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Barry Francis Freidhof
Jun 12, 2024
Barry F. Freidhof age 75 of Canton, GA passed away at his home Wednesday June 12, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 9:00AM Friday June 21, 2024 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Georgia National Cemetery with full Army military honors. Deacon James Gibson will officiate. Mr. Freidhof is survived by his...
Joel Gonzalez-Nuñez
Jun 11, 2024
Joel González-Núñez, de 71 años, de Canton, Georgia, falleció el martes 11 de junio de 2024 en Northside Hospital Cherokee. Los servicios fúnebres se llevarán a cabo en Pacula, Hidalgo, México. Al Sr. González-Núñez le sobreviven sus hijos, Narda González-Gutiérrez, Renato González-Gutiérrez y Guillermina González-Gutiérrez; 4 nietos y 1 bisnieto; y hermana, MarÃa De Lourdes González-Núñez. El atento personal de...
Pauletta Lee Payne
Jun 8, 2024
Pauletta Lee Payne, 91 of Canton, GA., passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Village Park Milton. Mrs. Payne was born on a farm outside Claremore, OK., which is the home of Will Rogers and the Will Rogers Memorial. She married Jerry Ray Payne, Sr. on May 2, 1952. They were married for 72 years. During their marriage, they lived...
Loreen Dale Kilgore
May 31, 2024
Loreen Dale Kilgore, 50 of Canton, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. Services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday June 15, 2024 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. She is survived by: Daughter - Jessica Woody Daughter - Kari Gramling of Canton Sister - Brenda Murphy of Commerce Sister - Peggy Weigel of FL. Brother - Raymond Kilgore of...
Ellen Mary Grams
May 30, 2024
Ellen Mary Grams age 51 of Waleska, GA passed away at her home surrounded by family Thursday May 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mrs. Grams is survived by her husband Ron Grams, Waleska, GA, daughter Ashley Grams, Salina, KS, mother and father Ann and Thomas Klomps, Panama City Beach, FL, sister Jane...
George Balak Jr.
May 27, 2024
George Balak, Jr., 81 of Canton, GA., passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Ridge Manor in Canton. No local services will be held. He is survived by: Wife - Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Balak of Canton, GA. Son - Christopher "Chris" (Alisha) Balak of Gunter, TX. Son - John Nicholas (Carla) Balak of Cartersville, GA. Daughter - Sarah Elizabeth (Tyler)...
Walter J. (Skip) Lyman
May 24, 2024
Walter J. (Skip) Lyman, 77 of Waleska, Georgia, passed away on May 24, 2024, due to complications from kidney and heart disease. Private services will be held at a later date. Skip was born in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1947 to Kenny and Penny Lyman. He grew up in Boynton Beach, Florida where he worked in the family sport...
James Philip Underwood
May 24, 2024
James Philip Underwood, 50 of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends for visitation at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, with a memorial service following at 2:00pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Mr. Underwood is survived by his loving wife,...
Marion Louise Lamb
May 22, 2024
Marion Louise (Schaser) Lamb Lovingly remembered as "Aunt Mar". • Born: 4/4/1944 in Cleveland, Ohio. • Died: 5/22/2024 at home in Canton, Georgia. Preceded by: • Father – George Schaser • Mother – Lillian G. Leindecker Schaser She is survived by: • Brother – Bill and Donna Schaser • Sister – Kathy and Gil Mac Adam • Sister- Becky and...
Ernest Astor Ward
May 22, 2024
Ernest Astor Ward, 77 of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Services will be scheduled at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - Patricia Ward of Marietta, GA. Son - Ernest Astor (Jennifer) Ward III of Peachtree City, GA. Son - Allen Thomas (Kassie) Ward if Watkinsville, GA. Son - Ray (Holly) Reese...
William Gordon Mccardell Jr.
May 20, 2024
William Gordon McCardell, Jr., 82 of Acworth, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at his residence. A graveside service will be Tuesday, May 28th at 10am at Ga. National Cemetery with Rev. Larry Baker officiating. Mr. McCardell was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Inez McCardell. He is survived by: Daughter - Saundra (Nathan) Mobbs of Canton, GA. Daughter...
Richard "Rick" Hardin Johnson
May 17, 2024
Canton, GA- Richard Hardin Johnson, Jr. 72 of Canton, died Friday, May 17th at his residence after a long fought battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday May 25 at Darby Funeral Home, 480 East Main Street, Canton, GA. The family will receive visitors prior to the service at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Johnson was born...
William Jackson Hunt
May 17, 2024
William Jackson Hunt age 79 of Jasper, GA passed away early Friday morning May 17, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30PM Tuesday May 21, 2024, from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:30am until the funeral hour. The interment will follow in the Georgia National Cemetery with Army honors. Mr. Hunt is survived by...
Thomas Corey Thompson
May 16, 2024
Thomas Corey Thompson, age 34 of Spanish Fort, Alabama, formerly of Canton, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The family will receive Friends on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM, and on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 9:30AM to 10:30 AM Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from the Chapel...
Esther Argo Spinks
May 11, 2024
Esther Vivian Argo Spinks peacefully passed away on May 11th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 29th, 1931, in Hawkinsville, Georgia, to the late Russell Mayfield Argo and Gladys Artelia Piper Argo. Esther spent her formative years in Thomaston, Georgia, alongside her siblings Roy, Ronnie, Clara, Stan, and Bobbie. Her childhood was filled with love,...
Sarah Damaris Butler
May 9, 2024
Sarah Damaris Butler, 89 of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at her residence. Visitation will be Friday, May 10th from 5-7pm at Darby Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Saturday, May 11th at 11am at Cherokee Memorial Park with Pastor Nick Richardson officiating. She is survived by: Son - Luke (Mary) Butler of Waleska, GA. Son -...
Jeanelle Layton Brown
May 9, 2024
Jeanelle Layton Brown, 84, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on May 9, 2024. She was born January 15, 1940, in Dublin, Georgia, to Marjorie McDaris Layton and William Carl Layton. Jeanelle was a caring leader, with a heart for service and education. She had the gift of encouraging others, and was known for her integrity, determination and dedication to God...
Corabelle King
May 9, 2024
Corabelle King, 100 of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at her residence. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 27th at 11am at Georgia National Cemetery with Rev. Valerie Storms officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Michael King, Sr. She is survived by: Daughter - Carol (Herb) Peterman of Canton, GA. Son...
Helen Cline Wilson
May 9, 2024
Helen Cline Wilson, 95 of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at her residence surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be Saturday, May 11th from 2-5pm at Darby Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wilson, and her infant...
Mary Louise Walker
May 9, 2024
Mary Louise Walker, 84 of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at The Retreat at Canton. Visitation will be Friday, May 17th from 4-8pm and Saturday, May 18th from 4-7pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral is Sunday, May 19th at 3pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Thompson, Rev. Bobby Padgett, and Rev. Kent...
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