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Joanne Kelly

Joanne Kelly

Feb 5, 2018

Joanne Kelly, age 85 of Waleska, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 1:00p.m. at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. She is survived by: Niece - Judy (Howard) Hale of Canton Cousin - Mike (Anna Marie) Davis of Douglasville Three great nieces and six great-great-nieces...

Esther Jane Filer

Esther Jane Filer

Feb 5, 2018

Esther Jane Filer, age 98 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Services will be announced at a later date. She is survived by: Daughter - Betty Jane Wilson of Naples, FL. Daughter - Carol Cullin of Canton Daughter - Susan Mamula of Canton Four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. In lieu of...

Jerry Lynn Hogan

Jerry Lynn Hogan

Feb 5, 2018

Mrs. Jerry Lynn Hogan, age 71 of Canton, GA passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 8, 2018...

Betty Jo Harris

Betty Jo Harris

Feb 4, 2018

Betty Jo Holcombe Harris, age 86 of Ball Ground, passed away on February 4, 2018 at Canton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong resident of Ball Ground, Betty Jo was a devoted wife and mother and was the pianist at her church, Ball Ground First Baptist, for more than 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Michael Simmons

Michael Simmons

Jan 27, 2018

Michael Simmons, age 69 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his residence. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 9:00a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Wife - Kristine Simmons of Canton Daughter - Kimberly (Blake) Dinsmore of Atlanta Daughter - Allison Simmons of Woodstock In lieu of flowers,...

Jimmy Ray Lamb

Jimmy Ray Lamb

Jan 24, 2018

Jimmy Ray Lamb age 49 of Canton died on January 24, 2018 Funeral services held Monday January 29, 2018 from the Darby Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Charles Ray officiating. Visitation will be on Monday 12 Noon until Funeral Hour. Survivors Mother Jackie Lamb,Canton, GA Son, Jimmy Lamb Canton, GA Daughters, Brenna Lamb, Jasper, GA and Katie Lamb, Canton, GA Brother...

Mary Alice Garland

Mary Alice Garland

Jan 23, 2018

Mary Alice Garland, age 75 of Waleska, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, January 25, 2017 from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Friday, January 26, 2017 from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. The funeral will be on Friday, January 26, 2017 at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of...

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 -...

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