Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Apr 16, 2017

John W. (Bill) Corley, Jr., 82, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. A U.S. Army veteran, Bill retired from AT Technologies after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Lion's Club, having served as Treasurer, Vice President and President. Bill also was a former Vice President for the Camp for the Blind and was a...

Apr 14, 2017

Hubertina Dorothy Hogan, age 92 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, April 14, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 13, 2017

Eurell Gazaway Shadburn, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 13, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and the oldest member of Beaver Ruin Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charnell Shadburn; two daughters, Christine Tibbitts and Joyce Shadburn; and a granddaughter, Denise Talley. She is survived by...

Apr 12, 2017

Russell Jones Lauter, age 52 of Bogart, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 11, 2017

Willie Mae (Macy) Charles, 94, a lifelong resident of Cumming passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. A member of Second Baptist Church, she is preceded in death by her husband, Pete Charles; a grandson, Mike Charles, and her parents, Tate and Genie Strayhorn. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Pete and Shirley Charles of Cumming; a grandson, Brian Charles; and...

Apr 10, 2017

Colleen Rene Hepner passed away at Northside Hospital in Forsyth County, Georgia on April 10, 2017. She was 39. She was born on June 15, 1977 in Fort Carson, Colorado and also lived in California and Georgia. Colleen enjoyed laughter, girl talk, camping, traveling, art, and her dogs. She will be remembered as loving, humorous, supportive, and generous to her...

Apr 10, 2017

Willie Howard (Dick) Phillips, 83, of Alpharetta passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. A truck driver for many years, Dick was a great animal lover and loved to tinker with anything. He was the self-proclaimed mayor and security guard at Hidden Lakes Assisted Living. Survivors include his wife, Bernice (Sis) Phillips; daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Eric Grantham of Free...

Apr 9, 2017

Carolyn Juanita Rainey, age 66, of Cumming, GA, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Funeral services for Mrs. Rainey will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Ingram Funeral Home with Dr. Charles Blackstock officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Ingram...

Apr 9, 2017

Thomas Niels Leeper, age 85 of Milton, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 9, 2017

Joseph Edward Ross, 49, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Ross was an employee of Lockheed-Martin for 20 years. He loved baseball and was an avid Cubs fan. Mr. Ross coached Little League Baseball for a number of years, touching the lives of all he coached. He was a member of First Redeemer...

Apr 9, 2017

Robert Charles Gilstrap, age 85, of Powder Springs, GA, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Robert was born in Atlanta, GA, in 1931, to the late Bill and Annie Mae Gilstrap. He went to O'Keefe High School, and was the first baseman on the city championship team. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Robert worked...

Apr 8, 2017

Muriel Osborne Heard, age 90 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 7, 2017

Lillian Raywood of Hendersonville, NC passed away April 7, 2017 at the age of 94. She was born and raised in Navesink and Red Bank New Jersey and graduated from Red Bank High School. Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Raywood; daughter, Sondra Stafford; mother, Mary Ann Graff Martin; father, Charles Graff; brother, Joseph Graff, Sr.;...

Apr 5, 2017

John S Padgett, age 86, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was a member of Longstreet Baptist Church. He loved working on cars and tractors. He was preceded in death by his brother, Loyal Padgett; sister, Evelyn Richards; parents, Floyd and Kumie Padgett. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Sara Lucille Padgett of Cumming; sons and...

Apr 4, 2017

Margaret Veranicia Cowart, age 79 of Cumming, Georgia passe away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, Georgia. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Apr 3, 2017

Wilma Gail Gilbert, age 69 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Monday, April 3, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Apr 3, 2017

Teri Lynn Neal, age 63, of Cumming, GA, passed peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2017. Teri loved and enjoyed her family and friends. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed dearly. Teri is survived by her husband of 14 years, Mark Neal of Cumming, GA; parents, Loren Tiffany and...

Apr 1, 2017

Command Sergeant Major Vernon Ray Whitten, Sr., 79, of Cumming passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. Born March 17, 1938 in Atlanta, CSM Whitten retired after proudly serving 36 years in the U.S. Army and then worked for Ford Motor Company. A loving father and grandfather, he attended Mountain Lake Church. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Janice Whitten;...

Mar 31, 2017

Judith Ann Quinn, age 75 of Atlanta, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Buddy" Kenneth Quinn. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie Quinn and Keith Mangum of Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Charles K. Jr. and Lorraine Quinn of California; Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 6th at 3:00 pm...

Mar 30, 2017

Roger Lynn Hensley, born June 10th 1945 in Kenvir, Kentucky, passed away March 30th, 2017 at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, GA. after bravely battling illness for several years.

He was a friend to all who met him, and to a very fortunate few, a husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and uncle. Roger was reunited with his father and mother, Homer...