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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Ronald  Dean Land

Ronald Dean Land

Apr 9, 2018

Ronald Dean Land, 54 of Cumming, GA died Monday the 9th of April.

Ronnie was born March 2, 1964 in Forsyth County. He was kind, easy going and always a bright light to those he met. He was an active father and grandfather, who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed the outdoors, using much of his time...

Linda Anglin Myers

Linda Anglin Myers

Apr 7, 2018

Linda Myers of Cumming, GA, age 84, passed away Saturday, April 7th, 2018, at her daughters home in Siler City, NC. Linda never met a stranger and was known for her humor and quick wit. She loved sewing, bargain hunting, and gardening. She truly had a green thumb and could make anything grow. Linda is preceded in death by her...

Billie Heard

Billie Heard

Apr 7, 2018

Billie Heard, age 86, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Milton, GA. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hyde Heard; parents, Albert Lee Heard and Allean Heard Hester;brothers,Albert LeeHeard, Jr. and Jerry Hester; great granddaughter, Dylan Isabella Smith. He is survived by his children, Tommy...

Albert  Douglas  Kassen

Albert Douglas Kassen

Apr 6, 2018

Albert Douglas Kassen, age 75 of Johns Creek, Georgia passed away Friday, April 6, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dr. Joyce Pershing Nolan

Dr. Joyce Pershing Nolan

Apr 6, 2018

Dr. Joyce Pershing Nolan, 78, of Cumming, GA, passed away April 6, 2018. She had a love of learning and had two Masters degrees and a Doctorate degree from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. Joyce and her beloved husband John fulfilled their dream of retiring to Lake Tahoe, NV, where they enjoyed hiking, beautiful views, frequent visits from...

Charles  Chadwick Frost

Charles Chadwick Frost

Apr 6, 2018

Charles Chadwick Frost, Jr., age 91 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. Graveside Services will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018. Byars Funeral Home, Cumming, Georgia

Mervyn Joseph Burns

Mervyn Joseph Burns

Apr 3, 2018

Mervyn Joseph Burns, age 83, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was a member of First Redeemer Church and was very active in church activities. Mervyn retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil E. and Mildred Ray Burns and his sister, Jeanne Brady. Survivors...

Celeste Roesch

Celeste Roesch

Apr 3, 2018

Celeste Roesch, 86, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Celeste was born March 30, 1932 in Oyster Bay, NY to the late Mildred and Louis Galasso. She had a good heart, a love of family and friends, and was known for her love of cooking and baking. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. In addition...

Chris Boling

Chris Boling

Apr 2, 2018

Christopher Marcus Chris Boling, age 52, of Acworth, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Boling; grandparents, Hoyt and Oria Johnson and Malachi and Virginia Boling. Survivors include his father, Marcus Boling; son, Joshua Darway; brother, Jonathan Boling; sister, Jennifer Maxwell; 3 grandchildren;...

Maylon Hamby

Maylon Hamby

Apr 2, 2018

Maylon Hamby, age 83, of Cumming, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toy and Nellie Mae Hamby; brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Jimmie Hamby, aunt, Kate Hamby. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Ronnie Scoggins of Cumming, Teresa and Eddie Holland...

James Samuel Neill, Jr.

James Samuel Neill, Jr.

Apr 2, 2018

James Samuel Neill, Jr., age 59, of Cumming, GA, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. James was born February 22, 1959 in Franklin, LA, to the late James S. Neill, Sr. and Lula Mae Neill. He was one of 4 children. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Celestine Neill; his daughter, Kelly Evans and her husband...

John Anthony Stoica

John Anthony Stoica

Apr 1, 2018

John Anthony Stoica, age 85, of Cumming, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018.John escaped from Romania in 1945 and came to the United States in 1946. Eventually he became a naturalized citizen of the United States of America in 1952. He was a member of St. Brendans Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was United States Air Force...

Carole Stewart

Carole Stewart

Apr 1, 2018

Laura Carole Stewart, age 69, a lifelong Forsyth County resident, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Carole was preceded in death by her parents, Weldon and Monteze Stewart. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Debbie Stewart, nephew Travis Stewart, niece Hannah Stewart, grand nephew Cody Stewart and many cousins. Carole was a sweet, gentle and...

Ronald Alexander Duff

Ronald Alexander Duff

Mar 31, 2018

Ronald Alexander Duff, age 91, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was born in Chicago; IL on July 30, 1926 to the late Alexander and Jessie Davis Duff. He served in the United States Army in WWII as a paratrooper. Ron was an excellent bowler and had worked in sales most of his life. He was preceded...

Clarence "CJ" James Purcell

Clarence "CJ" James Purcell

Mar 31, 2018

Clarence James (C.J.) Purcell

Clarence James (CJ) Purcell, 77, of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018. CJ was born September 05, 1940 to the late Henry Grady and Estelle Purcell of Alpharetta, GA. CJ was a carpenter by trade for over 40 years.

He is proceeded in death by his companion of 21 years, Mrs. Frances Kendrix, his son, James...

Ryan Christopher Haley

Ryan Christopher Haley

Mar 31, 2018

Ryan Christopher Haley, age 16, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. Ryan loved skateboarding, outdoors, hiking, animals and hanging out with his friends. He attended Mountain Education Charter School as an 11th grader. He is survived by his parents, Tom and Robin Haley of Cumming; brother Kyle Haley of Cumming; sister, Tina Haley of Cumming; grandparents, Dick...

Edward K. Wooke

Edward K. Wooke

Mar 30, 2018

Edward K. Wooke, age 84, of Cumming, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. He was a United States Airforce Pilot and was a Commercial Pilot with Eastern Airlines and a retired Flight Instructor with Delta Air Lines. He had coached many baseball and softball teams in Forsyth County and was an umpire and referee for many baseball, football and basketball...

Fred Allen Lyon

Fred Allen Lyon

Mar 29, 2018

Fred Allen Lyon, 65, passed away Thursday March 29, 2018. He is survived by his wife Jane, 2 children, Kerry Lyon and Laurie Hanson, 6 grandchildren Lauren, Sydney, Carley, Taylor, Christopher and Madison as well as his mother Sara Lyon, sister Becky Phillips, and brothers Ted Lyon and Kenny Lyon. He was preceded in passing by his father Wallace Lyon...

Eloise White Thompson

Eloise White Thompson

Mar 29, 2018

Eloise White Thompson, age 85, of Cumming, GA, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Thompson, Jr.; and daughter, Sandra Denison. She is survived by her children, Teresa Rutledge of Cumming; John W. Thompson, III of Franklin, TN, Shannon Thompson of Acworth; sisters, Kathleen Seay of Monroe, Carol White of Ponte Vedra...

Lillianna Louise Ford

Lillianna Louise Ford

Mar 29, 2018

Lillianna Louise Ford, 1, of Cumming slipped quietly from this world into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was born on February 28, 2017, in Cumming and spent her entire short but sweet life in the care of James and Machelle Zirlott. Lilly was a precious gift from God, and our...

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