Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jun 5, 2018

Helen Thorn, affectionately known as Mama Helen, went to be with her Jesus on Tuesday, June 5th. She was surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly. Helen was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved the Lord with every fiber of her being and was a powerful prayer warrior. She will be missed greatly. Helen...

Jun 5, 2018

Robert Alan Brown, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his home in Cumming, Georgia after a battle with cancer. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia, and three children: Cathy Brown Austin (Jim), Patrick Brown (Abbie), and Matthew Brown (Wendy). He is blessed with seven grandchildren: Zach, Callan, and Brent Austin; Skylar...

Jun 4, 2018

John R. Jack Canning, 86, died June 4, 2018 at his residence at Sunrise Huntcliff in Sandy Springs, GA. Jack grew up as the youngest son of Thomas and Helen Canning in Jersey City, NJ. He met and married Ingrid (Inky) Erlebacher, his high school sweetheart, and they were married for 63 years at the time of his passing. She...

Jun 4, 2018

Barbara Norred Perkins passed away on June 4, 2018 after a short illness.

Barbara was born in Talladega County, Alabama on May 2, 1934, the daughter of the late Garnett Oliver Norred and Anna Watters Norred. She grew up in the small town of Talladega Springs, Alabama, and graduated as the Valedictorian of her senior class at Fayetteville, Alabama High School....

Jun 3, 2018

John Francis Martin, age 85, of Suwanee, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Born on December 31, 1932 in Annapolis, Maryland, to Irene and John Martin, he attended St. Marys High School. He was awarded the St. Marys Distinguished Alumni Award in 1996. John graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Journalism. While attending the...

Jun 3, 2018

Vernon E. Whelchel, 75, born in Gaffney, SC, Sept 14, 1944, passed away Sunday June 3, 2018, after battling cancer for the 2nd time. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgia Margaret (Winfrey) Whelchel, 73, of Cumming, GA. He is also survived by his 2 daughters, Kristen Whelchel and Richlene Lidell, both of Cumming, GA., his Aunt Margaret Taylor...

Jun 3, 2018

Ira Barrett, age 97, of Cumming, GA passed away to his heavenly home on June3, 2018. He was born on December 31,1920, to Lizzie OKelly and Robert Barrett. His brothers, Marvin, Ford, and Bill; and his sisters, Dessie, Eva, and Jessie preceded him in death. He loved to be a good neighborand he loved to help people. He was loving...

Jun 2, 2018

Edmond Gary Guntor, age 68, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday June 2, 2018 at home with his wife and son by his side. Gary was born March 19, 1950 in Macon, GA, son of Charlie and Monnie Guntor.He sustained two passions throughout his life: radio broadcasting and model trains.At age 14, he created a radio station from his bedroom,...

May 31, 2018

Annieruth Williams, 84, of Murrayville passed away suddenly Thursday, May 31, 2018. Annieruth was a very unselfish mother who loved all of her family equally. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ronald Williams; and her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Jerry Sheffield. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Scott Ronald and Ursula Williams, Dennis Keith and...

May 30, 2018

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Olga.

Olga Belyayeva was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to parents Victor Yacoveivich Muriygin and Valentina Dmitrievna Markelova. She was reborn as a child of God by the Holy Spirit through the Word...

May 30, 2018

Helen Ruth Scroggins, age 75 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 at The River Church, 610 Canton Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation for the family and friends will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Byars Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m....

May 28, 2018

Edward Jones Austin was born May 8, 1923 and raised on the family home place on Mt. Vernon Road in Dunwoody. After graduating from Chamblee High School, he attended North Georgia College where he also participated in the Golden Gloves boxing program. He responded to the call of his country when he enlisted and proudly served in the Army in...

May 25, 2018

Glenda Cotten McLean, age 69 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. There are no Formal Services at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

May 25, 2018

John Burrell Dinsmore, 80 of Cumming, GA was born Mar. 30, 1938. Burrell was a loving dad and grandfather. He was a life long resident of Forsyth County. He worked for West Lumber Co. for many years. He was a hard worker, grew up on a farm which he truly loved. He always had an abundant harvest of fruits and...

May 25, 2018

Charles Dewayne Shields, Sr., age 83 of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Friday, May 25, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

May 24, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Russell William Harrell announce his passing on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the age of 69. Russells long battle with cancer is finally over, he died peacefully surrounded by those who loved him. Russell will be lovingly remembered by his son, Russell Jr. who was the shining light in his fathers...

May 24, 2018

Services are pending at this time.

May 24, 2018

PROVAN, Gladys Louise 05/24/18, Cumming, GA Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, born March 17, 1929 and raised in Clifton, New Jersey, predeceased by husband of 48 years, Arthur Provan, and resident of Campobello, South Carolina for 32 years. Survived by two loving daughters, Susan (David) Hulse of Woodstock, GA and Laura (Glen) Hurst of Simpsonville, SC; four grandchildren, Gretchen...

May 23, 2018

Alan Murray Knieter, age 81 of Roswell, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018. There are no Formal Services at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

May 23, 2018

Mike Lessard, 60, of Cumming , Georgia was born April 11, 1958 in Florida where he was raised. Mike passed away to go to Heaven to meet his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2018. Mike was a resident of Forsyth County. He was very active in his community and church. He owned and operated Forsyth Technology and was a...