Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

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...

Feb 25, 2018

Billy Joe Christopher, Sr., age 59, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away February 25, 2018. He was the Associate Pastor of New Life Baptist Church in Dawsonville, GA. Joe was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, and brother. He loved fishing and worshiping his Lord and Savior. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his loving...

Feb 24, 2018

Theresa Joan Swift, age 84 of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. Funeral Services were held Friday, March 2, 2018 at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Feb 24, 2018

Betty Green Heard, age 74, passed away at home on February 24, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family when she went peacefully to meet her Heavenly Father. She was a lifelong resident of Cumming, Georgia and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Frank A. Heard. Betty is survived by...

Feb 24, 2018

Timothy Gerald Carnes, age 51, of Cumming, Ga, passed away February 24, 2018. He was a member of Siloam Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. Gerald Carnes. He is survived by his son, Joshua Carnes; mother, Judy Carnes; siblings, Dena Carnes, Pamela (Rex) Heard, Darlene (Avery) Tinsley, Rodney Carnes, and Billy (Carrie)...

Feb 23, 2018

Cheryl Ann Higdon, age 63, of Cumming, GA passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018. She was a loving mother and grandmother Nana to her two granddaughters. Kind, caring and compassionate, she touched all those who knew her. Employed by Panduit Corp. in Cumming, she loved her job, always eager to help customers and solve problems. She is preceded in...

Feb 23, 2018

Lucy Kennedy Potts, age 84, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.B. Potts, and parents, Mack and Emma Wyatt. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Kathleen Kennedy; and many other loving friends and relatives. A memorial gathering for Mrs. Potts will be held Saturday,...

Feb 22, 2018

Ronald E. Flowers, age 79, of Treasure Island, FL, formerly of Carroll, Ohio, passed on Thursday, February 22, 2018 surrounded by his family. He began his career with Big Bear Stores over 40 years ago as a carry-out person and ending as the Executive Vice President. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Frances Flowers, siblings, Norma...

Feb 22, 2018

Dr. Wiley Richard Boyles, Jr., age 86, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Dr. Boyles was born in LaGrange, Georgia on April 26, 1931 and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. After serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean War stationed in Casablanca, he attended the University of Georgia where he was...

Feb 22, 2018

Justin Alex Henderson, age 39, of Dahlonega, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Henderson; brother, Chris Henderson; grandparents, Artie and Ernest Burt, Tommy and Belle Henderson. Survivors include his mother, Joan Henderson of Dahlonega; brother, Jason Henderson of Morganton; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. Funeral services will...

Feb 21, 2018

Wanda Lee Gaylor, age 82, of Jasper, formerly of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, February21, 2018. No services are scheduled at this time. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 21, 2018

Margaret Brown Morgan, age 91, of Plant City, FL, formerly of Cumming, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was a member of North Dunedin Baptist Church in Dunedin, FL. She served in the Army Reserves as a Sergeant 1st Class and volunteered as a nurse with the Red Cross. She worked as a customer service representative with...