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Recent Obituaries in Cumming, GA

Barbara Jean Chastain

Barbara Jean Chastain

May 21, 2010

Mrs. Barbara Jean Chastain, age 73, of Cumming, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Chastain. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Mike Goodwin of Cumming, Mary Chastain of Woodstock, Lisa and Jeff Green of Cumming; sons and daughters-in-law, Randle and Lynn Chastain and Bobby Gene Chastain, Jr. all of Cumming;...

Rev. Roy W. Sweatman

Rev. Roy W. Sweatman

May 20, 2010

Rev. Roy W. Sweatman, age 91, a native of Forsyth County, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 following an extended illness. He was a licensed minister and member of Daves Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Smith. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Vernice Pruitt Sweatman; children, Horace and Margie Sweatman of Royston,...

Bernadine Rone Ward

Bernadine Rone Ward

May 18, 2010

Bernadine Rone Ward, age 88 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2010 at John Creek Baptist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, will be in charge of the arrangements, (678)455-5815.

Kenneth West

Kenneth West

May 17, 2010

Kenneth West, age 80 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. Memorial Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia (678)-455-5815.

James Edward O"Kelley

James Edward O"Kelley

May 17, 2010

Mr. James Edward OKelley, age 78 of Cumming, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou OKelley. Survivors include his children, Dianne, Penny, Vickie, Joe and Tammy; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Hazel Tom Guinns; and a number of...

Joan Agneta

Joan Agneta

May 17, 2010

Joan Agneta, age 76 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. Memorial Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Byars Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Embracing Hospice, 8013 Majors Road, Cumming, Georgia 30041 or to the Ulman Cancer Fund for young adults (ulmanfund.org). Online condolences may be expressed...

Melinda Mauldin

Melinda Mauldin

May 16, 2010

Melinda Mauldin, age 49 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010. Memorial Services have not been planned at this and will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, (678)-455-5815.

Wylene Conner Samples

Wylene Conner Samples

May 16, 2010

Mrs. Wylene Conner Samples, age 90, a native of Forsyth County, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Marcellas James Samples and her son, Michael James Samples. Mrs. Samples taught school in Forsyth County for 46 years. She graduated from North Georgia College and the University of Georgia with a...

Sara Wood Pass

Sara Wood Pass

May 14, 2010

Mrs. Sara Wood Pass, age 71, a native of Forsyth County, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010 following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Pass; parents, George and Johnnie Wood; brother, Billie Wood; brother-in-law, Winfred Akins. Survivors include children, Richard Ricky Martin and Paulette Cash both of Pickens County and Johnny Martin of Winder;...

Charles Robert Redick

Charles Robert Redick

May 13, 2010

Charles Robert Redick, age 96 of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Services are pending at this time and will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia, (678)-455-5815.

Verna Blanche Payne

Verna Blanche Payne

May 13, 2010

Verna Blanche Payne, 76, of Ball Ground, GA passed away on Thursday, May 13th with her family by her side. Verna was a loving and devoted wife and mother of seven children. She loved life and family and had many interests including travel, reading, walking on the beach, Christmas, and above all, her fellow man. She was beautiful and gentle...

Kenneth Ray Beasley

Kenneth Ray Beasley

May 13, 2010

Kenneth Ray Beasley, age 49 of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Dean Beasley and brother, Bobby Joe. Mr. Beasley is survived by his mother, Laverne Beasley of Ball Ground, GA.; sister, Lilly Beasley of Ball Ground, GA.; sister and brother-in-law, Angela and Jerry Millsapps of Talking Rock,...

Betty Lou

Betty Lou

May 13, 2010

Betty Lou Fox, age 78 of Doraville, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010. Mrs. Fox is survived by her sons, Lee Fox of Doraville, GA.; Donald Fox of Buford, GA.; William Fox of Doraville, GA.; daughter, Judy Cox of Gainesville, GA.; sister, Helen Merritt of Fla.; five grandchildren, Brian Fox, Susanne Burke (Jeremy), James Will Fox, Jon Dabney Jr....

Marc Fass

Marc Fass

May 11, 2010

Marc Fass, age 62 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Services are pending at this time and will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia, 155 Professional Park Drive (678)-455-5815.

Efthymios Chatzispyrou

Efthymios Chatzispyrou

May 10, 2010

Efthymios Chatzispyrou, age 86 of Cumming, Georgia passed away Monday, May 10, 2010. No Services have been made at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia, 155 Professional Park Drive (678)-455-5815.

Merrill Joy Paige

Merrill Joy Paige

May 9, 2010

Merrill Joy Paige, 65, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Sunday May 9, 2010. She was born to the late Everett and Hilda Campbell, March 10, 1945, in Peoria, IL. She married Tom Paige in 1970, and they have lived together in Lawrenceville, GA., since 1986. Merrill was the Clinical Manager for the Mother/Baby post-partum unit for Gwinnett Medical Centers Womens...

Nellie Kate Williams

Nellie Kate Williams

May 8, 2010

Mrs. Nellie Kate Williams, age 89 of Cumming, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010. She was the oldest member of Corinth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. C. Williams; son, Norris Williams; grandson, Allen Williams; granddaughter, Heather Renee Williams; great grandson, Caleb Williams. Survivors include children, Morris and Sandra Williams, Mary Ruth and Olen Castleberry,...

Francis F. Branch

Francis F. Branch

May 5, 2010

Francis F. Branch Rabbit, 84, transitioned from this life to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at his home in Lithonia, GA with his wife by his side after a battle with a lengthy illness. Mr. Francis F. Branch was born in Memphis, Tennessee, February 4, 1926, to Eddie and Rosie Belle (Roosevelt) Branch. He was the fourth...

Larry Seat Randolph

Larry Seat Randolph

May 1, 2010

Larry Seat Randolph, 69, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Emory Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, GA. Larry, the son of Lawson and Mia Randolph, was born and raised in Western Kentucky where he spent the majority of his adult life raising his family with his wife Marna Randolph. He was a member of the Grace...

Virginia Lee Williamson

Virginia Lee Williamson

May 1, 2010

Virginia, loving wife of Jim Williamson, departed this life May 1st, 2010, surrounded by her family. Her survivors include, Jim, her husband of 64 years, her daughter Linda Evans, her son Craig, her daughter Lisa and son-in-law Gary Burton, and her daughter Susan. Her grandchildren include Matthew Evans and his wife Sarah, Norman Evans and his wife Penny, and Lydia...