Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jan 19, 2018

Edith Mae McDougald Martin, age 84, of Cumming, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Martin, Sr.; parents, Charles and Lora Cochran Childers; sisters, Marie Kent, Esther Chewning; brothers, John Henry Childers, Frank Childers, Benson Childers; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Sissy Henson...

Jan 17, 2018

Robert (Bob) Anthony Nicotri, 64, of Cumming, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Benjamin and Charlotte Nicotri, and his nephew, Ryan Nicotri. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Nancy Lee Nicotri; his son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Lindsey Slinker; his beloved grandchildren, Hannah and Owen...

Jan 17, 2018

Harold Emory Major, 84, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018. A Forsyth County native, Harold retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineer and enjoyed working on lawnmowers and small engines. He was an active 50 year member of Lafayette Lodge #44 FAM, serving as Worshipful Master in 1969; Past High Priest of Silver Shoals...

Jan 16, 2018

Louise Magdalene Edmondson, age 76 of Cumming, formally of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.She is preceded in death by her husband, Louie (Red) Eugene Edmondson and her parents, Aaron (Slim) and Marrene Bagwell. Louise is survived by her daughter and son in law, Gina and Chris DeLamater of Cumming; grandchildren, Jade DeLamater and Jordan DeLamater of Cumming;...

Jan 16, 2018

Herbert Benson Whitmire, 79, of Dawsonville passedaway Tuesday, January 16, 2018, after an extended illness.He is preceded in death by his parents, R.B., Jr. and Ruby Whitmire; sisters, Vivian Coker and Joyce Spain. Survivors include his wife, Janice Whitmire; sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Carol Whitmire, Tony and Kerri Whitmire; grandchildren, Charley Ann Whitmire and Clayton Whitmire; brother, Guy R....

Jan 15, 2018

Joyce Martin Hitt, 87, of Cumming, passed into the arms of her Savior on January 15, 2018. Born during the depression, Joyces life was made even more difficult, when she was five years old, by the death of her mother. Joyce was subsequently raised by a succession of grandparents, aunts and older sisters. In spite of living in such an...

Jan 15, 2018

Esther Marie Schmidt (Derks), 92, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Cumming Nursing Center in Cumming, GA. She fought a long and valiant battle with Parkinsons disease. She received last rites on January 12 from Father Paul at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church in Cumming GA.

Born in Conception Junction, MO on July 9, 1925, Esther was the daughter...

Jan 14, 2018

Willie Mae Buice, 78, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. Born February 12, 1939, she was the daughter of Ivan and Dessie Bennett. Mrs. Buice worked as a seamstress most of her life. She raised her family in the Shake Rag community before moving to Dahlonega in 2006. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Buice is preceded in...

Jan 14, 2018

Samir Roubin Jordak, age 77, of Buford, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. The Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 20th at 1:00 pm at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens in Cumming, Georgia. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Friday, January 19th...

Jan 14, 2018

In loving memory of Freddy Surridge partner, best friend for 17 years with Tina Bartholomew. Served his country proudly in the United States Army. Will be greatly missed by all his friends and family. Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 26, 2018 at The Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. If you wish to send flowers please send them to...

Jan 12, 2018

Nancy H. Hornung, age 84 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, January 12, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jan 12, 2018

Services are pending at this time.

Jan 12, 2018

Kimberly Allyson Kelly, age 37, of Cumming, GA, beloved daughter of Jeannie Edwards, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 from complications of Chiari Malformation. Kim attended West Georgia University where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She later attended University of Georgia where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communications and later received her post Bachelors...

Jan 11, 2018

Marjorie Azalee Hall, age 93, of Suwanee, GA, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was born in 1924, to the late Riley and Azalee Burgess. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Marjorie and her late husband, Eloy Hall both owned and operated Halls Grocery. In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by...

Jan 10, 2018

Salvatore Salamone Sr. was the definition of a Family Man. His family meant the entire world to him. He was the happiest when he was surrounded by all of them - and by family, that meant his friends too. He loved life, the beach, his dogs and fine cars but most of all, his family and friends. As an immigrant...

Jan 10, 2018

James Jim Kelley Tribble, Sr., age 87, died on January 10, 2018 following an extended illness. He was born in Cumming, GA on August 17, 1930, to the late Henry Felton Tribble and Era Estelle (Fletcher) Tribble. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Tribble. Mr. Tribble is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Mary...

Jan 6, 2018

Michael Randall, age 56 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. Service information is pending at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Jan 6, 2018

Robert E. Callahan, Sr., age 72 of Canton, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jan 5, 2018

Gary Earl Wilkerson, age 65 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, January 5, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jan 5, 2018

Obituary for Anne Salyerds Francisco



Anne Salyerds Francisco, age 87, of Pensacola and Atlanta, died in Atlanta on Friday, January 5, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Edgar W. Francisco III, of Atlanta; her son, John Courtland Francisco and daughter-in-law, Megan Dutter Francisco, of Morrison, CO; her son, Edgar W. Francisco IV and daughter-in-law, Sherri Francisco, of Atlanta;...