Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jul 17, 2017

Marie Barnes Welch went home to the healing presence of her Lord on July 17, 2017. She was born in Ellijay, Georgia, December 1, 1946, to the late Harley and Ruby Barnes. She graduated from Gilmer High School in 1964 and worked as an Executive Assistant, a Legal Secretary, and helped her husband, Charles, run their insurance agency in Cumming....

Jul 17, 2017

James H. Chadwick, 89, of Atlanta passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. A native of Forsyth County, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Chad retired from Southern Bell after 31 years. He loved gardening, weaving baskets and entertaining everybody with his humor. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ruth Inez Chadwick of Atlanta; daughters, Sandra Hobgood of...

Jul 15, 2017

Martha Wallace Perkins, age 69, of Freehome, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 surrounded by her family. Martha was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and truly worshipped and adorned her grandsons. Martha loved people and enjoyed life. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Harold and Myrtie Stephens...

Jul 15, 2017

Barry L. Mullinax, 64, of Forsyth County, GA, passed peacefully in his home on July 15, 2017 surrounded by his immediate family. Barry was a caring husband, loving father, honorable veteran, successful business man for over 30 years, a creative mind to his industry, strong rock for his family, devoted friend, but more importantly he was an irreplaceable mentor to...

Jul 15, 2017

Melva Jean Iseli, 80, of Cumming passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017. Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home the hour prior to the service. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia...

Jul 13, 2017

Mary Ann Henjum, 80, of Cumming passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, July 14, at 11:00 a.m. at Sawnee View Gardens. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.

Jul 12, 2017

David Terry Densmore, age 60, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Funeral services for Mr. Densmore will be held Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Ingram Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 14, at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m....

Jul 11, 2017

Randy was born in St. Louis, Missouri to a military family. He truly loved the experience of growing up in cities in Europe, Asia and the United States. He graduated from Auburn University from which he was always War Eagle proud. Upon graduation, Randy was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Army Ordnance Corp. A service he considered an honor...

Jul 9, 2017

Dolores Maria (Rodomista) Higgins, age 79 of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully from the effects of Alzheimer's on Sunday, July 9, 2017 with her husband and daughter by her side. Originally from Woodmere, New York, she made a name for herself as a professional singer touring the clubs in Manhattan during the 1950's. In 1960, she signed a year long...

Jul 9, 2017

Mary Jo Robbs, 84, of Cumming passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 9, 2017. Mary Jo was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was retired from the Forsyth County School System. Mary Jo is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Harold Robbs; her parents, Iverson and...

Jul 7, 2017

Robert Travis Biccum Bob, age 83, of Cumming, GA died Friday, July 7, 2017 with his wife and children at his side. He was born November 6, 1933 in Geneva, NY to the late Robert Walter Helen Lois Biccum. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Audrey Ann Biccum, son Bryan (Maryanne), son Austin, daughter, Sabrina (John), and...

Jul 7, 2017

Christian Thomas Leonard, 24, of Nashville, TN, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. Christian was a compassionate, loving, and caring young man. As a professional musician who dreamed of playing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry; he fulfilled that dream when he moved to Nashville. Christian is preceded in death by his Nanny, Barbara Ramey, and his aunt, Karen...

Jul 6, 2017

Jack Shirley, 61, of Cumming passed away suddenly Thursday, July 6, 2017. A loving husband, father, son, proud grandfather, and brother, Jack enjoyed helping others. He was a proud veteran the U.S. Navy. After his military service, Jack worked with ATT, retiring after 32 years of service. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Shirley who passed away...

Jul 6, 2017

Patricia D. Hardy, known to family and friends as Tish, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Northside Hospital in Cumming, Georgia after a courageous battle against cancer. Surviving her are her husband, Charles Hardy of Cumming; mother, Doris Evans of Dahlonega; sisters, Wanda (Michael) Holcombe of Cumming, Marilyn Jackson of Dawsonville, Cathy Evans-Zacheis of Dawsonville, Sandra Hastings...

Jul 5, 2017

Susan Weishaar, 62, of Sugar Hill passed July 5, 2017.Susan was born September 10, 1954 to William and Yolanda Beers, both of Danbury, CT and originally residing at 42 Osborne Street. Susan was one of six children and graduated from Danbury High School in 1972. In November, 1974 Susan married John W. Weishaar, also a resident of Danbury and son...

Jul 5, 2017

Bobby C. Weldy, Sr., age 86, of Forsyth County, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Bob was a sharpshooter; member of the NRA and the president of the Glades Pistol Club in Miami, FL. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and a member of the Chestatee Bass Club. Bob and his wife, Robbie, owned the Coal Mountain Video Station...

Jul 5, 2017

Artie Heard Hammond, age 92, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She was born to the late, Jeff and Lillie Heard on June 1, 1925. Artie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Hammond; son, Thomas Hammond; siblings, Mildred Bottoms, Bud Heard, Dean Corn, Roy...

Jul 4, 2017

Henry Alton Smith, age 77 of Canton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jul 3, 2017

Sharon Leone Studley of Cumming, GA, died Monday the 3rd of July 2017. She was 77 years old. She was the daughter of Joseph T. Heiser and Leone E. Hildenbrand



Born on February 12th, 1940 in Bowman, North Dakota, Sharon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of North Dakota in 1962.



Sharon held many nursing...

Jul 2, 2017

Linda Dianne Newsom is a name that will always exemplify what it means to be a true Southern lady. She innately balanced being warm, loving and supportive with the refreshing confidence of someone who spoke her mind and a great sense of humor. She was a devoted wife, mother, memaw and friend. She accomplished an incredible amount in her 69...