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Johannes Klaasen

Johannes Klaasen

Jan 15, 2016

Johannes Klaasen of Canton, Ga passed away on January 15, 2016 at his residence. Visitation services will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 1pm-2pm at Darby Funeral Home. A memorial service will take place Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 2pm in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Reverend Elizabeth Smith will officiate. Survivors include wife Rienia Klaasen of...

Mr. Bradford Irving Williams Jr

Mr. Bradford Irving Williams Jr

Jan 15, 2016

Bradford Irving Williams Jr age 72 U.S. Navy Retired died on Friday January 15, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday January 19, 2016 at the Georgia National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Survivors include Wife Julie Williams, Jasper, GA , Son and daughter-in-law, Bradford Ed and Melinda Williams, Canton, GA, Daughter and son-in-law,...

Lamar Elliot

Lamar Elliot

Jan 14, 2016

Lamar Elliot, age 89 of Waleska, GA passed away on January 14, 2016 at his residence. The Elliot family will be accepting friends on January 17, 2016 from 2-6pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 11am in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery...

Chaplain Jim Mantooth

Chaplain Jim Mantooth

Jan 13, 2016

Chaplain Jim Mantooth, retired chaplain for the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Services will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 16, from First Baptist Church of Woodstock. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.darbyfuneralhome.com .

Rick Alan Reisert

Rick Alan Reisert

Jan 13, 2016

Rick Alan Reisert, 57, of Canton, Georgia, formerly of Cambridge City Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 13., 2016. Born April 7, 1958 in New Castle, Indiana to Charles & Nadine Reisert. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Diane (Crews) Reisert, beloved pet Cooper, his brother Randy Reisert and wife Phyllis, nieces and nephew, Cory Runkle (MIchael),...

James Holloway

James Holloway

Jan 9, 2016

James Holloway, age 72 of Canton, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Canton, Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 1PM from Zion Baptist Church in Canton with Rev. Charle Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from...

Mr Richard Whitney Holland

Mr Richard Whitney Holland

Jan 8, 2016

Richard Whitney Holland age 68 of Woodstock, GA died Friday January 8, 2016 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. The Family is planning a Celebration of his life the Time and place of this will be announced later. Survivors include His Wife, Carol Holland, Woodstock, GA Son and daughter-in-law, Daviod & Jennifer Holland, Saint Cloud, FL Grandchildren, Charlotte Holland and Evan...

Margaret Valero Mcpherson

Margaret Valero Mcpherson

Jan 8, 2016

Mrs. Margaret Valero McPherson age 83 of Canton, GA passed away Friday January 8, 2015. Funeral Services are scheduled for 12:30PM Wednesday January 13, 2015 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Interment following in the Georgia National Cemetery at 2:30PM. Visitation will be from 11:30AM until the funeral hour. Margaret was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She...

Mrs. Faye Forrester

Mrs. Faye Forrester

Jan 1, 2016

Faye Forrester, age 88 of Canton, GA passed away on January 1, 2016 at Canton Nursing Center. Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 1pm-8pm, and on Monday, January 4, 2016 from 11am-3pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 3pm in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home,...

John Edward Mcintosh

John Edward Mcintosh

Dec 28, 2015

John Edward McIntosh, 65, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015, at his home in Woodstock, Georgia. A memorial service will be held from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home at 1:00PM Saturday January 2, 2016. He was born in Cortland, New York, on May 19, 1950, the son of Robert Nye McIntosh and Florence Hennesy McIntosh. He spent his childhood...

Mr. John Michael Lucas

Mr. John Michael Lucas

Dec 27, 2015

John Michael Lucas, age 63 of Woodstock, GA, passed away on December 27, 2015 at his residence. Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 31, 2015 from 1pm-2pm at Darby Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 2pm the same day. Survivors include daughter Lucille Long of Villa Rica, GA; daughter Misty Lucas of Villa Rica, GA; sister Lilia...

Rev. Robert Lewis Jarvis

Rev. Robert Lewis Jarvis

Dec 26, 2015

Reverend Robert Lewis Jarvis, age 80 of Jasper, GA passed away on December 26, 2015 at his residence. Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 5pm until 9pm. The funeral service will take place on Sunday at 4pm at Bethel Tabernacle located at 13417 Fincher Road, Canton, GA 30114. Interment will take place at Georgia National Cemetery....

Mr. James Lesley Cox

Mr. James Lesley Cox

Dec 25, 2015

Mr. James Lesley Cox, age 70 of Canton, GA passed away on December 25, 2015 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Visitation arrangements are scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 12pm until 7pm. Visitation will also take place on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 11am until 2pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place on...

Mr. James Lonnie Martin

Mr. James Lonnie Martin

Dec 24, 2015

Mr. James Lonnie Martin, age 61 of Canton, GA passed away on December 24, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. No visitation or funeral services are to take place at this time. Survivors include daughter Meggan Cooper of Austell, GA; son Brandon Martin of Blue Ridge, GA; brother Scott Martin of Canton, GA; sister Nancy Hames of Canton, GA; sister Sherry...

Mr. Jackie Puckett

Mr. Jackie Puckett

Dec 24, 2015

Jackie Puckett, age 70 of Waleska, Ga passed away on December 24, 2015. Visitation for Mr. Puckett will take place on Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 4pm until 8pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 2pm at Waleska First Baptist Church. Rev. Jamie Powell and Rev. Aaron Land will officiate....

Pat Elwood Downey

Pat Elwood Downey

Dec 23, 2015

Pat Elwood Downey, age 85 of Canton, GA, formerly of Minco, OK, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. No visitation will be held at this time. A memorial service will take place on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 10:00 am at Cameron Hall Assisted Living Center. Survivors include sons Darrell Downey of Canton, GA and Gregory Downey of Borger...

Mr. Jean Charles Brandt

Mr. Jean Charles Brandt

Dec 22, 2015

Jean Charles Brandt, age 75 of Woodstock, Ga passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at his residence. No visitation services are scheduled at this time. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Georgia National Cemetery. Survivors include son Charles Hugh & JoAnn Brandt of Brant Beach, NJ; son James William Brandt...

Johnny Watson Jr.

Johnny Watson Jr.

Dec 21, 2015

"Johnny" Wesley Watson Jr., age 50 of Ball Ground, passed away on December 21, 2015 at Northside Cherokee. Visitation for Mr. Watson will take place on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 from 10 am until 2 pm, and from 4 pm until 8 pm at Darby Funeral Home. Visitation will also take place on Thursday, December 24, 2015 from 10 am...

Ralph Lee Gambrel

Ralph Lee Gambrel

Dec 21, 2015

Ralph Gambrel, owner of Game Over Pest Solutions in Ball Ground, Ga., passed away suddenly on December 21, 2015 from an accident. He leaves behind his wife Alana, his daughter Tara, his sons Cody and Nick, grandson Little Nick, and sisters Marsha, Sharon, and Linda. The Gambrel family will be accepting friends on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 10:00 am...

Robert Martin Luther

Robert Martin Luther

Dec 20, 2015

Robert Martin Luther, age 84 of Canton, GA passed away on December 20, 2015 at his residence. No visitation services are scheduled at this time. A memorial service will take place after the holiday season. Mr. Luther is survived by Sandra Luther of Canton, GA; daughter Judy Henson of Ball Ground, GA; daughter Leslie Gayle Gallaher of Atlanta, GA; five...

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