Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Dec 4, 2018

William A. Anderton III Bill passed away peacefully on December 4, 2018 at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, GA. Bill was born in Flint, Michigan on January 10, 1949. As a child he moved with his family to Burlington, CT, where he played baseball, fished and enjoyed his summers on the beaches of Connecticut. He graduated from Lewis S. Mills High...

Dec 3, 2018

Jeffery Allen Hughes, age 57, of Alpharetta, GA passed away December 03, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Ensley Bill Hughes. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn Hughes, of Alpharetta, GA, daughter, Megan Hughes, of Marietta, GA, brother, Dennis (Kelli) Hughes, of Cumming, GA, sister, Lisa Moore, of Ball Ground, GA, brother, Doug (Anita) Hughes, of...

Dec 3, 2018

Paul David Mullinax, age 62 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Old Federal Church in Ball Ground, Georgia. The family will receive friends at Byars Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia....

Dec 2, 2018

Kolebi Dylan Baxter, age 14, of Winder, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta. Kolebi was born in Gainesville, GA, in 2004 to Devin and Taryn Baxter. He leaves behind his parents, Devin and Taryn Baxter of Winder, GA; grandparents, Dennis and Char Baxter of Gainesville, GA, Marcia Methvin and Greg Chambers of Cumming,...

Dec 2, 2018

Betty Floyd Wheeler, age 83, of Cumming, GA, a Forsyth county native, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Betty was born in 1935, to the late Ingram and Ruby Tallant. She graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Bible Theology. Betty retired from ATT. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Cumming,...

Nov 29, 2018

Joseph Baker Byron, Jr., age 86 of Buford, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Nov 29, 2018

Mattie Sue Barnes, age 86, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. She was born in 1932, to the late Roy and Leola Hay. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Richard Weaver; grandson, Chris Weaver; and 4 siblings. Mattie is survived by her children, Johnny (Michelle) Weaver and Jacky (Tracy)...

Nov 28, 2018

Gus George Pappas, age 90, of Sugar Hill, GA. passed away November 28, 2018. Gus was an Air Force and Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was a graduate of Syracuse University and he was also a mason. Gus is preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Valsamo Pappas; his wife, Alberta Pappas; and his two...

Nov 26, 2018

Tony Fico, 79, passed away on November 26, 2018. He was born on December 19, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Teresa and Sam Fico. Tony grew up in Brooklyn, living in various portions of New York, the Carolinas, Ohio, Florida, and Georgia. He earned an advanced degree in sarcasm. He enjoyed reading, eating pasta, spending time...

Nov 24, 2018

Mary Kathryn Mama Better Ledbetter, age 99, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018. Mama Better was the oldest member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She was a pillar in the community, a mother to all, enjoyed life and loved her family and everyone she met. She was the past Worthy Matron of the Ducktown Eastern Star. Mama Better...

Nov 24, 2018

Tommy Lynn (5 Toes) Smith, age 59, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018. 5 Toes enjoyed life to the fullest and a very caring and giving person. He was preceded in death by his father, Broughton Smith. Survivors include his mother, Ojuana Smith of Cumming; sisters and brothers-in-law, Robin and Danny Wood of Cumming, Alida and Ricky Ramey...

Nov 23, 2018

Paul Damian McMaster, 50, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 23, 2018 in Cumming, Georgia. Paul was born December 7, 1967 to Gerald and Carol (nee Cislaw) McMaster. The family will receive guests between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M. ET and 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming GA, Wednesday November 28. A celebration of...

Nov 22, 2018

Joseph (Joey) William Pugh went to be with God on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, several and uncles and his cousin, Richie Pugh. Joey is survived by his mother, Nell Pugh; his father and step-mother, William and Diane Pugh; his sister, Angie P. Owens, and his step-sister, Jennifer Sanders. He is also...

Nov 22, 2018

Cort Swanson, beloved husband, brother, father, father-in-law, Jefe, son, son-in-law, nephew, cousin, neighbor, mentor and friend, passed away on November 22, 2018. Born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised in Mandeville, Louisiana, he earned a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from LSU and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He spent much of his post-graduate life in the Atlanta...

Nov 21, 2018

Robert Anthony Scarlata, age 95 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Nov 21, 2018

Harold Speedy Evans, age 85, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Speedy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He owned and operated Harold Evans Garage and Wrecker Service and started the first wrecker service in Forsyth County. His passion was restoring classic cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Maureen Evans; brothers, Billy...

Nov 20, 2018

George Guy McDearmon, Jr. Today we celebrate the life of a man, who in the presence of Jesus, is more alive right now than hes ever been. There is much to celebrate--more than these paragraphs can contain--because George Guy McDearmon Jr, in his 93 years, lived a full life. Full of courage, he served his country navigating a B-25 bomber...

Nov 19, 2018

Marcus Buster Elrod, 80, of Cumming passed away Monday, November 19, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ina and Bill Elrod; sisters, Shirley (Elrod) Reid, Barbara Elrod; brothers, Robert Elrod and Randall Elrod; and his in-laws, Rev. Leon and Blanche Morgan. Survivors include his wife, Sue Elrod; a son, Stanley Elrod; and Busters Little Buddy, Jasper. Graveside...

Nov 19, 2018

Raymond Allen Thornton, age 90 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Monday, November 19, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Nov 19, 2018

Margie Lee Hughes, age 89, of Cumming, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 19, 2018. Margie was born in 1929, to the late Carlos Frank and Jennie Mae Jenkins. She was a part of the Ladies Auxiliary, and always enjoyed marching in the parades. Margie and her husband, Ed, attended many church in...