Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Apr 23, 2018

Benny Wheeler, 59, of 2969 Trinity Church Road, Canton Ga. passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 23, 2018, after waging a private and courageous fight against cancer. He was born September 6, 1958 at R.T. Jones Hospital in Canton, to Sara and Holland Wheeler. Benny was a 1976 graduate of Cherokee High School. He married Carol Hyde...

Apr 21, 2018

Rollie Fee Bailey, Jr., passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Cumming, Georgia at the age of 78. Rollie graduated from Auburn University in 1961 with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. For 40 years, he was owner of Bailey Engineering Associates, Inc. in the Atlanta area. He is a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Cumming, Georgia. Rollie...

Apr 21, 2018

Robert Bob Wellman Cornell, age 81 of Cumming, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was a former member of the First Christian Church in Cumming, GA. Bob was an avid football fan who loved history, the University of Georgia Bulldogs, writing books and inventing. Bob was an honest man who believed in a strong work ethic. He enjoyed decorating...

Apr 20, 2018

Delores Dollie Ellison, age 74 of Cumming, passed away Friday, April 20th, 2018. She was the owner/co-owner of Ellison Manufacturing Co. Inc. for 30 years She is survived hersignificant other, Gary L Holden of Cumming; two sons, Greg and (Rhonda) Leonard of Hoschton, Todd And (Debra) Leonard of Cumming ; sister, Andrea Perez of Commerce; three granddaughters; five great grandchildren;...

Apr 19, 2018

Roy Frank Holz, 66, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully 4/19 after a brave and dignified battle with pancreatic cancer. Roy was born in Cleveland, OH, and extensively traveled domestically and internationally during his 35 year career in telecommunications management. He is survived by his wife Alison Holz; daughters Jennifer Holz and Michele Mollon with 3 granddaughters; his sister Lynn...

Apr 19, 2018

Paul Lanier Richards, age 89, of Cumming, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church where he was the adult Sunday school teacher for 25 years. He was a Mason of Ducktown Lodge for 65 years and Past Worthy Grand Patron of the Georgia Eastern Star 2003-2004. Lanier was the former director of...

Apr 19, 2018

Rev. William Carl Kendrix, age 93, of Cumming, GA, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. Carl was a United States Army veteran, who served in WWII. He was the eldest member at Cross Plains Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Louise Kendrix; parents, Joe and Annie Kendrix; daughter, Kathy Jackson; brothers, Robert...

Apr 19, 2018

Hazel Colleen Bush passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. Services are pending at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia

Apr 18, 2018

Alicia Hufstetler, 41, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Hufstetler and Dimple Collum. Alicia was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church. She is survived by the love of her life, her son, Luke Bohrer of Cumming; uncles, Buck Collum of Calhoun, GA, Junior Grady of Waleska, GA; aunts, Ann...

Apr 17, 2018

Donald D. Pritchard, age 59 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 17, 2018

Robert Howard Sizemore, age 64 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 17, 2018

Walter Eugene Smith, age 82, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Walter was a member of Beaver Ruin Baptist Church. He retired from General Motors in Doraville in 1984 with 30 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Stella Smith;...

Apr 17, 2018

Mary Sue Phillips Sterling, 87, of Gainesville, GA, formerly of College Park, GA passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Mrs. Sterling was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles William Sterling; her parents, Robert Mark Phillips and Rachel Meadows Phillips Turner of Monroe, GA; and her brother, Bobbie Joe Phillips of Lafayette, LA. She was treasured in...

Apr 17, 2018

In Loving Memory

Roxane Robichaud

"Rocky"



Roxane Rose Robichaud, "Rocky", age 60 of Buford, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on July 7, 1957 to and proceeded by Rosaire and Rita Robichaud.

She is survived by her brother, Ronald Robichaud, of Lewiston, Maine; her brother, Richard Robichaud, and sister-in-law, Jane Robichaud;...

Apr 13, 2018

Jamie Ann Benefield, age 37, of Cumming, GA, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. Jamie loved children and they loved her. She adored animals of all kinds. She will always be remembered for her great sense of humor and beautiful smile. Jamie is preceded in death by her sister, Jessica Beckner. She is survived by her loving husband of 8...

Apr 11, 2018

Leonard L.A. Smith, age 80, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was a veteran of the Army Reserves. L.A. loved everyone and everyone loved him. He enjoyed baseball. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Margaret Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Pat Smith; children, Ricky Smith, Kelly...

Apr 11, 2018

George Lester Harlow, 86, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Mr. Harlow was born March 23, 1932 in Washington, DC to the late Roy and Edna Harlow. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech and the University of Michigan and a member of Johns Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Edna Bradley Harlow of...

Apr 10, 2018

Melinda Jenkins- Enriquez, age 60, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Melinda attended St. Brendans Catholic Church in Cumming. She was a member of a private local bible study and the ASHA Association. She is preceded in death by her father, Sampson Jenkins, III. She is survived by her loving husband, Manny Enriquez; mother, Mabel Jenkins; daughter,...

Apr 10, 2018

Melba Castleberry, age 84 of Alpharetta, went home to Heaven on April 10, 2018. Melba was born in Forsyth County, was a 1951 graduate of Cumming High School, member of Longstreet Baptist Church and a retiree from Lockheed after 44 years of service. She was a devoted Christian, a dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She also...

Apr 9, 2018

Billy George Stapler, age 53 of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away Monday, April 9, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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