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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Jamie Lynn McBrayer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kelly George

Kelly George

Mar 10, 2015

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Bernice Ray Tallant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...