Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Aug 12, 2017

Ester Lee Smith, age 81, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017.Ester was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Cumming, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otis H. Smith, Sr.; and parents, Joseph David and Olive Elizabeth Stroup. She is survived by her children, Hoyt Jr. (Maggie) Smith of Canton, David Smith...

Aug 12, 2017

Janis Elaine Humphries, age 68, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Janis was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, and friend. She will be missed. Janis is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Humphries, and father, Joe Maxwell. She is survived...

Aug 12, 2017

Mrs. Elsie "June" Wallis passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Gold City Nursing Home in Dahlonega, GA. Mrs. Wallis was born on October 26, 1930 in Cherokee County to the late Corbett and Odell Satterfield.

Mrs. Wallis was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and taking care of her family....

Aug 12, 2017

Glenn Pugh, age 84, of Gainesville, GA passed away on Saturday, August 12th from natural causes. Glenn played football at Auburn University before serving as a paratrooper in the US Army. He and his family moved to the Atlanta area in 1960 where he enjoyed a successful career as a real estate broker. He is survived by his wife, Jean...

Aug 12, 2017

Mr. Jan Martin Stinson, age 69 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Aug 12, 2017

Ida Frances McCleskey, age 87, of Cumming, passed awaySaturday, August 12, 2017. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Buck McCleskey; parents, John and Eva Northcutt. Survivors include her children, Wendell (Carole) McCleskey of Cumming, Cathy (Randy) Watson of Cumming; grandchildren, Colby (Shannon) Watson, Christy (Shane) Smith, Wendy (Jeremy) Brantley,...

Aug 11, 2017

Freddie Mae Ward, age 75, of Cumming, GA, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. Freddie was a member of County Line Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA. While attending County Line Baptist Church Mrs. Ward helped prepare many meals to help feed the homeless in Atlanta and she was a part of the Happy Timers Club there at the church. She...

Aug 10, 2017

Donald Ladan Payne, 59, of Cumming passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. He was a loving father and Child of God. Donald is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Payne and his father, Jerry Payne. Survivors include his children, Julie Hughes and Shane Holloway of Cumming, Lourice and Mark Slavin of Naples, FL, Brandon and Kay Payne of Dawsonville,...

Aug 10, 2017

Julianne Goeringer, age 62, of Cumming, GA, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mildred Green. She is survived by her children, Harry IV (Brenda) Goeringer, Richard (Jennifer) Goeringer, and Eric (Elizabeth) Goeringer; grandchildren, Robert, Leanne, Kayla, Phoenix, Sage, Skyla, Scarlett and Joshua Goeringer; along with many other loving relatives and...

Aug 10, 2017

Richard Julius Fribus, age 98, passed away on Thursday at his home in Buford, Georgia. He was born on January 28, 1919 in Union City, New Jersey. His parents were Richard Alfred and Sophie Fribus. The family relocated to North Bergen when Richard was in High School. He graduated from Emerson High School in Union City,loved sports, especially basketball and...

Aug 9, 2017

Walter Porter, age 90, and lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Walter was a member of Salem Baptist Church and had served as a deacon for 63 years. He had farmed in Forsyth County for his entire life and was an avid baseball player and fan. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Felton...

Aug 9, 2017

Wayne Jackson, age 71, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was a beloved husband, son and father. Wayne was an active member of Mountain Lake Church in Cumming. Survivors include his wife, Janice Treadwell of Cumming; mother, Tess Jackson of Cumming; children, Lori Mason of Cumming, Bobby Jackson of Florida, Jennifer Jackson of North Carolina, Michael Jackson...

Aug 7, 2017

Rose Thurmond, 79, of Cumming passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. Rose was a member of Cumming Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Thurmond, and her brother, Ted Theos. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Debra Bradley and Gary Gross; son and daughter-in-law, David and Terri Thurmond, all of Cumming; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and...

Aug 6, 2017

Theo Tootle, 81, of Jasper, GA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 6, 2017. Theo was the 2nd son to Harold and Lillie Tootle, born August 30, 1935 in Evans County, Georgia. He was one of eight children raised in Tattnall County. Theos siblings included his four living brothers, Jimmy, Carroll, Ray, and Marcus. Theo...

Aug 6, 2017

Sandra Dianne Keys, 72, of Gainesville passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017. Dianne is preceded in death by her husband, Raburn Keys. Survivors include her children, Ricky and Annette Keys of Dahlonega, Teresa Edwards of Pickens County, Tina Keys Sams of Forsyth County, Timothy and Sandy Keys of Dahlonega; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mack and Jan Waldrop of Suwanee, Phil and...

Aug 5, 2017

JoAnn Daniel, 73, a native of Cumming, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017. A lifelong member of Roanoke Baptist Church, JoAnn loved her church family. She was a very dedicated mother and grandmother. JoAnn is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Daniel. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Sharon Mooney; daughter, Lisa Dunford all of Cumming; step-sons,...

Aug 5, 2017

Francis F.B. Griffis, age 79, of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017.He was a member of Trinity Worship Center in Cumming, GA. F.B. served his country well as a United States Navy Veteran. While attending Trinity Worship Center, F.B. served as an Elder, Sunday school teacher and a member of the Finance Committee. He is preceded in death...

Aug 4, 2017

Janet Louise Kiester, nee Johnson, was born December 19, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Lillian Miller and Wallace Johnson. At a very young age Jans family moved to Edina, MN. She graduated from Edina High School in 1960 and went straight to work as a secretary for a company in Edina. She worked there until she got married...

Aug 3, 2017

Lilian Popp, 99, of Cumming passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 4, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Aug 3, 2017

David Padgett, age 64, and a native of Cherokee County, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was owner of Padgetts Body Shop, where he specialized in custom auto restorations. He was a lifelong guitar enthusiast, playing rock and blues tunes, and building custom guitars. He was preceded in death by his father, John S Padgett. Survivors include his wife...