Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Aug 20, 2018

James Ray Holbrook, age 70, of Cumming, GA, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. James was born the fall of 1947, to the late Ancle and Betty Holbrook. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. While attending New Harmony Baptist Church, James became a Sunday School Superintendant and was active in the church. He will...

Aug 20, 2018

Services are pending at this time.

Aug 17, 2018

Clifford Leroy Tyson, age 92, of Cumming, passed away on August 17,2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lerah Sterling Tyson; infant son, Johnny; sisters, Aline Coleman, Lorraine Comeaux, Myrtle Griffin, Thelma Stripling; brothers, Robert Tyson, Junior Tyson, James Griffin. He is survived by his children, Charlene (Jimmy) Hutchinson of Adel, Marilynn (Bobby) Walker of Cumming, Ed (Debbie)...

Aug 17, 2018

Betty Inez Heard, age 86 of Cumming, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. Betty loved singing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Egbert and Genelia Heard; brothers, Frank Heard, Cleon Heard, Wayne Heard. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Heard Holbrook of Cumming; and a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive. Graveside...

Aug 17, 2018

Gerald Thomas (Jerry) Balas, Sr., 77, of Norristown, PA, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in Cumming, GA.



A Memorial Service will be held in remembrance of him at 11:00am on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at Community Bible Church in Cumming, GA. The ceremony will be officiated by Senior Pastor Derry Cochran with honors presented by the United States...

Aug 15, 2018

James W. Hunt, 78, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. A native of Richmond, IN, Mr. Hunt was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He loved politics, serving in the Indiana State Legislature for 4 years and was a self-employed Consultant, owning Change2. A public speaker, he was Past President of the Georgia Speakers Association. Survivors include his wife,...

Aug 14, 2018

Harold Dean Long, age 79, of Cumming, GA., passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was a member of Silver Shoals Baptist Church. He was a member and worked for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 926 for many years. Harold will be missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ferell and Mariam Long; and grandson, Evan...

Aug 13, 2018

Beverly V. Williams, age 76, of Cumming, GA., passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.

Aug 12, 2018

Essie G. Williams, 99, of Cumming passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Essie is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Williams; sons, Roy Sexton, Jr. and Robert Sexton; a grandson, Dennis Sexton; parents, Robert and Essie Landrum; and a sister, Frances Howard. Survivors include her children, Jack Sexton of Powder...

Aug 11, 2018

Robert William Schmidt, age 91 of Sawanee, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Aug 11, 2018

Lynn Marie Noonan, born November 15, 1960 passed away on August 11, 2018 at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, GA. Lynn was the daughter of the late Evelyn Noonan Dougherty formerly of Walden, NY, the late Daniel Noonan, formerly of Cleveland, GA and Grace Noonan of Cleveland, GA.Lynn was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. The...

Aug 8, 2018

Lester Miles Wolfe, age 82 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2018. There are no Formal Services at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Aug 5, 2018

Bruce Anthony Coleman, 55, of Canton passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. Bruce grew up in Roswell, Georgia attending Roswell Elementary and Roswell High Schools. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia, majoring in Business. Bruce owned and operated Coleman Lawn Care. Survivors include his wife, Dru Coleman of Canton; parents, Richard and Patsy Coleman of Cumming; brothers,...

Aug 4, 2018

Mark A. Warner, 62, of Cumming, GA passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Jeremiah Wayne and Angelene Warner; brothers, Dale Warner and Lyle Warner; and a granddaughter, Kendall Cribb. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Rebecca Warner; daughters, Stephanie (Kirk) Cribb of Cumming, Danielle (Stephen) Van Dover of Kathleen, GA; 6...

Aug 4, 2018

Clyde C. Padgett, 95, of Lilburn formerly of Toccoa, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. A U.S. Navy veteran, Clyde was a business owner in East Atlanta for many years. He was an active member of Sylvester Baptist Church in Atlanta, and upon moving to Toccoa he was a member of Carnes Creek Baptist Church. Clyde is preceded in death...

Aug 4, 2018

Selma Belz Wackenhut, 89, died peacefully in her sleep on August 4, 2018 at the Oaks at Hampton in Cumming, GA. A celebration of her life will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Alpharetta, GA on August 19 at 4:00 pm, 10250 Haynes Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022, with Reverend Nancy Christensen of St. Johns Lutheran...

Aug 2, 2018

Richard M. Cochran, Sr., 75, of Gainesville passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018. A sweet and kind man, Richard was a lifelong Lutheran and attended Christ the King Lutheran Church. He was a Master Mason and Past Master of Mt. Zion Lodge #316 FAM. Richard was employed with Hile Associates of South Carolina for many years. He enjoyed hunting and...

Jul 31, 2018

Brenda Jean Garner, age 75, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, James and Kate Whitt Garner. Survivors include her cousins, Margie Albertson and David Garner; along with many other cousins and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming is in charge of...

Jul 29, 2018

Juanita R. Marcus, age 41 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Monday, July 29, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jul 28, 2018

Frank Herbert North, 89, of Canton passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018. A member of St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. North is preceded in death by his wife, Loris Mary North, son, Frank North, Jr., and his parents, Herbert and Doris Smith North. Funeral services will be held Saturday,...