Burton Dennis "Denney" Rigdon
Apr 24, 2026
Burton Dennis “Denny” Rigdon, age 84, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Born on May 8, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Burton was the son of the late Francis and Lydia Rigdon. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force, a commitment that reflected his deep sense of...
Melvin Wayne Moody
Apr 21, 2026
Melvin Wayne Moody, known to friends and family as Wayne, was the son of the late John William Moody and Thelma Thompson Moody. He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother William Lamar Moody, and his daughter Erin Moody.
He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Patricia Rowell Moody (Pat); his son, Daniel Wayne Moody,...
Raymond Alfred Lytle, Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Raymond Alfred Lytle Jr. was born to Margaret Estelle Burgess Lytle and Raymond Alfred Lytle Sr. on October 18th, 1945 in Charlottesville, VA. His mother was a first grade school teacher and his father a professor of mathematics. He grew up surrounded by love and family. He was the oldest of four children. While his father worked on his doctorate,...
Jeffrey Mark Yother
Apr 20, 2026
Jeffrey Mark Yother, age 78, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on the morning of Monday, April 20, 2026.
Born on October 7, 1947, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, Jeffrey was the son of the late Mark and Adelaide Yother. He graduated from Briarcliff High School in Atlanta, Georgia and the University of Georgia. He lived a...
Bobby Lee Self
Apr 20, 2026
Bobby Lee Self, age 75, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Bobby was born on November 27, 1950, in Marietta, Georgia, to the late Leroy and Thelma Self. He spent his life in the North Georgia area, where he built strong ties to family and friends and was known for...
Anthony George Basila
Apr 19, 2026
Anthony George Basila, age 65, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Anthony was born on July 22, 1960, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Joseph Basila and Betty Jean Basila. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend who lived his life with purpose, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to...
Jerry W. Fencl, Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Jerry W. Fencl, Jr., age 85, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Jerry dedicated 30 years of service to the New York City School System before retiring. Following his retirement, he lived in St. Augustine, Florida, and later relocated to Georgia to be closer to his family....
Vincent Sesler Haaland, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Vincent Sesler Haaland JR passed away April 16, 2026 surrounded by loved ones after a long illness. Vincent was a devoted husband, father, patriot, and a man of God who will be truly missed by many
Vince was born on Christmas day 1947 in Buffalo, NY to Vincent S Haaland Sr and Beatrice Haaland (Sauter) where he was raised and attended...
Stephanie Lee Waters
Apr 16, 2026
Stephanie Lee Peck Waters, age 51, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Stephanie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. She graduated from Cherokee High School and Chattahoochee Technical College. For 28 years, she faithfully served as a paraprofessional with Cherokee County Schools, touching the lives of many...
Lela Mae Whitley Craft
Apr 8, 2026
Lela Mae Whitley Craft of Glenn, Heard County, Georgia passed away on April 8, 2026
To honor her final wishes, there will not be a memorial held.
Lela was born October 21, 1927, and raised in Glenn, Georgia. She was a member of the Glenn Missionary Baptist Church and the oldest member at the time of her death. She enjoyed watching her...
Janis Ann Powell Lytle
Apr 7, 2026
Janis Ann Powell Lytle was born to Edna Carlton Powell and Reid Hefner Powell on January 3rd, 1946 in Anderson, SC. She grew up surrounded by family as her mother was the oldest of 10 children, and her father had 5 brothers and sisters. Weekends were usually spent with relatives, aunts and uncles at one of her grandparent’s houses. Her...
Kathy Yvonne Carmichael
Apr 7, 2026
Kathy Yvonne Carmichael, age 75, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Bellevue Village in Woodstock, Georgia.
Kathy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated much of her life to her family. She worked for many years at Carmichael’s Store, a family-owned business, as well as on the family farm. She was a proud graduate...
Baby Elihan Rivas Moreno
Apr 6, 2026
Baby Elihan Rivas Moreno was born into heaven on April 6, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee, gently surrounded by the boundless love of his devoted parents.
Though his time here was fleeting, Elihan’s life was filled with a love so deep it will last forever. In those quiet moments, he was held, cherished, and dreamed of—a perfect and precious son whose...
James Leon Bobo
Apr 2, 2026
With deep gratitude for a life well lived, the family of James Leon Bobo, age 84, of Canton, Georgia, announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Caylor and Rev. David Byess officiating....
Hazel Mae Long
Apr 1, 2026
Hazel Mae Long, who had bravely battled cancer, passed away on April 1, 2026.
Born on May 8, 1951, in Fulton County to the late Homer and Annie Long, Hazel grew up in Roswell and proudly graduated from Roswell High School. She was known for her free spirit and her constant readiness for new adventures. Hazel marched to the beat of...
Margaret Crepeau
Apr 1, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Nolte Crepeau, 78, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026.
Born on February 28, 1948, in Pennsylvania, Peggy moved with her family at a young age to Central Florida, where she was raised. She attended Catholic school and later graduated from Barry College in South Florida. After completing her education, she remained in South Florida for more than 30...
Franklin Lee Blankenship
Mar 31, 2026
Franklin Lee Blankenship, age 71, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Frank was born on December 13, 1954, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, to the late Marvin and Patsy Blankenship. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy.
He will be remembered as a devoted father,...
Teri Holliday Marinko
Mar 30, 2026
Teri Marinko, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Born in Lubbock, Texas, on January 29, 1952, to Jack and Kathryn Holliday, Teri was the eldest of three children and a loving sister to Toni Plaster and Gala Wonder.
Teri lived a life centered on family, love, and connection. She is survived by her three children:...
Nancy Jean Barbee
Mar 28, 2026
Today we honor the beautiful life of Nancy Jean McElwain Barbee—a woman whose love, strength, and quiet joy touched every person lucky enough to know her.
Nancy was born on December 29, 1950, in Sutton, West Virginia, to her parents, Leoda Dolores Arbogast and Ralph Waldo McElwain. From those mountain roots, she carried with her a deep sense of home, a...
Max Hayden Hughes
Mar 28, 2026
Max Hayden Hughes of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born in Ducktown, Tennessee, he was the tenth of twelve children of Thomas Aden Hughes and Nola Iowa Hughes. Max graduated from Ducktown High School in 1955 and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959.
Following his military service,...
