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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA
Phillip Ellsworth Zarger
Jan 22, 2019
Phillip Ellsworth Zarger, age 72, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Phillip was born in 1946, to the late Chester Ted and Evalyn Louise Zarger. He was an avid collector of coins, trading cards and stamps. Phillip worked in the automotive industry. While working in the industry, he helped launch various products for new vehicles. Phillip attended...
Virgil Atkinson
Jan 22, 2019
Thomas Virgil Atkinson, age 75, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Virgil lived most of his life near Roanoke Baptist Church, where he accepted The Lord as his Savior as a young man. He had a warm and funny personality, and he never met a stranger. To him, everyone in the family was his son or baby....
Larry Lee Smith
Jan 22, 2019
LARRY LEE SMITH, age 54, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Mr. Smith was born on September 17, 1964 in Forsyth County, Georgia. He was the son of Beatrice Nichols Smith Roper of Cumming, GA and the late James "J.W." Smith. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather Mac Roper. Larry was a dedicated employee...
Anne Elizabeth McGuire Kaiser
Jan 21, 2019
Anne Elizabeth McGuire Kaiser, age 86, of Cumming passed away on January 21, 2019. Anne was born in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late George Hatwell McGuire and the late Anna Imelda Murrett McGuire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Wilson Kaiser, Jr.; her sister, Mary Ellen Roneker; her brother,...
John (Matt) Matthew Murphy, Sr.
Jan 20, 2019
John (Matt) Matthew Murphy, Sr. age 50, of Gainesville, GA, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. Matt was born in 1968, to former Senator Jack and Brenda Murphy. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Dawsonville, GA. While attending the church, he became an Usher during the services. Matt coached many little league ball games in Forsyth County....
Kellie Ann Keim
Jan 19, 2019
Kellie Ann Keim, age 43 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Memorial Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Byars Funeral Home, 155 Professional Park in Cumming.
Thomas C. Knarr
Jan 19, 2019
Thomas C. Knarr, 80, of Big Canoe, Georgia, died January 19, 2019, with his wife Kay Dell and sister Romaine by his side after declining health complicated by diabetes. Preceded in death by his mother, Laura Muriel Latourrette, his father, Harold Clayton Knarr, and his brother Richard J. Knarr. He is survived by his wife Kay Dell Franklin Knarr, his...
Rebecca Joyce Chumbler
Jan 19, 2019
Rebecca Joyce Chumbler, age 58 of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Becky is preceded in death by her father, J.C. Chumbler and her brother, Carlos Chumbler. Becky is survived by her son, Brandon Chumbler; mother, Mary Ruth Chumbler; sister, Louise Daniel; sister and brother in law, Kathy and Larry Kennemore all of Cumming; several nieces, nephews, great...
Edna B. Harlow
Jan 18, 2019
Edna B. Harlow, 87, of Cumming passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Mrs. Harlow was born August 6, 1931 in McCaysville, Georgia to the late Claude and Nellie Bradley. She was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and a member of Johns Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65...
Ruth L. Cowart
Jan 18, 2019
Ruth L. Cowart, 90, of Cumming passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Ruth was a member of County Line Baptist Church of Alpharetta and is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Elmer Cowart, Sr. Survivors include her sons, Sammy (Lynn) Cowart, Dewey Elmer Cowart, Jr., Eddie (Lisa) Long, Jr.; sisters, Willie Bell Moore, Stella Faye Herrington, Mary Jordan; brother,...
Geneva McKinzie Chastain
Jan 18, 2019
Geneva McKinzie Chastain, 79, of Cumming passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Mrs. Chastain was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church and retired from Tyson Foods. Survivors include her husband, Marlen Eugene Chastain; sisters, Sarah DeLee, Barbara McCracken, Ruby McDougle, Evie Sanders; brothers, James McKinzie, Jessie McKinzie, Donny McKinzie; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held...
Delores M. Pewitt
Jan 17, 2019
Delores M. Pewitt, age 86, of Cumming, GA passed away January 17, 2019. No services will be held. Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming is in charge of arrangements.
Kay Frances Dameron
Jan 17, 2019
Kay Frances Dameron, 78, of Cumming passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. Kay was a loving mother and grandmother who dearly loved her family. She retired from the Fulton County School System and was a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church. Kay is preceded in death by Richard Dameron and Lawrence Holtzclaw; her daughter, Shelley Dameron; and sister, Joan Pendley....
Allen Lenwood Hammond
Jan 17, 2019
Allen Lenwood Hammond, age 73, of Cumming, passed away Thursday, January17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Len G. and Thelma Hammond; grandson, Jacob Benjamin Hammond. Allen comes from a long line of descendants from Hammonds Crossing. He loved spending time with his son and grandchildren. Was known as g-daddy. He was a good friend of Bill...
Ruth Inez Chadwick
Jan 17, 2019
Ruth Inez Chadwick, 88, of Atlanta passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, her husband, James Chadwick, and her granddaughter, Amberley Hobgood. She is survived by 1 sister, 2 brothers, and 4 daughters, Sandra Hobgood, Angie Simonton and her husband, Ken, Jamie Hicks and her husband, Gary, and Gina...
Leon L. Samples
Jan 16, 2019
Leon L. Samples, age 84, of Cumming, GA., passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born in 1934, to the late Manuel and Ina Samples. Leon was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was the middle child of 11. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his 1st wife, Catherine Samples Cowart and 2nd...
Joseph Lawrence Lagrange
Jan 14, 2019
Joseph Lawrence Lagrange passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.
There are no Formal Services at this time.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.
Daniel Bleakley Brown III
Jan 13, 2019
Daniel Brown died peacefully on the morning of January 13, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of Lt. Col. Daniel Bleakley Brown, Jr. and Evelyn (Cadwallader) Brown. Dans military experience began as an army brat in post WWII Japan and culminated with his own service in the army serving in the Vietnam War. Dan had a long...
Carol Thomas
Jan 13, 2019
Carol Thomas, age 73 of Suwanee, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Services are pending at this time.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.
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