Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jan 2, 2017

James M. McDonald (85) of Cumming, Georgia, formerly of Alma, died peacefully at home Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born on June 6, 1931, to the late David and Nancy McDonald. He was preceded in death by brothers Thurman McDonald and Reitzel McDonald. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gertrude McCarty McDonald, and his children, Mary...

Jan 2, 2017

MILDRED LOUISE GRISWELL BERRY

Mildred Berry, 88, formerly of Ellijay and Lawrenceville, GA, passed away January 2, 2017 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of over 69 years, Sidney Lanier Berry, Daughters Janice Berry Gipe and husband Jay; Darlene Berry Lauth and husband Greg, and Denise Berry. Mrs....

Jan 1, 2017

Norma Lee Braselton, age 79 of Dawsonville, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. She loved and cherished her family especially her grand kids and great grand kids. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Braselton. She is survived by her children, Vivian (Joe) Hood of Panama City, FL, Rick (Jan) Braselton of Euharlee; brother, Ronnie (Imy)...

Jan 1, 2017

Duane Thomas DeLoach, 57 years old, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, GA.

Duane was born April 6, 1959 in Atlanta, GA to the late Floyd and Virginia DeLoach. He was the oldest son of four children. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia and father, Floyd. Duane spent his childhood years...

Jan 1, 2017

David Steven Nevins, age 64, of Cumming passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. David was a kind and gentle soul who loved his career of teaching. His calling was special education and he met every student with a smile and his unwavering support. Throughout the years, students would always remember their teacher, Mr. Nevins. A teacher never truly retires though;he...

Dec 31, 2016

Violet Bailey Parrish , age 96, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on December 31, 2016, after a brief illness. Mrs. Parrish was born on January 7, 1920 to the late Claude and Lula Bell Bailey in Athens, AL. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Glenn Rhodes Parrish. She is survived...

Dec 31, 2016

Bonnie Bennett McClure, age 102 of Cumming, passed away with peace and grace on Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was predeceased by husband, Robert L. McClure. A lifelong resident of Forsyth County, Mrs. McClure was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Mary Phillips Bennett; son, Russell Eugene McClure; grandson, Russell...

Dec 31, 2016

Rodney Wayne Ratterree, age 44 of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. There are no Formal Services at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040.

Dec 30, 2016

Melba Massey-Wells, age 68, of Ellijay passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. Melba was a very strong woman who loved her family more than anything else; the glue that held her family together. She enjoyed gardening and her pets. Melba is preceded in death by her husbands, Calvin Massey and Danny Wells; her brothers, M.C. Adkins, Royce Adkins, Billy Adkins...

Dec 30, 2016

John Waldo Jacobs, age 96 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, December 30, 2016.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 29, 2016

Karen Diane Pilgrim, age 51 of Cumming, GA passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and friend. Karen loved spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith and loved to cross stitch. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Dec 29, 2016

Earl Frederick Olson, age 70 of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 28, 2016

George Roland Thyne went to his Heavenly home on December 28, 2016. He passed away at Halcyon Hospice in Atlanta, GA at the age of 68.

George is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Thyne and his father, James "Scotty" Thyne.

George is lovingly remembered by his brother, Jim Thyne and his wife Charli of Pinehurst, NC, his half-brother, George...

Dec 27, 2016

Hazel Abi Burruss Glass, age 82 of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She loved collecting angels. She is survived by her husband Larry Glass of Cumming; children, Richard and Loraine Leak of Buford, Ann and Ned Yearwood of Milledgeville, Jimmy Leak of Dawsonville, Shane and Wendy Glass of...

Dec 27, 2016

Craig Johnston, 61, of Gainesville GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27th 2016, with his loving family at his side. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday December 30th at Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040. A Private Service will be held on Saturday December 31st after which Craig will...

Dec 26, 2016

Michael Warren Tittsworth, age 65 of Peachtree Corners, Georgia passed away Monday, December 26, 2016.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 26, 2016

John Sam Consos, Sr., age 73, of sandy Springs passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. He was a devout member of Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church. John is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Sheila M. Consos; and son, John Sam Consos, Jr. Survivors include his sister, Gloria Consos; and several nieces, nephews and...

Dec 25, 2016

Mildred Grace Walsh, age 65 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Dec 25, 2016

Former long time Ormond Beach resident , John Kingsley Dowling died peacefully at his home in Cumming, GA on December 25th, 2016, at the age of 85. John is survived by his four children and their spouses; J. Scott and Susan Dowling of Ormond Beach, FL, Karen and Jim McLellan of Aurora, CO, Jeff and Candy Dowling of Charlotte, NC,...

Dec 24, 2016

John Henry Smart Jr. passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve shortly after 9 pm after succumbing to complications from lung disease. John is preceded by; his parents John Smart Sr. and Dorothy Brogdon Smart, his wife Marjorie Witt Smart, and his daughter Deborah Suzanne Williams. He is survived by his sons John Henry Smart III and his wife Kelly, Daniel...