Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Sep 6, 2011

Sep 6, 2011

Lt. Col. Thompson Thom Allen Terrell III, age 71, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011. He was a member of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Lt. Col. Terrell was the only officer to have dual command of the Desert and Mountaineering phases of Ranger School and 5th RTB based at Camp F D Merrell in Dahlonega, GA. He served...

Sep 5, 2011

Johnnie Ellen Crider, 64 Sandy Springs, GA dies on Labor Day September 5, 2011 in Altus House Hospice by natural causes. Johnnie was born in Cartersville, GA and was the daughter of Thomas Crider and Ellen Wehunt. She went to West GA University and moved to Louisiana to raise her daughter, Johnna Crider. A scattering of the ashes memorial will...

Sep 4, 2011

STEVEN CARL JOHNSON, 54, of Commerce, Georgia passed away on Sunday September 4th, 2011. He was a veteran of the United States Army. At this time there is no funeral or memorial services scheduled. Cremation Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia. (678) 455-5815.

Sep 3, 2011

FLORENCE ALICE GRITTITH, 84, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Saturday September 3rd, 2011 with her loving family at her side. The family will be announcing a memorial service for a later date. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia. (678) 455-5815. Online condolences at www.byarsfuneralhome.com

Sep 3, 2011

Katharine Winn Estill, age 83, of Suwanee, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Estill. Survivors include her children, Kathy Estill of Cumming, GA, Patricia Estill of Williamsville, NY, Rob (Rhonda) Estill of Suwanee, GA; grandchildren, Katharine, Margaret and Thomas Wilcox, Robert and Alex Estill and other relatives. Kitty was an...

Sep 3, 2011

RUTH CAROLE RIBOLIN (79) of Cumming, Ga. passed away on September 3rd, 2011. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 24, 1932. She was married to Edward Ribolin for 55 years. She was a wonderful wife and mother and is survived by her loving husband, Edward, son, Lee of Cumming, Ga and daughter Jill Loupin of St Helen, Oregon,...

Sep 2, 2011

DWIGHT DEAN BOOTH, 53, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on September 2nd, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a Paramedic/ Firefighter with Lumpkin County and a member of the volunteer with Clarksville Fire Department. Cremation Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia. (678) 455-5815.

Sep 1, 2011

HUGH L. REECE, 83, of Canton, Georgia passed away on Thursday September 1st, 2011. PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE IN THE SERVICE LOCATION AND TIME HAS TAKEN PLACE. PLEASE HELP THE FAMILY OUT BY INFORMING OTHERS THAT YOU KNOW. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday September 3rd from 3-8 pm. Funeral Services will be held on...

Aug 31, 2011

Richard Wilson Love, age 75, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011. He was a Veteran of The United States Air Force. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, September 6th, at 9:30 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Grace Ministries International @ http://www.gmint.org/go/contribute or Fellowship...

Aug 31, 2011

NORMAN "WOODY" WOODWARD, 46, Forsyth County Sheriffs Deputy passed away on Wednesday August 31st, 2011. Visitation will be held on Friday September 2nd, 2011 at the First Redeemer Church, located at 2100 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Georgia from the hours of 5-9 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at 2:00pm at the First Redeemer Church. Interment...

Aug 31, 2011

Gerald Lee (Moley) McKinzie of Suwanee, born April 28, 1957 in Duluth, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Gerald was the owner of Geralds Auto and Tow service for 25 years. He was a member of Cross Plains Baptist Church and spent his life loving The Lord, his family and his many valued customers. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 30, 2011

Barbara Ann Starling, age 78, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, flower gardening and was an avid crossword puzzle worker. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Starling. Survivors include her children, Kimberly and Dennis Bunting of Marietta; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Wanda Heard of Suwanee; grandchildren,...

Aug 30, 2011

CHARLES EDWARD ALLEN, 62, of Auburn, Georgia passed away on Tuesday August 30th, 2011. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday, September 1st, 2011 from the hours of 5-8 pm. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, September 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 am at Sawnee View Gardens Cemetery, Cumming, Georgia. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home &...

Aug 30, 2011

Davis Young Webb, age 81, of Oakwood, GA passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, GA and a Mason for 53 years Lodge # 212 in Flowery Branch. Davis is preceded in death by his first wife Letha Phagan Webb; six brothers; one sister and a step daughter. Survivors...

Aug 30, 2011

Newel Richard Anderson, age 77, of Suwanee, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Church on Brannon Road with Bishop Mike Hansen officiating. Interment will follow on Monday at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m., at the church....

Aug 29, 2011

Billy Lee Hopkins, PhD, emeritus professor of psychology and resident of Johns Creek, GA passed away Monday August 29, 2011 at Peachtree Christian Hospice of Duluth. The Cause of death was lung cancer. He was born in Hendron, KY, near Paducah, to Flora Lee (Washam) and Virgil Merritt Hopkins on December 4, 1935. He grew up within an easy walk...

Aug 29, 2011

Mary Frances Kennemore, age 75, of Cumming, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. She was a member of Coal Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Winnie Kennemore; sister, Helen Cowart. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Ricky and Peggy Cowart, Chris Croft, Lisa and Keith Kilby all of Cumming; cousin and best friend, Mildred...

Aug 28, 2011

Antoinette (Toni) Phillips Smith, age 93, of Cumming, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cumming. Toni is preceded in death by her husband, John Wilson Smith. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Sallie (Ralph) Stutes of Gradbury, TX; Angela (Randy) Norton of Waleska; Mary (Ron) Smith of Portland, OR;...

Aug 28, 2011

Claude Franklin Garner, Sr., age 70, Gainesville resident since 1996, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. A native of Waynesboro, Georgia, he received a BA Degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia, Athens, and established his own CPA firm in Atlanta where he lived for 32 years. Claude continued his private practice after moving to Gainesville. He was a...