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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Richard M. Croy
Apr 26, 2019
Richard M. Croy, 77, of Cumming passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather the best! Richard was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and Matt Lodge #694 FAM. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Felicia Croy, and his parents, G.J. and Grace Croy. Survivors include his wife of 57 years,...

James Carl Barnes
Apr 26, 2019
James Carl Barnes, age 62, of Gainesville, GA passed away April 26, 2019. He was a loving father who loved his children and enjoyed life. He is survived by his son, Davin Barnes, of Elberton, GA, daughter, Lilli Barnes, of Elberton, GA, sisters, Mary Ann Majors and Kathleen Cummings, of Sugar Hill, GA. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM...
Doris Mary Sowisdral
Apr 25, 2019
Doris Mary Sowisdral, age 90 of Canton, Georgia passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.
There are no Formal Services at this time.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.
Katie Sue Upshaw
Apr 25, 2019
Katie Sue Upshaw, age 59, passed away April 25, 2019. She was born June 2, 1959
in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Thomas R. Upshaw and Mildred B. Upshaw.
She is survived by one sister, Elaine U. Pence and brother-in-law, Donald Pence.
Nephews; Derek Pence (Rebeca) and Brian Pence (Rebekah) and families.
Also, cousins, John Upshaw (Evelyn) and Bob Upshaw.
Brief visitation at Byars...

Wilda Huffman Morgan
Apr 24, 2019
Wilda Huffman Morgan, age 88, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Wilda was born in 1931, to the late Johnny and Anna Huffman. She was a member of Cumming First United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Morgan. Wilda is survived by her 2 children and...

Bobby L. Martin
Apr 24, 2019
Bobby L. Martin, age 81, of Cumming, GA., passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Bobby was member of Settingdown Baptist Church and Buzzards Roost Picking Parlor where he and his friends got together on Wednesdays to play their guitars. He was preceded in death by his parent, Rufus and Austine Martin. He is survived by his son and daughter in...

Betty Daniel Trammell
Apr 23, 2019
ELLAVILLE, GA --- Ms. Betty Daniel Trammell, 73, of Leslie, GA, formerly of Cumming, GA passed away Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019 at Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, GA. A visitation will be held at Watson-Giddens Funeral Home, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home,...

John D. Shadburn
Apr 23, 2019
John D. Shadburn, age 86, of Cumming, Ga., passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 23 2019 surrounded by his precious family. John was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of Hope Fellowship Church in Cumming and the perfect southern gentleman. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 66 years, Margaret Shadburn; daughters and sons-in-law Joan...

Ruthell B. Hudgins
Apr 22, 2019
Ruthell B. Hudgins, age 92, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Ruthell was a loving wife and mother to her family and was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Hudgins; brothers and sisters, Joe Bagby, Early Bagby, Jack Bagby, Bill Bagby, Everett Bagby, Clara Hammonds, Clayton...
Roy Freeman Gottschalk, Sr.
Apr 22, 2019
Roy Freeman Gottschalk, Sr., age 89, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. He was a member of Cumming First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his children; Diane (John) Norton, Sandra Reed, and Roy (Helen) Gottschalk, Jr.; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, and many loving relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the...

Tom Chambers
Apr 22, 2019
Tom Chambers, age 54, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Tom loved baseball and tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals in the minor league. He also loved to barbeque and fish. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Lillian Chambers and his grandson, Thomas Bailey Seay. Tom is survived by his loving...

Klari Kendrix Derthick
Apr 21, 2019
Klari Kendrix Derthick, 66, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. Klari was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Cross Plains Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her grandson, Dakota Prichard. Survivors include her husband Larry Derthick of Cumming; her daughters, Dahlana Prichard of Cumming, Dahloris Prichard (Rigoberto Ortiz) of Gainesville, Stephani...
Joyce B Hendrix
Apr 21, 2019
Joyce B. Hendrix, age 74 of Martin, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019.
Services are pending at this time.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.

G. Howard Wilson, Jr.
Apr 21, 2019
G. Howard Wilson, Jr., 87, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Rey; daughters and sons-in-law, Leigh and Eric Fish, Melissa and Mike Holley; grandchildren, Sarah Fish, Aaron Fish, Tyler Holley; sister, Ann Wilson; brother, Jim Wilson; step-children, Trent and Kecia Rey, Scott Rey; step-grandchildren, Victoria Rey, and Tucker Rey. A Celebration of Life...
Randy Leo Smith
Apr 20, 2019
Randy Leo Smith, native of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at the age of 63 on the morning of Saturday, April the 20th, surrounded by beloved family at his home in Cumming, GA.
Randy was predeceased by both of his parents, Leo and Romaine, his oldest brother Larry, and his wife Jenny. He is survived by his siblings Joy &...
Allen Lang Moss, Sr.
Apr 20, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Allen Lang Moss, Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 83.
Allen will be lovingly remembered by his children, Lang (Peggy), Ken, and Cindy and his five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Allen was born in Amityiville, New York, but grew up in Columbus, Georgia where he...

Dane Kay Marshall
Apr 19, 2019
Dane Kay Marshall, 71, of Cumming passed away Friday, April 19th, 2019. Dane was born in Louisiana November 1st, 1947 to the late Juanita and Delwin Hammons. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend who always valued others above herself. Her sweet, genuine, nature drew others close to her. She taught for 31 years at Oconee County...

Kishore Upparchinta
Apr 19, 2019
Kishore Upparchinta, age 45, of Cumming, GA passed away on April 19th, 2019. Kishore was born in Kakinada, AP, India, in 1973 to Mrs. Vara Lakshmi and Late Mr. Harigopal. His family moved to Bombay in his formative years and stayed there until his high school graduation. He attended SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram, AP. He was known as Bombay Kishore...
Jerry Harvey Pendley, Sr.
Apr 18, 2019
Jerry Harvey Pendley, Sr., age 70 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019.
Graveside Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, 8188 Kelly Bridge Rd, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Byars Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
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