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Jennifer Mathis Labant

Jennifer Mathis Labant

Jun 15, 2025

Jennifer Mathis Labant May 9, 1972 – June 15, 2025 Jennifer Mathis Labant, 53, of Canton, GA, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, with the same quiet strength and grace she carried throughout her life. Born in Cape May Court House, NJ, Jennifer moved to Augusta, GA, in 1981 and graduated from Evans High School in 1990. She earned...

Barbara Harbin Adams

Barbara Harbin Adams

Jun 15, 2025

Barbara A. L. Adams March 12, 1940 – June 15, 2025 Barbara A. L. Adams, 85, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. Born in Gilmer County, Georgia, to Margaret Arvilla Smith Harbin and John S. Harbin, Barbara grew up with a deep love for the North Georgia mountains and the simple joys they offered. Barbara's sense of adventure often...

William Irvin "Bill" Henry

William Irvin "Bill" Henry

Jun 15, 2025

William Irvin "Bill" Henry, 85, of Canton, Georgia, after a courageous battle with cancer, was received by his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 15, 2025. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, Bill was the son of Ellwood and B. Dorothy Henry. He spent his early years in Massachusetts before settling in Canton, Georgia, where he graduated from Cherokee High School in...

Lillian Arlene Haly

Lillian Arlene Haly

Jun 10, 2025

Lillian Arlene Haly March 28, 1943 – June 10, 2025 Lillian Arlene Haly, 82, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on March 28, 1943, in Brynmawr, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of Lillian Arlene Stevens. Arlene had a deep and abiding love for animals, a passion that led her to establish Misfit Farms, an animal rescue in...

Doris Sue Cloud

Doris Sue Cloud

Jun 9, 2025

Doris Sue Cloud February 18, 1939 – June 9, 2025 Doris Sue Cloud, 86, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. Born on February 18, 1939, in Forsyth County, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mamie Collett Cloud and William Cloud. A devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Doris lived a life marked by...

Ricky Allen Gholston

Ricky Allen Gholston

Jun 9, 2025

Ricky Allen Gholston, 72 of Waleska, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 9th at Northside Cherokee hospital in Canton, Georgia. Rick was born in Tennessee, spent his early childhood in Whiting, Indiana, and graduated from Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, Georgia. He was the only son of his parents Sam and Mona Lee Gholston. He...

Shirley Gail Darby

Shirley Gail Darby

Jun 7, 2025

Shirley Gail Darby, 87, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Pruitt Healthcare Jasper. Born on September 13, 1937, in Canton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Frank Roberts and Ruby Roberts (Howell). A dedicated professional, Shirley served as an accounts payable clerk at Kennestone Hospital, from which she retired. Her career also included a...

Mildred Christine Messer

Mildred Christine Messer

Jun 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mildred Christine Messer April 4, 1930 – June 4, 2025 Mildred Christine Messer, 95, of Canton, Georgia, passed peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so dearly. Born on April 4, 1930, in Forsyth County, Georgia, Mildred was the beloved daughter of Eva Mae Barns Garmon and Harvey Garmon. A devoted wife,...

Richard Harold Dameron

Richard Harold Dameron

Jun 3, 2025

Richard Harold Dameron November 2, 1949 – June 3, 2025 Richard Harold Dameron, 75, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025. Born in Marietta, Georgia, on November 2, 1949, Richard was the beloved son of Mildred Evelyn Conger Dameron and Lee Jackson Dameron. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Richard will be honored...

Thomas Eugene Pinyan Sr.

Thomas Eugene Pinyan Sr.

Jun 2, 2025

Thomas Eugene Pinyan, Sr., 76 of Ball Ground, GA., passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at Parkside Rehabilitation Center in Ellijay, GA. Visitation will be Friday, June 6th from 11:30am - 1:30pm at Darby Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:00pm at Green Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Mooney officiating. He was preceded in death by his loving...

Dr. David Earl Field

Dr. David Earl Field

Jun 1, 2025

Dr. David Earl Field was born August 23, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia at Crawford Long Hospital to Mary Curtis Field and Willard Earl Field. He left this world on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at home, with his loving wife Penny by his side. Dr. Field attended Marist High School in Atlanta, Georgia from 1960-1964. He spent the next four years...

Votto A. Gaddis

Votto A. Gaddis

May 29, 2025

With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we share that Votto A. Gaddis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful friend, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 29, at the age of 90. Votto was known for all the roles he filled, but he'll be remembered most for the difference he made in people's...

Judith Abasta

Judith Abasta

May 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Judith Abasta April 6, 1942 – May 26, 2025 Judith Abasta, age 83, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025. Born on April 6, 1942, in Bisbee, Arizona, to Nelda Noemi Cosper Hobgood and William Casey Hobgood, Judith lived a life rich in love, resilience, and joy. A devoted mother and grandmother,...

Mrs Billie Florence Crews

Mrs Billie Florence Crews

May 25, 2025

Billie Florence Crews of Canton, Ga where she has lived since 1996. She grew up in Bonifay FL, born Feb 24, 1932, Passed away peacefully in her home on 5/25/2025. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at the Georgia National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her Loving Husband of 72...

Melanie Wilbanks Kuykendall

Melanie Wilbanks Kuykendall

May 23, 2025

Melanie Wilbanks Kuykendall Date of Birth: July 17, 1956 Date of Death: May 23, 2025 Age at the time of death: 69 years old Melanie was born in Shreveport, Louisiana where her father, Captain Gaines Wilbanks, was assigned. After a tour in Japan, the family was reassigned to Louisiana. During this assignment, her father was tragically killed during an Air...

Harold Walter Vess

Harold Walter Vess

May 22, 2025

Harold Walter Vess, 91 of Woodstock, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence. No service is scheduled at this time. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Vess family.

Jay Stafford Tillinghast

Jay Stafford Tillinghast

May 21, 2025

Jay Stafford Tillinghast August 19, 1944 - May 21, 2025 Jay Stafford Tillinghast, age 80, of Canton, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 doing what he loved — his daily outdoor walk. Jay was born on August 19, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Harry S. Tillinghast and Virginia A. (Odenweller) Tillinghast....

David Anthony Burke

David Anthony Burke

May 21, 2025

David Anthony Burke November 28, 1937 – May 21, 2025 Woodstock, Georgia David Anthony Burke, age 87, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Born on November 28, 1937, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Margaret Wyman Burke and Justin Burke. A proud veteran, David served his country in the United States Air...

Darlene Pittman

Darlene Pittman

May 20, 2025

Darlene Pittman, 86 of Woodstock, GA., passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her residence. No service is scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Daughter - Wendy Womack of Woodstock, GA. Sister - Norma Allen of Vasali, CA. Sister - Vickie Woods of Salt Lake City, UT. Sister - Delores Rector of Washington State Grandchildren - Christopher Womack,...

Cornelius Coughlin

Cornelius Coughlin

May 19, 2025

Cornelius "Neil" Coughlin, 86, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence in Canton, Georgia on May 19, 2025. Born on December 8, 1938, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Neil was the son of the late John Joseph Coughlin and Frances A. Coughlin (Harlow). He served his country honorably as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy Reserves for eight years. Following...

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