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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jamie Lynn McBrayer
Mar 14, 2015
Jamie Lynn McBrayer , age 36 of Forsyth County, passed away tragically on March 14, 2015. Jamie is survived by her three loving children, Caleb, Kaleigh and Rylan, father Sherman McBrayer, mother Jane Phillips, brothers Stephen and Christopher, nephew Stephen, niece Kylee McBrayer, and numerous other family and friends. She was a fun-loving, beautiful young woman with a free spirit...

Ted D. Echols
Mar 14, 2015
Ted D. Echols, age 84 of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He served in the United States Air Force 1951 - 1955 and served as a Sergeant in Europe. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent and taught Sunday School for several years. He served as past...

Bernice Corn Ivey
Mar 13, 2015
Bernice Corn Ivey, age 83, a native and lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. Bernice graduated from Cumming High School where she played basketball. She loved to cook and was an excellent seamstress. Bernice was a retired teller from the Forsyth County Bank. She was...
David Albert Whiteman
Mar 13, 2015
David Albert Whiteman, age 74 of Alpharetta, Ga. passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2015. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Cumming, Ga. 30040
Vincent P. Hanke
Mar 13, 2015
Vincent P. Hanke, age 76 of Cumming, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. He was a great and loving husband, proud father, devoted grandfather and a very successful business man. Vincent was a staunch libertarian and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth Hanke and a daughter, Clemma...

Marjorie R. Hansard
Mar 12, 2015
Marjorie R. Hansard, age 67, passed away on Thursday, March12, 2015. Survivors include her husband, Henry Hansard and children Shanne (Marc) McGowan, step-son Richard (Stacy) Hansard, Siler City, NC, and step-daughter, Shelly Hansard, Barnesville, GA. Grandchildren are Whitney Powell and Justin Peckinpaugh, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of...

Lee Patterson Allen
Mar 12, 2015
Lee Patterson Allen, age 80, passed away March 12, 2015. Born in Atlanta, Lee was the daughter of the late Lee Barclay and Frederick Wakefield Patterson, and granddaughter of H. M. Patterson, founder of H. M. Patterson and Son Funeral Homes. Lee was predeceased by her husband, Daniel (DJ) Allen of Colquitt, Georgia and her brother, Fred Patterson Jr. She...
Subbalakshmi Maddur Lakshmipathy
Mar 11, 2015
Subbalakshmi Maddur Lakshmipathy, age 81 of Suwanee, Ga. passed away on Weds. March 11th, 2015. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Cumming, Ga. 30040.
Robert "Bob" Powers
Mar 11, 2015
Robert "Bob" Powers of Cumming passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the age of 66. Bob was born in East Orange, NJ on May 29, 1948. Prior to retirement, he was a sales representative for Glenroy Company. Bob was a loving father, grandfather and avid sports fan. He attended Texas A & M University. Gig 'em! His hobbies...
Rufus Talmadge Harris
Mar 10, 2015
Rufus Talmadge Harris, age 84 of Smyrna, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. He was an active member of Bethelview Methodist Church of Cumming. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernie and Alma Harris of Cumming, and two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his spouse, Louise Harris of Smyrna, GA and children, Rick (Sharon) Harris of...
Jack Wayne Quarles
Mar 10, 2015
Jack Wayne Quarles, age 72 of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Quarles of Cumming, daughter Amy Lynn (Phillip) Dixon of Dawsonville, and mother-in-law, Nettie Jo Knight of Hueytown, AL; sisters-in-law Janice and (Mike) Moore of Hueytown, AL, and Donna and (Bruce) Bonham of Wilsonville, AL. Grandchildren include Caleb Wayne and Jared...

Bernice Ray Tallant
Mar 10, 2015
Bernice Ray Tallant, age 93 a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. She retired from Tyson Foods and loved it, making many friends there. She always said "thank you " to everyone. She and her late sister, Bobbie loved quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Tallant. Survivors include her children,...
Gertrude Malinda Chapman
Mar 10, 2015
Gertrude Malinda Chapman, age 86 of New Haven, CT. passed away on Tuesday, March 10th, 2015. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Cumming, Ga.

Joyce Seabolt Cook
Mar 9, 2015
Joyce Seabolt Cook passed away at home in Cumming, GA on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the age of 61. She had fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last couple of years, with family at her side. Joyce was born in Detroit, MI on August 16, 1953. In 1955, Joyce, her brother and parents moved to Suches, Ga....
Robert Eugene Bearden
Mar 9, 2015
Robert Eugene Bearden, age 64, of Sparta, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015. Robert was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel Bearden; 4 brothers and 1 sister. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Bearden; children, Shane (Diane) Bearden of Dawsonville, Chad (Naomi) Bearden of New Bern, NC; brother,...
Thomas Alfred Pilgrim Jr
Mar 8, 2015
Thomas Alfred Pilgrim, Jr. age 86, of Cumming, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 8, 2015.He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Pilgrim (2011); parents, Thomas and Myrtle Pilgrim and his sister, Geneva Wheeler. Tom served in the United States Air Force in 1952. He later went to work for General Motors from which he...
Mary Ellen Torre
Mar 8, 2015
Ms. Mary Ellen Torre passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters, Gina and Elena at her side very late Saturday evening, March 8, 2015. They were privileged to care for her until the end. Mary Ellen was a strong woman who raised five children with as much love, hope, and encouragement as possible. Her passions included classical music,...

Kathryn Sears
Mar 8, 2015
Kathryn Sears, born September 11th, 1928, passed with peace and grace on March 8th, 2015. She is survived by her brothers John Sears Jr., Allen Sears, and sister Alashia Dawson, as well as her daughters Kathryn Ann Baskin, Peggy Lilaine Baxley, Blair Elizabeth Brannan, Jaqueline June Slusssar, and her son William Thomas Montgomery. Kathryn has three sons-in-law: Carl Baskin, James...

Lynda Couch Murphy
Mar 8, 2015
Lynda Couch Murphy age 69, of Cumming, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Lynda was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Lynda retired from Tyson's after 43 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, John "JB" Murphy; parents, RL and Imogene Couch; sister, Debbie Couch and brother, Paul Couch. Lynda is survived by her...
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