Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

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...

Nov 18, 2018

Larry Havard Jackson, 58, of Cumming passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. Larry was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and is preceded in death by his father, Louie Jackson. Survivors include his mother, Grace Jackson of Cumming; brothers and sisters-in-law, Louie, Jr. and Susan Jackson, Dwayne and Vikki Jackson; sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara and Mike Owens, Carolyn Abney; and...

Nov 18, 2018

Jeffrey Allen Crane, age 68, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2018 in his Alpharetta home.

Jeff was born February 2, 1950 in Rochester, NY by Christopher Bescher Crane and Marie Washburn Crane. At an early age, Jeff demonstrated an affinity for music, gravitating toward the guitar. Throughout the years, he collected instruments and played regularly with many friends including a...

Nov 18, 2018

Agnes E. Pia

Nancy Pia, 81, passed away on Sunday November 18, 2018 in her home with her family by her side. She was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 25, 1937 to Archibald and Theresa Cherry, both Scottish immigrants.

Nancy worked different jobs throughout high school before graduating with Honors and numerous academic awards. She went on to business school...

Nov 18, 2018

Mary Pryor Winn passed away peacefully Sunday evening on November18th, 2018 in Suwanee, GA at the age of 95. She was born June 28, 1923 in Whitwell, TN to Frederick Hues Pryor and Roberta Belle Allgood.She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Powell Winn in 2008 and son, Thomas Pryor Winn in 2015. Mary and Powell had three...

Nov 18, 2018

George McDonald, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 after a battle with cardiovascular disease. George was born and raised in Monaca, PA, served in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant in the Korean War. He moved to Atlanta and worked in law enforcement, then joined 3M as a printing technician in...

Nov 17, 2018

Garry Lee Cochenour, age 69, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018. Garry was a United States Army Veteran, serving two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 40 years, ending up at Billy Howell Ford in Cumming, GA. He is survived by his wife, Carol Cochenour; son, Shawn Cochenour; grandson,...