Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jul 26, 2018

Diane Jackson, age 65, of Cumming, GA, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Mrs. Jackson was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt. She spent many years carrying special cargo as a special need bus driver for the Forsyth County School System. Her favorite hobby was crocheting beautiful blankets, scarves and hats for those she...

Jul 26, 2018

Joan B. Cochran, 75, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. A native of Fulton County, Joan was a travel agent for over 30 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend and role model. Joan was a very active member at Hopewell Baptist Church in Milton, GA, where she was secretary and treasurer for the Helping...

Jul 26, 2018

Betty Padgett Payne, age 80, of Cumming passed away Thursday, July 26,2018. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Payne; her son, Lynn Payne; her brother, J.R. Padgett; her sister, Barbara Padgett. She is survived by her children, Lori and Kenneth Mason, Kevin and Christy Payne, Justin and Jackie Payne;...

Jul 25, 2018

Rev. Ronnie Brown, 64, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. A native of Forsyth County, Ronnie retired from Sawnee Electric after 46 years of service. Over the years, he was pastor of Silver Shoals Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Mayfield Baptist Church and Roanoke Baptist Church. A devoted family man and role model, Ronnie was always working...

Jul 24, 2018

Caroline Cole Gordy (Tony), 80, of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Born and raised in Atlanta, Mrs. Gordy graduated from The Westminster School in 1956 and attended The University of Georgia. She moved to Columbus, GA in 1960 where she raised her 5 children. Mrs. Gordy retired from the Muscogee County School System...

Jul 24, 2018

Jeffrey Layne Mehaffey, age 58, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018. A service will be held at a later date. Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming is in charge of arrangements.

Jul 23, 2018

Colonel Frederick Hamblin Russell, USMC, Retired, age 87 of Cumming, GA, formerly of Pensacola, FL, passed away at The Mann House on Monday, July 23, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was a member of Cumming First United Methodist Church. Fred was a former member of Perdido Bay United Methodist Church in Pensacola, FL, where he was very active in...

Jul 23, 2018

Vivian Marlene Martinez, 80, loving wife and mother, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at home. Mrs. Martinez was born Oak Park, Illinois on August 24, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Vern Slemmons and Ruth Slemmons Awe of Elkhart, IN and was preceded in death by her twin sister Verlee Lunsford and younger sister Karen Deak. Raised...

Jul 23, 2018

Patricia Lou Beckman, age 75, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. She was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Johns Creek, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Mary Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Tom Beckman; children, Trevor Brian (Anita) Hughes, Donna Lynn (Wayne) Tervo, Jody (Richard) Rushton, and Jill Beckman; brothers...

Jul 23, 2018

Gloria Lively Ingram, 84, of Cumming passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Royston A. (Buck) Ingram, Jr.; aunt, Bobbie Brannon; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cecil Wheeler and Rev. Stan Percival officiating. Entombment will...

Jul 22, 2018

Sue Willard Sills, 89, of Norcross passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. Mrs. Sills was a member of Rockbridge Baptist Church in Norcross and is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sills; and a daughter, Renee Sills Jones. Survivors include her granddaughter, Niki Smith; great granddaughter, Zoe Smith, both of Norcross; son-in-law, Marvin (Susie) Jones of Busy, KY. Memorial...

Jul 22, 2018

Leroy Little, age 82, of Cumming, GA passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. Mr. Little is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Penny Dennis Major, of Cumming, GA, son and daughter-in-law, James Lisa Little, of Cumming, GA, grandchildren, Emily Major, Hannah Matthew Little, of Cumming, GA, brothers sisters-in-law, C.M. Polly Little, of Cumming, GA, Bobby Janet Little, of Calhoun, GA,...

Jul 20, 2018

Sharon Margaret Broekhuizen, age 75 of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away Friday, July 20, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jul 20, 2018

William Coe Whatley, Sr., 84, of Cumming passed away Friday, July 20, 2018. An Atlanta native, Mr. Whatley was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked for Sweetheart Paper Products Company for 30 years; he was also a Mason and a Shriner. Mr. Whatley was totally devoted to his late wife, Dottie Whatley. Survivors include his son, Russell Whatley...

Jul 19, 2018

Kathryn R Murdock, age 99 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018. There are no Formal Services at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Jul 19, 2018

James Lenard Anglin, 72, of Alpharetta (Forsyth County) passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018. James was the owner of Anglins Paint and Body Shop, where he was known for his detailed work and enjoyed having The Midway Boys hanging around, talking local gossip, shop talk and a whole lot of laughter and jokes. He was a very loyal and loving...

Jul 18, 2018

C. W. Blackstock, age 89 of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was employed by Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph for 40 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving 2 years in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl Otis Blackstock and Lillie Mae Hamon; brothers, Hoyt, Henry, C.O....

Jul 18, 2018

Frank Velek, age 82, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Frank was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He served in the US Army, from 1959-1961 Army reserves until 1966. He worked his entire life for Telephone Industry. He worked for MA Bell in Chicago for 5 years before serving his country, General Telephone for 37 years...

Jul 17, 2018

Douglas Phillip Doug Bell, age 63, of Cumming GA., passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Lyall and Eula Combs Bell; son, Jeremy Bowers. Doug is survived by his wife of 6 years, Shawn Bell; children, Jessica (Adam) Hamby, Ryan (Lisa) Beach...

Jul 17, 2018

Julia Ann Maggie Hester Fowler Smith, age 72, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Maggie was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She retired from The Forsyth County Board of Education after 23 years and 5 months of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reynold Ernest Hester and Nellie Pauleen Hall Hester; husband, Herbert Odell Smith;...