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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Helen Katherine Langan
Mar 26, 2015
Helen Katherine Langan, loving wife, mother and grandmother, age 75, of Gainesville, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son, Brian Provost. Survivors include her husband, John Langan of Gainesville, mother, Helen McGee of Abingdon, MD; brother, Albert McGee, of Abingdon, MD, and children, Arthur Provost of Mt. Rest, SC; Steve Provost...
Mildred Marion Baker
Mar 25, 2015
Mildred Marion Baker, age 86 of Daswonville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Graveside Services were held held at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmstead, Ohio. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia were in charge of the arrangements.
Lanier Holbrook Gilbert
Mar 24, 2015
Mr. Lanier Holbrook Gilbert, age 74, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Mr. Gilbert was a native of Forsyth County and loved to fish. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and was Past Master of Ducktown Lodge #572 F Survivors include his wife, Diane Gilbert of Cumming; a son and daughter-in-law, Lanny and Sharon...
Joseph David Olander
Mar 24, 2015
Joseph David Olander, Jr., age 76 of Johns Creek, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. At this time there are no services to be announced. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
Joel "Buddy" Burnett
Mar 24, 2015
Joel "Buddy" Burnett, age 79, of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was a member of Free Home Community Church. Buddy is survived by his wife Barbara Burnett of Cumming; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky Burnett, Grover Smith, Eddie (Tammy) Smith all of Cumming, James (Jennifer) Burnett of Dawsonville; daughter, Christie Burnett of Cumming; brother and sister-in-law, H.B....
Katie Lee Martin
Mar 23, 2015
Katie Lee Martin, age 83, of Cumming, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Katie is preceded in death by her late husband, Glenn Martin; parents, Levi and Mary Lois Durham; sisters, Julia Needham, Gaynelle Durham; brother, Clyde Durham and son-in-law, Terry Shadburn. Katie is survived by her children, Dennis (Kathy) Martin,...
Bertha Louise Talley
Mar 22, 2015
Bertha Louise Talley, age 70 of Flowery Branch, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015. There are no Service announcements at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA

Doris Wheeler Corn
Mar 21, 2015
Doris Wheeler Corn, age 90, a native and lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church and graduated from the Cumming High School in 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wilson Corn in 1997, celebrating 51 years of marriage together since their wedding...
Charles E. McCormick Jr
Mar 21, 2015
Charles E. McCormick, Jr., age 80, of Dawsonville, passed away on March 21, 2015. Charles was a man of God, loving husband, father, and grandfather. Charles loved gardening, photography, animals, and was also a licensed pilot. He is preceded in death by his son, Charles Ellis McCormick and his first wife, Frances B. McCormick. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie M....
Horace Gene Bennett
Mar 21, 2015
Horace Gene Bennett, age 55, of Dawsonville, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Horace was a gentle giant, a simple content country man with a heart of gold that never met a stranger and loved everyone. Horace is survived by his daughter, Kristy Barnes of Jasper; son, Todd Bennett of Alabama; sisters and brothers, Rachel Patrick of Dawsonville, Angela...

Jan David Jubon
Mar 20, 2015
Mr. Jan David Jubon, P.E., K2HJ, age 67, of Cumming, GA died March 20, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jubon of Cumming and a daughter, Becah Jubon of Suwanee. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Please omit flowers....
Janice Virgiana Clifton
Mar 20, 2015
Janice Virgina Clifton, age 95 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015. No services have been announced at this time. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA
David Shortnacy
Mar 19, 2015
David Shortnacy of Forsyth County, GA, age 75, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lillian Shortnacy, his two sisters, Malvie Shortnacy, Faye Jester, and brother Eugene Shortnacy. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Joyce Shortnacy of Forsyth Co., and children, Lisa Lingerfelt of Forsyth Co, Tommy (Valerie) Shortnacy...
James Dale "Jim" Riggsby
Mar 18, 2015
James "Jim" Dale Riggsby, age 88, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 18, 2015. Jim loved to hunt, fish, golf, travel, and collect stamps. He was of the Methodist faith and belonged to First Methodist of Coral Springs, FL. Jim proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lee Riggsby;...

Betty Heard
Mar 18, 2015
Betty Heard, age 80 of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her son, Freddie Heard. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Charles Broughton Heard of Cumming; nephew and nieces, Larry and Kathy Kennemore of Cumming, Brenda Heard of Cumming; several other nieces,...

Lena McPherson Harrison
Mar 16, 2015
Lena McPherson Harrison of Monroe, GA, age 75, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015. Lena was an active member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, W. L. Harrison. Survivors include her children, Belinda Harrison of Cumming, Wanda (Greg) Couey of Loganville, Cindy (Curtis) Pettus of Monroe, and Terry Harrison of Monroe, and...

Antimo Vincent "Vince" Ferro
Mar 16, 2015
Antimo Vincent Ferro "Vince", age 80 of Sanford, Maine and Colima, Colima Mexico, died March 16, 2015 after a long illness. He was born September 11, 1934 in Marlborough, MA, the son of Lena and Joseph Ferro. He is predeceased by his first wife Bertha Simpson Ferro. He is survived by his current wife Gloria Ferro of Colima, Colima Mexico,...

Dean Pruitt
Mar 15, 2015
Dean Pruitt, age 77 and lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015. He was a deacon and member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He served as past President of the Forsyth County Jaycee's. He retired from ITT/Jabsco following many years in the marine industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Effie...
Kenneth Ray Biffle
Mar 14, 2015
Kenneth Ray Biffle, age 76 of Social Circle, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his son, Larry Scott Biffle. Survivors include his wife, Marie Biffle of Social Circle; daughter and son in law, Janie and David Shelton; brother in law, Fred Nicholson; sister in law, Katherine Shadix; grandsons, Robert, Billy, James Stevenson. Funeral...
Eileen Margaret Moore
Mar 14, 2015
Eileen Margaret Moore, age 75 of Murrayville, Ga. passed away Saturday, March 14th, 2014. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Cumming, Ga. 30040.
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