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Elizabeth Nellie Sweatman
May 18, 2018
Elizabeth Betty (Noble) Welchel Sweatman, raised throughout the midwest and northeast was born on February 21, 1936 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She was the second of three daughters of the late Nellie (2005,) and Bert Noble (1983.) She passed away at age 82 on May 18, 2018 in Canton, Georgia. She worked in the Healthcare industry at Southern Regional Medical Center...
Justin Michael Patton
May 18, 2018
Justin Michael Patton, age 31 of Smyrna, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, May 24th from 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 24th at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Castleberry officiating. He is...
Mrs. Mary Frances Kirby Markham
May 17, 2018
Mrs. Mary Frances Kirby Markham, age 94, of Canton, Georgia and formerly of Bowling Green, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Millett Markham, her son, Lynn Kirby Markham. grandchild, Nicholas Markham and her parents, P.W. and Bess (Wheeler) Kirby. Mrs. Markham is survived by her daughter, Elaine Sheffield of...
Dean Arlis Reeves
May 16, 2018
Dean Reeves, age 89 of Canton, passed away on May 16, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will take place on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 1:00-2:00 pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Deacon John Stanley will officiate the service. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday,...
Nicholas Paul Russo
May 15, 2018
Nicholas Paul Russo, age 84 of Marietta, died peacefully in the bosom of his family. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 18th at 11:00a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Jasper. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 21st at 9:30a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Wife - Mary...
Joe David Kyle Sr
May 14, 2018
Joe David Kyle, Sr. age 86 of Canton, GA passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Joe David Kyle was born December 1, 1931 in Bluefield, West Virginia. He grew up in Hillsville, VA where he graduated from Hillsville High School in 1949. He went on to graduate from Johnson...
Florence Theresa Anielski
May 14, 2018
Florence Theresa Anielski, age 87 of Canton, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Canton Nursing Center. Services will be scheduled at a later date. She is survived by: Son - Larry Anielski of Buffalo, NY. Son - Alan Anielski of Buffalo, NY. Daughter - Kathy (Mark) Mink of Canton Daughter - Renee Incorvia
Mr. David Frank Kelton
May 10, 2018
David Frank Kelton, age 77 of McDonough, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Sacred Journey Hospice House. He was born January 24, 1941 in Clay County, Missouri, a son of the late Frank Kelton and Myda Falls Kelton. David loved computers and was involved in development of Information systems for over 25 years. He was also employed in...
Mr. John Turner Jones
May 8, 2018
John Turner Jones, age 99 of Canterbury Court in Atlanta, Georgia died Tuesday, May 7, 2018. A graveside memorial service with member of his extended family will be held Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jones Family Section of the Riverside Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home, 480 East Main...
Marilyn Catherine Waterbor
May 8, 2018
Marilyn Catherine Waterbor, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Husband - Harry Waterbor of Canton Son - John (Rene) Waterbor of Tampa, FL. Son - Thomas (Samantha) Waterbor of Canton Daughter - Ellen Waterbor of Rancho Mirage,...
Ann R. Pettit
May 8, 2018
Ann Rogers Pettit, age 74 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 9th and Thursday, May 10th from 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The funeral will be on Friday, May 11th at 11:00a.m. at North Canton Baptist Church with Rev. Horace Richards, Rev. Jim Amos,...
Sharon Louella Parris
May 7, 2018
Sharon Louella Parris, age 72 of Jasper, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 in McKinney, TX. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11:00a.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Talking Rock...
Daniel Xenos
May 5, 2018
Daniel Xenos, age 65 of Woodstock, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Brian Center in Canton. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by his son, Daniel Xenos Jr. of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.
Steven Vincent Smith
Apr 30, 2018
Steven Vincent Smith, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at his residence. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - Kathryn Smith Son - Vince Smith Daughter - Connie Fawcett Two grandchildren also survive. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.
Barbara Ruth Blanton
Apr 30, 2018
Barbara Ruth Blanton, age 83 of Canton, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 2nd from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The funeral will be on Thursday, May 3rd at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Phillips and Rev....
Bobby Douglas Lathem
Apr 29, 2018
Bobby Douglas Lathem, age 79 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Northside Hospital Forsyth. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 1st from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Ridings officiating. A graveside...
Margaret Ann (Margy) Howe
Apr 29, 2018
Margaret Ann "Margy" Howe, age 63 of Ball Ground, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, May 4th from 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 4th at 1:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Khedouri officiating....
Cheryl Lorene Utz
Apr 28, 2018
Cheryl Lorene Utz, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, May 4th from 2:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Saturday, May 5th at 11:00a.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Wallace Wheeles officiating. Interment will follow...
Michael Anthony Chandler
Apr 27, 2018
Michael Chandler age 64 of Canton, GA passed away at his home April 27, 2018. Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday July 10, 2018 from the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA with United States Marine Military Honors. Mr. Chandler is preceded in death by his wife Carol Ann Chandler, suvived by his son; Michael Chandler, daughter; Wendy Fountain,...
Virginia Maudie Hickman
Apr 26, 2018
Virginia Maudie Hickman, age 87 of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Cameron Hall. A graveside service will be held at Johnson Cemetery in Georgetown, TN. on Wednesday, May 2nd. She is survived by: Niece - Deniese (Doug) Tucker of Duluth Niece - Renee (David) Smith of McDonough Niece - Brunetta Guren of Cleveland, TN. Niece -...
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