Charles William "Will" Hopkins
Oct 29, 2024
Charles William Hopkins September 12, 1966 – October 29, 2024 Charles William (Will) Hopkins passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, after a brief illness. Actually, that's not entirely correct. Will hadn't been right for some time, and that's why people loved him. A planner of parties, organizer of events, and sought after designer and...
Joseph Michael Cerrito
Oct 27, 2024
Joseph "Joey" Michael Cerrito, Age 32, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:30PM in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Monday, November 11, 2024. Joey was born on January 28th, 1992 in Orlando, FL son of Anthony Cerrito, Jr. and...
Mark E. Goebel
Oct 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Edward Goebel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Mark left us on the morning of October 26th, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Mark was born on November 23, 1949, in Troy, New York, and passed away surrounded by family in Canton, Georgia. He...
Linda Spence
Oct 26, 2024
Linda Lou Spence, 81, of Canton, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at The Canton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and raised in the loving family of Helen and Emil Sawer, Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her children, Brian (Donna) Campagna of Ocean, New Jersey; Dawn (Neil) Frattaroli of Stamford,...
Dorothy Cline
Oct 25, 2024
Dorothy (Dot) Nally Cline, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family and devoted caretakers. She was born November 19, 1935, the second of six children to Bud and Virginia Nally. Dot grew up on a dairy farm in Pine Log alongside her brothers and sisters and many cousins. She finished school early at...
Brody Logan Wright
Oct 25, 2024
Brody Logan Wright, 20, superhero to all, departed this world for heaven on Friday, October 25, 2024. Brody brought love and joy to everyone in his life. Through the unwavering support of special friends, family, and loving teachers, he overcame many hardships and reminded us that we are all superheroes. A 2023 graduate of Cherokee High School, Brody was a...
Patricia Minjares Thayer
Oct 23, 2024
Patricia Minjares Thayer, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her residence in Canton, GA. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Patricia's vibrant spirit and love for life will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born to Miguel A. Minjares and Frances Pichardo, Patricia spent her life embodying kindness and joy, which she shared generously...
Yan Lunn
Oct 21, 2024
Yan Lunn was born on May 12, 1956, passed away October 21, 2024, at 4:13pm. She was a great mother of four sons and loving wife to Huot Lunn. She came to this country on July 31, 1981, to escape the conflict in Cambodia (from Khmer rouge). Yan Lunn and her husband with his family escaped the struggles of Cambodia...
Lila Wells Stevens
Oct 20, 2024
Lila Wells Stevens, 79, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 22 from 4:00-8:00 at Darby Funeral Home. The service will be at 2:00 in the Darby Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday, October 23, with Rev. C. R. Hill officiating. Internment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park. Lila was a long-time...
Mary Ann Henderson
Oct 19, 2024
Mary Ann Henderson age 84 of Canton passed away peacefully at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday October 24th in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Pastor Logan Biddy officiating. Interment will be at Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Tommy Henderson, Canton, GA, daughters Vickey (Greg)...
Larry Waylon Ellis
Oct 17, 2024
Larry Waylon Ellis age 78 of Ball Ground, GA passed away Peacefully Thursday October 17, 2024. Mr. Ellis was a pharmacist in Cherokee County, GA for over 50 years. He was an active member of St. Clement's Episcopal Church in Canton, GA for 47 years and organized the blood drives at the church for the American Red Cross. A Celebration...
Donald Sams
Oct 17, 2024
Jack Donald Sams, Canton, GA, died October 17, 2024, and was 93 years old. He was born October 27, 1930, in Canton to the late Trenton D. Sams and Irene Ellis Sams. Mr. Sams was married to the former Margaret Gail Stephens on December 16, 1954. They would have celebrated their 70 th wedding anniversary on December 16 th of...
Hazel Marie Davis
Oct 12, 2024
Hazel Marie Davis, 91 of East Ellijay, GA., passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Visitation will be Thursday, October 17th from 4-8pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday, October 18th at 9am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Reuben Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 11am....
Robert Rhodes
Oct 12, 2024
Robert Rhodes, 91 of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his residence. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, with a memorial service following at 1:00pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Rev. David Kenley will officiate. Rob is survived by his loved and loving wife,...
Sharon Jean Anderson
Oct 12, 2024
Sharon Jean Anderson, 70 of Canton, GA., passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 22nd from 2-3pm at Darby Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 3pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Walker officiating. Sharon was a lifelong southern girl having been born in Augusta,...
Joyce L. Shelton
Oct 11, 2024
Joyce L. Shelton, 75 of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her residence. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, Monday, October 14, 2024, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, and Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024,...
Marcella Marie Kretschmar
Oct 11, 2024
Marcella Marie Kretschmar, 88 of Canton, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at her residence. The family will be having a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00pm at her residence at Chapter Living located at 125 Riverstone Terrace, Canton, GA. 30114. She was preceded in death by her grandchild, Jennifer Ann Graff. She is survived by:...
Patricia A. Harn
Oct 9, 2024
Patricia A. Harn, 79 of Canton, GA., passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Manor at Bridgemill. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Son - William "Lee" (Theresa) Harn of White, GA. Daughter - Andrea Battles of Canton, GA. 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild also survive. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is...
Mary Ruth Arowood
Oct 7, 2024
Mary Ruth Arowood, 59 of Canton, GA., passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 22nd from 10:30am - 11:30am at Darby Funeral Home. The service will follow at 11:30 am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Arowood officiating. Interment will be at Georgia National Cemetery at 1:30pm....
Summar Leeann Vinson
Oct 3, 2024
Summar Leeann Vinson, 19 of Rome, GA., passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be Saturday, October 12th from 11am to 2pm at Darby Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. She is survived by: Father - Timothy (Angela) Vinson of Rome, GA. Mother...
