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Ernest Kenneth Thigpen Sr.

Ernest Kenneth Thigpen Sr.

Jan 22, 2018

Ernest Kenneth Thigpen Sr., age 81 of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2017 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00P.M. Friday February 2, 2018 from Tri Cities Memorial Gardens in Florence, Alabama. Mr. Thigpen is survived by his son; Ernest Kenneth (Angela) Thigpen, Jr., Canton, GA, sister; Redith Bee, Florence, AL, 2 grandchildren; Alicia and...

Veneda Hendrix Hulsey

Veneda Hendrix Hulsey

Jan 22, 2018

Veneda Hendrix Hulsey, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Canton Nursing Center. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 2:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 2:00p.m. at Chalcedonia Baptist...

Billy W. Hodgins

Billy W. Hodgins

Jan 19, 2018

Billy W. Hodgins, age 73 of White, GA, passed way on January 19, 2018 at Cartersville Medical Center. No public services are being offered at this time. He is survived by sisters Patricia Hendrix of Canton, GA, Sheila Chester of Canton, GA, and Ginger McVey of Canton, GA; brothers Bobby Hodgins of Canton, GA, Johnny Hodgins of Canton, GA, and...

Wayne Baron Hinson

Wayne Baron Hinson

Jan 18, 2018

Wayne Baron Hinson of Young Harris, GA, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 with his loving family at his side. Wayne was born in Tifton, GA on September 13, 1940 to W.B. & Mary Eunice (Durham) Hinson of Albany, GA. He attended Georgia Southwestern College in 1958 obtaining an Associates Degree in Business. Wayne served in the National...

Mitchell Greene

Mitchell Greene

Jan 18, 2018

Mitchell Greene, 39 years old, of Bayside NY formerly of Canton, GA passed away on January 18, 2018 in New York. Mitchell is a graduate of Sequoyah High School in Canton, GA in 1997. He is a graduate of Kennesaw State University in 2005 in Kennesaw, GA, wit a B.S. in Sociology. He is also a graduate of New York...

John Darrell West

John Darrell West

Jan 17, 2018

John Darrell West, age 60 of Canton, GA, passed away on January 17, 2018 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. He was a Navy Veteran and Navy Seal instructor who loved his country and dedicated years of his life to defending our freedoms. From a young age, he enjoyed fishing and playing football. John became an avid golfer later in his...

H.C. "Buck" Graham

H.C. "Buck" Graham

Jan 17, 2018

H.C. "Buck" Graham, 83 of Waleska, GA., passed away at his home on January 17, 2018. A retired plumber, he is survived by his daughters, Debra and Sharon Graham, two brothers, Jack Graham and Bill Graham, sister-in-law, Sybil Graham, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Green Graham. A memorial service will be...

Ms Richie D. Duckworth

Ms Richie D. Duckworth

Jan 13, 2018

Ms. Richie Dean Duckworth, age 81, passed away on January 13, 2018. She was raised on her family's farm in Warren Co. GA, attended Warren County Schools, received a degree in Physical Education from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA and lived in the Atlanta area during her 35 year career as a science and PE teacher in...

William Jackson Fiscus Ii

William Jackson Fiscus Ii

Jan 11, 2018

William J. Fiscus II, age 70 of Canton, passed away on January 11, 2018 at Seasons Hospice. A funeral service will take place on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Woodstock, GA. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. He is survived by wife Joyce Fiscus of Canton, GA;...

Rachel Alex Black

Rachel Alex Black

Jan 10, 2018

Rachel Alex Black, age 22 of Canton, passed away on January 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Hickory Flat United Methodist Church. Rev. Matt Nelson will officiate the service. She is survived by her father Philip Black of Atlanta, GA; and grandmother Phyllis Dakin of Cliffside Park, NJ. The...

Joey James Gotte

Joey James Gotte

Jan 10, 2018

Joey James Gotte, age 63 of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, January 10th at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, January 13th from 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. The funeral will be on Saturday, January 13th at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. He is survived by: Wife - Tisha Gotte of...

Tammie Elizabeth Wilson

Tammie Elizabeth Wilson

Jan 9, 2018

Tammie Elizabeth Wilson, age 57 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, January 9th at her residence. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 12th from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Georgia Antiques and Treasures located at 5101 Old Highway 5, Canton, Ga. 30115. A memorial service will be held on January 12th at 6:00p.m. at the same location with Mr....

Florence Agnes Edmunds

Florence Agnes Edmunds

Jan 9, 2018

Florence Agnes Edmunds, age 92 of Marietta and formerly of Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 9th at Tranquility Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 18th at 2:00p.m. at Georgia National Cemetery. She is survived by: Daughter - Elizabeth (Terry) Cooper of Marietta Daughter - Jennifer (John) Joyce of Centennial, CO. Brother -...

Reverend Thomas Clifton Bishop

Reverend Thomas Clifton Bishop

Jan 7, 2018

Reverend Thomas C. Bishop age 88 of Canton, GA entered into rest Sunday January 7, 2018. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00AM Tuesday January 9, 2018 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Interment to follow in the Ponder Cemetery, Buffington Community. Reverend Horace Richards and Reverend Bobby Padgett will officiate. Visitation will be 12:00PM - 8:00PM Monday January...

James Denny Anderson

James Denny Anderson

Jan 7, 2018

James Denny Anderson, age 64 of Kennesaw, passed away on January 7, 2018. A graveside service will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Lebanon United Methodist Church in Holly Springs, GA. He is survived by his wife Wylene Anderson. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Anderson Family.

David Lee Wilson

David Lee Wilson

Jan 6, 2018

David Lee Wilson age 62 of Waleska, GA passed away Saturday January 6, 2018. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Tuesday January 9, 2018 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Interment to follow in the Rolling Hills Cemetery, Acworth, GA with Reverend Spencer Purdy, Reverend Tommy Duncan and Mr. Donald Keith officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00AM Tuesday...

Charles Edward Campbell Jr.

Charles Edward Campbell Jr.

Jan 5, 2018

Charles Edward Campbell, Jr., age 45 of Canton, passed away on Friday, January 5th at his residence. Services will be scheduled at a later date. He is survived by: Mother - Brenda O'Brien of Canton Brother - Jason O'Brien of CA. Sister - Wendie Storm of VA. Sister - Kimberly Sacks of CO. Sister - Melissa O'Brien of GA. Sister...

Mr Ricky Hodgins

Mr Ricky Hodgins

Jan 3, 2018

Ricky Lee Hodgins age 64 of Canton, GA died on Wednesday January 3, 2018 Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M.Friday January 5, 2018 from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment in Cherokee Memorial Park. Rev. Eugene Childers will officiate. Family will receive friends on Friday 10 AM-2 PM at Funeral Home. Survivors include Daughter, Kellie Owen, Canton, Ga...

Mr. Elmer A. Lingefelt

Mr. Elmer A. Lingefelt

Dec 31, 2017

Elmer A. Lingefelt, age 92 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Season's Hospice in Cumming. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 2, 2017 from 3:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, January 3, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Parker,...

Austin Taylor Leonard

Austin Taylor Leonard

Dec 31, 2017

Austin Taylor Leonard, age 23 of Jasper, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 3:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Spears officiating. Interment will follow at...

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