Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Myrtle May Mooney

Myrtle May Mooney

Feb 18, 2015

Myrtle May Mooney, age 86 of Flowery Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Myrtle was born December 19, 1928. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church . She is preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Lona Mooney; her sister, Betty Lee Mooney and half brothers and half sisters. Survivors include her...

Roy Eugene Westray

Roy Eugene Westray

Feb 18, 2015

Roy Eugene Westray, age 87, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was born in Cumming, GA and has lived there all his life. Roy retired from Sawnee EMC in 1991 after 34 years of service. Over the years, he received numerous recognitions and was inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Roy...

Ismael Zamora Peralta

Ismael Zamora Peralta

Feb 17, 2015

Ismael Zamora Peralta, age 59 of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. He was a Christian. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Martinez of Cumming; sons, Juan Peralta and Luis Peralta both of Cumming; daughters, Maribel Peralta of Gainesville and Luz Peralta of Cumming. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 19th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel...

Don Broome

Don Broome

Feb 17, 2015

Mr. James Donald (Don) Broome, age 88, of Snellville, GA, passed away on February 17, 2015. A World War II Veteran of the United States Marine Corps (Semper Fi!), he served as a radio operator in the Pacific Theater. Don was a faithful servant and a member of North Lanier Baptist Church, Cumming, GA. Survivors include his wife Melba Broome...

Elba Nydia Rivera

Elba Nydia Rivera

Feb 16, 2015

Elba Nydia Rivera, age 67, formerly of Haverstraw, NY, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015. She was born in Puerto Rico. She was very proud of her children, and loved to cook and serve her family. She was a devout Catholic. Her colorful spirit will be missed by many. Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Luis Rivera;...

Conrad Lee Culver

Conrad Lee Culver

Feb 16, 2015

Conrad Lee Culver, age 86 of Cumming, Ga. passed away Tuesday, February 16th, 2016. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services Cumming, Ga

John Emory Franklin Jr

John Emory Franklin Jr

Feb 15, 2015

John Emory Franklin, Jr., age 73 of Cumming, formerly of Lawrenceville, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Emory, Sr. and Frances Franklin. Survivors include his wife, Diane Franklin of Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Jef and Gretchen Franklin of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Dwayne Holland of Sugar Hill; grandchildren,...

Fay B. Gazaway

Fay B. Gazaway

Feb 14, 2015

Fay B. Gazaway, age 85 of Gainesville, Forsyth County, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was a member of Beaver Ruin Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, granny and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard B. Gazaway; parents, Rev. Mack and Ruth Mullinax. Fay came from a family of 14 brothers...

Benjamin M. Damon

Benjamin M. Damon

Feb 13, 2015

Benjamin M. Damon, age 93 of Atlanta, Ga. passed away on Friday, February 13th, 2015. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Cumming, Ga.

Bobby Dean Bagby

Bobby Dean Bagby

Feb 12, 2015

Bobby Dean Bagby, 54, of Zeeland Michigan, formerly of Silver City, Georgia passed away suddenly on February 12th, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith and most recently attended Central Wesleyan Church in Holland, Michigan. Bobby earned a bachelor's degree from North Georgia College and a master's degree at Clemson University where he developed a lifelong love of Clemson Tiger...

Joe Martin

Joe Martin

Feb 12, 2015

Joe Martin, age 69, of Cumming, passed away on February 12, 2015. He was a member at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Bertie Martin and brother, Jimmy Martin. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of Cumming, and daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Micheal Bolden, Cumming; son and...

Jessie Clyde "Duby" Swanson

Jessie Clyde "Duby" Swanson

Feb 11, 2015

Jessie Clyde "Duby" Swanson, age 85, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Duby was a natural born artist who loved life and people. He loved God more than anything. He was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Clyde Swanson; brother, Stan Swanson; sisters, Betty Swanson,...

Wanda Buffington

Wanda Buffington

Feb 11, 2015

Mrs. Wanda Buffington, 92, formerly of Avondale Estates, GA, passed away at Gracemont Assisted Living in Cumming, GA, Feb 11th, 2015. She was born October 30, 1922, in Pulaski County, Georgia, daughter of the late Oscar and Allen Stokes. She is also preceded in death by her husband James "Jack" Buffington, her sister Camilee S. Wright, and brother, Homer Stokes....

Daniel Ray Zizich

Daniel Ray Zizich

Feb 10, 2015

Daniel Ray Zizich, age 64 of Hayesville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hayesville, NC. Daniel was a United States Navy Veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karyn Zizich; and his parents, Anton and Adeline Zizich. Survivors include...

Brenda Sue Roebuck

Brenda Sue Roebuck

Feb 9, 2015

Brenda Sue Roebuck, age 56 of Dawsonville, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin "Doc" and Joyce Swanson; son, Jeremy Roebuck. Survivors include her children, Holly Roebuck of Dawsonville, Joshua Roebuck of Dawsonville, Angel Gnahore of Cleveland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Gary Evans, Donna and Rev. Jeff Wilkie of Cumming;...

Eleanor R. Minton

Eleanor R. Minton

Feb 9, 2015

Eleanor R. Minton, age 82 of Cumming, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Midway Community Church. Survivors include her children, Deborah Stanford of Cumming, Barbara Wood of Cumming, Tom "Sylvia" Minton of Atlanta, Andy Minton of Snellville; sister, Claudia Brumbalow of Eatonton; brother, Jud "Dinah" Ham South Charleston, WV;...

Olga H. Wrzesnieski

Olga H. Wrzesnieski

Feb 9, 2015

Olga H. Wrzesnieski, age 95 of Norcross, Ga. passed away Monday, February 9th. 2015. At this time no arrangements have been made. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Cumming, Ga.

Roland Gerald Emmert

Roland Gerald Emmert

Feb 7, 2015

Roland Gerald Emmert, age 92, of Cumming, passed away February 7, 2015. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean and son, Glen. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Boling; son-in-law, Fred Boling and granddaughter, Mary Boling. Roland lived most of his life in Texas. He moved to Cumming 6 years ago to be near his daughter....

Jimmie Ralston "Jimbo" Hamby

Jimmie Ralston "Jimbo" Hamby

Feb 7, 2015

Jimmie Ralston " Jimbo" Hamby , age 84 of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015. She was born in Lumpkin County, GA, one of 11 children born to John W. and Ella Ralston. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy ("Unc") Hamby; parents, John W. and Ella Ralston; sisters, Ollie Ralston, Clara Baker, Laura Ralston,...

Darlene Hurt Ogden

Darlene Hurt Ogden

Feb 6, 2015

Darlene Hurt Ogden, was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 14, 1938 to Len and Frances Hurt. She died at the age of 76 on February 6, 2015, in Cumming, Georgia after a recurrence of breast cancer 13 years prior. She shared 55 loving years with her husband, Marion "Oogie" Ogden. She is survived by her husband and their children:...