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Abigail Lynn Price
Mar 27, 2018
Abigail Lynn Price, age 43,of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2018. She is survived by her mother, Lynn Price and was preceded in death by her father, Richard Price in 2016. Other surviving family members include her brother and sister in law, Christopher and Rosalyn Price, as well her niece, Kelin Price, all of Marietta. Abigail...
Marie Louise Creekmore
Mar 26, 2018
Marie Louise Puett Creekmore was born in Visalia, California to Col. Joseph F. and Louise L. Puett on May 18, 1938. She lived in Germany for 6 years then moved to Indianapolis, North Carolina, Kansas, Texas and Georgia (her home state). She joined the 1st United Methodist Church at the age of 7. Marie moved her membership to Roswell United...
Stephen Boutwell Hood
Mar 21, 2018
Stephen Boutwell Hood died peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Steve was born on March 23, 1942, the son of Katherine and Harry Hood. His siblings include Jane, William and Nancy. He married Nancy Lippitt on March 18, 1972, and they had two children, Chris and Elizabeth. Highlights of his childhood included being in the Boy Scouts, where he rose...
Reverend Calvin L. Ball
Mar 18, 2018
Reverend Calvin L. Ball age 85 Canton, GA passed away Sunday March 18, 2018 surrounded by family. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Wednesday March 21, 2018 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Interment Following in the Macedonia Memorial Park. Rev. Jason Phillips, Rev. Gerald Siniard, Rev. Jerry Sims, Rev. Stacey Smith and Rev. Michael McPhereson will officiate....
Sandra L. Stansel
Mar 18, 2018
Sandra L. Stansel, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 21st from 5:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 21st at 6:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Caylor officiating. She was...
May Pearl Forinash
Mar 16, 2018
May Pearl Forinash age 65 of Canton, GA, passed away Friday March 16, 2018. Services will be held at a later date. Ms. Forinash is survived by her son; Erik (Julie) Forinash, Gainesville, GA, daughter; Kara (Reynaldo) Miller, Cape Coral, FL and 4 grandchildren; Madelyn Forinash, Caleb Allen, Miller Allen, Mackenzie Miller and Reynaldo Miller, Jr., Stepmother; Gerd Tonstad, Gambrills,...
Sally Patterson
Mar 14, 2018
Sally Patterson, age 67 of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2018 at Wellstar Tranquility at Cobb. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, March 17th from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17th at 11:00a.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Dr. Marvin Ellis officiating. She...
Elaine Cass Freeman
Mar 11, 2018
Elaine Cass Freeman, age 68, of Hickory Flat in Cherokee County, passed away suddenly, unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Elaine was born on July 25, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Decatur, Georgia. She graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1967 and Dekalb College in 1970. As a child, when her...
Jim Boswell
Mar 9, 2018
Jim Boswell, age 71, of Waleska passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie Cline Boswell of Waleska; daughters, Kimberly (Britt) Jones of Rome; Kayelyn Boswell of Forest City, NC; Beth (Jason) Watkins of Waleska; and Brittany (Bryan) Phillips of Canton. He is also survived by Lee Hughes of...
Mr John W. Irving
Mar 9, 2018
Mr John W. Irving passsed on Friday March 9, 2018 at his home. Private services will be held later Survivors include Daughter & Son-in-law, Sharon & Robert Hotchgkiss, Alpharetta, GA Sons and daughters in law, John & Sherry Irving, Benton AK, & Lawrence and Diane Irwin, Canton, GA Brother and Sister-in-law, William & Barbara Irvin, Leisyre World, AZ and Sister...
C. Raymond "Ray" Pinyan
Mar 8, 2018
C. Raymond (Ray) Pinyan, age 83 of Canton, Georgia passed away March 8th at his residence surrounded by family. Mr. Pinyan was born in Atlanta on January 9, 1935 to the late Sam and Florine (Howell) Pinyan. He was a graduate of O'Keefe High School, Dekalb College and north Georgia College. He served his country in the US Marine Corps...
Anna Marie Kirchhoff
Mar 8, 2018
Anna Marie Kirchhoff,age 88, of Canton died on Thursday March 8, 2018 at her residence. Family will receive friends 6-8 Pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Darby Funeral Home with a service to be held at 7pm. Survivors include Daughter Julie Jenkins, Canton, GA and Son and daughter-in-law Allen and Sandra Kirchhoff, Canton, GA. The family respectfully requests...
David Wayne Bond
Mar 8, 2018
David Wayne Bond, age 62 of Woodstock, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Step-Mother - Betty Bond of Fayetteville Step-Brother - James D. Shanks of Fayetteville Step-Sister - Lee Lane of Rockmart The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these...
Mr. William Kenneth Smith
Mar 7, 2018
William Kenneth Smith, born November 27, 1942, of Canton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was the son of the late William Glenn and Marie Skinner Smith. Ken was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Marie Herold. Surviving are Ken's loving wife, Carol Smith; and his daughter, Stephanie Carlyle and husband, Josh of Sugar Hill, Georgia;...
Arter Watkins
Mar 7, 2018
Arter Watkins, age 84, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where he attended the Super Seniors Group and The Seekers Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Leila Watkins; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Doris Watkins; sister, Glenton Watkins; brother-in-law and...
Mr. Hugh Delaney Beattie
Mar 7, 2018
Mr. Hugh Delaney Beattie, age 79, passed away in his home on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born on June 2, 1938 in Harvey, Illinois. He is survived by his five children, Jeffrey Beattie, Elizabeth Padilla, Melissa Bankes, Cathy Wolf and Todd Beattie. He is also survived by his brother, William Beattie. Hugh moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 2006...
Ronald Thomas Hart
Mar 5, 2018
Ronald Thomas Hart, age 62 of Canton, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, March 9th from 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 9th at 2:00p.m. at the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. He...
Robert Joseph Lenane
Mar 3, 2018
Robert Joseph Lenane 84 Robert Joseph Lenane, 84, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday March 03, 2018; at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain, in Kennesaw Ga. Robert was Born in Elmont NY. He was a Navy Veteran serving out of Guantanamo Bay working on Aircraft and flying Helicopter's. He was a hardworking man who spent his working years employed by...
Judith Daphne Davis
Mar 3, 2018
Judith Daphne Davis, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Husband - Gerald Ralph Davis of Canton Son - Daniel Davis Daughter - Donna Johnston Daughter - Debbie Mathery Seven grandchildren also survive. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is...
Mary Arnold Alden
Mar 3, 2018
Mary Arnold Alden, known to many as "G", passed away March 3rd, 2018 at the age of 93. Mary was born on May 5th, 1924 in Worcester Mass. and grew up in Springfield Mass with her beloved Boston terrier, Trey. Mary received a BS in Nursing from Skidmore College graduating with honors after almost failing out her freshman year, a...
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