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Ruby Mcfarland Wallace

Ruby Mcfarland Wallace

Jun 6, 2017

Ruby McFarland Wallace, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, June 6th at the Brian Center in Canton. She was of the Baptist faith. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, June 8th from 10:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. and Friday, June 9th from 11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. The funeral will take place on Friday, June 9th at...

James Clyde Taylor

James Clyde Taylor

Jun 5, 2017

James Clyde Taylor, age 101 of Fairmount, passed away on Monday, June 5th at The Oaks at Fairmount. Services at Georgia National Cemetery will be held at 11:30AM Friday June16, 2017 with Marine Honors. He is survived by: Son - David Taylor of Fairmount. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.

Christerfer M. Perkins

Christerfer M. Perkins

Jun 4, 2017

Christerfer M. Perkins, age 43 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, June 4th at the Brian Center in Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 7th from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, May 7th at 3:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. He is survived by: Father...

John Lowell Fisher

John Lowell Fisher

May 29, 2017

John Lowell Fisher, age 74 of Canton, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Georgia National Cemetery. Visitation will take place on the same day, immediately before the service. Survivors include wife Barbara Fisher of Canton; daughter Catherine & James Stubbs of...

Rowena Molly-Ann Groebe

Rowena Molly-Ann Groebe

May 29, 2017

Rowena Molly-Ann Groebe, age 93 of Woodstock, passed away on Monday, May 29th at the Brian Center in Canton. Services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Son - Dennis Groebe of Fairhope, AL. Son - Tom Groebe of Las Vegas, NV. Daughter - Jeanette Weston of Herndon, VA. Eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren...

James Henry Little Sr.

James Henry Little Sr.

May 28, 2017

James Henry Little, Sr., age 87 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, May 28th at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father and grandfather, loving son and brother, and loyal friend. James was born and raised on a farm in Canton. He was the best storyteller. He served our country in Germany following the end of World...

Barbara Elaine Beck

Barbara Elaine Beck

May 27, 2017

Barbara Elaine Beck age 67 of Canton, GA passed away Saturday May 27, 2017. Services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Beck is survived by her daughter; Danielle (Patrick) Justice, Canton, GA, brother; Daniel Vencel, Omaha, Nebraska, 3 grandchildren Georgia, Charlotte, Beatrix. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Beck. The caring staff of Darby Funeral...

Charles Thomas Gilbert

Charles Thomas Gilbert

May 26, 2017

Charles Thomas Gilbert age 72 of Canton, GA passed away Friday May 26, 2017. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mr. Gilbert is survived by his wife; Janet Carey Gilbert, Canton, GA, sons; Charles Gilbert, Jr., IL, Colin (Andrea) Carey, Athens, GA, Patrick Carey, Memphis, TN, daughters; Teresa Kissel, Canton, GA, Alisha (Austin) Gelder, Kennesaw,...

Eva Louise Bottoms

Eva Louise Bottoms

May 25, 2017

Eva Louise Bottoms, age 91 of Marietta, passed away on May 25, 2017 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Survivors include David & Kelly Bottoms of Marietta, GA; granddaughter Alice Rachel Bottoms of Atlanta, GA; nephew Lloyd Alexander Turner Jr; niece Martha Davenport; other loving nieces and nephews survive. Private services will be held for Mrs. Bottoms. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Myrtle Richards

Myrtle Richards

May 24, 2017

Myrtle Richards, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th at Woodstock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 24th from 6:00p.m. to 9;00p.m. and Thursday, May 25th from 10:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place on Friday, May 26th at 11:00a.m. at the chapel of Darby...

Mr Forrest Sawyer

Mr Forrest Sawyer

May 21, 2017

Forrest Sawyer age 85 of Canton, Ga died on Sunday May 21, 2017 . Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00AM on Tuesday from the Chapel of the Darby Funeral Home visitation on Monday 4PM-8PM . Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Lamar and Sheree Sawyer, Canton Grandchildren, Lewellyn S.(Anthony) Payne, Hughes ( Machelle) Sawyer, Great grandchildren, Christian Payne, AlexanderPayne, Nicholas...

Mr Burl E. Johnson

Mr Burl E. Johnson

May 19, 2017

Burl E. Johnson age 85 of Waleska, Ga died on Friday May 19,2017 at Tranquility Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain. Funeral services will be held at 1:00P.M. Monday May 22,2017 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Rev. Lamar Womack and Chaplain Patrick Patterson will officiate. Interment will be at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Cedar Town Ga on Monday at...

Betty Jo Baker

Betty Jo Baker

May 18, 2017

Betty Jo Baker, age 60 of Canton, passed away on May 18, 2017 at Northside Cherokee. Visitation services will take place at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Monday, May 22, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 3:00...

Melvin Roy Gay

Melvin Roy Gay

May 17, 2017

Melvin Roy Gay age 74 of Canton, GA passed away on Wednesday May 17, 2017 at his residence. Melvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He was a member of Old Damascus Church for 61 years. Visitation will begin Thursday May 18, 2017 from 5:00PM -10:00PM and Friday May 19, 2017 from 10:00AM - 10:00PM. The...

Jason C. Peters

Jason C. Peters

May 15, 2017

Jason C. Peters, age 38 of Canton, passed away on Monday, May 15th at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 9th at 6:00p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. He is survived by: Parents - Dana and Vickie Peters of Canton Sister - Kasie Peters of Canton Grandparents - Lewis and Floyce Peters of...

Tony Lee Eubanks

Tony Lee Eubanks

May 11, 2017

Tony Lee Eubanks, age 69 of Ball Ground, passed away on Thursday, May 11th at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Monday, May 15th from 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, May 16th at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. John Holaway and Rev. John...

Danny Earl Barnes

Danny Earl Barnes

May 9, 2017

Danny Earl Barnes, age 56 of Ball Ground, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May15th at 12:00p.m. at Red Top Mountain Pavillion #1. The family will receive friends after the service. He is survived by: Wife - Angie Barnes of Ball Ground Son - Kyle Barnes of Lawrenceville Son - Jason Barnes...

Andrew Pierce Mccullough Jr.

Andrew Pierce Mccullough Jr.

May 8, 2017

Andrew Pierce McMullough, Jr., age 82 of Canton, passed away on Monday, May 8th at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. No local services will be held. He is survived by his wife, Maurine Lankford McCullough of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.

Mrs. Betty Crowe Bishop

Mrs. Betty Crowe Bishop

May 7, 2017

Betty Crowe Bishop age 79 of Calhoun, GA formerly of Canton, GA died suddenly Sunday May 7,2017. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday May 10, 2017 from the Chapel of the Darby Funeral Home. Interment will be in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Horace Richards will officiate. Survivors include Son, Tony Bishop, Canton, GA daughter and...

Ruth Anna Hendrix

Ruth Anna Hendrix

May 6, 2017

Ruth Anna Hendrix age 79 of Woodstock, GA died on Saturday May 6, 2017 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday May 8, 2017 from the Chapel of the Darby Funeral Home. Rev. Monroe Gunter And Rev. Larry Waddell officiating. Interment will be in the Cherokee Memorial Park . Family will receive friends on Sunday...

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