Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Mar 8, 2018

Arter Watkins, age 84, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where he attended the Super Seniors Group and The Seekers Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Leila Watkins; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Doris Watkins; sister, Glenton Watkins; brother-in-law and...

Mar 7, 2018

Charles Cowart, age 83, of Piedmont, SC, formerly of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was a member of Alpharetta First Baptist Church and later became a member of Community Bible Church in Cumming. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Cowart; daughter, Lisa Cowart. Survivors include his children, Sandy (Jeff) Hammet of Gainesville,...

Mar 6, 2018

Wendy Tate Brumbelow, 44, of Cleveland, GA passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Wendy is preceded in death by her father, Horace E. Tate; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Viola Tate; and her maternal grandparents, Grady and Emma Camp. Survivors include her children, Michael Brumbelow (Sonya Shoemake), Jatina Dawn (Jami) Brumbelow, Josh Greer, Justin Hogan and Jordie Hogan; fiance, Robbie Hogan;...

Mar 6, 2018

Emma Boles Bradford, age 99, of Cumming, GA, passed away on March 6, 2018. Emma was full of life and loved to travel, go ballroom dancing and was a food connoisseur. She worked for Arrow Company until retirement. She was a member of North River Baptist Church in Roswell, GA. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Sherman...

Mar 5, 2018

Anna H Wilson, age 92, residing in Cumming, Georgia but born in Fall River, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Monday March 5, 2018. Anna had a smile for everyone and never met a stranger. She was loved by many and you knew when she loved you. She really enjoyed baking, knitting and crossword puzzles as well as telling funny stories...

Mar 5, 2018

Wayne Lendon Cantrell, age 80, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. Wayne served in the US Army from 1955 to 1976. He was the founder and CEO of Veterans Alliance serving Veterans with Military honors. Wayne and his wife Marie were longtime members of Yellow Creek Baptist Church in Murrayville, GA. He is preceded in death by...

Mar 4, 2018

Janice Marie Whitten, 77, of Cumming passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. A member of Snellville First Baptist Church, Janice is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Whitten; her parents, Frank and Leila Williams; a sister, Jeanette Baltimore; and her brothers, Eugene, Joe and Junior Vaughn. Survivors include her children, Ronda (Bob) Mobley, Ray Whitten, Jr., Stephanie (Kevin) Norris;...

Mar 4, 2018

Paul Vincent Hahota passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Mar 4, 2018

George Louis Helmken, age 76, of Cumming, GA, recently relocated from Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018. George and his wife, Jeanene, celebrated 53 years together in September 2017. George served in the U.S. Army in Korea for 2 years as a tank gunner and worked as a lithographer in the printing trade. He coached little league...

Mar 4, 2018

Bobby Tyree, age 60, of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife Donna Tyree; parents, Richard and Darlene Tyree; brother, Jackie Tyree; and daughter, Misty Tyree. He is survived by his children, Chad Tyree and Jennifer Tyree; fianc, D.J. Eckert; grandchildren, Jackson Tyree and Scarlett Tyree; and several nieces and nephews....

Mar 1, 2018

Abbie Jewell Pace Kresge, age 97 of Gainesville, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2018 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Roswell, Georgia. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Feb 28, 2018

Geneva Key, 77, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. A native of Blue Ridge, Geneva is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer E. Gragg and Erie Kinser Gragg, and a grandson, Charles Rainey. A homemaker, Geneva loved canning, cooking, crocheting, the Atlanta Braves and racing. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, James A. Key of Cumming;...

Feb 28, 2018

John T. Haughton, age 44 of Roswell, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Andrews Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Rd, Roswell, GA 30075. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Feb 28, 2018

Jonathan Lane Goins was born July 17, 1971 and was called to service as Gods special angel on February 28, 2018. He is lovingly remembered as Jonathan, Uncle John or John-John and wanted to be everyones buddy. Jonathan was truly a special person. He had an amazing sense of direction and could identify the make and model of almost any...

Feb 28, 2018

Peggy Lillian Richards, age 59 of Gainesville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Feb 28, 2018

Gary George Corn, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was a native resident of Forsyth County and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a devoted husband, father, and Christian with fellowship from First Christian Church and Cornerstone Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; George and Doris Corn;...

Feb 27, 2018

Juanita Martin Shadburn, age 83, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. Juanita was the first woman to be hired by Forsyth County School system to drive a school bus. She was a school bus driver for 30 years. She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 27, 2018

Mitchell Frank Wilkie, age 47, of Cumming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Mitchell had a smile for everyone and never met a stranger. He loved and was loved by many. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his son, Heath Frank Wilkie. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Dylan Wilkie and...

Feb 27, 2018

Jessie William Wilson, Jr., 66, of Canton passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie William and Frances Louise Wilson. Survivors include his sons, Jared (Charity) Wilson and Justin (Ashley) Wilson, all ofAlpharetta; brother, Ronnie Wilsonof Canton; sister, Debbie Clark of Forsyth County; and grandchildren, Maura, Taylor, Isaac, Erik EJ, and Evelyn Wilson....

Feb 26, 2018

Dorothy Eleanor Powell Gilstrap Dottie, age 70, of Cumming, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. Dottie had been employed in the Gwinnett Hospital System for more than 40 years before her retirement. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a dear friend. Dottie was always reaching out to others and her love and kindness will be missed by so...