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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Neil Edwin McWhorter

Neil Edwin McWhorter

Oct 2, 2015

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE AND TIME OF THE SERVICE Neil Edwin McWhorter, 77, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he and his wife, Nancy, moved to Atlanta in April, 1962 and never looked back. Neil served in the U.S. Army, Army Security Agency, attended Duke University and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree...

Clarence "Leon" Morgan

Clarence "Leon" Morgan

Oct 2, 2015

Clarence Leon Morgan, age 90, of Cumming passed away Friday, October 2, 2015. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Clarence served at Okinawa, Japan in World War II. He retired from the Indianapolis General Motors as a Stock Chaser after which he moved to Cumming in 1986, making Georgia his family's home. He was a deacon at Grace Memorial Baptist...

Nada Backowski

Nada Backowski

Oct 1, 2015

Nada Backowski, age 56 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015. No Services have been planed at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

John Frederick  Glisson

John Frederick Glisson

Sep 30, 2015

John Frederick "Rick" Glisson, 64, of Atlanta, Georgia, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. A funeral Mass was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta, with Fr. Brian Baker presiding, assisted by Deacon Bill McCarthy and Deacon Allen Underwood. Music was offered by the Parish Choir (W. Byrd "Ave...

Mona  Christine Rodriguez

Mona Christine Rodriguez

Sep 29, 2015

Mona Christine Rodriguez, age 40 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Arrangements have not planned, Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Bruce Edwin Sellers

Bruce Edwin Sellers

Sep 28, 2015

Ed Sellers, 87, of Woodstock, GA passed away on September 28, 2015 in Roswell, GA. Ed was a Sales Manager with AT&T in Atlanta, GA, he was a member of Ft. Thomas Masonic Lodge # 808 , and Korean War Army Veteran. Ed was an avid golfer and member of the Highland Country Club, the Past president of the Fairfax...

Ernest Luke Corn Sr

Ernest Luke Corn Sr

Sep 27, 2015

Ernest Luke Corn, Sr., age 80, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, after a brave battle with cancer. He was a life-long resident of Forsyth County and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He retired from General Motors in 2000, with 48 years of service. Ernest graduated from Cumming High School where he played basketball...

Randall Melvin Blanchard

Randall Melvin Blanchard

Sep 27, 2015

Randall Melvin Blanchard, age 72 of Gainesville, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 2, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home, Thursday, October 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of...

Vickie Darlene Bishop

Vickie Darlene Bishop

Sep 26, 2015

Vickie Darlene Bishop, 58, of Milton, Georgia passed away on September 26, 2015. She was a member of Southern Hills Baptist Church, Pulaski, TN. She was also a member of Pioneer Valley Hog Club. Vickie is preceded in death by her parents, James and Phoebe West. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Bishop, of Milton, GA; daughters and sons-in-law,...

Hubert Carlyle Platt

Hubert Carlyle Platt

Sep 26, 2015

Hubert Carlyle Platt, 83, died Saturday September 26th in hospice care after a short illness. Hubert was born December 8, 1931 in Conway, South Carolina and was raised in and around the beautiful beaches of Little River, South Carolina. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1958 and made Georgia his lifelong home, eventually making a home in the Atlanta suburb...

Kenneth Michael Garmon

Kenneth Michael Garmon

Sep 26, 2015

Kenneth Michael Garmon, age 28 of Gainesville (Forsyth), Georgia passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Safe Harbor Church of God. 1648 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Carolyn Grogan Townsend

Carolyn Grogan Townsend

Sep 26, 2015

Carolyn Grogan Townsend, one of the Lord's most devoted, passed away on September 26, 2015. For 10 years Carolyn walked with dignity, was clothed in strength and laughed at the days to come knowing her faith would carry her through a 10 year battle with cancer. Her courage, dignity and unwavering faith has made a lasting impression on all who...

Justin Charles Gutshall

Justin Charles Gutshall

Sep 25, 2015

Justin Charles Gutshall, age 44 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Friday, September 25, 2015. There are no services arranged at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

John Edgar Haygood

John Edgar Haygood

Sep 25, 2015

John Edgar Haygood, 49, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on September 25, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Rosalyn Haygood. He is survived by his children, Kayla (Silas) McGhee, and Dylan (Yajaira) Haygood; Brother, Paul (April) Haygood; sister, Jackie (Don) Parker; cousins, Michael (Farrah) Westbrook, Angel Westbrook, and Sean Westbrook; grandchild, Micah McGhee, and mother...

Roberta Lynn Goss

Roberta Lynn Goss

Sep 24, 2015

Roberta Lynn Goss, age 80 of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Roberta had been a nurse for 60 years and retired from Gwinnett Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gartrell Goss; grandsons, Ray Miller, Jeffery Coursey; son, David Coursey and 3 brothers. Survivors include her...

Jeanette Hughes Gayton

Jeanette Hughes Gayton

Sep 24, 2015

Mrs. Jeanette Hughes Gayton, age 87, of Alpharetta, Georgia died peacefully on September 24th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Gayton and was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Mrs. Gayton is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Steve (Glenda) Gayton, Tom (Kathy) Gayton of Alpharetta; sister, Dorothy Thompson of Cumming; grandchildren, Shonda Baty, Heath...

Patricia  Kay  Lowe

Patricia Kay Lowe

Sep 24, 2015

Patricia Kay Lowe Patricia Kay Lowe, 71, of Cumming, Ga., passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, after a brief illness. A native of Diamond, W.V., Lowe was a graduate of West Virginia University. She was preceded in death by her husband, Easterly Delmar Lowe Jr. She is survived by daughter Blayne Lowe Ellis and son-in-law Charles Ellis of Cumming; daughter...

Priscilla Richards

Priscilla Richards

Sep 23, 2015

Lita Priscilla Richards, age 84, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Priscilla was a loving mother and Nanny. She will be remembered for her hummingbird collection and her love of cooking and housekeeping. These traditions will be passed on for generations. Priscilla was a member of Longstreet Baptist Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Lamar and Marie...

Michael "Jack" Gleason

Michael "Jack" Gleason

Sep 22, 2015

Michael "Jack" Gleason, age 54, passed away in the comfort of his home in Alpharetta, Ga. September 22, 2015. He was born November 8, 1960 in Pahl, Germany and raised by his adoptive parents, Eugene and Earline Gleason. He will be remembered for his larger than life personality that touched the lives of people from Redwood City, Ca. to Forsyth...

Randy Lawrence Glaze

Randy Lawrence Glaze

Sep 22, 2015

Randy Lawrence Glaze, age 52, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on September 22, 2015 in his home of pancreatic cancer. Randy was born on October, 22, 1962 in Liberal, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth Glaze, his brother Kelley Glaze, and his son Kenneth Glaze. Randy is survived by his mother Vivian Glaze; sister Sherrie Judd...