Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Dec 20, 2016

Lawrence Edward Freeman, age 71 of Forsyth County, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 21st at 5:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rodney Pilcher and Rev. Jack Pilcher officiating. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1:00 pm until the hour of service. Ingram...

Dec 19, 2016

In Loving Memory of Dr. Joseph J. Gregory, Jr. September 2, 1957 - December 19, 2016. Dr. Joe Gregory left a lasting impression on the lives of many people in his lifetime. As a devoted husband, loving father and a dedicated Chiropractor, he encouraged and inspired all to a healthy lifestyle. In remembrance of his transition, we reflect on the...

Dec 19, 2016

Robert Lee Thornburg, 80 passed away Monday, Dec. 19 at the V.A. Medical Center in Augusta, Ga. Robert had been a resident of the Ga. War Veterans nursing home, following an extended illness. Born October 7, 1936 he was raised in Jackson, Michigan, and later moved to the Ann Arbor area. He was the son of David and Evelyn Thornburg....

Dec 19, 2016

Tommy Baker, age 47, of Cumming passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. Tommy was a wonderful man and a great husband. He loved his work with Fulton County, helping others, and picking on people. Survivors include his wife, Gina Baker of Cumming; step-son, Dalton Ray Ferrell of Dawsonville; parents, Donald and Linda Baker of Cumming; sister and brother-in-law, Penny and...

Dec 17, 2016

Edna M. Bethune



Atlanta, GA



Edna M. Bethune was born September 6, 1937, in Andersonville, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Eddie English and Rosa Lee Hawkins and their spouses Essie English and Lucious Hawkins. She departed this life December 17, 2016 in Atlanta, GA. She lived to attain the age of seventy-nine.



Edna was the eldest of...

Dec 17, 2016

Frances Dishroom, age 84 of Cumming, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Frances was preceded in death by her first husband, C. L. Collett and second husband, Truman Dishroom; daughter, Vivian Elizabeth Pruitt. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Georgia and Ted Daniels of Cumming, granddaughter, Emily Faith Daniels of Cumming;...

Dec 16, 2016

Cary Mustaki, age 73, of Cumming, GA, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. Cary was born in 1943, to the late Peter and Mae Cary Mustaki. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served as part of the Military Police. That then led him into his next career as a Geneva New York Policeman. Cary retired...

Dec 15, 2016

In Memory of

JIMMIE THOMAS HENDERSON





Jimmie Thomas Henderson born June 7, 1941 passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2016. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Luther and Euclee Henderson. He is survived by his wife Mary Rainey Cobb, four children and a number of...

Dec 15, 2016

Bill Jarmon, 71, of Cumming, Georgia, formerly of Snellville, Georgia and Dora, Alabama passed away on December 15, 2016. Bill was born on August 17, 1945 to Herman and Mamie Jarman. Bill was a graduate of Dora High School and attended business college in Birmingham. Following a love for his country, Bill proudly served in the US Army's 82nd Airborne...

Dec 15, 2016

Doris Ann Palmer, age 72, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, Herschel and Ethel Holbrook; son, Billy Palmer; sister, Alice Johnson and her brothers, Douglas Westbrook, James Holbrook and Jackie Holbrook. Doris is survived by her...

Dec 14, 2016

The Reverend Doctor James Richard (Dick) Gantt, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Dick was born September 11, 1933 in High Point, North Carolina to Margaret Ledbetter and Claude Miles Gantt, Sr. He was preceded in death by an older brother, C.M. (Bill) Gantt, Jr. Following graduation from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina, Dick served...

Dec 14, 2016

Christopher Steven Nelson, age 43 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 14, 2016

Arianna Elizabeth Strawn passed December 14, 2015 at her home in Cumming Georgia. She was 11 years old, born January 27, 2005 in Rome, Georgia, and attended Piney Grove Middle School. She was loved by all and never saw a stranger. She is survived by her Loving mom Christina Strawn and adopted father Matt Toland. She is loved and missed...

Dec 13, 2016

Nelda Jo Allen, age 66 of Dawsonville, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Nelda adored her children and grandchildren and was the best mother and grandmother on the planet. She had a green thumb and grew the prettiest flower gardens around. Nelda could be seen sitting on her front porch, drinking her Coca Cola classics, admiring her beautiful yard....

Dec 13, 2016

Jerry William Bagwell, age 74 of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Jerry was a member of Roanoke Baptist Church where he had served as an Ordained Deacon for 42 years and served as Church treasurer. He was a Petty Officer in The United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dalene Bagwell....

Dec 13, 2016

Nina Marie Cockerham Senevey

December 9th, 1931- December 13th, 2016





Nina Marie Cockerham Senevey, age 85, a resident of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13th 2016 surrounded by family.



Nina was born in Monroe City, IN in 1931 to Nesbeth and Bertha Cockerham, the fourth of nine children. She graduated from Monroe City High School in 1949...

Dec 13, 2016

Eljoria Aline Hudson, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Memorial Service for Ms. Hudson will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Coal Mountain Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com. Service DetailsTuesday, December 20th, 2016, 2:00pm, Coal Mountain Baptist Church

Dec 12, 2016

James George Smith, age 88 of Acworth, formerly of Cumming, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Bobbie Nell Smith; daughter, Shirley Smith. He is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and William Turner, son, Timothy Smith; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17th at 11:00...

Dec 11, 2016

Donnis Marie Edwards, age 70 of Murrayville, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016. She was a member of Cumming Second Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edwards; parents, Doc and Lucille Jackson; brothers, Jimmy Jackson and Frankie Jackson; great grandchild, Damion Allen. She is survived by her companion of 14 years, Don Abston of...

Dec 10, 2016

Kevin Peter Anderson, age 62 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens in Cumming, Georgia. The family will receive friends at Byars Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday prior to Services.