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Herbert Mcfarland
Jan 17, 2010
Herbert J. McFarland, age 89, of the Buffington Community died at his residence on Sunday, January 17, 2010 with his family at his side. He was a veteran of the German Campaign in World War II, and a recipient of the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Bronze Star.He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and...
" Pete" Beavers
Jan 16, 2010
Marie "Pete" Beavers, 83, of Canton, GA, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2010. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, January 18, 2010 at 3 P.M. at the Darby Huey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Horace Richards and Rev Kent Samples officiating. Interment in Macedonia Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Saturday 6P.M. – 8 P.M. and Sunday 1 P.M....
T Sparks Sr
Jan 14, 2010
Mr. John T. Sparks Sr. age 98 of Canton, GA died on Thursday January 14, 2010 at the Canton Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday January 18, 2010 from the Chapel of the Darby Huey Funeral Home , Interment in the Reinhardt Chapel Cemetery , Rev. Floyd Tenney, Rev. Ed Towers, Rev. Tommy Lockhart officiating....
Paula Kay Laney
Jan 12, 2010
Paula Kay Laney, age 48, of Ellijay, died January 11, 2010, at the North GA Medical Center in Ellijay. She is survived by husband, Michael Laney; daughters, Ashley Laney, Ellijay; Whitney Howarth, Gainesville; Miranda Laney, Cumming; Donavie Laney, Ellijay; and Chelsea Laney, Cumming; brother, Kevin Cooper, Florida; Sisters, Deidra Cooper, Bryon, GA; Pam Moran, Madison, WI and granddaughter, Aislynn Delay,...
Vera Childers
Jan 12, 2010
Mrs. Vera Childers, age 88, of Canton, died Monday, January 11, 2010 at Woodstock Nursing Center. She is survived by daughters, Nell Childers, Canton; Willie Ruth Stancil, Canton; sons, Wayne Yancey and William Yancey, Alabama. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Carr Funeral Home Chapel in Boaz, AL...
Emma Lou Atkins
Jan 10, 2010
Atkins, Emma Lou C. In loving memory of Emma Lou C. AtkinsJanuary 13, 1917 to January 8, 2010. Memorial Services will be held at the Hickory Flat United Methodist Church on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 3:00P.M. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Theodore W. Atkins, Sr., and their son Timothy Atkins. She leaves two sons Dion...
Rosemary Grant
Jan 10, 2010
Mrs. Rosemary Grant age 76 of Canton died on Saturday ,January 9, 2010 Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from Catholic Church of Our Lady LaSalette. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM. Survivors are Husband Burt Grant, Canton, GA sons, Brian Grant, Smyrna, GA & Neil Grant Charlotte NC brothers, John...
Ray N. Terrill
Jan 6, 2010
Ray N. Terrill, 73, of the Union Hill Community, Cherokee County, GA, succumbed to cancer and passed away on January 5, 2010. He was born in Perry, Florida, on February 26, 1936, the son of the late John Richmond Terrill and Alta Mae Cope Terrill. Mr. Terrill was employed with AT&T-Lucent in computer engineering for 31 years. His love for...
Dominic Joseph Corso
Jan 4, 2010
DUE TO WEATHER SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 1PM SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 2009 SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCH ANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Mr. Dominic Corso age 41 of Canton, Ga died suddenly on Sunday January 3, 2010 . Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00A.M. Friday January 8, 2010 from the Saint Michaels the Arch Angel Catholic Church, Woodstock, GA Father Larry...
Clara Norton
Jan 2, 2010
Miss Clara Norton Age 18 of Canton, GA died Friday January 1, 2010 . Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday , January 5, 2010 from the Chapel of the Darby Huey Funeral Home, Canton, GA  family will receive friends Tuesday 10 AM- Funeral Hour . Survivors are Parents, Dale & Janice Norton, Canton, GA , sister's Emily Norton...
William Scott Hamrick
Jan 1, 2010
William Scott Hamrick age 43 of Canton died Thursday Dec. 31, 2009 at Metropolitan Hospice. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday  January 3, 2009 from the Chapel of the Darby Huey Funeral Home . Mr. Gene Norton will officiate. Interment will be in the Reinhardt Chapel Cemetery. Survivors are his Father William "Billy" Hamrick, Canton, GA Brother Todd...
Frances Cheshire
Dec 31, 2009
Mrs. Frances Cheshire, age 91, of Ball Ground, GA died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Sharp Mtn. Baptist Church in Ball Ground with Rev. Greg Hamilton and Rev. Phillip Burt officiating. Interment in Sharp Mtn.Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 from...
James "Jake" Mcgarity
Dec 31, 2009
Mr. James "Jake" McGarity, Sr., age 89, of Canton, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Friday at the Darby Huey Funeral Home in Canton, GA with Rev. Claude Smithmier and Rev. Jimmy Budd officiating. Interment in Union Hill United Methodist Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 31, 2009 from 3P.M....
Shirley Daron
Dec 30, 2009
Mrs. Shirley Daron Age 69 of Canton, Ga died Tuesday Dec 29, 2009 . Family will Hold Memorial Services later. Mrs. Daron is survived by her Daughter Stacey Maddox, Canton GA , Sons, Maurice Kidd, Canton, GA & Doug Hall , OH 12 Grandchildren and 7 Great grandchildren also survive. The caring staff of Darby Huey Funeral Home in charge...
Avery Garland Brock
Dec 28, 2009
Avery Brock age 88 of Canton, GA died Sunday Dec 27, 2009 Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Dec 30, 2009 from the Chapel of the Darby Huey Funeral Home Chapel interment in the Cherokee Memorial Park Rev. Bobby Segers officiating. Visitation will be held Monday m6-8PM and Tuesday 2-4 Pm & 6 -8 PM Survivors are Wife...
Judy Johnson
Dec 26, 2009
Mrs. Judy Johnson age 61 of Canton, GA died Friday December 25, 2009 . Family will hold privates memorial services later. Survivors are Husband, Charles Johnson, Canton, GA son Scott Johnson, Canton, GA , granddaughter Megan Johnson, Canton, GA brother, David Murrey, OH ,sister, Lisa Burkett, Zanesville OH family request in lieu of flowers donations to : Cherokee Chapter of...
Mickey Allen Morgan
Dec 21, 2009
Mickey Allen Morgan age 46 of Ellijay died Sunday December 20, 2009 at the North Georgia Medical Center Ellijay , GA . Private Family Memorial Services will be held later. the Body was cremated. Survivors are Sister, Donna Owens, Canton, GA & Rosa Hooks, Cartersville.Ga ; Nephews David Allen Bengert, Woodstock, GA & Mike Parkey, Myrtle Beach SC , Niece...
John Howard Ricker
Dec 10, 2009
John Howard Ricker, 56, of Atlanta, died Monday, November 23, 2009. John was born January 23, 1953, in Knoxville, TN, the son of the late William E. Ricker, Sr. and Laura W. Ricker. He was an artist and builder who enjoyed restoring antique cars, spending time with his dog, Max, and flea-marketing with his brother and best friend, Jim. In...
Liselotte M. Causey
Dec 8, 2009
Mrs. Liselotte M. Causey age 82 of Ball Ground, GA died on Sunday December 6, 2009 Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 11, 2009 from the Chapel of the Darby Huey Funeral Home, Canton, GA Rev. Charles Davis Officiating. Survivors include Son, Johannes Causey, Decatur, GA, Daughters , Maria Causey, Clarkston, GA and Elisabeth Felter, Ball...
Patricia Ann Estes
Dec 1, 2009
Mrs. Patricia Estes of Eatonton, GA died Tuesday December 1, 2009. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 4, 2009 from the Hillendale Memorial Gardens, Lithonia GA. Survivors are son & daughter-in-law, Rick & Stacey Estes, Ball Ground, GA.; daughter & son-in-law, Terri Lee & George Seck, Plymouth, MN; grandchildren, Jessica Estes, Lori Estes, both of Ball...
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