul 26, 2019
Eugenia Wilkerson Sheets, age 84, of Dawsonville, GA. passed away Friday, July 26th, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1935, to the late Robert and Sally Mae Wilkerson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Auston Sheets; son, Ricky Sheets; great granddaughter, Kelsey Cox; 8 brothers and sisters; and...
Cameron Douglas Galway
Jul 24, 2019
Cameron Douglas Galway, age 68 of Dunwoody, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2019 at Sts. Raphael Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church, 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming, Georgia 30040. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Garden in Burord, Georgia.
Kimberly Elizabeth Mullins
Jul 24, 2019
Kimberly Elizabeth Mullins, age 54, of Cumming, GA. passed away early Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019 at her home, where she lived with her 2 sisters and mother. Kim was a loving woman who was always trying to help others anyway she could. Kim loved the beach. She was always talking about going and planning a trip to go. She...
Joyce Shortnacy
Jul 24, 2019
Mary Joyce Shortnacy of Forsyth County, Georgia, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, David C. Shortnacy and her parents, Hester and Marguerite Johnson; brother, Charles Hanson, and sister, June Hamlin.
Joyce is survived by her brothers, Wayne (Maggie) Hanson, Ray (Faye) Johnson, Kenny (Cathy) Johnson, David (Teresa) Johnson, and Steve...
Vernon Elizabeth Jones
Jul 23, 2019
Vernon Elizabeth Jones, age 86, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born in 1933, to the late Benjamin and Julia Osborne. Vernon was a member of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. She was a former choir director at North Decatur Presbyterian Church, and Deacon and elder at Deer Creek Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of...
Linda Lenora Rush
Jul 23, 2019
Linda Lenora Cabe Rush, age 71, of Dahlonega, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Linda was a living example of Gods unconditional love and forgiveness. She will be surely missed by everyone she knew. Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Rush; her parents, John (J.W.) and Marie Cabe; son, Tim...
Evelyn Hansard
Jul 21, 2019
Evelyn Hansard, age 92, of Dahlonega, GA., passed away Sunday, July 21,2019 at her home. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, William D. and Irene Buice; her husband, Charles Hansard; her son, Charles Hansard, II; her father in law and mother in law, J.O. and Katherine...
Anne B Eldridge
Jul 20, 2019
Anne B. Eldridge, age 85 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2019 at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in the Chapel.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.
Jane Anthony
Jul 20, 2019
Jane Anthony, age 88 of Cumming, GA. passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. Jane was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church where she had been active in the Happy Hearts, UMW, choir, and VBS. Jane was an Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldog fan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Joe and Maude Wilkin; her brother,...
Richard Eugene Martin, Sr.
Jul 18, 2019
Richard Eugene Martin, Sr., age 72, of Alpharetta, GA passed away July 18, 2019. He was born and raised in Orlando Florida and a United States Air Force Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie Martin, of Alpharetta, GA, son, Richie Martin, of Cumming, daughter son-in-law, Jennie Tim Stowers, of Dawsonville,...
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