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James Edward Lagasse
Sep 17, 2018
James Edward Lagasse, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Brian Center. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Friday October 26, 2018 in the Fort Lincoln Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND. There will be a Celebration of Life service held Sunday November 4, 2018 From 2:30PM - 5:30PM from the American Legion Post 14,...
William Lee Dotson Jr.
Sep 16, 2018
Mr. William L. (Billy) Dotson Jr., 90, passed away Sunday, September, 16th in Canton, GA. He was born and raised in the Old Fort Section of Savannah. Billy was the first of six Dotson brothers to enter Benedictine Military School B.C. where he is in the B.C. Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and...
Joyce Salustri
Sep 15, 2018
Joyce Salustri age 77 of Jonesboro, GA passed away Saturday September 15, 2018. Funeral Services are scheduled for 9:00AM Wednesday September 19, 2018 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow at 11:00AM in the Georgia National Cemetery. Mrs. Salustri is survived by her daughters; Rebecca (Angel) Cervantes, Jonesboro, GA, Robin Hayes, Bossier, LA, Tara (Chris) St....
John Marsh Gollner Ii
Sep 13, 2018
John Marsh Gollner II, age 44 of Clearwater, FL., passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 6th from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 7th at 2:00p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. David Carr officiating. He is...
Dorothy Ann Croft
Sep 12, 2018
Dorothy Ann Croft, age 88 of Canton, passed away on September 12, 2018 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, September 14th from 12:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. and Saturday, September 15th from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. The funeral will be on Saturday, September 15th at 2:00p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev....
Harold L. "Hal" Shankland
Sep 8, 2018
Harold L. "Hal" Shankland age 75 of Canton, GA died on Saturday September 8, 2018 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, September 16th from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The funeral will be on Monday, September 17th at 11:30a.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Dr. James Barron officiating. A...
Mrs. Jewell Ridings
Sep 7, 2018
Mrs. Jewelline Ridings, age 68 of Canton, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, September 21st from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 21st at 3:00p.m. for her and her husband, Rev. John Ridings Sr. in the chapel of Darby...
Martha Faye "Marty" Smith
Sep 2, 2018
Martha Faye "Marty" Smith age 67 of Canton, GA died at her residence on Sunday September 2, 2018. Visitation will be held 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM on Wednesday September 12, 2018 at Darby Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday September 12, 2018 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will be in the...
Leroy William Staylor
Aug 30, 2018
Leroy William Staylor, age 99 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30AM Friday September 14, 2018 from the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Poway, CA with the burial taking place in Miramar National Cemetery with Full military honors Monday September 17, 2018 at 1:00PM. He is survived by:...
Dickey Eugene Sorrells
Aug 29, 2018
Dickey Eugene Sorrells, age 71 of Ball Ground, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 3, 2018, at 10:00a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Wife - Beth Sorrells of Ball Ground Son - Steve (Anita) White of Cedar Bluff, AL. Daughter - Desiree Pierce...
Raymond Leo Rice
Aug 27, 2018
Raymond Rice, age 94 of Canton, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 following a period of declining health. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Rice was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalind Rice, and his son, Michael Rice. He is survived by: Daughter - Bonnie Clifford Daughter - Linda Danise Seven...
Rev Robert Edward Towers Jr
Aug 26, 2018
Rev. Robert Edward "ED" Towers Jr. age 68 of Canton, GA . Died on Sunday August 26, 2018 . Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday August 28, 2018 from the Canton First United Methodist Church. Rev. Steve Klaesius , Dr. C.R. Hill and Rev. Kenny Ott officiating . Family will receive friends on Monday from 5PM-9PM at...
Ronald Virgil Deloney
Aug 25, 2018
Colonel Ronald V. "Sheriff Deloney, (USMC, Ret.), 72, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Friday, August 24, 2018. The son of Virgil O. Deloney and Verlie E. Deloney, Ron was born in Columbus, GA., and grew up in Ozark, AL. Ron graduated from Troy State University with a degree in Business. He had a fascination...
Kay Haley Lusk
Aug 23, 2018
Kay Haley Lusk, age 58 of Canton, passed away on August 23, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Visitation will be on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 3:00-7:00 PM at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park....
Barbara Ann Hatch
Aug 23, 2018
Barbara Ann Hatch, age 67 of Morganton, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Services may be scheduled at a later date. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hatch family.
Francis Cotter
Aug 20, 2018
Mr. Francis Cotter, age 80 of White, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Provident Village in Canton. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 28th from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, August 28th at 11:00a.m. at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church with Father Victor...
Audree B. Casey
Aug 20, 2018
Audree Belle Isle Casey passed away peacefully on August 20, 2018 in Canton, Ga. at the age of 92. Audree is survived by her children, Peter Casey (Elaine) of Canton, Ga., Roselle Casey Barbour (Peter) of Parrish, Fl, and William J Casey III of Delray Beach, Fl; in addition to three grandchildren, Tamara Anne Barbour of Marcy, NY, Peter J....
Nancy Christian
Aug 19, 2018
Nancy Christian, age 64 of Woodstock, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 3:00-5:00 PM at 450 Providence Road, Canton, GA 30115. She is survived by: Son - Anthony Christian Brother - David Christie Brother-in-law - Earl Gooch Cousin - Allison Gooch Cousin - Will...
Theodore "Ted" Eldon Melson Jr.
Aug 18, 2018
Theodore "Ted" Eldon Melson Jr., age 74 of Canton, passed away on august 18, 2018 at his residence. Private services will be held for Mr. Melson. Survivors include wife Janet Melson of Canton, GA; sons Kristopher Stephen Melson of Thailand; son Patrick Joel Melson of Elmhurst, IL; daughter Caitlyn Suzanne Melson-Madison of Smyrna, GA; sister Jadee Porter of Kansas City,...
Mrs. Dorothy Faye Densmore
Aug 18, 2018
Dorothy Faye Densmore age 87 of Canton, GA passed away surrounded by family Saturday August 18, 2018. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Wednesday August 22nd from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment following in the Cherokee Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday Agust 21st from 5:00PM - 8:00PM. Mrs. Densmore is survived by her son; Randy (Jane)...
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