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Barbara Claire Saberg

Barbara Claire Saberg

Jul 1, 2026

Barbara Claire Saberg, age 92, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Born on August 12, 1933, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Barbara was the daughter of the late Charles Anderson and Lillian Biller Anderson. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by the love she shared...

Marianne Boyer Karnes

Marianne Boyer Karnes

Jul 3, 2026

With deep sorrow, yet with the unshakable hope found in Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Marianne Karnes, who entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2026, at the age of 75.Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Marianne lived a life marked by faith, love, compassion, and service. Her relationship with Jesus Christ was...

Sally B. Williams

Sally B. Williams

Jun 19, 2026

Sally Broadrick was born on December 25, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia to Columbus Newton Broadrick and Anne Mae Machan. She was the oldest of three girls, and the second child following her brother. She died in the evening of June 19th at Northside Cherokee Hospital following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe P....

William Cullen Kutsche

William Cullen Kutsche

Jul 3, 2026

William Cullen Kutsche, age 66, of Florida and Georgia, passed peacefully in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, surrounded by his dear family.

Born on May 19th, 1960, in Atlanta, he was the son of Sylvia Kutsche and Arthur “Sonny” J. Kutsche. He grew up in both Florida and Georgia, living in places including Rockledge and Titusville in Florida, and...

Joy Lawson Pope Mabry

Joy Lawson Pope Mabry

Jun 1, 2026

Joy Lawson Pope Mabry, age 94, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Camellia Place in Woodstock, Georgia.

Born on April 28, 1932, in Canton, Georgia, Joy was the daughter of the late John Gordon Lawson and Adena Henderson Lawson. A lifelong learner and dedicated educator, she graduated from Canton High School, now Cherokee High School,...

Flora Diane Free Darnell

Flora Diane Free Darnell

Jul 2, 2026

Flora Diane Free Darnell

Born 9/26/1949

Dianne was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on July 2, 2026.

Dianne was the fourth child born to Howard and Cleo Free. She will be missed by her remaining siblings - Linda Collett, David (Jan) Free, Elaine (Richard) Gray and Debra (Johnny) Champion. Her sons - Keith (Christy) Allen and Casey (Christy) Allen. Her grandson...

Robert Craig Poller

Robert Craig Poller

Jun 29, 2026

Robert Craig Poller, age 83, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. 

Born on November 23, 1943, in Albany, New York, Rober was the son of the late Jean and Jack Poller. 

Robert proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1967. During his service he was deployed to Vietnam. His dedication,...

Jill Ter Haar Hutchison

Jill Ter Haar Hutchison

Jul 2, 2026

Jill Hutchison age 60 of Duluth, Georgia died on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Northside Gwinnett Hospital. 

No public services will be held. Her Loving family will celebrate her life privately at a later date. 

She is survived by her Loving Niece and Nephew, Katy Hutchison-Alpha and Jay Hutchison. 

The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of...

Jose Davalos-Torres

Jose Davalos-Torres

Jun 30, 2026

José Davalos-Torres, de 78 años de edad, de Canton, Georgia, falleció el martes 30 de junio de 2026 en Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Nació el 28 de diciembre de 1947 en Michoacán, México. Fue hijo de los fallecidos Leon Hidalgo y Francisca Torres-Davalos. José fue un padre, abuelo, bisabuelo, hermano y amigo dedicado, cuyo amor por su familia fue el pilar de su...

Mary Nell White

Mary Nell White

Jun 26, 2026

Mary Nell White (Cloud), 80, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on June 26, 2026, at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 9, 1945, in Canton, Georgia, Nell was the daughter of the late Dee Cloud and Enon Cloud. A lifelong resident of Cherokee County, she devoted her life to her family and faith, touching...

Colleen Mary Jackson

Colleen Mary Jackson

Jun 25, 2026

Colleen Mary Jackson, age 71, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Born on December 7, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, Colleen was the cherished daughter of the late John and Beverly Lou Maguire. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and treasured sister whose kindness and caring...

Geraldine O'Dell Lockaby

Geraldine O'Dell Lockaby

Jun 25, 2026

Geraldine O’Dell Lockaby entered into the presence of her Lord, Jesus Christ on June 25, 2026, at the age of 88 in Charleston, South Carolina. 

She was born on September 19, 1937 to the late Howard & Stella O’Dell in Murphy, North Carolina. She was the eldest daughter with 10 siblings (survived by 7 siblings). For over five decades she lived...

Judy K. Huot

Judy K. Huot

Jun 25, 2026

Judy K. Huot, age 77, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Born on June 12, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, Judy was the daughter of the late James and Faye Kirk. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was the time...

Rae DiFatta Becknel

Rae DiFatta Becknel

Jun 24, 2026

Rae DiFatta Becknel passed away on June 24, 2026 at the age of 87.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana to John and Genevive DiFatta, Rae grew up enjoying spending summers with extended family at their fish camp. Her early life taking road trips with family helped ignite her love of travel.

While still in high school, Rae was out with friends and...

Don Berry Akridge

Don Berry Akridge

Jun 24, 2026

Don Berry Akridge passed away peacefully at his home in Canton, Georgia, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Born on November 2, 1945, in Pelham, Georgia, Don was the son of the late Hugh Dorsey Akridge and Veda Willis Akridge.

Don proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a dedicated volunteer at Georgia National Cemetery,...

Rev. Charles Harvey Davis

Rev. Charles Harvey Davis

Jun 21, 2026

Reverend Charles Harvey Davis completed his earthly journey on Father's Day, June 21st, 2026, surrounded by his family in his home.

He was brought into this world by Harvey Franklin Davis and Beulah Dunn on February 18, 1929, at Winnsboro, South Carolina.

Reverend Davis was honorably discharged from the United States Army Air Corps and eventual United States Air Force serving from...

GLENDA ROSE GLEN

GLENDA ROSE GLEN

Jun 20, 2026

Glenda Rose Glen, born October 13, 1955, in Cairo, Illinois, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family and circle of friends.

Glenda was the devoted mother of her only son, Brendan Crowe. She was also a proud grandmother to Abigail, Armando, and Benitta, who brought her great joy during...

Edward R. "Ned" Allen

Edward R. "Ned" Allen

Jun 20, 2026

With real sadness we note the passing of Edward R. Allen who died peacefully in his home in Canton, Georgia on Saturday June 20th 2026. Ned was the son of Eliza and Kenneth Allen of Oakwood Ohio. Ned, or “Bubbles” as he was called by friends and family, had some strong opinions about his obituary, mostly that he didn’t want...

Joyce Peyton Gresham

Joyce Peyton Gresham

Jun 18, 2026

Mrs. Joyce Peyton Gresham, née Hobbs, age 82, of Canton, Georgia, passed away following a valiant battle against Alzheimer's disease on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Grace Senior Living in Woodstock, Georgia.

Born on September 4, 1943, in Roanoke, Virginia, Joyce was the daughter of the late F. Eugene “Gene” Hobbs and Elizabeth Massey Hobbs. Joyce was raised in Orlando, Florida,...

Lisa Waldrop

Lisa Waldrop

Jun 17, 2026

With profound sorrow we announce the passing of Lisa Waldrop, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Lisa entered into the presence of the Lord after a courageous two and one-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 8, 1968, in Augusta GA, Lisa was raised in Laurens SC, where she developed the...

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