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James Marion Stovall, Jr.

James Marion Stovall, Jr.

May 14, 2026

James Marion Stovall, Jr., age 80, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Manor Lake Assisted Living - BridgeMill.

Born on January 16, 1946, in Canton, James was the son of the late James Marion Stovall and Stella Herndon Burnett. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother,...

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...

Hazel Napier Galloway

Hazel Napier Galloway

May 14, 2026

Hazel Napier Galloway, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama.

Born in Canton, Georgia on December 12, 1946, Hazel was the daughter of the late Earl and Virginia Napier. A dedicated student, she earned an academic scholarship to the University of Georgia, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education. She...

Michael John Molasso

Michael John Molasso

May 16, 2026

Michael John Molasso, age 51, of Canton, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Michael was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on October 9, 1974. Michael was a 20-year veteran Law Enforcement Officer for Pasco County Sheriff’s Office in Pasco County, Florida as well as Canton Police Department in Canton, Georgia. He was a devoted member...

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...

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...

Sharon Fountain Bryant

Sharon Fountain Bryant

May 11, 2026

Sharon Fountain Bryant was born in Savannah Georgia on March 7, 1951 and departed for her heavenly home surrounded by her family on May 11, 2026.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents James and Nell Fountain and her brothers Gary and James Fountain. She is survived by her brother Stanley Fountain and his wife Nancy Fountain. She is also...

John H. Martin

John H. Martin

May 4, 2026

John H. Martin, age 94, of Loganville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Abbey Hospice.

John was born on September 25, 1931, in Dutton to Charles “Dock” Martin and Mary Lou Martin. He was raised alongside his four brothers, Granville “Martin,” Joe, Bobby, and Louie, and his six sisters, Ilamae, Bonnie, Irene, Marie, Aliene, and Ruby. As the...

Mary Madeline Lamazares

Mary Madeline Lamazares

May 17, 2026

Mary Madeline Lamazares, age 89 of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at The Landings of Canton Hills.

Born Mary Madeline Gogarty on May 16, 1937, in Clogherhead, Ireland, north of Dublin along the east coast, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Mary Frances Gogarty. Affectionately known as “Olive” by those who loved her,...

Linda Elizabeth Pruett

Linda Elizabeth Pruett

May 15, 2026

Linda Elizabeth Pruett, of Canton, passed away on May 15th, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Canton, Georgia, January 31st, 1940, at Cokers Hospital. 

She was the first child to Luke and Berma Mode of Canton. She was the first grandchild to Arthur and Dolly Mode, both of Canton. She was the third grandchild to William (W.H.)...

Kathy Jo Cagle Ross

Kathy Jo Cagle Ross

May 14, 2026

Kathy Jo Cagle Ross, age 76 of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1950, and lived a life devoted to family, faith, and the children she lovingly taught throughout her life.

Known lovingly to generations of children and families as “Mrs. Kathy,” she owned and operated Happy Face Preschool for more than...

Roy Max Stancil

Roy Max Stancil

May 9, 2026

Roy Max Stancil, age 95, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Mr. Stancil was a longtime member of Ball Ground Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and taught Sunday School. He was also a current member of Foothills Community Church. In addition, he was a member of the Ball Ground Masonic...

Linda Deloyce Duncan

Linda Deloyce Duncan

May 8, 2026

Linda Deloyce Duncan, age 73 of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Born on December 9, 1952, in Moultrie, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late James and Bernice Tucker. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother who cherished her family above all else. Linda will be remembered for...

Clydia Jo Ann Wallace

Clydia Jo Ann Wallace

May 6, 2026

Clydia Jo Ann Dunn Wallace of Holly Springs, Georgia was born on January 27, 1943. She died and resurrected to glory on May 6, 2026.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Pauline Dunn, her husband of 61 years, Truman Wallace, and her grandson, Little Tony Valle. She is survived by her children, Penny (and Antonio) Valle,...

Susan Camille Buzogany

Susan Camille Buzogany

May 3, 2026

Susan Camille Buzogany, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at the age of 84. In a moment that her family will forever hold close to their hearts, her son, Robert “Bob” Buzogany, passed away only hours before her — as if he had stopped by to lovingly take her home with him.

Born...

Robert B. "Bob" Buzogany

Robert B. "Bob" Buzogany

May 2, 2026

Robert B. Buzogany, lovingly known as “Uncle Bob” to many and “The Kid” to those closest to him, passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 49, just days shy of his 50th birthday. Born on May 11, 1976, Bob lived a life marked by humor, curiosity, generosity, and deep devotion to the people he loved.

Though Bob was...

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...

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...

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...

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