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Samuel Richard Tatum

Samuel Richard Tatum

Nov 17, 2012

Samuel Richard, Tatum, 85, formley of Waynesboro, MS passed away on Saturday, November 17th, 2012. The family will be announcing funeral services in Waynesboro for later this week. Georgia arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Martha Sutton Thorburn

Martha Sutton Thorburn

Nov 17, 2012

MARTHA SUTTON THORBURN, 76 of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 17th, 2012 at North East Georgia Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter Lydia Elizabeth Thorburn; son Robert (Lars) Lawrence Thorburn; daughter Laura Irene Thorburn-Gundlach, her husband David Thorburn-Gundlach; granddaughters Madison Ashley Thorburn-Gundlach & Quindlyn Olivia Thorburn-Gundlach. Martha Thorburn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and...

Catherine Boeger Archer

Catherine Boeger Archer

Nov 16, 2012

Catherine Boeger Archer, age 89 of Cumming, GA. formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice H. Archer Sr. and her daughter, Catherine A. Cloud. Survivors include her sister, Mary E. Boeger of Towson, MD; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and...

Dolores J. "Dory" Veith

Dolores J. "Dory" Veith

Nov 16, 2012

Mrs. Dolores J. "Dory" Veith, age 75, of Cumming passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 Survivors include her husband, Herman Veith of Cumming; children, Robert Rolle of Dawsonville, Renee' Yoos of Suwanee, Reno Rolle of Ojai, CA, Ronald Rolle of Suwanee, Rodney Rolle of Ojai, CA; step-children, Alan Veith of Orlando, FL, June Windmuller of Richmond, VA, Robert Veith of...

Myrtle Elizabeth Martin

Myrtle Elizabeth Martin

Nov 15, 2012

Myrtle Elizabeth Martin, age 93 of Cumming, passed away, Thursday, November 15, 2012. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her sons, Edward and William James Bell; sons-in-law, Jay Smith, Jr., Frank Delong, Barton Chambers; half sister, Sybil Anderson; half brothers, Dennis Shockley, Eugene Shockley, J. C. Shockley. Survivors include...

Glen Phillips

Glen Phillips

Nov 15, 2012

Rev. Glen Phillips, age 76 of Cumming, GA, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012. Glen was a devoted husband, Daddy and PawPaw. Rev. Phillips pastored New Light Baptist Church for 14 years and was the former pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Jean Phillips; children, Cathy (Jackie) Bentley, Chuck (Jody) Phillips, Charlotte...

Anita Louise Salamon

Anita Louise Salamon

Nov 15, 2012

SALAMON, Anita L.: Dr. Anita Salamon, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on November 15, 2012. She earned her Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Florida in 1992. Anita was a psychologist at the Atlanta Vet Center, where she worked primarily with female veterans. She was a beloved mother and wife and is survived by her husband, J. Thrower Starr,...

Rex Leon Callaway

Rex Leon Callaway

Nov 14, 2012

Rex Leon Callaway, 87, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a Veteran of WWII. The family will be interring his Cremains and his predeceased wife Carol Callaway on Friday, November 30th, 2012 at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia at 2:30pm. Arrangements by Byars Funeral...

Deborah Diane Stuckey

Deborah Diane Stuckey

Nov 14, 2012

Deborah Diane Stuckey, age 55, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome, Georgia. Daughter to the late Claude and Wynn Pettrey, was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Stuckey was a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. She was an Executive Assistant with Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough LLP-Attorneys at Law...

J W Chumbler

J W Chumbler

Nov 13, 2012

J. W. Chumbler, age 81 and lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away, Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom M. and Hattie Mae Chumbler; sisters, Imogene Pugh and Hazel White. Survivors include his wife, Betty Chumbler of Cumming; children, R. Chumbler and Lynda Chumbler;...

Richard W. Johnson

Richard W. Johnson

Nov 13, 2012

RICHARD W. JOHNSON, age 86, passed away at Hospice of Atlanta on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was the cherished husband of Lois Sachs Johnson (Kennesaw, GA) for 56 years, adored Dad of Ilene Sue Smith (Bryan S.), and loving Grandpa of Adam C. Smith, Jenna L. Smith, and Alex M. Smith, all of Acworth, GA. Dick was the beloved...

Mary Julia Orr

Mary Julia Orr

Nov 13, 2012

Mary Julia Orr, age 74 of Ellijay, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Orr; son, William F. Thornton; parents, Julian and Ima Creech and brother, Billy G. Creech. Survivors include children, Joseph (Deborah) Thornton of Cumming, James Scott (Kyle) Thornton of Acworth, Mary Ruth (Rocky) Phillips of Sugar Hill; brother,...

Leonard Dennis Rainey

Leonard Dennis Rainey

Nov 13, 2012

Leonard Dennis Rainey, age 62 of Dawsonville, GA, formerly of Atlanta passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Leonard was an avid bowler. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Rainey of Dawsonville; daughter, Jennifer Rainey; grandchildren, Natalie Alvarez, Jacqueline Rainey, Christian Rainey; sister, Sandra Daniel; brothers, Dan Rainey and Kenneth Rainey. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 15th at 11:00 a.m....

Victor Lavon Lee

Victor Lavon Lee

Nov 12, 2012

Victor Lavon Lee, age 88, was born July 24, 1924 in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. He was the son of Victor Leon Lee and Hermie Childers Lee. During his infancy, the family relocated to the Kirkwood community in southeast Atlanta. Victor graduated from Tech High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve in January, 1943. He was a...

Arnold Moore

Arnold Moore

Nov 12, 2012

Arnold Moore, 84, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 12th, 2012. His loving family will be announcing a Memorial Service for a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.

Archie Clayton Davis

Archie Clayton Davis

Nov 12, 2012

Archie Clayton Davis, 89, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 12th, 2012 at Northside Hospital Forsyth. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 from the hours of 11 am 9:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 15th, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Byars Funeral Home Chapel....

Marise Joyce Simmons

Marise Joyce Simmons

Nov 11, 2012

Marise Joyce Simmons, 74, of Norcross, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 11th, 2012 after a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter Sherri, sons Cliff and Chester, daughter-in-law Gail, grandchildren Jason, Petie, Ben, Jordan and Meredith and her beloved dog, Joey. A native of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Reece was born on November 25, 1937 to parents Masalea and...

Madge Howard Burruss

Madge Howard Burruss

Nov 10, 2012

Madge Howard Burruss, age 87 of Forsyth County, GA, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012. Madge worked for J.C. Penney for 42 years. She loved nature and shopping with friends for her family. Madge was a member of Salem Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. (Zeke) Burruss. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, loving relatives...

Grace Lucille Martin

Grace Lucille Martin

Nov 10, 2012

Martin Grace Lucille Martin age 92 of Cumming passed away Saturday November 10th, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Monday November 12th at Haw Creek Baptist Church with Interment to follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday at Byars Funeral Home from 2 PM until 9 PM. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death...

Bruce  S. Mansour

Bruce S. Mansour

Nov 10, 2012

Bruce S. Mansour, 65, of New Smyra Beach Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 10th, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Navy The family will be announcing a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, GA

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