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David Leroy Basham

David Leroy Basham

Apr 14, 2018

David Basham, 75, of Marietta, GA, and formerly of Midland, AR, lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on April 14, 2018, at the Silverleaf Alzheimer's Care of Snellville. Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn "Sue" Basham and is survived by his daughters, Shannon (Robert) Shaw, Marietta, GA and Michelle (Michael) Tilson, Albany, GA; stepdaughters Suzette (George) Brennan,...

Francine Jean Gibson

Francine Jean Gibson

Apr 14, 2018

Francine Jean Gibson, age 68 of Woodstock, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her residence. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Daughter - Melissa Sawyer of Woodstock The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.

Brandon Lamar Auzenne

Brandon Lamar Auzenne

Apr 12, 2018

Brandon Auzenne age 36 of Ball Ground, GA passed away Thursday April 12, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00PM Saturday April 21, 2018 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Brandon is survived by his Fiance; Siaira Oligny, Ball Ground, GA, Daughter; Audrey Ann Auzenne, Ball Ground, GA, Addie Oligny, Ball Ground, GA, son; Jax Oligny, Ball...

John Flanagan

John Flanagan

Apr 5, 2018

John Flanagan, age 26 of Woodstock, passed away on April 5, 2018. The funeral service will take place at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Church of the Messiah. The church's address is 415 Charles Cox Dr, Canton, GA 30115.

Frank J. Smrekar Jr.

Frank J. Smrekar Jr.

Apr 5, 2018

Obituary of Frank Smrekar Frank J. Smrekar Jr, 70, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY after a very long illness. Frank was born December 17, 1947 in Jamestown, NY, the son of Connie Vitanza Smrekar and the late Frank Smrekar Sr. Frank was a graduate of Jamestown High School, Class of 1966....

Bobby Louis Mcmickens

Bobby Louis Mcmickens

Apr 3, 2018

Bobby Louis McMickens, age 61 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, April 6th from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 1:00p.m. at Hickory Log Baptist Church with Rev. Robert D. Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee...

William Francis Brown

William Francis Brown

Apr 3, 2018

William Francis Brown, age 43 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.

William "Bill" Milton Orr

William "Bill" Milton Orr

Apr 3, 2018

William "Bill" Milton Orr, age 86, of Hampton, Georgia, passed away on April 3, 2018. Bill was born in Lathemtown, Georgia on April 14, 1931. He graduated from Canton High School in 1948, where he met his future wife, Bobby Jane Bagwell. Bill served in the Army from 1952 - 1954 as an instructor for the supply school at Ft....

Ronald Cherry

Ronald Cherry

Apr 3, 2018

After a valiant struggle with cancer, Ronald Vance Cherry, 75, of Middletown, RI, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on April 3rd, 2018 in East Providence, RI. Ronald was born on May 9, 1942 in Tampa, Florida. He was a bright, precocious child. At the age of three years old, he could read. At that early...

Sarah Culligan

Sarah Culligan

Apr 1, 2018

Sarah Culligan, age 89 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Canton Nursing Center. No local services are scheduled at this time. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.

Brian G. Stute

Brian G. Stute

Mar 29, 2018

Brian G Stute age 49 of Canton, GA died on Thursday March 29, 2018. Brian was a kind and generous soul. He was born in Detroit Michigan and moved to Georgia as a child where he attended Greater Atlanta Christian School. He moved back to Michigan as a young adult and became involved with the Imlay City Fire Department. After...

Norman Paul Breault

Norman Paul Breault

Mar 29, 2018

Norman Paul Breault, age 89 of Big Canoe, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Canton. Services and interment will take place at The Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. as soon as can be scheduled. He is survived by: Daughter - Michelle (Gary) Collier of Big Canoe Son - John (Donna) Breault of Wappingers...

Lonna M. Green

Lonna M. Green

Mar 28, 2018

Lonna Green age 30 of Jasper, GA passed away Wednesday March 28, 2018 . Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M. Wednesday from the Greater Heights Baptist Church with Interment in the Gospel Temple Holiness Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday 2PM - 8 PM and Wednesday 10:00AM- 12:00PM. Lonna was a cherished member of the family and loved...

Abigail Lynn Price

Abigail Lynn Price

Mar 27, 2018

Abigail Lynn Price, age 43,of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2018. She is survived by her mother, Lynn Price and was preceded in death by her father, Richard Price in 2016. Other surviving family members include her brother and sister in law, Christopher and Rosalyn Price, as well her niece, Kelin Price, all of Marietta. Abigail...

Marie Louise Creekmore

Marie Louise Creekmore

Mar 26, 2018

Marie Louise Puett Creekmore was born in Visalia, California to Col. Joseph F. and Louise L. Puett on May 18, 1938. She lived in Germany for 6 years then moved to Indianapolis, North Carolina, Kansas, Texas and Georgia (her home state). She joined the 1st United Methodist Church at the age of 7. Marie moved her membership to Roswell United...

Stephen Boutwell Hood

Stephen Boutwell Hood

Mar 21, 2018

Stephen Boutwell Hood died peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Steve was born on March 23, 1942, the son of Katherine and Harry Hood. His siblings include Jane, William and Nancy. He married Nancy Lippitt on March 18, 1972, and they had two children, Chris and Elizabeth. Highlights of his childhood included being in the Boy Scouts, where he rose...

Reverend Calvin L. Ball

Reverend Calvin L. Ball

Mar 18, 2018

Reverend Calvin L. Ball age 85 Canton, GA passed away Sunday March 18, 2018 surrounded by family. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Wednesday March 21, 2018 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Interment Following in the Macedonia Memorial Park. Rev. Jason Phillips, Rev. Gerald Siniard, Rev. Jerry Sims, Rev. Stacey Smith and Rev. Michael McPhereson will officiate....

Sandra L. Stansel

Sandra L. Stansel

Mar 18, 2018

Sandra L. Stansel, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 21st from 5:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 21st at 6:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Caylor officiating. She was...

May Pearl Forinash

May Pearl Forinash

Mar 16, 2018

May Pearl Forinash age 65 of Canton, GA, passed away Friday March 16, 2018. Services will be held at a later date. Ms. Forinash is survived by her son; Erik (Julie) Forinash, Gainesville, GA, daughter; Kara (Reynaldo) Miller, Cape Coral, FL and 4 grandchildren; Madelyn Forinash, Caleb Allen, Miller Allen, Mackenzie Miller and Reynaldo Miller, Jr., Stepmother; Gerd Tonstad, Gambrills,...

Sally Patterson

Sally Patterson

Mar 14, 2018

Sally Patterson, age 67 of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2018 at Wellstar Tranquility at Cobb. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, March 17th from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17th at 11:00a.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Dr. Marvin Ellis officiating. She...

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