Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Mar 19, 2017

Sarah Pearl Lathem, age 83, of Cumming, GA, died March 19, 2017. She was a native of Dawsonville, GA. She was a loving caregiver to many and enjoyed flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lathem, parents, Will Leila Smith, daughter, Mildred Lathem, five brothers 3 sisters. She is survived by her son, Randal (Beth) Lathem of...

Mar 19, 2017

Mary Jeanette Sanford, age 75, of Cumming passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Sanford; parents, Jesse and Clara McKinzie; sisters, Ellene McDougle, Lilly McKinzie, Magdalene McKinzie; brother, Grady McKinzie, step-sons, William and Alton Sanford. Survivors include her step-son, Alford Sanford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evie and Ricky Sanders of Cumming, Ruby and...

Mar 19, 2017

Barbara passed peacefully Sunday March 19, 2017 after a 17-year struggle with Alzheimer's. Barbara was born in Detroit Michigan on August 6, 1935. Barbara and Carl met in Detroit and married in January 1955. During her career she worked as a cosmetologist, a phone technician at Western Electric / Lucent Technology, and as an Esthetician at Famous Barr in St....

Mar 18, 2017

John R. Hennings, age 73, of Alpharetta GA, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, after a 5 month battle with several illnesses. John was born in Tarrytown, NY, to John M. Hennings and Natalie Hennings. John is survived by his loving, dedicated wife, Evelyn; his sons, John and Rick; sister, June; brother-in-law Otto; daughters-in-laws, Kathy and Cindy; nephews and nieces,...

Mar 18, 2017

Jeffrey William Edgcomb, age 63, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his home. Jeff was born on February 9th, 1954 in Pekin, Illinois to Larry and Mary Edgcomb. Jeff graduated college at Southern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in Biology. He was self-employed and worked with his wife at Coolscreen Graphics and Simco Imaging...

Mar 17, 2017

William (Mike) Michael McGehee, age 54, of Tucker, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 17, 2017. Mike was a member of Pleasantdale Church of God and also attended Harbor Worship Center in Dawsonville, GA. He was a master mechanic, welder, and could fix almost anything. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother...

Mar 17, 2017

L. B. (Sonny) Kennedy, age 83, of Cumming, formerly of Claxton, GA, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Kennedy of Cumming; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Rhonda, Mel and Sheryl, Scott and Nancy; grandchildren, Nathan and Brittany, Ethan and Dalton, Jamie and Amanda, Melissa and Erik, Mallory and Ashley, Levi and Savannah; great grandchildren, Victoria,...

Mar 17, 2017

Anne Paulk Walsh Zappia passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017 at the age of 92. She was born in Cairo, Georgia on November 5, 1924.

She was preceded in death by parents, Lannis and Sadie Paulk, Lt. Norman H. Walsh, and John Adam Zappia.

Anne was a retired real estate agent. She leaves behind a sister, Mary Lynn Elder of Charlotte,...

Mar 16, 2017

Charles Lewis Anderson, age 67 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Mar 16, 2017

Willene Smallwood, 74, of Cumming passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Willene was a beautiful, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was full of life and a devoted Christian lady. She enjoyed her flower gardens, bird watching, reading and the beach. Heaven has gained an angel and is now more beautiful with her presence. This is not good-bye, but we...

Mar 15, 2017

Gene Marion Chambers, age 90, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Gene was born on September 4, 1926, in Homer, GA, to the late Roy and Irene Chambers. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army Air corps and Airforce B29 Crew Member from 1943 until 1946 during the WWII Pacific Campaign combat in Okinawa. He...

Mar 15, 2017

Timothy Gordon Elzey, age 53, of Dawsonville, formerly of Forsyth County, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Survivors include his daughters, Savannah Leigh Elzey of Dawsonville, Lauren Michelle (Cody) Garrett of Cumming, Makayla Lynn Elzey of Dawsonville; father and step-mother, Robert and Joyce Elzey of Cumming; mother, Myrna Elzey of Cumming; sister, Melanie Elzey of Murrayville, TN; and a number...

Mar 14, 2017

Mary Helen Elliott, age 69 of Gainesville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Memorial Services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Mar 14, 2017

Bernard Leroy Blide, age 90 of Marietta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Mar 14, 2017

Charles Alfred Pregler, 85, of Cumming, departed this earth on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Charles was born in Stamford, Connecticut to Anton and Edith Pregler on March 9, 1932. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in math. He proudly served his country during the Korean War, attached to the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army....

Mar 14, 2017

Sara Jane (Lally) Purcell, age 77, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Judge B. B. Robertson and Ann Robertson; brother, James Robert Robertson. Survivors include her children, Dina Purcell of Cumming, Al & Gayle Purcell of Crawfordville, GA, Dexter and Tonya Purcell of Vero Beach, FL, Dennis and Sheila Purcell...

Mar 14, 2017

Katherine Irene Ehle, age 74, of Cumming, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at her residence. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed dearly. Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, James C. and Zella Brown. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis (Donna) Ehle of...

Mar 14, 2017

Joan Chambers Bottoms, age 82, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2017. She was a retiree of Lockheed- Martin Aircraft in Marietta and was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by her loving husband, Dean Bottoms of Marietta, GA; daughter, Tina C. Welch of Dallas, GA; sons, Michael Chambers of Houston, TX, Reed Chambers of Kennesaw,...

Mar 13, 2017

Rozella M. Huffman, age 72 of Roswell, Georgia passed away Monday, March 13, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Mar 12, 2017

William Ralph Long, Jr., age 72 of Austell, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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