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Elizabeth Nellie Sweatman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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