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Kay Marie Hamming
Jan 21, 2019
Hamming, Kay Marie (Johnson), age 81, formerly of Mason, MI, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born in Hillsdale, MI November 22, 1937. Kay was a graduate of Coruna High School class of 1956. She attended Albion College and Michigan State University. She retired from a long and distinguished career working for The Supreme Court of Michigan, Court...
Lola Merle Sams
Jan 21, 2019
Lola Merle Sams, age 102 of Waleska, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at her residence. No local services are scheduled at this time. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Carl T. Huddleston and her first husband, Dr. Daniel Sams. She is survived by: Daughter - Jerry J. (James R.) Cheek of Waleska Daughter - Danna...
Milton Herbert Davis Jr.
Jan 20, 2019
Milton Herbert Davis Jr., age 89 of Decatur, GA passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Canton Nursing Center. Services for Mr. Davis will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 11:00a.m. at Canton First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Jones and Rev. Leonard Akers officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00a.m. until the...
James Mckinney "Kinney" Field Jr.
Jan 17, 2019
James McKinney Field II, "Kinney" age 74, passed away surrounded by loving family and lifelong friends on Thursday, January 17th, 2019. He was born on October 11, 1944 at Coker's Hospital in Canton, Ga., as the only child to James McKinney Field Sr. and Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Clayton Field. He attended Cherokee High School and Reinhardt University. Kinney enlisted in...
Ralph Pagan
Jan 17, 2019
Ralph Pagan, age 74 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd at 12:00p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Father Victor Reyes officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 2:00p.m. He is survived by: Wife - Maria Pagan of Canton Son...
Deborah Elizabeth Amoss
Jan 16, 2019
Debby Elizabeth Amoss, age 52, of Canton, GA passed away on January 16, 2019. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Michael Zajdel and his wife, Louise and Diane Gunther and her husband, Don and wife of Dave Amoss. Debby loved teaching, the beach, and being with her family. In addition to her parents and husband, Debby is...
Peter John Foth
Jan 15, 2019
Peter John "Pete" Foth, age 61 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be on Friday, January 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Ty Hopkins...
Clyde Gary Hefner
Jan 14, 2019
Clyde Garry Hefner, age 71 of Cartersville, passed away on Monday, January, 14, 2019. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, January 17th from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The funeral will be on Friday, January 18th at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Ray officiating. He is survived by: Wife - Sallie...
Valmon Henson
Jan 12, 2019
Mrs. Valmon Henson age 90 of Canton, Ga died on Saturday January 12, 2019 Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday from the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Nathan Smith, Mr. Danny Henson, Rev. Bobby Segars and Rev.Brian Prance officiating interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 PM - 8 PM...
John Nicholas (Nich) Shirey
Jan 9, 2019
John Nicholas "Nich" Shirey, age 37 of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, January 12th from 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 12th at 4:00p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. He is survived by: Parents -...
Brenda Gail O'Brien
Jan 7, 2019
Brenda Gail O'Brien, age 65 of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. The funeral will take place on Thursday, January 10th at 10:00a.m. at Bingham Road Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas with Rev. Roger Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Morris Cemetery in Bloomer, Arkansas. She is survived by: Son - Jason...
Gilbert Reno Nations
Jan 7, 2019
Gilbert Reno Nations, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, January 12th from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 12th at 1:00p.m. at the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park. He...
Sara T. Lathem
Jan 6, 2019
Sara Thomason Lathem, 94, of Canton, GA passed away peacefully in her sleep on January, 6, 2019. She was surrounded by her devoted family who will miss her so very much. Sara, or "Maw" as she was called by those who knew and loved her, lived a very long and independent life and she was quick to tell those whom...
Steve Irving Wallace
Jan 5, 2019
Steve Irving Wallace, age 62 of Acworth, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Cartersville Medical Center. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, January 12th from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. The funeral will be on Saturday, January 12th at 7:00p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Ellis officiating. He is survived...
Lecia Lanford Landolt
Jan 4, 2019
Lecia Lanford Landolt, beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a strong, encouraging, humble, gifted, witty, beautiful lady who truly made an impact on everyone and everything she touched. She will be remembered for her unending effort to make every day count in service to others....
Bobby Leon Allen
Jan 4, 2019
Bobby Leon Allen, age 79 of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Rose Hill Gardens Personal Care Home. Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. , and Monday, January 7, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 7, 2019...
Wally K. Cloud
Jan 2, 2019
Wally K. Cloud, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, January 3rd from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The funeral will be on Friday, January 4th at 2:00p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at...
Mrs. Shirley Elaine Wells
Dec 30, 2018
Mrs. Shirley Elaine Wells, age 70 of Canton (Holly Springs), passed on Sunday, December 30, 2018, Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 3, 2018 from 3pm to 8pm. She is survived by: Husband, Gerald Curtis Wells Son, Stephen...
Betty Jo Fowler
Dec 27, 2018
FOWLER, Betty Jo, age 85, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Wally Fowler; her daughter, Denise Webber; her son-in-law, Cliff Webber and her grandson, Tim Webber. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leveer McDaniel, and was a banker and a friend to many in life. In lieu of...
Lawrence Glenn "Buddy" Forrester Jr.
Dec 27, 2018
Lawrence Glenn "Buddy" Forrester, Jr., of Canton, Georgia, peacefully passed away on December 27th, 2018, at Northside Hospital Cherokee after a brief illness. He was born in Canton, Georgia on September 24th, 1929, to the late Lawrence Glenn and Isabell Floyd Forrester as an only child. He was preceded in death by his stepmother Annie Mae Forrester. Buddy graduated from...
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