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Hubert Kenneth "Bud" Lindsey

Hubert Kenneth "Bud" Lindsey

Apr 27, 2026

Hubert Kenneth “Bud” Lindsey, 86, of Canton, Georgia, entered his eternal rest on April 27, 2026. Born on January 12, 1940, in Frostproof, Florida, Bud lived a life marked by devotion to his faith, to his family, and to serving others with compassion and humility.

Bud was the son of Hubert Talmadge Lindsey and Lydia Eugene Helms Lindsey, and the brother...

Joyce Louise Hines

Joyce Louise Hines

Apr 27, 2026

Joyce Louise Hines, 87, of Woodstock, Georgia, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Acworth, Georgia. Born on July 17, 1938, she was the beloved daughter of Agnes and Harold French.

Joyce was the cherished mother to Leslie Ross (Tracy), Debbie Touart (Wayne), and Kelli Lambertson. She was a devoted grandmother to John (Katy), Michael, and...

Rebecca Parks West

Rebecca Parks West

Apr 27, 2026

Rebecca Parks West, age 69, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Rebecca was born on June 7, 1956, in Millington, Tennessee, to the late Pete and Yvonne Parks. A woman devoted to her family, she lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and quiet strength.

She was a graduate of...

Betty Jo Taylor

Betty Jo Taylor

Apr 27, 2026

Betty Jo Taylor, age 80, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Grace Senior Living in Woodstock, Georgia.

Betty Taylor was truly one of a kind! She was a woman who never met a stranger and made everyone she encountered feel like an old friend. She passed away leaving behind a legacy...

Michael Harmon

Michael Harmon

Apr 26, 2026

Michael Harmon, a deeply devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Vietnam veteran, passed away on April 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a man of deep faith whose life was defined by his love of God, country, and family.

Michael served his country in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War, a part of his...

Ernest Walton "Walt" Horne, III

Ernest Walton "Walt" Horne, III

Apr 25, 2026

Ernest Walton Horne, III, 83, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away surrounded by loving family on April 25, 2026.

Walt, as he was known by most, was born January 2, 1943, in Atlanta, GA, the son of Ernest Walton Horne, Jr. and Jewell Lorene Adams.

Walt graduated as the Salutatorian of his class at Roosevelt High School in 1961, then attended the...

Robert David Fine

Robert David Fine

Apr 24, 2026

Robert David Fine, deeply loved by his family and friends, passed unexpectedly in West Chester, Ohio, on April 24, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.



Robert is survived by his siblings, Steven Fine (Maria) and Barbara Brindza (the late Marshall). He is also lovingly remembered by his children, Jennifer Cannaday and Elizabeth Little (Andy). The joy...

Burton Dennis "Denney" Rigdon

Burton Dennis "Denney" Rigdon

Apr 24, 2026

Burton Dennis “Denny” Rigdon, age 84, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Born on May 8, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Burton was the son of the late Francis and Lydia Rigdon. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force, a commitment that reflected his deep sense of...

Melvin Wayne Moody

Melvin Wayne Moody

Apr 21, 2026

Melvin Wayne Moody, known to friends and family as Wayne, was the son of the late John William Moody and Thelma Thompson Moody. He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother William Lamar Moody, and his daughter Erin Moody.

He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Patricia Rowell Moody (Pat); his son, Daniel Wayne Moody,...

Raymond Alfred Lytle, Jr.

Raymond Alfred Lytle, Jr.

Apr 20, 2026

Raymond Alfred Lytle Jr. was born to Margaret Estelle Burgess Lytle and Raymond Alfred Lytle Sr. on October 18th, 1945 in Charlottesville, VA. His mother was a first grade school teacher and his father a professor of mathematics. He grew up surrounded by love and family. He was the oldest of four children. While his father worked on his doctorate,...

Jeffrey Mark Yother

Jeffrey Mark Yother

Apr 20, 2026

Jeffrey Mark Yother, age 78, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on the morning of Monday, April 20, 2026.

Born on October 7, 1947, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, Jeffrey was the son of the late Mark and Adelaide Yother. He graduated from Briarcliff High School in Atlanta, Georgia and the University of Georgia. He lived a...

Bobby Lee Self

Bobby Lee Self

Apr 20, 2026

Bobby Lee Self, age 75, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia on Monday, April 20, 2026.

Bobby was born on November 27, 1950, in Marietta, Georgia, to the late Leroy and Thelma Self. He spent his life in the North Georgia area, where he built strong ties to family and friends and was known for...

Anthony George Basila

Anthony George Basila

Apr 19, 2026

Anthony George Basila, age 65, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Anthony was born on July 22, 1960, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Joseph Basila and Betty Jean Basila. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend who lived his life with purpose, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to...

Jerry W. Fencl, Jr.

Jerry W. Fencl, Jr.

Apr 19, 2026

Jerry W. Fencl, Jr., age 85, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Jerry dedicated 30 years of service to the New York City School System before retiring. Following his retirement, he lived in St. Augustine, Florida, and later relocated to Georgia to be closer to his family....

Vincent Sesler Haaland, Jr.

Vincent Sesler Haaland, Jr.

Apr 16, 2026

Vincent Sesler Haaland JR passed away April 16, 2026 surrounded by loved ones after a long illness. Vincent was a devoted husband, father, patriot, and a man of God who will be truly missed by many



Vince was born on Christmas day 1947 in Buffalo, NY to Vincent S Haaland Sr and Beatrice Haaland (Sauter) where he was raised and attended...

Stephanie Lee Waters

Stephanie Lee Waters

Apr 16, 2026

Stephanie Lee Peck Waters, age 51, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Stephanie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. She graduated from Cherokee High School and Chattahoochee Technical College. For 28 years, she faithfully served as a paraprofessional with Cherokee County Schools, touching the lives of many...

Lela Mae Whitley Craft

Lela Mae Whitley Craft

Apr 8, 2026

Lela Mae Whitley Craft of Glenn, Heard County, Georgia passed away on April 8, 2026

To honor her final wishes, there will not be a memorial held.

Lela was born October 21, 1927, and raised in Glenn, Georgia. She was a member of the Glenn Missionary Baptist Church and the oldest member at the time of her death. She enjoyed watching her...

Janis Ann Powell Lytle

Janis Ann Powell Lytle

Apr 7, 2026

Janis Ann Powell Lytle was born to Edna Carlton Powell and Reid Hefner Powell on January 3rd, 1946 in Anderson, SC. She grew up surrounded by family as her mother was the oldest of 10 children, and her father had 5 brothers and sisters. Weekends were usually spent with relatives, aunts and uncles at one of her grandparent’s houses. Her...

Kathy Yvonne Carmichael

Kathy Yvonne Carmichael

Apr 7, 2026

Kathy Yvonne Carmichael, age 75, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Bellevue Village in Woodstock, Georgia.

Kathy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated much of her life to her family. She worked for many years at Carmichael’s Store, a family-owned business, as well as on the family farm. She was a proud graduate...

Baby Elihan Rivas Moreno

Baby Elihan Rivas Moreno

Apr 6, 2026

Baby Elihan Rivas Moreno was born into heaven on April 6, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee, gently surrounded by the boundless love of his devoted parents.

Though his time here was fleeting, Elihan’s life was filled with a love so deep it will last forever. In those quiet moments, he was held, cherished, and dreamed of—a perfect and precious son whose...

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