Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jan 3, 2018

James William Carroll, age 95, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He attended the First Baptist Church of Cumming, GA. James retired from the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ethel Carroll; sisters, Josephine Mabry and Helen Coultas; brothers, Charles, Howard and Frank Carroll, and son,...

Jan 2, 2018

Robert Anderson Reeves, age 86, died January 2, 2018. He was born in Okeechobee, Florida, a former resident of Fort Pierce, Florida and currently Cumming, Georgia. After retirement in 1997 from his Dental Laboratory, he and his wife established Mountain Gems Jewelry in Franklin, North Carolina. Robert is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sophia Russos Reeves....

Jan 2, 2018

Gary Stephen Sweeney, age 62, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Edward Sweeney. Survivors include his wife, Alice Sweeney; his mother, Mary Rose Sweeney; his children, Stephen Edward (Bailey) Sweeney, SSgt. Michael Jeremy (Holly) Sweeney; his brother and sister in law, Ed (Renae) Sweeney; his sister and brother in law, Darlene (Jim)...

Jan 2, 2018

Robert William Bobby Johnson, 83, of Alpharetta passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Mr. Johnson was a loving husband, father and Paw Paw, and was a member of the Forsyth County Volunteer Fire Department at Station 6. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Gail Johnson and his parents, Gart and Ruby Johnson and brother, Lamar Johnson. Survivors...

Dec 30, 2017

Louis August Rosswaag, age 91, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. Louis was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy. He was part of the landing of troops on the beaches of Normandy. Louis was a member of American Legion Post 307 in Cumming, GA and a member of the VFW. He was an avid outdoorsman and...

Dec 30, 2017

Matlyn Singleton Hood, age 83, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Dawsonville, GA, where she loved to sing in the choir. Matlyn was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Charlie Singleton; 2nd husband, John Hood; parents Henry...

Dec 30, 2017

Connie Barrentine Hampton, age 64, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. Survivors include her children, Eric (Rachel) Hampton, Matt (Jenn) Hampton; grandchildren, Claire Hampton, Cate Hampton, Caroline Hampton, Ander Hampton, Cayson Hampton; sister and brother in law, Debbie (Tom) Vines; brothers and sisters in law, Carlos (Belinda) Barrentine, Kyle (Jeannie) Barrentine and many other loving relatives and...

Dec 29, 2017

Dorothy Ann Fowler, age 80 of Duluth, Georgia passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. The family will have visitation on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Byars Funeral Home in Cumming, Georgia. Funeral Service will be held at Abundant Life Church, 1205 Samples Industrial Dr, Cumming, GA 30041 at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018...

Dec 29, 2017

Jere Evens Freeman, age 81 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, December 29, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 28, 2017

Sammy Mobley, age 69, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Mobley; parents, Eurskin and Grace Mobley; sister, Joann Smith. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Tony Tidwell of Cumming, Tammy and Jack Tribble of Cumming, Samantha and Mark Cassell of Cumming; sister, Loretta Stitchcombe; 8 grandchildren;...

Dec 27, 2017

Michael Joseph Murray, age 68 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 27, 2017

Sarah Louise Parker, age 82 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 27, 2017

Thelma Frazier Evans, age 90, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was a member of Union Primitive Baptist Church in Milton, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pearson and Alice Frazier. Survivors include her husband, David Evans, Sr.; children, David (Velinda) Evans, Jr., Daniel (Gina) Evans, and Debra (Todd) Loyet; grandchildren, Tammy (Coy)...

Dec 26, 2017

Elizabeth Arlene Wiley, age 60, of Buford, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was a member of First Redeemer Church. Arlene was a retired school teacher, retiring in 2014 after 28 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Nell Robinson; brother, Alan Robinson. Survivors include her son, Tony Wiley of Buford; brother, Earl (Kathy)...

Dec 25, 2017

Brett Danny Wilkie, age 35, of Cumming, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Brett was a member of Daves Creek Baptist Church and a Mason at Matt Lodge #694 AFM. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hoke and Lucille Cloud, Rupert Wilkie. Survivors include his son, Bryce Wilkie; parents, Danny and Terrie Wilkie; sister, Brandi Wilkie; grandmother,...

Dec 23, 2017

Doris Rebecca Russell, age 77, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born in 1940, to the late Chester and DeLena Lacey. Doris retired from the Civil Service after 30 years. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Cumming, GA. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Lee Russell, children, Benjamin (Michelle) Russell,...

Dec 22, 2017

Matthew Lawton Dodd, age 68 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Friday, December 22, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 21, 2017

Camilla Secrest Brogdon, age 91, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27th at 1:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Hyatt, Rev. Tim Holland and Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on...

Dec 21, 2017

Bobby (Pops) Myers, age 83, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Bobby was born in Atlanta, GA, in 1934 to the late Robert and Mary Myers. He was an amazing Husband, loving Father, sweet grandfather and a loyal friend. He was a lead man for Nabisco for 35 years. Pops loved to coach football, softball and baseball....

Dec 21, 2017

Roger Rusk Martin, age 83, of Rayle, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Milton, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife Sue Martin. Survivors include his children, Thomas (Patti) Martin of Alpharetta, Jonathan Martin of Rayle, Hariett (John) Cinereski of Mobile, AL; 12 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild....