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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Barbara Jane  Thomas

Barbara Jane Thomas

Apr 30, 2015

Barbara Jane Thomas, age 58 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015. No arrangements have been made at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

James Walter Johnson

James Walter Johnson

Apr 30, 2015

James W. (Jim) Johnson, a nationally recognized pioneer in information technology in higher education, died on April 30th 2015. He was born to Swedish immigrants in Chicago, Illinois on October 30, 1942. Jim was a visionary IT official at the University of Iowa, the University of Houston, Emory University, and Wayne State University. He was a pioneer in the use...

Joseph Francis Alibro

Joseph Francis Alibro

Apr 29, 2015

Joseph Francis Alibro, beloved son of Frank and Joyce (Armstrong) Alibro of Cumming, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2015 at the age of 45. Besides his parents, Joe is survived by his son Joseph Dominic Alibro of Sugar Hill, Georgia, who was the light of his life and loved beyond words. Joe is also survived by his brothers...

Wilda Bailey

Wilda Bailey

Apr 29, 2015

Wilda Bailey, age 87 of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She was a 70 year member and Past President of the Rebekah Assembly of Georgia. In 1996 she was the International Representative from Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Roy Bailey; infant son, Douglas Edward...

William Townsend Bailey

William Townsend Bailey

Apr 29, 2015

William Townsend Bailey, age 85 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. He was born on Long Island, NY, graduated high school from Perkiomen Boarding School in Pennsburg, PA, attended Oklahoma A (Oklahoma State) and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. He was commissioned at graduation as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Transportation...

Cheryl Lynn Flynn

Cheryl Lynn Flynn

Apr 29, 2015

Cheryl Lynn Flynn, age 57, of Suwanee passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 after a valiant fight with cancer. Survivors include her husband, Jay Flynn; son, Joey Flynn, both of Suwanee; mother, Ileen Bloch of Cumming; brother, Mark Bloch and his wife, Amy Scarola; nephew, Simon J. Bloch, all of New York City; mother-in-law, Paula Flynn; sister-in-law, Joanne (Dan) Hoerrner,...

Leland Adle Watson

Leland Adle Watson

Apr 29, 2015

Leland Adle Watson, loving husband, father and grandfather of Gainesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. He was a dedicated deacon and member of Salem Baptist Church. Leland was a former school bus driver of 56 years with Forsyth County School System. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Watson, brothers Grady and...

Dean Hood

Dean Hood

Apr 27, 2015

Jerry Dean Hood, age 71, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015. Dean is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda. He also leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Nathan and his son and daughter in law, Jerry and Paula. Dean is survived by four adoring grandchildren, Matthew, Martha Corinn, Grant, and Anna and his faithful...

Joseph Colmore Creason

Joseph Colmore Creason

Apr 26, 2015

Joseph Colmore Creason, age 90, passed away on April 26, 2015. Joe was a member of the Cumming Church of Christ and former member and deacon of the East Point Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents Marshall and Nell Creason and sister Mary Elizabeth Creason Hayes. Joe is survived by his loving wife Carol Ables...

Henry Asa Tuten

Henry Asa Tuten

Apr 23, 2015

Henry Asa Tuten Jr., Asa to his friends, died on the morning of April 23, 2015 after a long battle with Leukemia. He is survived by his wife Linda, son Jim, daughter Ashley and her husband Mark Sidwell, and his grandchildren: Sidney Sidwell, Daniel Tuten, Erik Tuten and David Tuten. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at...

Donnie Lee Shadburn

Donnie Lee Shadburn

Apr 22, 2015

Donnie Lee Shadburn, age 76 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Mercy Fellowship Church in Cumming. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Robert James Malone

Robert James Malone

Apr 22, 2015

Robert J Malone , age 89 , of Atlanta , Ga. , passed away on Wednesday , April 22, 2015 at Embracing Hospice , Cumming Ga. Born April 25, 1925 in Brooklyn , NY to John Joseph Malone and Helen Keating Malone ( " Nell " ). Bob joined the Navy right out of high school to serve in the...

Mary Frances "Patsy" Chadwick

Mary Frances "Patsy" Chadwick

Apr 22, 2015

Mary "Patsy" Frances Chadwick, age 64, of Gainesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Patsy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Cumming. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Essie Chadwick; brothers, William, Hubert, James and Jerry Chadwick: sisters, Stella Pitts and Barbara Adams. Patsy is survived by her children, Rhonda Morris of Cumming,...

Curtis "Pop" Thompson

Curtis "Pop" Thompson

Apr 21, 2015

Eugene Curtis (Pop) Thompson, age 79, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Curtis was a wonderful and humble man who was loved by all, including his dogs. He retired in 1999 from Forsyth County High School where, for 31 years, he taught Automotive and Small Engine Repair. A lifelong Baptist, Curtis was a charter member of Cumming Baptist...

Cheryl Ray  Willis

Cheryl Ray Willis

Apr 21, 2015

Cheryl Ray Willis, age 68 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Private services were held. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Ga.

Talmadge Wesley Bolton

Talmadge Wesley Bolton

Apr 20, 2015

Talmadge Wesley Bolton, age 81 of Cumming, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. He was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church since 1945. He was owner of Bolton's Garage from 1949, when he was 15 years old, until it closed in 1980. He was president and CEO of Bolton's Truck Parts, Inc. from 1978 until it closed in...

John George "Jack" Adams Sr

John George "Jack" Adams Sr

Apr 20, 2015

John George "Jack" Adams, Sr., 90, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2015. Jack was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 6, 1924 to Charles Jesse and Sallie Virginia Parker Adams. Jack was predeceased by his wife, Ella Marsh Adams. Jack is survived by his son, John George "Jerry" Adams, Jr., daughter, Sallie Adams Daniel, granddaughter, Patty Adams...

Lisa Gail Cowart

Lisa Gail Cowart

Apr 20, 2015

Lisa Gail Cowart Lisa Gail Cowart, age 53, of Milton, GA, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 13, 1961 in Atlanta, GA; Survived by her parents, Charles and Margaret Cowart of Cumming, GA; her sister, Sandy (Jeff) Hammet of Cumming, GA; her brother, Mark (Jodi) Cowart of Greenville, SC; her nieces,...

Barbara B Burnett

Barbara B Burnett

Apr 19, 2015

Barbara B. Burnett, age 78 of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Community Bible Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.

Helen Mary Rosen

Helen Mary Rosen

Apr 19, 2015

Helen Mary Rosen, loving wife, mother and grandmother, age 88, of Johns Creek, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Helen served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity in Florida. Survivors include her husband, Walter Rosen, and children, Walter (Chrissy) Rosen of Cumming, Ellen Rosen of New York City, Jane (John) Fabianski and Liz (Joe) Marinelli...