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Gerald "Jerry" Cox
Dec 22, 2011
Gerald "Jerry" Cox age 68 of Canton, GA passed away Thursday December 22, 2011 at the Northside Hospital- Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday December 26, 2011 at 3:30PM from Canton First United Methodist Church with Rev. C.R. Hill officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday 1:00PM-3:00PM here at the funeral home. Survivors include: Wife; Ann Cox, Canton,...
Laurence Talmadge
Dec 20, 2011
Laurence Talmadge age 67 of Canton, GA passed away on December 19, 2011 at his residence. Â Memorial Services are scheduled for a later date in New York. Â Survivors in clude; Daughters; Dawn Layman, Long Island, NY, Stephanie Volpe, Long Island, NY, Brothers; Dennis Talmadge, Canton, GA, Bobby Talmadge, Victoria, TX, Dick Talmadge, Ft. Myers, FL, Gerald Talmadge, AZ, Robert Millard,...
William Kish
Dec 17, 2011
William Warren Kish age 67 of Acworth, GA passed away Wednesday December 14, 2011 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. Private services will be held at a later date. Survivors include: Wife; Judy Kish, Acworth, GA, Son; Warren Kish, Taylorsville, GA, Step-Sons; Chuck Umphrey, Athens, TN, Ralph Umphrey, Niota, TN, Chris Umphrey, Raleigh, NC, Tim Stancil, AL, Scott Stancil, Woodstock, GA, Donnie...
Richard Hasty
Dec 14, 2011
Richard Hasty age 59 of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday December 14, 2011 at Embracing Hospice in Cumming, GA. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday December 17, 2011 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Tenney officiating. Family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 PM at the Funeral Home. Survivors include: Mother; Azzie Hasty,...
Kirk Bentley Gambrel
Dec 8, 2011
Kirk Bentley Gambrel, 52, Canton,GA passed away in his home on December 1, 2011, due to his life long battle with Juvenile Diabetes. He was not alone. He is survied by his wife Jodi and older brothers Mark and Blake. A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday December 10, 2011 at 5 PM at the home...
Kenneth Schachter
Dec 7, 2011
Kenneth Schachter age 70 of Canton, GA passed away Sunday December 4, 2011 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:30 PM on Thursday December 8, 2011 at Georgia Nation Cemetery with Rabbi Barry Coffsky officiating. Survivors include, Wife; Younghe Oak, Canton, GA, Sister; Barbara Wirtschafter, Miami Beach, FL, Brother; Joseph Schachter, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The caring...
Jorelys Galarza-Rivera
Dec 7, 2011
Jorelys Galarza-Rivera, age 7 of Canton, GA passed away Monday December 5, 2011. Â Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday December 10, 2011, from the First Baptist Canton, Pastor Salvidor Gonzelaz officiating. Â Family will receive friends on Friday from 5PM- 8PM at Darby Funeral Home. Â Survivors include Mother, Joseline Rivera, Canton, GA; Father, Richardo Galarza, Puerto Rico; Sisters, Yesiannie...
Lewis Cooley
Dec 7, 2011
Lewis Cooley age 90 of Canton, GA passed away at Canton Nursing Center Tuesday December 6, 2011. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday December 11, 2011 from the Darby Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Gainesville City Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday from 12 PM-2 PM Survivors include; Daughter; Wanda Cooley, Pine Lake, GA, Sons; Dr....
Rev. G.W. Scott
Dec 5, 2011
Rev. G.W. Scott, 88 of Canton, GA passed away Sunday December 4, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday December 6, from the Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Padgett, Rev. Vernie Worley, Rev. Terry Caylor, Rev. Allen Dixon, Mr. Chason Pendley officiating. Interment will follow in the Cherokee Memorial Park. Family will receive friends...
Miranda Holbrook- Smith
Dec 5, 2011
Miranda Holbrook- Smith age 25 of Jasper, GA died on December 5, 2011 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday December 9, from the Darby Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends on Thursday 12 Noon – 7 PM.  Survivors are Husband, Josh Smith, Cleveland, GA; Parents, Buddy & Mary Jo Patterson, Jasper, GA; Son, Elijah...
Roy Shelinbarger
Dec 1, 2011
Roy Shelinbarger, 67 of Canton, GA passed away Thursday December 1, 2011 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday December 4, from the Bethel Tabernacle with Pastor Larry Phillips and Pastor A.L. Broadley officiating. Interment will follow in the Enon Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday from 5-8 and Saturday from 2-6 PM. Survivors include...
Marion D. Smith
Nov 30, 2011
Marion D. Smith, 52 of Canton, GA passed away Saturday November 26, 2011 at his residence. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Survivors include Daughter, Lindsay Ward, Douglasville, GA; Son, Brandon D. Smith, Minot, ND; Brother, Dennis Smith, Lexington, SC; Sisters, Loretta Smith, Lexington, SC; Faye Parks, Lexington, SC; 1 Grandchild. The family ask for...
Patricia Croft
Nov 29, 2011
Patricia Croft, 68 of Canton, GA passed away Monday November 28, 2011 at her residence. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday December 2, from Our Lady of La Salette Catholic Church with Father Victor Reyes officiating. Survivors include, Son and Daughter-in-law, Brad and Tosha Summer, Canton, GA; Daughter and Son-in-law, Anna and Nicholas Zincone, Canton, GA; Brother, Thomas...
Minnie Rogers Cowart
Nov 26, 2011
Minnie Rogers Cowart, 88 of Marietta, formerly of Woodstock, GA passed away Friday November 25, 2011 at Signature Health Care. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday November 28, from the Darby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Kenny officiating. Interment will follow in the Chalcedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 6-8 PM. Survivors...
Betty Duffey
Nov 24, 2011
Mrs. Betty Duffey age 87 of Ball Ground, GA died on Thursday November 24,2011 at her residence. Family plans private memorial services later. She is survived by her daughter, Lucy Barrett, Ball Ground, GA, 2 Grandson and 1 Great Grandchild. She worked as the Office manager of Marietta Pediatrics until her retirement. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is...
Marjorie Key
Nov 23, 2011
Marjorie Elizabeth Key age 57, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday November 23, 2011 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Ms. Key was cremated and private services will be held at a later date. Ms. Key is survived by: Mother; Katherine Key, Canton, GA, Brother; Kenney Key, Canton, GA,  Daughters; Vickie Cox, Commerce, GA,  Jackie Elliot, Blue Ridge, GA, Julia Brumbelow, Canton,...
Sue Fitts
Nov 19, 2011
Carol Sue Fitts, who brought so much laughter and love to friends and family, went home to live victoriously with Jesus on November 19, 2011. She was born in Cherokee County on January 14, 1930. Her pursuits included modeling, nursing, and singing, but her favorite roles were as wife to her beloved husband, Sam Fitts (deceased) and as mother to...
Francis Lawler Jr.
Nov 19, 2011
Mr. John Francis Lawler Jr. of Canton, GA died on Friday November 18, 2011 . Funeral Services will be held at 11:00A.M. Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Chapel of the Darby Funeral Home, Pastor Daniel Reeves officiating. . Visitation will be Sunday 2PM- 5PM . Interment in Georgia National Cemetery 2:30 PM Monday with Military honors. Survivors are his...
C.Jack Ledford
Nov 17, 2011
Mr. Jack Ledford age 69 of Canton, GA "Loving Husband and Father " passed away Tuesday November 16, 2011 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday November 19, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Davis and Dr. Donald Richards officiating. Family will receive friends on Friday from 12-4 and...
Karen Schopf
Nov 14, 2011
Karen Schopf age 67 of Sioux Falls SD, passed away on Sunday Novemebr 13, 2011 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee, Canton, GA. Private Services will be held later . Survivors are her husband , James Schopf, Sioux Falls, SD; Sons, Vincent Schopf, Tracy, CA; Mark Schopf , Tracy CA; Daughter, Kimberly Bechetti, Tracy CA; Sister, Judy Schommer, Fredly, MN;  9...
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