Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Ellis
Nov 7, 2025
Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Ellis, age 79, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia. Born in Canton, Georgia, on March 6, 1946, he was the son of the late Jackie Lee and Elsie Lee Ellis. Dr. Ellis was a devoted husband, father, and servant of the Gospel. He earned a...
Frances "Fran" Gober Hoffman
Nov 6, 2025
Frances "Fran" (Gober) Hoffman, age 75, of Panama City, Florida, formerly of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at AccentCare Hospice in Cumming, Georgia. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Fran was the daughter of the late James and Lucille Coleman. She was preceded in death by her son John Gober, and her brothers Edward Coleman and Terry Coleman....
Laurie J. Lombardi
Nov 5, 2025
Obituary for Laurie J. Lombardi (January 26, 1957 - November 5, 2025) Laurie Juhlin Lombardi, 68, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Laurie's passing followed complications from Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy (PSP). Laurie was born on January 26, 1957, in Syracuse, New York, to Peggy and Joseph Arthur Juhlin....
Ann Lillian Brooks
Nov 5, 2025
Ann Brooks, 78, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 1, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Lillian Ronning and John Victor Mattson, Ann grew into a woman whose heart was full of kindness, laughter, and unwavering faith. Ann was married to the love of her life, Donald Brooks, for...
Richard "Rick" Earle Quarles
Nov 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard "Rick" Earle Quarles September 6, 1950 – November 2, 2025 The world lost a bright light and a beautiful soul on November 2, 2025, when Richard "Rick" Earle Quarles passed away peacefully. Born on September 6, 1950, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Dorothy Faye Townsend and Jack Russell Quarles, Rick lived a life full of music,...
Shari Litton Wootton
Nov 1, 2025
Shari Litton Wootton, 61, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. In her final moments, her loving husband, Mike, was holding her hand as she entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Born on March 1, 1964, in Columbia, South Carolina, Shari was the daughter of Roger and Carol Litton. With her father being a...
Frederick W. Mortus
Nov 1, 2025
Frederick W. Mortus, age 77 of Marietta, GA., passed away peacefully Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Wellstar Hospital Cobb. Fred was born in Clinton, OH., on September 12, 1948 to Norman Edward and Betty Jane Chaffin Mortus. He graduated from Aberdeen High School in Maryland. Fred served four years in the United States Navy, serving one tour in Vietnam. After...
Linda Mccord Disheroon
Oct 25, 2025
Announcement: Linda McCord Disheroon, age 77, of Canton, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing, where she had been lovingly cared for over the past eight years. Linda was born in Anniston, Alabama, to Carl and Bert McCord. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Disheroon;...
Rachel Evelyn Vick
Oct 24, 2025
Rachel Evelyn Vick, age 47 of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away on Friday , October 24, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, Georgia. Rachel was born in Marietta, Georgia and later made her home with her family in Ball Ground. She graduated from North Cobb High School in 2000. Active and spirited, Rachel participated in the Special Olympics, embracing...
Babyboy Baylor Wayne Mcqueen
Oct 22, 2025
With hearts full of love yet heavy with sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious son, Baylor Wayne McQueen on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Baylor was welcomed with open arms by his loving parents, Garrett and Jenna McQueen. He leaves behind his adoring brothers, Easton Jayce McQueen, Myles Parker McQueen and Tripp Evans McQueen. He is also survived by...
Eugene Frierson Kvam
Oct 22, 2025
Eugene Frierson Kvam, 60, of Canton, Georgia, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, his 60th birthday. Eugene was born on October 22, 1965, in Akron, Ohio to the late Roger Alden Kvam and surviving mother, Deborah Frierson Kvam. He was born with Downs Syndrome. Eugene is survived by sister BJ Baskin (Larry), and brother...
Mary Carol Devita
Oct 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Carol Devita June 17, 1947 – October 22, 2025 Mary Carol Devita, 78, of Marietta, Georgia, passed peacefully from this life on October 22, 2025. Born on June 17, 1947, to Anna Eudora Queen and William Isaac Brown, Mary grew up in Marietta with a heart as big as the Georgia sky. From a young...
John J. Fahey
Oct 19, 2025
John J. Fahey, 60, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Long Island, New York, to Joseph and Irene Fahey, John spent his early years in New York before venturing south and making Georgia his home. He built his life around his work as a dedicated...
Shana Blackwell
Oct 18, 2025
🌹 Obituary for Shana Blackwell Shana Blackwell, age 47, of Woodstock, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025. Shana was born on April 1, 1978, in Marietta, Georgia, to Rebecca Foster Bishop and Randall Blackwell. She was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Phedonia Blackwell, and her aunts, Glenna Jackson and Patricia Pitts who helped shape...
Zane Grey Shank
Oct 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Zane Grey Shank June 30, 1927 – October 13, 2025 Zane Grey Shank, 98, of Canton, Georgia, and formerly of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 30, 1927, in Flat Rock, Illinois, Zane lived a life marked by hard work, service, and devotion...
Mandi Lia Ballinger
Oct 12, 2025
Mandi Ballinger, a dedicated Georgia State Representative and tireless advocate for justice, children, and survivors of domestic violence, passed away on October 12, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 50 years old. She was born on April 14, 1975, and grew up in Forsyth county Georgia. Mandi grew up with a deep-rooted passion for her...
Sharon Beth Shapiro
Oct 10, 2025
Sharon Beth Shapiro of Canton, GA, passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 75. Sharon was known for her quick wit, kindness, sense of humor, the "Shapiro Look", and her love of animals. One of her favorite lines was "What Am I Chopped Liver". She was certainly not and loved by many. Sharon loved her family and...
George Lamar Stowers
Oct 9, 2025
George Lamar Stowers November 4, 1945 – October 9, 2025 On Wednesday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, George Lamar Stowers of Hickory Flat, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord he loved so dearly. He was 79 years old. Born on November 4, 1945, in Dawsonville, Georgia, George was the son of Harold and...
Winford Seth Phillips
Oct 9, 2025
Winford Seth Phillips went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. He left this world peacefully on October 9, 2025, in his home in Lathemtown, Georgia surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Darby Funeral Home, with a short service at 2:00 PM in the...
Charles "Charlie" Thomas Watahovich
Oct 8, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Watahovich February 16, 1935 – October 8, 2025 In the heart of the Great Depression, a bright light entered the world when Charles "Charlie" Watahovich was born on February 16, 1935, in the coal mining town of Freeland, Pennsylvania. Even as a baby, Charlie carried a joyful spirit and an easy smile—traits that would define him throughout his...
