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Louise Jones Ashworth

Louise Jones Ashworth

Feb 21, 2018

Louise Jones Ashworth, age 92 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, February 21st at Canton Nursing Center. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, February 24th from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24th at 11:00a.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Dr. Scott A. Carlson officiating. She...

Jimmy Donald Owen

Jimmy Donald Owen

Feb 19, 2018

Jimmy Donald Owen, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 19th at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 20th from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. and 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Wednesday, February 21st from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 21st at 2:00p.m. from the chapel...

Thelma Benson

Thelma Benson

Feb 18, 2018

Thelma Benson, age 91 of Ball Ground, passed away on Sunday, February 18th at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 21st from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Thursday, February 22nd from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. The funeral will be on Thursday, February 22nd at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev....

Donald Miles Carroll

Donald Miles Carroll

Feb 16, 2018

Donald Miles Carroll age 96 of Canton, GA formerly of Akron, OH passed away Friday February 16, 2018 surrounded by family at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday February 21, 2018 from the Georgia National Cemetery with Army Military Honors. He is survived by his daughter; Donna (Paul) St. Clair, Canton, GA, 2 grandchildren, 10 great...

Marie Phelps

Marie Phelps

Feb 16, 2018

Marie Phelps, age 79 of Ball Ground, passed away on February 16, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 5:00-9:00 PM at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Mr. Pete Castillo and Rev. Johnny Chastain will...

Weldon Henson

Weldon Henson

Feb 15, 2018

Weldon Henson, age 90 Of the Keithburg Community, Canton, GA died on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Seasons Hospice . Mr Henson was a Deacon at Mount Calvary Baptist Church , Retired postal carrier , and a World War II Army Veteran. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday February 17, 2018 at Mount Calvary Baptist Church,...

Ronald Erwin Mcghee

Ronald Erwin Mcghee

Feb 14, 2018

Ronald Erwin McGhee, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Brian Center in Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, February 24th from 11:30a.m. to 1:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24th at 1:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. He is survived by:...

Homer Barney Adams

Homer Barney Adams

Feb 13, 2018

Homer Barney Adams, age 73 of Aragon, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Cartersville Medical Center. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, February 15th from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. and Friday, February 16th from 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday, February 16th at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral...

Balton Price

Balton Price

Feb 13, 2018

Balton Price, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 14th from 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Thursday, February 15th from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. The funeral will be held on Thursday, February 15th at 2:00p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with...

Lawrence Rego Pacheco

Lawrence Rego Pacheco

Feb 12, 2018

Lawrence Rego Pacheco, age 97 of Woodstock, passed away on Monday, February 12th at the Windsor House in Canton. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 22nd at 10:30a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Daughter - Judith Croteau of Woodstock Brother - Dimas Pacheco of Tampa, FL. Grandson - Normand Croteau Great-Grandson - Ilya Croteau...

Mr. Malachy Christopher Guilfoyle

Mr. Malachy Christopher Guilfoyle

Feb 9, 2018

Mr. Malachy Christopher Guilfoyle, age 79 of Canton, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018. Mr. Guilfoyle is survived by his wife, Dolores Guilfoyle of Canton, his son and daughter in law, Christopher Guilfoyle and Janna Lynn Williams, of Grand Prairie,Texas. He is also survived by his daughters, Laura Guilfoyle of Sausalito, California, Barbara Guilfoyle of Pensacola, Florida and...

Mrs. Judi Kay Hyland Grant

Mrs. Judi Kay Hyland Grant

Feb 9, 2018

Mrs. Judi Kay Hyland Grant, age 61 of Canton passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur William and Hilda Stokes Hyland. Judi is survived by her husband, Terry Lee Grant. No services are set at this time and will be announced at a later date. The caring staff of Darby Funeral...

Mrs. Angela Joann Mohar

Mrs. Angela Joann Mohar

Feb 8, 2018

Mrs. Angela Mohar age 90 of Roswell, GA passed away Thursday February 8, 2018. Services will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday February 21, 2018 at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Roswell, GA. A reception will follow after the service. She retired from teaching after 40 years of service which began in New Castle, PA and ended at Cobb County...

Joanne Kelly

Joanne Kelly

Feb 5, 2018

Joanne Kelly, age 85 of Waleska, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 1:00p.m. at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. She is survived by: Niece - Judy (Howard) Hale of Canton Cousin - Mike (Anna Marie) Davis of Douglasville Three great nieces and six great-great-nieces...

Esther Jane Filer

Esther Jane Filer

Feb 5, 2018

Esther Jane Filer, age 98 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Services will be announced at a later date. She is survived by: Daughter - Betty Jane Wilson of Naples, FL. Daughter - Carol Cullin of Canton Daughter - Susan Mamula of Canton Four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. In lieu of...

Jerry Lynn Hogan

Jerry Lynn Hogan

Feb 5, 2018

Mrs. Jerry Lynn Hogan, age 71 of Canton, GA passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 8, 2018...

Betty Jo Harris

Betty Jo Harris

Feb 4, 2018

Betty Jo Holcombe Harris, age 86 of Ball Ground, passed away on February 4, 2018 at Canton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong resident of Ball Ground, Betty Jo was a devoted wife and mother and was the pianist at her church, Ball Ground First Baptist, for more than 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Michael Simmons

Michael Simmons

Jan 27, 2018

Michael Simmons, age 69 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his residence. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 9:00a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Wife - Kristine Simmons of Canton Daughter - Kimberly (Blake) Dinsmore of Atlanta Daughter - Allison Simmons of Woodstock In lieu of flowers,...

Jimmy Ray Lamb

Jimmy Ray Lamb

Jan 24, 2018

Jimmy Ray Lamb age 49 of Canton died on January 24, 2018 Funeral services held Monday January 29, 2018 from the Darby Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Charles Ray officiating. Visitation will be on Monday 12 Noon until Funeral Hour. Survivors Mother Jackie Lamb,Canton, GA Son, Jimmy Lamb Canton, GA Daughters, Brenna Lamb, Jasper, GA and Katie Lamb, Canton, GA Brother...

Mary Alice Garland

Mary Alice Garland

Jan 23, 2018

Mary Alice Garland, age 75 of Waleska, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, January 25, 2017 from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Friday, January 26, 2017 from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. The funeral will be on Friday, January 26, 2017 at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of...

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