Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Feb 2, 2018

Donald M. Rigney, 81, of Canton, GA, passed peacefully 2/2/18 at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, GA after a brief illness. Formerly of Cohoes, NY, Mr. Rigney was a United States Air Force veteran who specialized in airplane hydraulics and enjoyed boxing. He also worked as a welder...

Feb 2, 2018

James Wood Perdue, age 87, of Cumming, GA passed peacefully to the next part of his journey on February 2, 2018. He was born on September 13, 1930 to Edna Mae Dunn Perdue and Benjamin Franklin Perdue. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 51 years, Frances Bell Perdue; his brothers, Alfred, Carlton, and Ronnie...

Feb 1, 2018

Herman Jacob Hamby, 90, of Cumming passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. Mr. Hamby was Senior Deacon and a founding member of Silver City Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mandy Hamby; and his brothers, Harold, Olen, Dorsey and Top Hamby. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Azzie Lou Hamby; daughters and sons-in-law,...

Jan 31, 2018

Gerry Lummus, age 84, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. She is survived by her loving husband, Mack Lummus; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Sandra Lummus; grandson, Hayden; brother, Frank Stancil; and many other loving friends and relatives. Funeral Services will be held Sunday,...

Jan 31, 2018

Stephanie Lee Jones, 46, of Gainesville passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Stephanie was a loving mother, daughter and sister who loved spending time and teaching her son, Mason. In addition to her son, she is survived by her mother, Debbie Jones; father, Ricky Jones; sister, Tracy Jones all of Gainesville; and a number of other relatives. Memorial services will...

Jan 30, 2018

Patricia Ann Bauer, age 88 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jan 30, 2018

Mrs. Dollie Mae (Bettis) Young, age 96, of Cumming, GA, passed away gracefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2018. A lifelong member of North Atlanta Baptist, she graduated from OKeefe Junior High School. Mrs. Young worked for the Atlanta Board of Education for 10 years and retired from Eastman Kodak after 13 years. Mrs. Young is preceded in death by her...

Jan 30, 2018

Jean Barnett Upchurch, age 79, of Norcross, GA, passed away on January 30, 2018. She was a member of Smokerise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, GA. She was very active in her Sunday School class and the Prime-Timers. She graduated from Forsyth County High School in 1956 and loved the Georgia Bulldogs. Jean worked in the Insurance Industry for more...

Jan 29, 2018

Catherine B. Faile of Spartanburg, SC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, January 29, 2018 after fighting the good fight. Catherine was born September 13, 1932 in Columbia, SC and has been a longtime resident of Spartanburg, SC. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Neal of Liberty, SC; son and daughter in law, Randy and...

Jan 28, 2018

Lawrence Larry Rice Phillips, 82, died Sunday, January 28th inSuwanee,GA, after a brief illness. Born inHazelton,INhe moved toBellbook,OHin 1960 where he resided until moving toGeorgiain 2017. He was a retired engineer from the Air Force where he dedicated 37 years of civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB inDayton,OH. He was a 1953 graduate ofHazeltonHigh School, a 1955 graduate ofVincennesUniversityand a 1959...

Jan 27, 2018

Cecil Monroe Chuck Gunter, age 74, of Cumming passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his residence. Chuck was a member of Settendown Baptist Church. He was a hardworking man who loved his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Jo and his parents Cea and Birdie Gunter. Survivors include his children, Anthony Gunter, William Gunter, Pam...

Jan 27, 2018

Casey Stephen Frier, age 24, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carson Frier; his grandparents, Billy Ray Miller , Stephen and Peggy Frier. Survivors include his parents, Tim and Kelly Frier ; sister, Kelsey Frier , brother Kevin Frier all of GA; grandmother, Lynn Miller of Douglasville; aunts and uncles, Charles...

Jan 27, 2018

Victor Thomas Stark, age 79, of Cumming passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Cumming, GA. He was a member of the cardiac rehab at Northside Forsyth Hospital. He was preceded in death by his son, John Thomas Stark. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary Alva Stark of...

Jan 26, 2018

Benjamin William Hulsey of Cumming, born March 5, 1928 to Frank and Edna Mae Hulsey, passed peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2018. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Christine Boling Hulsey and granddaughter Grace Gonzales along with four sisters and one brother. Survivors include his children, Janis (John) Titshaw, Mike (Rose) Hulsey, Kathy (Johnny)...

Jan 26, 2018

Iris Elaine McClain, age 57, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13, 1960, to the late Winton and Nellie (Aaron) McClain. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Rev. Thomas L. Burdett. Elaine is survived by her sisters, Faye...

Jan 26, 2018

Ronald L. Ward, 79, of Cumming passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. Mr. Ward was retired from the U.S. Government after 30 years of service. He was an avid private pilot and, following his retirement, was a Boat Captain at Walt Disney Worlds EPCOT. Survivors include his lovingwife and partner of 55 years, Linda; his sons, Ronnie and Ray; 6...

Jan 25, 2018

Services are pending at this time.

Jan 25, 2018

Tyler James Knudson, age 29, of Cumming, GA, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. Tyler was kind- hearted, happy person who lit up a room with his infectious smile. He will always be remembered for the love and laughter that he shared with everyone he met. Tyler was a giving and positive person. Even in times of struggle and pain,...

Jan 25, 2018

Joyce Jones, age 75, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Sonny Jones; and brother, Johnny Johnson. Survivors include her son, Vince Sams of Cumming; step daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Roger Martin of Cumming, Anita and Donald Buster Hester...

Jan 24, 2018

Ingram Funeral Home announces the death of Marie Mayfield Bagwell on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Marie was born October 28, 1931 to Albert and LunaMayfield. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Lawrence and Leroy Mayfield; an infant sister, Myrtle Lee; and mother and father-in-law, Ada and Clarence Bagwell. She is survived by her husband of 67...