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Mary Frances Rowland

Mary Frances Rowland

Aug 17, 2018

Mary Frances Rowland, age 86 of Canton, passed away on August 17, 2018 at her residence. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Carl Rowland of Canton, son and daughter-in-law...

Curtis Eugene Mcwaters

Curtis Eugene Mcwaters

Aug 17, 2018

Curtis Eugene McWaters, age 62 of Acworth, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The family will receive friends Friday, August 24th from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Saturday, August 25th at 12:00p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia Memorial Park. He is survived by: Wife...

Michel Henderson Johnson Sr.

Michel Henderson Johnson Sr.

Aug 15, 2018

Michel Henderson Johnson, Sr., age 73 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Silverleaf Personal Care Home in Snellville. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd at 11:30 at Georgia National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his son, Michel A. Johnson, Jr. He is survived by: Brother - Jimmy Johnson of SC....

Dorothy Johnson Waters

Dorothy Johnson Waters

Aug 13, 2018

Dorothy Johnson Waters, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Provident Village at Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, August 18th from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Saturday, August 18th at 12:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. David White officiating. Interment...

James Arthur Buschur

James Arthur Buschur

Aug 10, 2018

Mr. James (Jim) Arthur Buschur, 72, of Waleska, GA passed away Friday morning, August 10th, at his home surrounded by family following an extended illness. Jim was born in Celina, Ohio on November 1, 1945 and is the son of Eugene H. Buschur and the late Caroline (Hein) Buschur. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years,...

Jean Stanley Tidwell

Jean Stanley Tidwell

Aug 10, 2018

Nova Jean Stanley Tidwell passed away August 10, 2018 with her two daughters by her side. Jean was born in Albertville, Alabama on January 7, 1932 and was the eldest of three children. She and her family moved to Atlanta Georgia in the 50s. She began working for Delta Airlines in January of 1958, in their interline accounting department and...

Robert White Gillman

Robert White Gillman

Aug 9, 2018

Robert White Gillmann, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 16th at 2:00p.m. at Georgia National Cemetery with Sherry Marden officiating. He is survived by: Son - Robert (Martha) Gillmann Jr. of Columbia, SC. Daughter - Katherine (Bill) James of Dahlonega Daughter -...

Jane Randle Johnson

Jane Randle Johnson

Aug 8, 2018

Jane Randle Johnson, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2017 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services and interment will be held at a later date in Mississippi. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.

John Rudolph Holbrook

John Rudolph Holbrook

Aug 7, 2018

John Rudolph Holbrook, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 8th from 12:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. and Thursday, August 9th from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Thursday, August 9th at 2:00p.m. at Orange UMC with Rev. Mark...

Clarence Wallace Stone Jr.

Clarence Wallace Stone Jr.

Aug 6, 2018

Clarence Wallace Stone Jr., age 74, of Woodstock, Ga., passed away Monday, August 6, 2018, in Woodstock, Ga. He was born February 24, 1944, in Jefferson City, Mo. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years, rank of Sgt. and was a Vietnam Veteran. He graduated Valedictorian from Linn Technical Jr. College in 1968 with a degree in...

Marjorie Marie Davenport

Marjorie Marie Davenport

Aug 6, 2018

Marie Riley Davenport, 81, of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. Marie was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She is survived by sons Rob and Mark, Daughter in law Kim Davenport, grandchildren JR, Drew, Connor, Jordan, Ella, Riley, Skyler and great grandchildren Lucy, Scarlett, Macy, Grayson, and Landry. Marie was a graduate of the University of...

Marilyn Jean Saunier

Marilyn Jean Saunier

Aug 5, 2018

Marilyn Jean Saunier, age 75 of Rydal, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Cartersville Medical Center. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Sister - June Fudala The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Saunier family.

Joseph Gilmore Sears

Joseph Gilmore Sears

Aug 3, 2018

Joseph Gilmore Sears age 55 of Canton, GA passed away Friday August 3, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday August 8, 2018 from Canton Church. Reverend Jeremy Isaacs will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until the service hour. Joseph is survived by his wife; Jean Sears, Canton, GA, son; Ethan William Sears, Canton, GA, daughters;...

Mrs. Kathy Jean Griffin

Mrs. Kathy Jean Griffin

Aug 2, 2018

Mrs. Kathy Jean Griffin, age 68 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ginger Gist. Mrs. Griffin is survived by her husband, Jay Griffin, her son, Michael West of Canton and her daughters, Cinnamon Lewis of Marietta and Elizabeth Boswell of Athens. She is also survived by...

Robert Allan Stone

Robert Allan Stone

Aug 1, 2018

Robert Allan Stone, age 22 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 4th at 10:00a.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. He is survived by: Father - Jeff Stone of Canton Mother - Sharon Stone of Boise, ID. Brother - John Stone of...

Louis Mitchell Nazro

Louis Mitchell Nazro

Jul 30, 2018

Louis Mitchell Nazro, age 68 of Ball Ground, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 6th at 3:00p.m. at Canton Moose Family Center with Mr. Wally Stoneman officiating. He is survived by: Wife - Lisa Nazro of Ball Ground Son - Louise Nazro Jr. of Woodstock Son -...

Peter "Pete" Charles Averill Ii

Peter "Pete" Charles Averill Ii

Jul 29, 2018

Peter Charles Averill II, age 47 of Ball Ground, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 4th at 11:00a.m. at Canton FUMC with Dr. Kenny Ott officiating. He is survived by: Father - Peter Charles Averill I of Ball Ground Mother - June Averill of Ball Ground...

Eileen Cantelmo

Eileen Cantelmo

Jul 27, 2018

Eileen Cantelmo, 76, of Canton, GA, passed away with her family by her side on July 27, 2018. She was born in New York City, NY on March 22, 1942 to Irish immigrant parents James Kearney and Catherine Noone. Eileen married the love of her life Joseph William Cantelmo, her high school sweet heart on April 28th 1962. She and...

Howard James Harris

Howard James Harris

Jul 23, 2018

Howard James Harris, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 25th at 3:00p.m. at Georgia National Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by: Wife - Janet Harris of Canton Daughter - Amy Harris of Canton Sister - Barbara Johnson - Peachtree...

Laura Therese Andrews

Laura Therese Andrews

Jul 23, 2018

Laura Therese Andrews, age 80 of Woodstock, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. A funeral service will be held at Union Hill UMC on Sunday, July 29th at 2:00p.m. with Reverend Richard Jarvis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. There will be lunch following the regular morning church service and a visitation...

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