Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Nov 26, 2016

James William O'Connor, III, age 67, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. James was born in Chicago, IL, in 1946, to the late James O' Connor and Virginia Ogrentz. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. O'Connor will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly...

Nov 26, 2016

Charles Banister, age 84 of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Charles was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War conflict. He retired from General Motors with 32 years of service, and later worked 18 years with Forsyth County at the Tolbert Street Transfer Station. He is preceded in death by his son, Steve Banister in...

Nov 26, 2016

Greg McKelvey, 65, of Atlanta passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. A native and lifelong resident of Atlanta, Greg was a kind, gentle and caring soul who always wished well of everyone. He retired after 30 years with IBM as a systems analyst and is preceded in death by his parents, M. Harold and Nell Milam McKelvey. Survivors include his...

Nov 24, 2016

Janet Louise Phillippi Hall, age 68, of Murrayville passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, George E. and Jessie Lee Phillippi and her sister, Wanda Tate. Survivors include her husband, Carl Fred Hall, Jr., of Cumming; children, Rhonda C. Hall of Murrayville, Tracie Michelle Cook of Cumming, Harvey M. (Jennifer) Hall of Cumming;...

Nov 22, 2016

Rev. Gerald Rudolph Carnes, age 74, of Cleveland, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Gerald was born in Cumming, GA, in 1942, to the late George and Allison Carnes. He was a member and home preacher of Siloam Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. Rev. Carnes will always be remembered as a loving husband, father,...

Nov 21, 2016

Steven Dwayne Fowler, age 59, of Ball Ground passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. He was a member of Daves Creek Baptist Church and is preceded in death by his parents, Chesley and Lonnie Mae Fowler. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Fowler; sister and brother-in-law, Stacey and Bobby Riley; nephew, John Fowler; and niece, Cheryl Fowler; step-mother, Tina Fowler, several...

Nov 20, 2016

Jake Owen Tatum was born on December 22, 1992 in Bonner Springs, KS and went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2016. Jake's parents are Chris and Theresa Johnson, Cumming, GA and Mark and Angie Tatum of Scottsdale, AZ. His siblings are: Kelsey Mason, Clay Johnson, Cameron Johnson, Tanner, Trey and Tayler Poirier as well as brother-in-law:...

Nov 20, 2016

Russell Alan Graham, age 36 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Nov 19, 2016

On November 19th, 2016, Joyce Marie King, of Cumming, Georgia was called home to her Lord and Savior. Joyce was born January 22nd, 1945, and passed away at the age of 71 years old. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Ron King of Cumming, Georgia. Also survived by her son, Jon Friedman and daughter, Gayle Friedman...

Nov 19, 2016

William Vincent "Billy" Kuch, 30, of Cumming, GA died on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Billy was born July 14, 1986 in New Haven, CT. He was a graduate of Wharton High School in Tampa, FL. From an early age, Billy found his passion for cooking while working in various restaurants in Tampa, FL, Lexington, KY, and Alpharetta, GA. He was...

Nov 19, 2016

Ruth Samples Green, age 94, of Cumming, GA, passed away on November 19, 2016. She was born in Forsyth County on March 6, 1922, to the late Silvie and Mintie Pirkle Samples. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Chelsie Green; son, Kenneth Green: great grandson, Daniel Green; and five sisters and two brothers....

Nov 18, 2016

Martha F. Mathews, age 71 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Nov 16, 2016

James J. Konrad, age 75, a 23 year resident of Cumming passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. James was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, taking cruises and chatting with new friends he met along the way. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Marilyn T. Konrad; sons, Mark (Lisa) Konrad, Robert...

Nov 16, 2016

James Garston (J.G.) Green, age 95, a lifelong resident of Cumming, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Garston was saved in 1937 at the age of 16 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was then a member of Friendship Baptist Church beginning in 1944. Garston was a devoted husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, business man, and friend. He was preceded...

Nov 16, 2016

Rita Nicole Gadson, age 47 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Nov 16, 2016

Ivan Hoyt Martin, age 84, of Cumming, GA, passed away on November 16, 2016. He was born in Forsyth County on January 22, 1932, to the late Oscar and Mary Emma Martin. Ivan was a poultry farmer and truck driver for most of his adult life. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma...

Nov 15, 2016

Betty Jane Gibbs, age 93, of Suwanee passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. A memorial service and dinner will be held Sunday, December 11, at 4:00 p.m. at the Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Johns Creek Christian Church. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming,...

Nov 15, 2016

Donald Clarence Pauley, Lt Colonel, USMC, age 84, of Cumming GA, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away November 15, 2016. Don was a 9th generation West Virginian where he was born and raised in the coal camps; the oldest child and only son of Clarence Everett and Elsie Maynard Pauley. Don was a graduate of the University of Utah...

Nov 15, 2016

William E. Wilson, age 73 of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. He was retired from General Motors. William was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Wilson; parents, William and Sally Mae Wilson. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Wilson of Flowery Branch, Donnie and Johnna Wilson of Winder, Tim and Penny Wilson of...

Nov 14, 2016

Russell J. Wallace, age 77, of Cumming, formerly of Alpharetta, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Russell was a former police officer in Alpharetta and later became a truck driver with Kenneth Wallace Grading. Russell enjoyed being around his friends and spending time at his son's property in South Georgia. He is...