Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Cleburn Earl Knight

Cleburn Earl Knight

Jan 8, 2016

Cleburn Earl Knight, age 68, of Forsyth County, passed away on January 8, 2016, at his home. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Cleburn was a truck driver who loved the outdoors and classic cars. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl Knight. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce Knight; sons, Craig...

Gerald Anthony Shelton

Gerald Anthony Shelton

Jan 8, 2016

Gerald Anthony Shelton, age 58, of Cumming, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Vivian Shelton; brother, Jimmy Shelton and his sister, Paulette Shelton Hicks. Gerald is survived by his nephew, Scott (Kim) Mullinax of Dawsonville; niece, Alicia (Chris) Opolka of Braselton; great nephews, Brandon and Nicholas Mullinax; great nieces...

Randall Julian Elrod

Randall Julian Elrod

Jan 8, 2016

Randall Julian Elrod, age 68, of Cumming passed away Friday, January 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by an infant son, Jeff Elrod; mother, Ina Bell Elrod; father, Bill Elrod; sisters, Shirley Reid, Barbara Elrod; brother, Robert Elrod and a step-son, Jason Burns. Survivors include his son, Cameron Lackey of Gadsden, AL; granddaughter, Hope Lackey of Gadsden, AL; step-children,...

Donald Roveto

Donald Roveto

Jan 7, 2016

Donald "Pops" Roveto, 84, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held at 1pm Sunday, January 10 at Mt. Pisgah Church in Johns Creek. Funeral and burial at Green Lawn Cemetery to immediate follow. Don was born in Danbury, Connecticut January 15, 1931. He graduated from Danbury High School...

Gary A. Grizzle

Gary A. Grizzle

Jan 7, 2016

Gary A. Grizzle, age 66, of Cumming passed away peacefully Thursday, January 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family and many friends. A life-long resident of Forsyth County, Gary was born March 14, 1949 on his way to the old Mary Alice Hospital to the late Otis and Mamie Grizzle. A man who could build and fix anything, Gary was...

Lawrence William Henry

Lawrence William Henry

Jan 6, 2016

Lawrence William Henry, age 75 of Cumming, GA passed away January 6, 2016. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and was a deacon at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Hackensack, N.J. He is survived by his wife, Carol Messiah Henry; son and daughter-in-law Pastor Gerard and Terry Henry of Alpharetta; grandchildren Baylor, Benjamin, Bria and Brendan...

John  Louis Gentry

John Louis Gentry

Jan 6, 2016

John Louis (J.L.) Gentry, 84, of Cumming, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Gentry, Infant twins and his parents, Fred and Lois Gentry. J.L. was a veteran of the Unites States Marines and served in the Korean War. He was a dedicated, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to...

Joan Carol Heisler-Parker

Joan Carol Heisler-Parker

Jan 6, 2016

At this time there are no formal Services arranged. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga

Robert  E Taylor

Robert E Taylor

Jan 6, 2016

Robert E. Taylor, 69, of Suwanee, Georgia, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Robert courageously battled illness across a span of nearly 8 years. After a few notable last words and a beautiful goodbye, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Robert was born January 25th, 1946 in Orlando, Florida to Reuben and Vera Taylor. He grew up primarily in...

Peter  Chugaev

Peter Chugaev

Jan 5, 2016

Peter Chugaev, age 62 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 5, 2016. At this time there are no formal Services arranged. Byars Funeral Home, Cumming, Ga.

Elaine S. Dinsmore

Elaine S. Dinsmore

Jan 4, 2016

Elaine S. Dinsmore, age 65, of Cumming passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. A blessing to all she met, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister to many. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Troy Dinsmore; sons, William Dinsmore, Phillip (Amie) Dinsmore, all of Cumming; grandchildren, Bridget (Justin) Woodall, Tiffany (Jarred) Miller, Zach...

James Henry Fletcher

James Henry Fletcher

Jan 3, 2016

James Henry Fletcher, 76, of Cumming, GA passed away on January 3, 2016. He retired from Atlanta Gas Light after 34 years and went on to work for L.E. Bell Construction for another 17 years. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family, especially his 4 grandchildren. James is survived by his loving wife, of 55 years, Dorothy Cochran...

Betty Nell Perry

Betty Nell Perry

Jan 3, 2016

Betty Nell Perry, age 81 of Cumming, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2016. Betty was a lifetime member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. She was employed at Jackson's 5 and dime for over 25 years up until the time it closed. From there she went to serve in the Cumming Elementary School Cafeteria until she reached retirement. Betty is...

Thomas Lee "Tommy" Castleberry

Thomas Lee "Tommy" Castleberry

Jan 3, 2016

Thomas Lee "Tommy" Castleberry, age 53, of Cumming passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. Private family services will be held. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.

Lois Ann Shirley

Lois Ann Shirley

Jan 3, 2016

Lois Shirley, age 71 of Dahlonega Georgia, passed away at 12:25 on January 3, 2016. She was born on July 24 , 1944 in Lumpkin County, Dahlonega, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mattie and Dewy Woody; daughter, Vicky Stiles and four Brothers. She is survived by Husband, James Shirley; daughters, Lisa (Terry) Marlow, Shirrie (Ritchie) Heard,...

Carol Sue Learn

Carol Sue Learn

Jan 3, 2016

Carol Sue Learn, age 62, passed away suddenly on January 3rd, 2016, at 5:05 pm. She is now dancing with the Lord. She is survived by her son, Jason Troncone (Marilyn); daughter, Lisa Tyson (Michael); two grandchildren; sister Lois Newman (Jimmy); nephew and niece, David and Dana. A Memorial service will be held on January 12th, 2016, at 10am, in...

Joyce Youngblood Spradley

Joyce Youngblood Spradley

Jan 2, 2016

Joyce Youngblood Spradley, age 81 of Suwanee, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016. No formal Services have been planned at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Emma  Anne Drake

Emma Anne Drake

Jan 1, 2016

Graveside Services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. Byars Funeral Home, Cumming, Ga.

Starr Ann Gober

Starr Ann Gober

Jan 1, 2016

Starr Ann Gober, 66, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on January 1, 2016. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, George Gober; son, Travis Gober, and parents, William and Barbara Hartman. Starr is survived by her sons, Sean (Elka) Bresnahan of DuBois, PA, Adam (Erica) Craft of Cumming, GA, and Jason (Ryan) Gober of Cumming, GA; brother, Steven...

Janet Lee McConnell

Janet Lee McConnell

Jan 1, 2016

On January 1, 2016, our beloved mother Jan passed into God's hands. God's gift to our world entered on April 11, 1934 as the third of Lena and Wayne Hagerman's five children. Thus began a life of helping others, as she attended nursing school, becoming an RN at the age of 22. Soon after, she married Timothy McConnell and began...