Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Aug 21, 2017

Sara Jo Reilley

April 22, 1944 – August 21, 2017



Sara Jo McDaniel Reilley, age 73 of Cumming, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carroll J. McDaniel and Ruenell Hall; her grandparents, Albert and Pearl McDaniel; and her husband of 55 years, Robert Reilley. She is survived by her daughter Tammy Reilley...

Aug 20, 2017

Geneva Ann Pruitt, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at her home, after a 5-year struggle with Parkinsons Disease and Dementia. Geneva was born on September 2, 1938, in Cumming, Georgia, and was the daughter of the late James ONeal Wallis and Lilla Mae Corn. In 1954, Geneva married the love of her life,...

Aug 20, 2017

Junior Clifton (J.C.) Kirby, age 84 of Cumming, passed away, Sunday, August 20, 2017. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. J.C. was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Velvie C. Kirby; son-in-law, Eddie Chester. Survivors include his children, Clifton and Amy Kirby of Dawsonville,...

Aug 18, 2017

Mrs. Sally Jane Burch, 85 of Suwanee Georgia passed away on Friday August 18, 2017 with her husband Donald of 67 years, and her granddaughter, Sarah, by her side. Sally was the third child of the late William Tierman and Lila Bird, born March 7, 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan. She is proceeded in death by her brother Louis (Emily) and...

Aug 18, 2017

In Loving Memory of

ANGELA MATARRESE

July 17, 1930-August 18, 2017

The family of Angela Matarrese announce her passing, but take great comfort in knowing that she is reunited with the love of her life, Frank, who preceded her in passing on May 2, 2011.

Angela, born July 17, 1930, raised in Passaic, New Jersey, was the 1st of three children. Angela and...

Aug 17, 2017

Born on April 23, 1948, Miss Sara Ann Louise Martin went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Sara was the daughter of Grace Louise Martin and Raymond Levi Martin, both of Cumming, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mattie Jean Martin. Sara is survived by...

Aug 17, 2017

Mr. James R. (Jim) Dorough, age 73, passed away Thursday morning at his home in Cumming, Georgia. Jim was born August 31, 1943 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late James R., Sr. and Ann Berryman Dorough. He served in the U.S. Army, and after graduating from the University of Alabama, Jim began a career path in Sales and Marketing, and...

Aug 16, 2017

Rodney Lee Rude James, 40, of Temple, GA passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Rodney was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the 3rd U.S. Infantry, The Old Guard, at Arlington National Cemetery. A wonderful uncle, he was adored by all of his nieces and nephews. Rodney is preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca James. Survivors...

Aug 16, 2017

Donald William Stroefer, Jr., age 66 passed away at his home in Cumming, Georgia on August 16, 2017. Toby, as he was affectionately known, was preceded in death by his parents Marjorie and Donald William Stroefer, Sr. He is survived by his loving fianc Janet Reaves Smith, daughter Amanda Jane Stroefer Chase, her husband Matthew, his son Andrew Jonathan Stroefer,...

Aug 15, 2017

Barbara Avery, 82, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard (Runt) Avery, and a daughter, Rhonda Tallant. Survivors include her children, Gary Avery, Kathy and Bill Durham, Barry and Lisa Avery; grandchildren, Cristie Edmondson, Nicole Durham Walker, Brian Dean, Amanda Johnson and Justin Avery; great grandchildren, Heidi, Zora and Sierra...

Aug 14, 2017

Louis F. Wojtysiak, Jr., 73, of Cumming passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Wojtysiak; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Scott Beard; grandchildren, Ella Grace and Hadley Faith Beard; and a number of other relatives. Inurnment services will be held on Wednesday, August 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery followed by a memorial...

Aug 13, 2017

Richard L. Knight, 70, of Cumming passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017. A native of Grand Rapids, MI, Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in Vietnam and a member of VFW Post 9143 where he had served as Post Commander. He held several state level positions in the VFW, serving as Adjutant, Junior Vice Commander, Senior Vice Commander and...

Aug 12, 2017

Ester Lee Smith, age 81, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017.Ester was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Cumming, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otis H. Smith, Sr.; and parents, Joseph David and Olive Elizabeth Stroup. She is survived by her children, Hoyt Jr. (Maggie) Smith of Canton, David Smith...

Aug 12, 2017

Janis Elaine Humphries, age 68, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Janis was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, and friend. She will be missed. Janis is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Humphries, and father, Joe Maxwell. She is survived...

Aug 12, 2017

Mrs. Elsie "June" Wallis passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Gold City Nursing Home in Dahlonega, GA. Mrs. Wallis was born on October 26, 1930 in Cherokee County to the late Corbett and Odell Satterfield.

Mrs. Wallis was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and taking care of her family....

Aug 12, 2017

Glenn Pugh, age 84, of Gainesville, GA passed away on Saturday, August 12th from natural causes. Glenn played football at Auburn University before serving as a paratrooper in the US Army. He and his family moved to the Atlanta area in 1960 where he enjoyed a successful career as a real estate broker. He is survived by his wife, Jean...

Aug 12, 2017

Mr. Jan Martin Stinson, age 69 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Aug 12, 2017

Ida Frances McCleskey, age 87, of Cumming, passed awaySaturday, August 12, 2017. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Buck McCleskey; parents, John and Eva Northcutt. Survivors include her children, Wendell (Carole) McCleskey of Cumming, Cathy (Randy) Watson of Cumming; grandchildren, Colby (Shannon) Watson, Christy (Shane) Smith, Wendy (Jeremy) Brantley,...

Aug 11, 2017

Freddie Mae Ward, age 75, of Cumming, GA, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. Freddie was a member of County Line Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA. While attending County Line Baptist Church Mrs. Ward helped prepare many meals to help feed the homeless in Atlanta and she was a part of the Happy Timers Club there at the church. She...

Aug 10, 2017

Donald Ladan Payne, 59, of Cumming passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. He was a loving father and Child of God. Donald is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Payne and his father, Jerry Payne. Survivors include his children, Julie Hughes and Shane Holloway of Cumming, Lourice and Mark Slavin of Naples, FL, Brandon and Kay Payne of Dawsonville,...