Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jun 15, 2017

James Harold McGinnis, age 67, of Forsyth County, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. Harold was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he participated in Operation Red Hat. He was preceded in death by his parents, A. J. and Imogene McGinnis; brother, Jerry McGinnis; son-in-law, Kelly Gardner. Survivors include his...

Jun 13, 2017

Djuna (Stormy) Spain Henson, age 53, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017. She was a member of North Point Church in Alpharetta, GA. Djuna was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt , cousin and friend. She will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death by her father, Daniel Henson. She is survived by her children, Tricia...

Jun 13, 2017

Priscilla Faith Harrison Beale, age 82, peacefully passed into eternal life on June 13, 2017 in her beloved lake house in Dawsonville, GA. She was born in June, 1935 in Long Beach, California, the first of John and Katherine Frights four children. Near the start of her high school years the family had relocated from the valley to the high...

Jun 13, 2017

Harley Eugene Wilson



Harley Eugene "Willie" Wilson, 86, entered the presence of the Lord at the family home in Dawsonville on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Willie was born on March 20, 1931, the son of Clifton T. and Roma E. Wilson, who preceded him in death, as did his siblings Jimmy and Margaret. Willie is survived by his loving wife...

Jun 12, 2017

Beloved husband and father, Brent Davis Bennett, 59, an Atlanta native, passed away tragically June 12, 2017. A high school all-American soccer player and graduate of Arlington High School in 1976, he attended Georgia Tech studying engineering. An avid outdoorsman and well-rounded athlete, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, fly-tying, soccer, rugby, and billiards. Brent was a devoted family man and loved...

Jun 11, 2017

Cora Johnson, 73, of Cumming, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years, Gene Johnson; her parents, John and Beatrice Wimpey; sisters, Geneva Crumbley, Frances Crane, Mary-Anne Wimpey, and Glenda Haynes. Survivors include her grandson, Dakota Mooney; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Jason Mooney of Cumming; brother and sister-in-law,...

Jun 11, 2017

Louise Catherine Cook, age 87 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. There are no Formal Services at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Jun 10, 2017

Ricky Lee Mashburn, age 47 of Roswell, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 10, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jun 10, 2017

Helen M. Wright, 80, of Cumming, GA passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, James Wright of Cumming; daughter, Kim Wright of Atlanta; sisters-in-law, Glenna Jefferson of Pulaski, VA, Betty Lawrence of Salem, VA; nephews, Buddy McDonald and his wife, Sherry, of Blacksburg, VA, Timmy Lawrence and Don Rodney Lawrence of Salem, VA. At...

Jun 9, 2017

Nancy K. Sullivan, age 78, of Johns Creek, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her sleep, after a short battle with cancer, on June 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Lora King of Tupelo, Mississippi.

She is survived by her Son, Todd Sullivan of Suwanee, Georgia, Daughter-in-law Heather and three grandchildren, Jonathan, Benjamin and SarahEllen.

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Jun 7, 2017

Donald Leonard Jefferson (DJ, Legs, Gentle Giant), 55, peacefully slept away to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017, 11 am., at Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, Georgia, with Chaplain Algernon Booker, officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at...

Jun 7, 2017

It is with deep and great sadness that we announce the death of William David Freund, 63, of Canton, Georgia who passed away on Wednesday, June 7th, 2017. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and community leader. David is survived by his wife, Kathy Freund, and children, Geoff and Marc Freund; mother, Jewel Hafer; brother, James...

Jun 7, 2017

Robbie Meadows Wacho, 78, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, she was a faithful follower of the Lord. Robbie retired after 16 years from Home Depot and resided here for the past 22 years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joanne Pollard. Survivors include her son, John and...

Jun 6, 2017

Tom Robertson Dailey, age 73 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

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

Jun 6, 2017

Linda Leeann Sbragia-Leonhardt, age 69, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017. She loved gardening, singing and quilting. Linda was a very happy person, never met a stranger and was always friendly. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed dearly. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Charlotte Sbragia....

Jun 6, 2017

Jerry Lee Stamey, age 58 of Woodstock, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Jun 5, 2017

Mr. Lenon Gershon (LG) Mathis, 92, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017, at his daughter's home in Carrolton, Georgia. A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, June 8, at 12:00 noon at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Carnes and Pastor Danny Brannon officiating. Interment will follow at Cross Plains Baptist Church Cemetery....

Jun 4, 2017

Barbara Ann Duncan Wetherington Kellogg (84) passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, June 4, 2017. "Grandma Barbie", formerly of Decatur, Georgia, was born on November 17, 1932 to parents Everett and Hettie Garner Duncan at Emory Hospital. She graduated from Decatur High School and the University of North Georgia with a double major in Biology and Chemistry. Barbara was...

Jun 3, 2017

At the remarkable age of 92, Eugene Edward Olszewski of Johns Creek, Georgia, passed away in his sleep on June 3, 2017. The son of Michael and Genevieve Olszewski, Gene was born on February 18, 1925, in Maspeth in the borough of Queens in New York City. Blessedly on this past February 16, Gene celebrated his 70th Wedding Anniversary with...

Jun 3, 2017

It is with deep, and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Justin Daniel Hamilton, 31, of Cumming, Georgia who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Justin was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He enjoyed baseball, fishing, traveling, and working for his family business. Justin achieved his dream of owning...