Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Mar 25, 2017

Barbara Anderson McKenzie, age 85 of Roswell, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. There are no Formal Services at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Mar 25, 2017

Billy Brooks, age 90, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was a member of Cumming Baptist Church. Billy was an Army veteran who served in WWII in the Philippines and in Korea with the occupation troops. He was the owner and operator of Brooks Garden Center which originated from his father's store that was known as C....

Mar 25, 2017

Vida Dale Ruis, age 65, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. She attended War Hill Christian Center. Dale was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus and V. Z. Barrett; sister, Kathy Brackett. Survivors include her husband of 48 years Buddy Ruis of Cumming; children, Shannon and Amy Ruis of Cumming, Chad Ruis of Cumming, Lindsay Ruis of...

Mar 25, 2017

Stephen LeRoy Chase, 58, of Canton passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.

Mar 25, 2017

Claudia "Lucille" Blankenship, 101, of Cumming, GA passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, C. Clyde Blankenship, Sr.; baby daughter, Carol Kathleen, and baby son, C. Clyde Blankenship, Jr.; parents, James and Claudia Young, and 11 siblings. Survivors are her daughter, Sara Blankenship Edwards; 5 grandchildren, Chip, Cam, Kerrie, Kandace and Kevin; 12...

Mar 25, 2017

Bunnie W. Dishroom, age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Mrs. Dishroom was well known for her green thumb, cakes and taking good care of her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ivory Dishroom; parents, Gordon and Alma Garner ; and 2 children, Kathy Hamby and Dennis...

Mar 25, 2017

Robert Dale Shumaker, age 74 of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 24, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Mar 25, 2017

Kenneth McDonald Raines passed away March 25, 2017, at the age of 73. Kenneth was preceded by parents George McDonald Raines and Hazel Martin Raines. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann Fouts Raines; daughter and son-in-law, Aimee and Joe Smart; grandsons, Joseph Raines Smart and Noah Tomlin Smart; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Mike Jones of...

Mar 24, 2017

Beverly J. Scott, age 54, of Cumming, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. She loved her Church and was a prayer warrior and had a love for southern gospel music. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus Fowler, Marcus and Marie Frye; brother, Robert Frye. Survivors include her husband, Wendy Scott; children, Dawn (Michael) McDowell, Jonie (Garry) Stone,...

Mar 24, 2017

Emma Lou McConnell, age 95, of Cumming, GA, passed away on March 24, 2017. Emma Lou was born in 1922, to the late Enoch and Alice Nix. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Emma Lou and her husband owned and operated McConnell Grocery for 27 years....

Mar 22, 2017

David Blane Baker, age 60, of Cumming, GA went to be with our Lord March 22, 2017. He was born on May 6, 1956 in Heidelberg, Germany to James C. and Dorotheia L. Baker. He attended Virginia Highlands Community College and received an Associate Degree in Electronics. After working for several years, he returned to college and received a Bachelor's...

Mar 22, 2017

Guy (Junior) Chambers, Jr., age 89, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Junior is preceded in death by his wife, Grace Chambers and sisters, Idell Mayfield and Marchell Mathis. Survivors include his daughter and late son-in-law, Marie and Jackie Picklesimer; son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Angie Chambers; grandchildren, Eddie and Kelly Picklesimer, Jason and Veronica Chambers, Nancy...

Mar 21, 2017

Mary Reep Moretz, age 55, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother and friend. She is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Reep; and brother, Dan Reep. She is survived by her loving husband, James Moretz of Cumming, GA; mother, Macie Reep of Charlotte, NC;...

Mar 19, 2017

Sarah Pearl Lathem, age 83, of Cumming, GA, died March 19, 2017. She was a native of Dawsonville, GA. She was a loving caregiver to many and enjoyed flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lathem, parents, Will Leila Smith, daughter, Mildred Lathem, five brothers 3 sisters. She is survived by her son, Randal (Beth) Lathem of...

Mar 19, 2017

Mary Jeanette Sanford, age 75, of Cumming passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Sanford; parents, Jesse and Clara McKinzie; sisters, Ellene McDougle, Lilly McKinzie, Magdalene McKinzie; brother, Grady McKinzie, step-sons, William and Alton Sanford. Survivors include her step-son, Alford Sanford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evie and Ricky Sanders of Cumming, Ruby and...

Mar 19, 2017

Barbara passed peacefully Sunday March 19, 2017 after a 17-year struggle with Alzheimer's. Barbara was born in Detroit Michigan on August 6, 1935. Barbara and Carl met in Detroit and married in January 1955. During her career she worked as a cosmetologist, a phone technician at Western Electric / Lucent Technology, and as an Esthetician at Famous Barr in St....

Mar 18, 2017

John R. Hennings, age 73, of Alpharetta GA, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, after a 5 month battle with several illnesses. John was born in Tarrytown, NY, to John M. Hennings and Natalie Hennings. John is survived by his loving, dedicated wife, Evelyn; his sons, John and Rick; sister, June; brother-in-law Otto; daughters-in-laws, Kathy and Cindy; nephews and nieces,...

Mar 18, 2017

Jeffrey William Edgcomb, age 63, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his home. Jeff was born on February 9th, 1954 in Pekin, Illinois to Larry and Mary Edgcomb. Jeff graduated college at Southern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in Biology. He was self-employed and worked with his wife at Coolscreen Graphics and Simco Imaging...

Mar 17, 2017

William (Mike) Michael McGehee, age 54, of Tucker, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 17, 2017. Mike was a member of Pleasantdale Church of God and also attended Harbor Worship Center in Dawsonville, GA. He was a master mechanic, welder, and could fix almost anything. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother...

Mar 17, 2017

L. B. (Sonny) Kennedy, age 83, of Cumming, formerly of Claxton, GA, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Kennedy of Cumming; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Rhonda, Mel and Sheryl, Scott and Nancy; grandchildren, Nathan and Brittany, Ethan and Dalton, Jamie and Amanda, Melissa and Erik, Mallory and Ashley, Levi and Savannah; great grandchildren, Victoria,...