Edward George Whisler
Aug 16, 2026
Edward George Whisler, age 97, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Bellevue Village at Woodstock.
Edward was born on December 8, 1928, in Midland, Michigan, to the late Forrest and Margaret Whisler. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. During his distinguished military...
Austin Michael Perkins
Aug 29, 2026
Austin Michael Perkins
It is with the greatest sadness that I must share the passing of Austin Michael Perkins, aged 25.
Born April 9, 2001, Austin had the kindest heart from the beginning. He loved sports, playing soccer, golf, tennis and more. He was a cub scout and enjoyed time camping with his Papa and going to Space Camp with his mom....
Eulogio Franco Cruz
Aug 27, 2026
Eulogio Franco Cruz, 41, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Canton, Georgia. He was born and raised in Chiapas, Mexico, and carried with him throughout his life the values of family, kindness, and generosity.
Eulogio was a devoted husband, father, son, and friend. He shared his life with his beloved spouse, Catalina Ortiz, and was a loving father to...
Patricia Dianne Grimsley
Aug 31, 2026
Patricia Dianne Grimsley, 73, of Waleska, Georgia, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on August 31, 2026.
Born in Macon, Georgia, Dianne began her life in the place she called home before marrying the love of her life, Billy Grimsley. Together, they shared 56 years of marriage, including 24 years spent serving alongside Billy as he served in...
Deborah Aurora Quigley
Sep 2, 2026
Deborah Aurora Quigley, lovingly known as Aurora, passed away at the age of 33. Born on April 23, 1993, in Cartersville, Georgia, Aurora was raised in Waleska, Georgia. She was a proud graduate of Cherokee High School, Class of 2012.
To know Aurora was to know a truly beautiful soul. She had a kindness and warmth that touched nearly everyone she...
Eunice Marie Melzer
Sep 3, 2026
Eunice Marie Jones was born on October 18, 1933, in the Houston County area in Texas to George Wesley Jones and his wife, Agnes. In 1933, rural East Texas was struggling in the midst of the Great Depression. The Appalachaians are famous as a story of hard-working, proud people struggling just to survive. In that regard, East Texas was Appalachian's...
James Randy Poole
Sep 1, 2026
James Randy Poole, age 67, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain in Marietta, Georgia.
Randy was born on April 21, 1959, in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late James and Myrtle Poole.
Randy will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and scout leader whose life was deeply enriched by...
Carol Joyce Critchlow
Aug 23, 2026
Carol Joyce Critchlow, age 82, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
Carol was born on January 16, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Stanley and Irene Dabros. An only child and a self-proclaimed “daddy’s girl,” Carol spent most of her life in South Bend, a place she always considered home.
To know...
Rheta Mae McAllister Martin
Aug 21, 2026
Rheta Mae McAllister Martin, age 90, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Abbey Hospice.
Rheta was born on January 11, 1936, in Barre, Vermont, to Owen and Lyle McAllister. She was raised in Barre alongside her beloved sister, Kay Pinkston. Her childhood was filled with family, adventure, and memories that she carried with her throughout...
Eileen Evelyn Gosselin
Sep 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Eileen Evelyn Gosslin
Eileen Evelyn Gosslin, age 88, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026. She was born on July 8, 1938, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Evelyn Anderson and Alfred Christianson.
Eileen shared 67 wonderful years of marriage with the love of her life, Wayne Dennis Gosslin. The two were married in Duluth, Minnesota, beginning...
Ralph B. Sheffield, Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
Ralph B. Sheffield, Jr., 86, passed away on August 27, 2026 at his home in Woodstock, Georgia. Ralph was born on January 14, 1940 in Decatur, GA to Ralph and Harriette Sheffield. He graduated from Landon High School, Jacksonville, FL in 1957. Ralph was a proud Georgia Bulldog and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1963. While at UGA,...
Karen Joy Beck
Aug 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Karen Joy Beck
Karen Joy Beck, 81, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of the family and friends who meant so much to her.
Karen was born on July 6, 1945, in Passaic, New Jersey, to the late Blanche Marantz and Charles Bodner. From her earliest days, Karen...
Tegan Elizabeth King
Aug 26, 2026
Tegan Elizabeth King, beloved daughter, little sister, granddaughter, niece, and cherished baby girl, passed away on August 26, 2026, at just 7 weeks and 6 days old.
Tegan was born on July 2, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, to her loving parents, Mary Grace Meyer and Alexander Daniel King. From the moment she entered this world, Tegan was deeply loved and treasured...
Connie Sue Hughes
Aug 25, 2026
Connie, age 74, passed away peacefully at her residence in Canton GA on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Connie was born in Canton, Georgia, to the late Jack Herbert Hughes and Bobbie Sue Hughes. She was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County.
Along with her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her brothers, Terry Hughes and Gary Hughes.
Connie received her early education...
Merrie Janice "Jan" Anderson
Aug 24, 2026
Merrie Janice "Jan" Anderson, age 85, passed away peacefully in her home in Woodstock, Georgia on August 24, 2026.Born on August 1, 1941 in Canton, Georgia to John and Geneva Cummings, Jan brought warmth, kindness, and joy to everyone who knew her, including neighbors, friends, and extended family. Her bright spirit and fierce love for her family will be deeply...
Roy Eugene "Gene" Covington
Aug 22, 2026
Roy Eugene “Gene” Covington, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026. He was the oldest child and son of Andrew “Andy” and Cleo Covington.
Gene was a lifelong resident of Canton, where he grew up working on cars and enjoying his passion for drag racing. He was a member of the first graduating class of Cherokee High School...
Susan Elizabeth Watson
Aug 20, 2026
Susan Rowan Watson, age 72, of Canton, Georgia went to be with our Saviour on August 20, 2026.
Susan was born to Jerry and Evie Rowan on November 21, 1953 in Dallas, Texas and was the only girl in the family. She graduated from N. R. Crozier Technical High School in Dallas and was 3rd in her class. She studied special...
Anthony Joseph DeLuca
Aug 20, 2026
Anthony (Tony) DeLuca was a proud Italian-American born in the Bronx, New York on
April 29, 1946. He spent much of his childhood playing stickball & curb ball, and making
friends that he would keep his entire life. Even then, the man he would become was
already taking shape — Tony was known to stand up for kids who were being bullied, a
quiet...
Karolyn "Karol" Smith
Aug 18, 2026
Karol Smith, age 79, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Karol was born on February 18 in Panama City, Florida, to Helen June Harlow and Marvin Locke. Throughout her life, Karol had a heart for people and a genuine desire to make a difference. She dedicated her career to...
Dolores Jean Parker
Aug 17, 2026
Dolores Jean Parker, 90, of Canton, Georgia, was called home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy defined by the deep love she had for her family—a devotion that radiated through her bright smile.
Laurie was born in Highland, Illinois, on May 18, 1936, to the late Eldo and Mildred Pfister. She was the...
