Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Marilyn Windsor Long
Marilyn Windsor Long, age 75 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Embracing Hospice in Cumming, Georgia.
Mrs. Long is survived by her three sons, Kenneth Long of Lawrenceville, Ga.; Gary Long of Jasper, Ga.; Scott Long of Maysville, Ga.; brother, Harvey Windsor, Jr. of Young Harris. Five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survived.
Funeral Service will be held at Byars Funeral Home on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. iIntermentwill follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, College Park, Ga. The family will receive friends at Byars Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Andrea M. Lewis
Andrea M. Lewis, age 43 of Sandy Springs passed away Thursday, September 17th, 2009.
Funeral services will be in Newark, New Jersey.
Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 678-455-5815.
Voncile Bennett Ledford
Voncile Bennett Ledford age 80 lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away Tuesday January 22, 2008. Funeral Services were 11 AM Wednesday January 23rd at Byars Funeral Home with Rev. Danny & Nathan Martin officiating. iIntermentSawnee View Gardens. Mrs. Ledford was preceded in death by her Parents Judge & Effie Bennett, Husband Eugene Ledford, Son Charles Ledford, Brother Bud Bennett, and Sister Edith Smith. Survivors Include: Sons Jerry and Ralph Ledford both of Cumming, Daughters & Sons-In-Law Carolyn & Don Burruss and Mary Ann & Tommy Picklesiemer both of Cumming, Sister Tensie Mills and Brother L. C. Bennett both of Cumming and Idilene Pirkle of Dawsonville. 10 Grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ledford was a longtime member of Haw Creek Baptist Church for over 65 years. Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 678-455-5815.
Robert J. Lawrence
Robert J. Lawrence, age 89 of Johns Creek, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Ronda Noyer Lawrence in 1977 and his grandson, Barry Lawrence in 2001.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Rochelle Lawrence of Alpharetta, GA.; sons, Michael (Karen) Lawrence and Allen (Louise) Lawrence, both of Burke, VA.; daughter, Allissa (Alex) Glatter of Alpharetta, GA.; sister, Natalie (Leonard) Greenburg of NY. Five granddaughters, Amy Cannava, Maya Lawrence, Brette Lawrence, Amanda Glatter and Emily Glatter also survived.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at the Georgia National Cemetery.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Miriam Kuskin
Miriam Kuskin age 96 of Atlanta passed away Thursday January 17th, 2008. Graveside services will be held in Arlington, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her Husband Harry H. Kuskin. Survivors include: Daughter and Son-In-Law Susan & Marshall Gerstel of Marietta, Ga, Son Michael Kuskin of Brooklyn, NY, Sister Frances Kates of Teaneck, NJ, 2 Grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Byars Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Ronald Joseph Knox
Ronald Joseph Knox age 89 of Cumming passed away Tuesday February 12, 2008.
Mr. Knox was a veteran of the Royal Air force and is survived by his Wife Myrtle Knox of Cumming.
Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Tom Olen Knight
Tom Olen Knight, age 53 of Auburn, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Athens Regional Hospital. He is preceded in death by his twin brother, John Knight and sister, Louise Konig. Tom was a member of Alcova Baptist Church and a Residential and Commercial Framer.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Knight of Auburn; daughters, Melissa and Heather Knight of Dacula; son, T.J. Knight of Dacula; mother, Larue Knight of Dacula; brothers, Billy Joe and Curtis Knight of Dacula. Twelve grandchildren also survived.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2009 at Hebron Baptist Church cemetery is Dacula, GA. with Rev. Jimmy Masters officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Byars Funeral Home in Cumming.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of the arrangements.
David Allen Kettler
David Allen Kettler, 66, of Gainesville, GA. died November 20, 2009 in Cumming, GA. Dr. Kettler was a globally recognized executive. He served as the BellSouth Vice President in charge of the Science & Technology organization and Chief Architect for the BellSouth Network until his retirement. Prior to BellSouth, Dr. Kettler spent over 15 years at AT&T; Bell Laboratories and in Strategic Planning at the AT&T; Corporate Headquarters. After his retirement from BellSouth he served a few years as Managing Director and General Partner of H.I.G. Capital Management. He has served on public and private company boards of directors. He earned his BEE, MSEE, and Ph.D.EE from the University of Virginia and served on the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Board of Trustees and as Chairman of the ECE Industrial Advisory Board. He actively contributed to Computer Science & Telecommunications Board Committee Reports on the Internet and Broadband. He also served on the College of Computing Advisory Board of Georgia Institute of Technology and numerous research and economic development steering committees. He proactively engaged university/industry activities, led numerous consortia projects and facilitated the technology transfer from research laboratories toward commercialization. Dr. Kettler was an IEEE Fellow.
He is survived by his beloved wife Laura, son Jeffrey A. Kettler and granddaughter Sarah. A. Kettler of Suwanee, GA, brothers and sisters Irvin G. Kettler, Jr, of Victoryville, CA, Victoria L. Hyer of White Marsh, MD, Thomas E. Kettler of Essex, MD, Kathy L. Kettler of Baltimore, MD, Cindy L. Gardener of Waldorf, MD and Debbie J. Raith of Essex, MD.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Gainesville First United Methodist Church, 2780 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA. 30506. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations toward pancreatic cancer research be made to: TGen Foundation, One Arizona Center, 400 E. Van Burenn Street, Suite 850, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Colin David Jones
Colin David Jones, age 6 of Loganville, Georgia passed away Monday, December 28, 2009.
Private family services were held.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia was in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Carolann Ripley Johnson
Carolann Ripley Johnson, 48, of Alpharetta, GA died peacefully at her home on Friday, July 17, 2009, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long battle with cancer. Carolann was born February 17, 1961 in Pontiac, MI and grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Carolann had a long career in foodservice, as a general manager with TGI Friday's, and later with the Fulton County school nutrition department working as the manager of the cafeteria at Findley Oaks Elementary School where she brightened many a child's day. Carol was an active member of St. David's Episcopal Church and kept busy with her family and many friends.
Carolann is survived by her husband, Matthew; children, Zora, and Cullen; parents, Paul and Donna; siblings, Mary, Patti, and David; and nine nieces and nephews. Carolann's love of life, contagious smile and bright personality endeared her to all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell, GA. Visitation will be Monday, July, 20 from 6:30PM - 7:30PM. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 2:00PM, followed immediately by interment. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations: The Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation or Weinstein Hospice.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Lillie V. Jett
Mrs. Lillie V. Jett, age 77 a lifelong resident of Forsyth County passed away Wednesday, February 4th, 2009. Mrs. Jett was a member of Daves Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years and was a devoted church member. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, William Jett of Cumming and her brother, William Pugh of North Carolina.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday, February 6th at Daves Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Carnes and Rev. A. J. Mullinax officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 2 p.m. until service time. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Jan Denson Hicks, II
Mr. Jan Denson Hicks, II, age 43 of Villa Rica, passed away October 26th, 2009. Funeral services will be announced.
Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 678-455-5815.
Rachel A. Herbert
Rachel A. Herbert, age 66 of Walton County, passed away on Sunday April 20, 2008.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Jimmy R. Hendrix
Jimmy R. Hendrix, age 68 of Cumming passed away Saturday, July 25th, 2009. Mr. Hendrix was a member of Silver City Baptist Church and was the “Best Papa” in the whole world!
Survivors include his wife, Judy Hendrix of Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Scott & Penny Hendrix of Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Mark & Betty Hendrix of Lumpkin County; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel & Tommy Oglesby of Dawsonville, two sisters, Mattie Mann of Doraville and Shirley Mooney of Cumming. Grandchildren, Keisha, Keith, Jodi, Blake, Ashley and Dustin Hendrix; Leah and Aden Oglesby also survived.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 28th at Silver City Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Sorrells and Rev. Tim Biddy officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Sawnee View Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday evening July 27th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Byars Funeral Home in Cumming.
Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Ruth Elizabeth Hendricks
Ruth Elizabeth Hendricks, age 79 of Buford passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Northside-Forsyth Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 in Halifax, VA.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Samuel Raymond Hebert
Mr. Samuel Raymond Hebert, age 77 of Powder Springs passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at The Brian Center in Austell, Georgia. Mr. Hebert was preceded in death by his Parents Henry Joseph Hebert and Savannah Eaton. Mr. Hebert was a retired Ironworker.
Funeral services for Mr. Hebert will be in Columbus, Ohio. iIntermentwill be in St. Joseph cemetery in Lockbourne, Ohio.
Byars Funeral Home & Cremation, 678-455-5815.
Quantus Maurice “Charlie Mo” Hart
Quantus Maurice “Charlie Mo” Hart, age 42 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009.
Services will be in Fulton, Ky. on Friday, January 16, 2009.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Carrie Harrison
Mrs. Carrie Harrison, age 88 of Smyrna, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab.
Funeral services will be in Darlington, South Carolina.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia 678-455-5815.
Elmer Harold Hanson
Elmer Harold Hanson, age 95, of Roswell passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Hanson of Roswell; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Greg Stone and Linda and Mike Cole.
A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
