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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Carol Pickering Joninas

Carol Pickering Joninas

Aug 16, 2015

Carol Pickering Joninas, age 48, of Cumming, GA passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015. A native of Rochester, NY, she had lived in Cumming for the past 15 years. Carol was a spirited child, a loving wife, a wonderful mother and a caring friend. Kind hearted, friendly and fun, she brought energy and enthusiasm to everything she did. She was...

Retha Bell Gilbert

Retha Bell Gilbert

Aug 16, 2015

Retha Bell Gilbert received her promise of eternal salvation on Sunday, August 16, 2015, when she was called home to be with her husband and children. Retha was born on January 21, 1928, and was the youngest of seven daughters of Lousillous and Isabell Bell. She was born and raised in the Oak Grove Community until her parents bought a...

Josephine S. Bond

Josephine S. Bond

Aug 16, 2015

Josephine S. Bond, 85, of Cumming, GA, previously of Baltimore, MD, passed away on August 16, 2015. She was an avid gardener, artist, and jewelry hobbyist. She is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Bond, and her parents, James and Mary Staiti. Josephine is survived by her sons, John F. Bond and wife Michelle; and Thomas M. Bond...

Alan Clinton Griffin

Alan Clinton Griffin

Aug 15, 2015

Alan Clinton Griffin, age 51, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. He was a loving son, husband and father. Alan especially loved his grandchildren. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed helping anyone with their cars, boats and homes. Alan loved to cook delicious meals for his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by...

Sara N. Garrett

Sara N. Garrett

Aug 14, 2015

Sara N. Garrett, our family angel, passed peacefully on August 14, 2015. Sara was born on June 2, 1931, as the eighth child of eleven to Elizabeth Margaret and Ezra Wilson in Homer, Ga. Sara was happily married in 1978 to Harold Garrett whom she considered the love of her life. They spent many happy times and years boating through...

Ron Jay Gonzales

Ron Jay Gonzales

Aug 14, 2015

Ron Jay Gonzales, age 68 of Cumming, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015. Ron was a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He was very active in ALTA tennis and was a former Forsyth County poll chair at Chattahoochee River Club for 12 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Victor Gonzales; father, Joe Gonzales....

Ruby Estelle Ray

Ruby Estelle Ray

Aug 13, 2015

Ruby Estelle Kizer Ray, age 94 of Cumming, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2015. She was a member of Community Bible Church. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Liston Ray and infant son Donald Wayne Ray. She is survived by her children, Mavis and Derry Cochran of Cumming, Dennis and Linda Ray of Blairsville; grandchildren, Jeff...

Jimmy  Hugh Hunt

Jimmy Hugh Hunt

Aug 12, 2015

Jimmy Hugh Hunt, age 69 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Wednesday 12, 2015. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

B. L. Perry

B. L. Perry

Aug 11, 2015

B. L. Perry, age 79 of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. He is survived by niece, Delene Shadburn; nephew, Chip Shadburn. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 13th at 3:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Aruthur William Audas

Aruthur William Audas

Aug 11, 2015

Arthur William Audas, age 75 of Acworth, Georgia passed away Tuesday August 11, 2015. The family will be having private services. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Donna R. Miller

Donna R. Miller

Aug 11, 2015

Donna R. Miller,age 70 of Suwanee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Private services will be held. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Ross W. Keith

Ross W. Keith

Aug 9, 2015

Ross W. Keith, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2015. He was raised in Washington, DC and graduated from Central High School where he lettered in both football and baseball. He went on to Penn State University on a football scholarship and remained a dedicated Penn State football fan his entire life. Ross served 4 years...

John F. Wagner

John F. Wagner

Aug 8, 2015

On the morning of August 8, 2015, after a long battle with cancer, John (Jack) F. Wagner passed into the Lord's loving arms. His wife and the love of his life, Janice E. Wagner (nee Gouker), predeceased him. He will be heartily missed by his devoted children Paula Green (husband, Mason), Ronald Wagner (wife, Maila), and stepdaughter Tammy Nadudvary. Also...

Royston Pruitt

Royston Pruitt

Aug 8, 2015

James R. Pruitt, age 91, of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015. James was a Veteran of World War II and was in the battle at Pearl Harbor. He is preceded in death by his wife, Clara Wilson Pruitt; brothers, Dean and Gene Pruitt and his sister, Mildred Samples. James is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James...

Charles H. Gaylor Jr

Charles H. Gaylor Jr

Aug 7, 2015

Charles H. Gaylor, Jr., age 83 of Cumming, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Inez Gaylor. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Lee Gaylor; children, Michael Gaylor (Robin), James Gaylor (Rae), Katherine Arnett (Steve), Cynthia Cantrell (Edwin), Ronald Gaylor (Ann); 4 sisters; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be...

James  Edward Lumsden

James Edward Lumsden

Aug 7, 2015

James Edward Lumsden, age 81 of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away Friday, August 7, 2015. Memorial Services will be Monday, August 17, 2015 at Trinity Worship Center Church, 315 Kelly Mill Road in Cumming at 11 a.m. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Michael John Carew

Michael John Carew

Aug 6, 2015

Michael John Carew, age 95, of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Fr. Michael was a retired Roman Catholic priest and former employee of United Parcel Service. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Ellen Carew and his brother James Carew. Fr. Michael was a member of the Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd in...

Alan Carter Redd

Alan Carter Redd

Aug 6, 2015

Alan Carter Redd, age 57 of Dawsonville, formerly of Cumming, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Cody Redd, parents, Carter and Nellie Redd. He is survived by his daughter, Tina Weatherly; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sammy and Billie Redd, Stanley and Cindy Redd; sister, Terri Redd Samples; nieces and nephews, Alicia...

Ronnie Hanna

Ronnie Hanna

Aug 5, 2015

Ronnie Hanna, age 55 of Cumming, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother, Fannie Lou Mullenix; nephew, Jo'van Donald Hanna; father in law, Robert I. Dees; grandmother, Regina Catherine Walker. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kim Dees Hanna of Cumming; children, Chelsea Hanna, Brett Hanna, and Casey...

Virginia Desiree Yatto

Virginia Desiree Yatto

Aug 3, 2015

Virginia Desiree (Dee) Yatto, 66, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 3, 2015 in Cumming, Georgia. A Memorial Service will be held at Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA, on August 22 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Scott Huskins officiating, and eldest daughter, Kelli giving the Eulogy. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Dee was...