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Elaine Cass Freeman

Elaine Cass Freeman

Mar 11, 2018

Elaine Cass Freeman, age 68, of Hickory Flat in Cherokee County, passed away suddenly, unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Elaine was born on July 25, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Decatur, Georgia. She graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1967 and Dekalb College in 1970. As a child, when her...

Jim Boswell

Jim Boswell

Mar 9, 2018

Jim Boswell, age 71, of Waleska passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie Cline Boswell of Waleska; daughters, Kimberly (Britt) Jones of Rome; Kayelyn Boswell of Forest City, NC; Beth (Jason) Watkins of Waleska; and Brittany (Bryan) Phillips of Canton. He is also survived by Lee Hughes of...

Mr John W. Irving

Mr John W. Irving

Mar 9, 2018

Mr John W. Irving passsed on Friday March 9, 2018 at his home. Private services will be held later Survivors include Daughter & Son-in-law, Sharon & Robert Hotchgkiss, Alpharetta, GA Sons and daughters in law, John & Sherry Irving, Benton AK, & Lawrence and Diane Irwin, Canton, GA Brother and Sister-in-law, William & Barbara Irvin, Leisyre World, AZ and Sister...

C. Raymond "Ray" Pinyan

C. Raymond "Ray" Pinyan

Mar 8, 2018

C. Raymond (Ray) Pinyan, age 83 of Canton, Georgia passed away March 8th at his residence surrounded by family. Mr. Pinyan was born in Atlanta on January 9, 1935 to the late Sam and Florine (Howell) Pinyan. He was a graduate of O'Keefe High School, Dekalb College and north Georgia College. He served his country in the US Marine Corps...

Anna Marie Kirchhoff

Anna Marie Kirchhoff

Mar 8, 2018

Anna Marie Kirchhoff,age 88, of Canton died on Thursday March 8, 2018 at her residence. Family will receive friends 6-8 Pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Darby Funeral Home with a service to be held at 7pm. Survivors include Daughter Julie Jenkins, Canton, GA and Son and daughter-in-law Allen and Sandra Kirchhoff, Canton, GA. The family respectfully requests...

David Wayne Bond

David Wayne Bond

Mar 8, 2018

David Wayne Bond, age 62 of Woodstock, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Step-Mother - Betty Bond of Fayetteville Step-Brother - James D. Shanks of Fayetteville Step-Sister - Lee Lane of Rockmart The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these...

Mr. William Kenneth Smith

Mr. William Kenneth Smith

Mar 7, 2018

William Kenneth Smith, born November 27, 1942, of Canton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was the son of the late William Glenn and Marie Skinner Smith. Ken was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Marie Herold. Surviving are Ken's loving wife, Carol Smith; and his daughter, Stephanie Carlyle and husband, Josh of Sugar Hill, Georgia;...

Arter Watkins

Arter Watkins

Mar 7, 2018

Arter Watkins, age 84, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where he attended the Super Seniors Group and The Seekers Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Leila Watkins; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Doris Watkins; sister, Glenton Watkins; brother-in-law and...

Mr. Hugh Delaney Beattie

Mr. Hugh Delaney Beattie

Mar 7, 2018

Mr. Hugh Delaney Beattie, age 79, passed away in his home on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born on June 2, 1938 in Harvey, Illinois. He is survived by his five children, Jeffrey Beattie, Elizabeth Padilla, Melissa Bankes, Cathy Wolf and Todd Beattie. He is also survived by his brother, William Beattie. Hugh moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 2006...

Ronald Thomas Hart

Ronald Thomas Hart

Mar 5, 2018

Ronald Thomas Hart, age 62 of Canton, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, March 9th from 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 9th at 2:00p.m. at the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. He...

Robert Joseph Lenane

Robert Joseph Lenane

Mar 3, 2018

Robert Joseph Lenane 84 Robert Joseph Lenane, 84, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday March 03, 2018; at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain, in Kennesaw Ga. Robert was Born in Elmont NY. He was a Navy Veteran serving out of Guantanamo Bay working on Aircraft and flying Helicopter's. He was a hardworking man who spent his working years employed by...

Judith Daphne Davis

Judith Daphne Davis

Mar 3, 2018

Judith Daphne Davis, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Husband - Gerald Ralph Davis of Canton Son - Daniel Davis Daughter - Donna Johnston Daughter - Debbie Mathery Seven grandchildren also survive. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is...

Mary Arnold Alden

Mary Arnold Alden

Mar 3, 2018

Mary Arnold Alden, known to many as "G", passed away March 3rd, 2018 at the age of 93. Mary was born on May 5th, 1924 in Worcester Mass. and grew up in Springfield Mass with her beloved Boston terrier, Trey. Mary received a BS in Nursing from Skidmore College graduating with honors after almost failing out her freshman year, a...

Mary Elizabeth Cape

Mary Elizabeth Cape

Mar 2, 2018

Mrs. Mary (Beth) Cape has been called home to Jesus. She passed from this world last Friday, March 2, 2018 after experiencing complications from a heart attack. Beth had a life philosophy centered around Christ, family, friends and making memories. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister - - family was the priority. When people asked her what she did,...

Alvin Ladell Dickerson

Alvin Ladell Dickerson

Mar 1, 2018

Alvin Ladell Dickerson, Jr., age 92 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, March 1st at Georgia War Veterans Home in Augusta. No local services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Wife - June Dickerson of Canton Son - Tom Dickerson of Norcross Son - David (Cindy) Hix of Calhoun Daughter - Jane Richbourg of Maitland, FL. Daughter...

Mr Charles L. Cash

Mr Charles L. Cash

Feb 25, 2018

Charles L. Cash ag 84 of Canton, Ga died on Sunday February 25, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday February 27, 2018 from the Chapel of the Darby Funeral Home. Rev Horace Richards will officiate. Family will receive friends on Monday from 3 PM -9 PM. Suvivors include his Wife Allene Cash, Canton, GA Daughter and...

Michael Leonard Sharp

Michael Leonard Sharp

Feb 24, 2018

Michael Leonard Sharp, age 57 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Polk County Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 3rd at 2:00p.m. at Inner Quest Church in Alpharetta with Rev. Cindy Fuller officiating. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. He was preceded in death by...

Mrs Annie Mae Gearing

Mrs Annie Mae Gearing

Feb 23, 2018

Mrs. Annie Mae Gearing age 88 of Canton, Ga died on Friday February 23, 2018 At her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday February 28, 2018 from the Hickory Log Baptist Church, Canton, GA interment will follow in the Cherokee Memorial Park. Rev. Robert D. Holmes will officiate. Family will receive friend on Tuesday at the...

Mrs Ruby Mcadams

Mrs Ruby Mcadams

Feb 23, 2018

Mrs. Ruby McAdams age 80 of Waleska, GA died Friday Febraury 23, 2018 at her residence. Ruby Worked at and later owned Georgian Hills Restaurant in Canton, GA for many years. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday February 26, 2018 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Stansel and Rev. Terry Caylor officiating. interment will...

Mrs. Bertha Mae Gann

Mrs. Bertha Mae Gann

Feb 22, 2018

Mrs Bertha Mae Gann age 97 of Marietta, GA died on Thursday February 22, 2018 AT the Roselane Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday March 1, 2018 from the Darby Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friend on Thursday from 6 PM- 7 PM Survivors Include Daughter and son-in-law Sharon & Terry Weaver,...

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