Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Nov 7, 2016

Jennifer Cooper Lipham, age 35 of Cumming, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. Jennifer was a lifelong member of Daves Creek Baptist Church where she was saved by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and baptized by Rev. Ralph Lee Bagwell. She was a loving mother of two children and a very talented artist. Jennifer loved animals, babies and...

Nov 7, 2016

Patricia Ann (Tricia) Gignilliat, age 71, of Cumming passed away Monday, November 7, 2016. Tricia was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her parents, Loy and Ruby Floyd Grogan and her brother, Dr. S.J. Grogan. Survivors include her husband, Earl Gignilliat, daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Mark Reynolds, Cindy and David Nolan, Mandi...

Nov 6, 2016

Virginia Chloe McMillan Terrell, November 6, 1942 - November 6, 2016. A vibrant, funny, ambitious, and loyal perfectionist, she was known by her family and close friends as "Jenni." She was a lifelong achiever. From her first grade award for deportment to her successful financial advising business, she sought to do more, be more and fill every second of living....

Nov 6, 2016

David Weinbender died on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Dolores Liss Weinbender in 2013 (married September 30, 1950 in Denver, Colorado); father, Jacob George Weinbender; mother, Maria Elizabeth Koch; brothers Jacob and Alexander; sisters, Amelia Mollie Nuss, Mary Jean Justice, Martha Torson and Lillian Ferguson. He attended Longmont High...

Nov 6, 2016

James Mahlon McLean, age 70 of Braselton, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Nov 6, 2016

Ann Bobo, age 73 of Cumming, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, E. B. and Lena Collett; sister, Frances Collett. She is survived by her husband Robert Bobo of Cumming; sisters-in-law, Mary Ruth Cagle of Cumming, Edith Pruitt of LaGrange; brothers-in-law and...

Nov 5, 2016

Paul H. Schneider, age 74, of Cumming, GA, passed away on November 5, 2016, after a brief illness. Paul was born December 16, 1941, in Bellwood, Illinois, to the late Harry and Edna Schneider. He was a graduate of Downers Grove High School and Southern Illinois University class of 1963. During college he became a member of the Phi Sigma...

Nov 4, 2016

Roy Ludon Rockmore, age 76 of Cumming, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. He was a member of Longstreet Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon since 1979. He loved serving God and his Church Family and he enjoyed maintaining the Church Grounds and Building. He loved his grandkids, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death...

Nov 3, 2016

Sara L. Kirby, age 71 of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Katie Collett; brothers, Charles Collett, Byron Collett, Jimmy Collett. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Donald Kirby...

Nov 3, 2016

Rose Marie Gomez, age 59, of Cumming, GA, passed away on November 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her mother Margaret Shields. She is survived by her children, Margie (Shane) Welborn of Cumming, GA, and Katy (Shon) Lewis of California; grandchildren, Jarod Bandy of Georgia, Joumani Lewis of California, and Caleb Welborn of Georgia; father and step-mother, John...

Nov 2, 2016

Robert Allen Underwood, age 64 of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was a member of Browns Bridge Community Church where he was the Small Group Leader for Middle School Youth. He retired from the Post Office after 30 years and was working for the Forsyth County School Transportation Department. He loved old cars and was preceded...

Nov 1, 2016

Charlotte Smith, age 76, of Ball Ground, GA, passed away on November 1, 2016. She was born to the late Clarence and Mary Brown. Charlotte was a member at Liberty Grove Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years,...

Nov 1, 2016

Jerry W. Beach, age 71 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016.

There are no Formal Services at this time.

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

Nov 1, 2016

Frank Jr Collett, age 76, of Cumming, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. He was born in 1940, to the late Grady and Ruth Collett. Frank was a member of the Cherokee Shriners Club, Shriners Temple of Atlanta, Alpharetta Masonic Lodge, The Knights Temple, and The American Legion of Alpharetta. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Oct 31, 2016

Clines (Pellerin), Greeta Mae Greeta Mae Clines went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday October 31, 2016. Greeta was surrounded by friends and family as she passed into eternal life. She was born in Eau Claire Ontario on February 4 1940, to Hector and Alda Pellerin. She graduated from Schumacher High School and then continued to complete her...

Oct 30, 2016

Ora Clarence Stradley, age 79, of Conyers, GA, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. He was born in 1937, to the late Walter and Wyolene Stradley. Ora loved to bowl and was a avid sports fan. He was a graduate of O'keefe High School in Atlanta, GA, class of 1955. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Oct 29, 2016

Christine Adger Fay Knighten Sykes, age 86, of Atlanta, GA passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016. A true coal miner's daughter, Christine was born in Cullman, AL, to the late Edgar and Martha Knighten. Following college, she worked as an office manager for the United States Army at Ft. McPherson, retiring there in 2002. Christine, a true Southern Lady, enjoyed...

Oct 28, 2016

Julia Jeannette (Mrs. B) Bledsoe, age 80, of Statesboro, formerly of Cumming passed away Friday, October 28, 2016. Julia was a U.S Army veteran where she met her late husband, Randall G. Bledsoe. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and throughout her life was deeply devoted to her work with children in the many ministries in her church. Survivors...

Oct 27, 2016

Billy Gene Callahan, age 65 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016.

Graveside Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016, at Longstreet Baptist Church Cemetery, 6868 Campground Rd, Cumming, GA 30040.



Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia, will be handling the arrangements.

Oct 26, 2016

Judy Melissa Allison, age 67, a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who loved taking care of children. She was born January 6, 1949 to the late Newman and Wyline Mathis. Judy was a member of the last graduating class of the old Chestatee High School...