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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Janice Bramblett Heard

Janice Bramblett Heard

Jun 19, 2013

Janice Bramblett Heard, age 75, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013. She was a charter member of Cumming Baptist Church and an active member of the adult choir. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and wife. Her character attracted everyone. She was compassionate, giving and vibrant. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Hugh Heard of Cumming;...

John Marvin Cook

John Marvin Cook

Jun 18, 2013

John Marvin Cook, age 75, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Welton and Zettie Rosalee Cook. Survivors include his companion, Lorine Hart of Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Sherri Cook of Bogart; granddaughter, Ashley (Christopher) Strickland of Ball Ground; grandson, Adam Prather; great granddaughter, Addie Grace Strickland; sister...

Laura Christine Sanabria

Laura Christine Sanabria

Jun 18, 2013

Laura Sananbria,44, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on June 18th, 2013. Arrangements are pending at this time. Cremation arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Robert Cameron Ross

Robert Cameron Ross

Jun 17, 2013

Robert Cameron Ross, 69, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on June 17th, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 24th, 2013 at 12:00 noon at the Byars Funeral Home Chapel. Interment of the Cremains to follow at 2:30pm at the Georgia National Cemetery. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Roy Emory Johnson

Roy Emory Johnson

Jun 17, 2013

Roy Emory Johnson, age 80, of Cumming, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Northside Forsyth Hospital. Roy is preceded in death by his mother and father, Floyd, Sr., and Georgie Johnson and beloved wife, Bebe Johnson. Roy is survived by his daughter, Cindy Laney; grandchildren, Jessica Laney Lusk, Chris Laney and Scott Laney; great-grandchildren, Abby Lusk and...

Elizabeth Sue Mann

Elizabeth Sue Mann

Jun 16, 2013

Elizabeth Sue Mann, 81, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on June 16th, 2013. The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Dorothy Rabalais

Dorothy Rabalais

Jun 15, 2013

Dorothy Rabalais, 92, of Lilburn, Georgia passed away on June 15th, 2013. The family will be announcing funeral services in New Orleans once all the details have been made. Georgia arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Doris Lucille Day

Doris Lucille Day

Jun 15, 2013

Doris Lucille Day, age 74, of Cumming passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013. Doris was born June 27, 1938 in Cleburne County, Alabama to the late Richard Lee and Fannie Bell Callahan and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Rick and Debra Dowling and Michael Dowling, all of Cumming, Greg and Liz Landers of...

James Matthew Johnson

James Matthew Johnson

Jun 15, 2013

James Matthew Johnson, 69, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on June 15th, 2013. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 from the hours of 6-9 pm. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the Byars Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Sawnee View Gardens, Cumming, GA....

Marshall William Pruitt

Marshall William Pruitt

Jun 15, 2013

Marshall William Pruitt, III, 52, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on June 15th, 2013. The family has not announced any other services at this time. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Margaret Hoffman

Margaret Hoffman

Jun 15, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Hoffman, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on June 15, 2013. Mrs. Hoffman was born in Star Junction, PA ( Uniontown) on March 07, 1918. She was the daughter of Peter Sholtz and Justina Evandel Sholtz , proud immigrants from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. (now Ukraine) She was educated in PA, and during the great depression, she moved to Peekskill,...

Robert K. "Bubba" Stratton

Robert K. "Bubba" Stratton

Jun 15, 2013

Robert K. "Bubba" Stratton, age 54, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013. Bubba had two rules in life, first "don't sweat the small stuff", and second "It's all small stuff." One of his favorite sayings was happiness is not having what you want, it's wanting what you have. One of his greatest joys in life was spending time...

Frances Jean McGowan

Frances Jean McGowan

Jun 14, 2013

Frances Jean McGowan, 86, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky passed away on June 14th, 2013. The family will be announcing Memorial Services at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Elmira M. Fox

Elmira M. Fox

Jun 14, 2013

Elmira M. Fox, age 81, of Cumming, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. She loved shopping and enjoyed belonging to her shopping group. Elmira was an avid reader, enjoyed eating with her Church group and loved traveling. She was preceded in death by her first husband, W. C. McDonald and her second husband, James Fox. Survivors include her daughter and...

Beverly Ann Djeridi-Bartelson

Beverly Ann Djeridi-Bartelson

Jun 14, 2013

Beverly Ann Djeridi-Bartelson, age 56, passed away Friday, June 14th , 2013 at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, GA. Beverly passed away from complications resulting from a long battle with metastasized breast cancer. Beverly is survived by her husband and love of her life for the past 34 years, Reed Bartelson. She is also survived by her best friend and...

Bill Simpson

Bill Simpson

Jun 12, 2013

Mr. Jay William (Bill) Simpson, age 73, of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Bill was an avid golfer and loved boating, piloting airplanes, recreational vehicles and wood working. A U.S. Navy veteran, he retired from I.B.M, after 30 years of service and was a local businessman. Bill is preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and...

Evelyn Zonie Green

Evelyn Zonie Green

Jun 11, 2013

Evelyn Zonie Stewart Green, age 87, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Evelyn was saved and baptized at Beaver Ruin Baptist Church. She was then a member of Friendship Baptist Church for 60 years. She was an active member and leader of the WMU. Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, nana, great-nana, sister, and friend. She was preceded...

Victor Joey Pruitt

Victor Joey Pruitt

Jun 11, 2013

Victor Joey Pruitt, age 55, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Survivors include his loving wife, Wanda Kay Pruitt; sons, Mitchell Pruitt of Waleska, GA, Derick Pruitt of Jasper, GA; parents, Gene and Norma Jean Pruitt of Canton, GA; brothers, Mickey (Ramona) Pruitt of Canton, GA, Ricky "Moochie" (Kim) Pruitt of Canton, GA; several nieces and nephews and...

Grace Jane Reeves

Grace Jane Reeves

Jun 11, 2013

Grace Jane Wilkerson Reeves, age 91, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Mae Wilkerson; husband, Benny F. Reeves, Sr.; brothers, Jack, Jim and Millard Wilkerson; sisters, Ida Mae Swafford, Bell Green, MaryLee Butler and Ruth Lance. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Benny and Linda Reeves...

Lerah Sterling Tyson

Lerah Sterling Tyson

Jun 10, 2013

Mrs. Lerah Sterling Tyson, age 89, of Cumming, passed away on June 10, 2013. Lerah was a member of Cumming Baptist Church where she taught the Seekers Sunday School class for 15 years. She graduated from the University of Montevallo in Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Etta Sterling; sisters, Marjorie Braswell and Barbara Wilborn....