Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Mar 30, 2017

Vivian Wynell Coker, age 75, of Dawsonville, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She retired from Dawson County School System after 32 years. She was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Spain. Survivors include her husband, Bobbie Ray Coker of Dawsonville; children, Thomas Michael (Janice) Coker of Gainesville, Chris Ray Coker...

Mar 30, 2017

Douglas Everett Warren, 55, of Sugar Hill passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parent, Everett William and Essie Grace Higgins Warren. Survivors include his sister, Mae Pettyjohn and her husband, Daniel Pettyjohn of Sugar Hill; niece, Brandi Tudury of Cumming and her finace, Tony Dillingham; great niece, Brittani Dean-Bedell and her husband, Dillon...

Mar 29, 2017

Lena Watson, loving wife, mother and grandmother of Gainesville, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Lena worked for Forsyth County School System where she served as a substitute teacher. She is preceded in death by her husband Leland Watson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Skinner; brothers, Clay, Ray and Clyde Skinner;...

Mar 29, 2017

Mary (Jean) Kirby, 69, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Jean loved reading books, watching movies, playing games, and listening to music.. Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years, J.D. Kirby of Cumming; sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Amy Kirby of Cleveland, GA, Tony and Tessa Kirby of Cumming, Jason and Theresa Kirby of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Haven,...

Mar 29, 2017

Randy Hall, age 53, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was a truck driver with Thomas Concrete and former employee of Downey Trees and J. B. Hunt Trucking Company. Randy loved his dog Max who was his best friend. Survivors include his wife, Arlene M. Hall of Cumming; children, Helen Sams of Canton, Lori Friesen of Cumming;...

Mar 29, 2017

Warren L. Nickell, Jr., 84, of Cumming passed away peacefully March 29, 2017 at home, surrounded by loving family and his wife Joan Nickell. Join the family in celebrating the life of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Warren was born June 11, 1932 in Mishawaka Indiana to Warren L. Nickell Sr. and Edith McDonald Nickell. His fondest...

Mar 26, 2017

Paul Harold Freischlag, Sr., age 89 of Dunwoody, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 26, 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

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;...