Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Dec 10, 2017

Billy Jackson, 87, of Alpharetta passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. A Baptist by faith, he is preceded in death by his parents, George and Maggie Jackson, and a brother and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Vera Jackson of Alpharetta; a nephew, Charles (Ann) Rollins of Cumming; a great-niece, Lori (David) Cummings of Canton; and his...

Dec 9, 2017

Gerald Adam Miller, age 77 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 7, 2017

Eunice Dora Grogan, 84, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. A member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, she is preceded in death by her husband, W.D. Grogan, and a son, Wade Grogan. Survivors include her children, Dennis and Kathy Grogan of Dawsonville, Glenice and Gerry Major of Cumming, Robin Bennett of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Robbie and Penny Major, Jonathan...

Dec 7, 2017

Joseph Alan Cervenka, 54, of Cumming passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. His remains were cremated and no services are planned at this time. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 7, 2017

Lydia Esther Carrion Rodriguez, 83, of Cumming, GA passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. Born February 3, 1934 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, Mrs. Rodriguez had lived in Cumming for the past 9 years; moving here from Youngstown, OH. She was of the Baptist faith and loved meeting people and making new friends. Lydia had a loving spirit and enjoyed music,...

Dec 6, 2017

Charles Edward Taylor, age 77, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was retired from Peachstate Trucks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Joyce Murphy. He is survived by his son and daughter, William Taylor of Sugar Hill and Sabrina Taylor of Gatlinburg, TN and one sister, Frances. Cryptside services will be held Wednesday,...

Dec 6, 2017

J.W. Dub Howard, Jr., age 89, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was a member of Matt Lodge FAM #694. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Belle Howard. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Bobbie Howard; children, Jerry (Cindy) Howard and Janet (David) Glover; grandchildren, Jon Howard and Jill Maag;...

Dec 6, 2017

The smartest man in the world has died. Donald Craig Mullenax was born in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains in Arbovale, West Virginia in July of 1937 and died surrounded by loving family in December of 2017. The birth and death of this great man, however, is not nearly as relevant as all the days and nights that he lived to...

Dec 5, 2017

Hoyt Lamar Holbrook, age 80, of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Lamar was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Hoyt and Winnie Grace Holbrook; brothers, J. P. Holbrook, Hugh Holbrook. Sister, Peggy Rich. Survivors include his wife, Janice Holbrook; sons, Keith Holbrook, Kyle (Mindy) Holbrook; grandchildren, Taylor...

Dec 4, 2017

Leonard Joseph Murrans (Len)

Born in Bronyx, NY on May 17, 1924 to Anna & Joseph Murrans who came to the states from Canada. Len had one sister, Joan Bouton, who lived with her family in Cos Cob CT and preceded him in death. Len graduated from Grover Cleveland High School, Ridgewood, NY, joined the Navy in 1942 and served on...

Dec 4, 2017

Nora H. Kenski, 67, of Cumming passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Josephine (Schneider) Holleran and Francis John Holleran; siblings, Jimmy Holleran, Maureen Deppe, and Kathy Koehler. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Kenski of Cumming; children, Bryan and Jennifer Kenski of The Woodlands, TX, Christine and Steiner Sellers of Lyman, SC,...

Dec 4, 2017

Marvin Junius (M.J.) Tinsley, 95, of Gainesville passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. M.J. was a quiet man, when he spoke everyone listened. He was active in his church, Philadelphia Baptist Church, and was retired from General Motors. M.J. enjoyed cooking pies, cookies, steak and gravy, farming and gardening. He was always taking care of everyone. M.J. is preceded in...

Dec 3, 2017

Flora Jean Strickland, age 66, of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. Jean will be remembered as a great and loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L. Strickland; parents, Emmett and Dorothy Watson; and brother, Larry Watson. Survivors include her children, Scott (Meshka) Bailey, Lance (Heather) Strickland, and Karen (Clint) Underwood;...

Dec 2, 2017

Marianne Griffith Wooten, age 88, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. Survivors include her children, Laurie McCafferty of Cleveland, Mark Wooten of Cumming, Valerie Jenkins of Cumming. No services are scheduled at this time. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements

Dec 2, 2017

Holin Prater, age 82, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. Holin graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, AL. He attended Marion Institute in Marion, AL. Holin then served in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956. He was a mechanical draftsman and pipe designer for 30 years. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Dec 2, 2017

Daniel Jeffrey Brunick, age 44, of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was a member of Alpharetta First United Methodist Church and was a Cub Scout Den Leader. He worked for 25 years with Graco Childrens Products. Daniel was a loving husband, father, son and brother and was an avid outdoorsman and mountain biker. Survivors include his...

Dec 1, 2017

Sylvia Janet Reines, age 70 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, December 1, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 1, 2017

Edward Juczynski, age 88, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017. Edward was a United States Airforce Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Sophie Juczynski; sister, Jean Cloud; and brother, George Westscott. Survivors include his loving wife, Catherine Juczynski; sons and daughter-in-law, Leon (Amy) Juczynski, and Mark Juczynski;...

Nov 29, 2017

Mildred G. Cochran, age 88, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and a member of Eastern Star. Mildred was owner and operator of Tastee Freez from 1960 until 1975 and owner and operator of C W Auto Sales from 1966 until present. She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 29, 2017

Shirley Ruth Mathias Sylvester of Dahlonega, GA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017, at 82 years old. Shirley was born to parents Homer and Audra Mathias on May 12 1935 in Larwill, IN. She had an older brother James Devon Mathias. She graduated class of 1955 from Ball State University, Muncie, IN. She was married to Steven Rosser...