Harry Andonian
Jun 20, 2025
In Loving Memory Harry Andonian, PhD February 11, 1924 – June 20, 2025 ⸻ Harry Andonian, PhD, 101, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, in Canton, Georgia. Born on February 11, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan, Harry lived an extraordinary life filled with courage, dedication, discipline, and deep love for his family and country. Born to Armenian immigrants, from a...
Shirley Rollins
Jun 19, 2025
Shirley Ann Rollins Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Wife, and Community Member Shirley Ann Rollins, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. A longtime resident of Canton, GA, Shirley was well known and deeply loved as a talented hairdresser who served her community with kindness, warmth, and a generous spirit. Shirley was the...
Jennifer Mathis Labant
Jun 15, 2025
Jennifer Mathis Labant May 9, 1972 – June 15, 2025 Jennifer Mathis Labant, 53, of Canton, GA, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, with the same quiet strength and grace she carried throughout her life. Born in Cape May Court House, NJ, Jennifer moved to Augusta, GA, in 1981 and graduated from Evans High School in 1990. She earned...
Barbara Harbin Adams
Jun 15, 2025
Barbara A. L. Adams March 12, 1940 – June 15, 2025 Barbara A. L. Adams, 85, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. Born in Gilmer County, Georgia, to Margaret Arvilla Smith Harbin and John S. Harbin, Barbara grew up with a deep love for the North Georgia mountains and the simple joys they offered. Barbara's sense of adventure often...
William Irvin "Bill" Henry
Jun 15, 2025
William Irvin "Bill" Henry, 85, of Canton, Georgia, after a courageous battle with cancer, was received by his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 15, 2025. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, Bill was the son of Ellwood and B. Dorothy Henry. He spent his early years in Massachusetts before settling in Canton, Georgia, where he graduated from Cherokee High School in...
Lillian Arlene Haly
Jun 10, 2025
Lillian Arlene Haly March 28, 1943 – June 10, 2025 Lillian Arlene Haly, 82, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on March 28, 1943, in Brynmawr, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of Lillian Arlene Stevens. Arlene had a deep and abiding love for animals, a passion that led her to establish Misfit Farms, an animal rescue in...
Doris Sue Cloud
Jun 9, 2025
Doris Sue Cloud February 18, 1939 – June 9, 2025 Doris Sue Cloud, 86, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. Born on February 18, 1939, in Forsyth County, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mamie Collett Cloud and William Cloud. A devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Doris lived a life marked by...
Ricky Allen Gholston
Jun 9, 2025
Ricky Allen Gholston, 72 of Waleska, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 9th at Northside Cherokee hospital in Canton, Georgia. Rick was born in Tennessee, spent his early childhood in Whiting, Indiana, and graduated from Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, Georgia. He was the only son of his parents Sam and Mona Lee Gholston. He...
Shirley Gail Darby
Jun 7, 2025
Shirley Gail Darby, 87, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Pruitt Healthcare Jasper. Born on September 13, 1937, in Canton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Frank Roberts and Ruby Roberts (Howell). A dedicated professional, Shirley served as an accounts payable clerk at Kennestone Hospital, from which she retired. Her career also included a...
Mildred Christine Messer
Jun 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mildred Christine Messer April 4, 1930 – June 4, 2025 Mildred Christine Messer, 95, of Canton, Georgia, passed peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so dearly. Born on April 4, 1930, in Forsyth County, Georgia, Mildred was the beloved daughter of Eva Mae Barns Garmon and Harvey Garmon. A devoted wife,...
Richard Harold Dameron
Jun 3, 2025
Richard Harold Dameron November 2, 1949 – June 3, 2025 Richard Harold Dameron, 75, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025. Born in Marietta, Georgia, on November 2, 1949, Richard was the beloved son of Mildred Evelyn Conger Dameron and Lee Jackson Dameron. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Richard will be honored...
Thomas Eugene Pinyan Sr.
Jun 2, 2025
Thomas Eugene Pinyan, Sr., 76 of Ball Ground, GA., passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at Parkside Rehabilitation Center in Ellijay, GA. Visitation will be Friday, June 6th from 11:30am - 1:30pm at Darby Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:00pm at Green Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Mooney officiating. He was preceded in death by his loving...
Dr. David Earl Field
Jun 1, 2025
Dr. David Earl Field was born August 23, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia at Crawford Long Hospital to Mary Curtis Field and Willard Earl Field. He left this world on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at home, with his loving wife Penny by his side. Dr. Field attended Marist High School in Atlanta, Georgia from 1960-1964. He spent the next four years...
Votto A. Gaddis
May 29, 2025
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we share that Votto A. Gaddis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful friend, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 29, at the age of 90. Votto was known for all the roles he filled, but he'll be remembered most for the difference he made in people's...
Judith Abasta
May 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Judith Abasta April 6, 1942 – May 26, 2025 Judith Abasta, age 83, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025. Born on April 6, 1942, in Bisbee, Arizona, to Nelda Noemi Cosper Hobgood and William Casey Hobgood, Judith lived a life rich in love, resilience, and joy. A devoted mother and grandmother,...
Mrs Billie Florence Crews
May 25, 2025
Billie Florence Crews of Canton, Ga where she has lived since 1996. She grew up in Bonifay FL, born Feb 24, 1932, Passed away peacefully in her home on 5/25/2025. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at the Georgia National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her Loving Husband of 72...
Melanie Wilbanks Kuykendall
May 23, 2025
Melanie Wilbanks Kuykendall Date of Birth: July 17, 1956 Date of Death: May 23, 2025 Age at the time of death: 69 years old Melanie was born in Shreveport, Louisiana where her father, Captain Gaines Wilbanks, was assigned. After a tour in Japan, the family was reassigned to Louisiana. During this assignment, her father was tragically killed during an Air...
Harold Walter Vess
May 22, 2025
Harold Walter Vess, 91 of Woodstock, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence. No service is scheduled at this time. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Vess family.
Jay Stafford Tillinghast
May 21, 2025
Jay Stafford Tillinghast August 19, 1944 - May 21, 2025 Jay Stafford Tillinghast, age 80, of Canton, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 doing what he loved — his daily outdoor walk. Jay was born on August 19, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Harry S. Tillinghast and Virginia A. (Odenweller) Tillinghast....
David Anthony Burke
May 21, 2025
David Anthony Burke November 28, 1937 – May 21, 2025 Woodstock, Georgia David Anthony Burke, age 87, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Born on November 28, 1937, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Margaret Wyman Burke and Justin Burke. A proud veteran, David served his country in the United States Air...
