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Dorothy Elaine Taylor

Dorothy Elaine Taylor

Dec 28, 2023

Dorothy Elaine Taylor, 74 of Ellijay, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Husband - Herman Taylor of Ellijay Sister - April Giambino of New Orleans, LA. Grandchild - Jacob Taylor Nephews - Justin Stamey, Nick Giambino, Emily Giambino The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home...

Gerald Lyle "Jay" Voss

Gerald Lyle "Jay" Voss

Dec 28, 2023

Gerald Lyle "Jay" Voss, 63 of Ball Ground, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Roswell Nursing and Rehab. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 9th at 2pm at Georgia National Cemetery with Rev. Nathan Brandon officiating. He is survived by: Wife - Dianne Voss of Ball Ground Son - Adam (Aya) Voss of Chicago, Il. Son...

Winnie Grace Brown

Winnie Grace Brown

Dec 27, 2023

Winnie Grace Brown, 91 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Visitation will be Thursday, December 28th from 6-8pm and Friday, December 29th from 11am to 1pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday, December 29th at 1pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Ty Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow...

Thomas Lee Fain

Thomas Lee Fain

Dec 26, 2023

Thomas Lee Fain, aged 83, passed away on December 26 th , 2023. He was born in Atlanta, GA to Walter William Fain and Lois Dameron Wimberly Fain. He was survived by his son, Walter Bradley Fain, his granddaughter, Madison Elise Fain, and his grandson, Joseph Thomas Fain. Thomas was known for his dry sense of humor, his love of...

Charles Madison Fell

Charles Madison Fell

Dec 25, 2023

Charles Madison Fell, 83 of Waleska, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. Join us for a Celebration of Life for Charlie Fell, beloved Father, Husband, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend. Celebration to be held at Tree of Life Church, 2132 Shadowlawn Drive, Naples FL 34112 on Saturday February 3rd at 1:00PM and shared live...

Josephine Amelia Palcer

Josephine Amelia Palcer

Dec 22, 2023

Josephine Amelia Palcer, age 59 of Canton, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park located at 656 Roscoe Road in Newnan, Georgia. Mrs. Palcer is survived by her loving husband, Ron Palcer; and her brother, Bo Crudo of...

James Allen Matheny

James Allen Matheny

Dec 22, 2023

Mr. James Allen Matheny, age 82 of Ball Ground, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Funeral services in honor and celebration of Mr. Matheny's life will take place at 9:00AM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Sutallee Baptist...

Stephen Edgar Appling

Stephen Edgar Appling

Dec 21, 2023

Stephen Edgar Appling, 76 of Canton, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Visitation will be Friday, December 22nd from 12pm to 8pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Saturday, December 23rd at 11am at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Nathan Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by:...

Mrs. Lucille Madeline Neiss

Mrs. Lucille Madeline Neiss

Dec 20, 2023

Mrs. Lucille Madeline Neiss, age 95 of Canton, passed away on December 20, 2023. Services will be announced at a later date. Ms. Neiss is survived by her daughter, Ann Neiss of Canton and her sons, Joseph Neiss of Long Branch, NJ, George Neiss of Alpharetta and Keith Neiss of Canton. Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Neiss...

Jimmy Harold Sams

Jimmy Harold Sams

Dec 18, 2023

Jimmy Harold Sams, 79, of Jasper, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, after suffering with dementia. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born January 27, 1944, in Canton, GA. Although he lived in multiple states throughout the eastern U.S., he returned to his home state in 1980 and never left. He enjoyed deer hunting and...

Jane Beverley Lawhon

Jane Beverley Lawhon

Dec 17, 2023

Jane Beverley Lawhon, 73 of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 23rd at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. The service will be followed by a reception at the Cottage of Laurel Canyon until 6 pm. Address for reception: 420 Laurel Village Way, Canton, GA 30114. Jane was a...

Faye Hendon Doyle

Faye Hendon Doyle

Dec 14, 2023

Faye Hendon Doyle age 78 of the Lake Arrowhead Community passed away Thursday evening December 14, 2023. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Wednesday December 20, 2023 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Interment to follow in the Old Macedonia Campground Cemetery. Reverend Ken Smith will officiate. Mrs. Doyle is survived by her husband Robert Doyle, Waleska, GA,...

Janet Elizabeth Jennings

Janet Elizabeth Jennings

Dec 14, 2023

Janet Jennings age 70 of Canton, GA passed away Thursday December 14, 2023. Services will be updated as they become available. Mrs. Jennings is survived by her husband of 47 years William John Jennings Jr., Canton, GA, daughters Stephanie Anne Jennings, McKinney, TX, Samantha (Joseph) Jennings Cassandra, Woodstock, GA, sisters Jill Brown, Ft. Worth, TX, Jennifer Evans, Denver, CO, Judy...

Hugh V. Wilson

Hugh V. Wilson

Dec 9, 2023

Mr. Hugh V. Wilson, 84 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Hughes is survived by numerous cousins. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wilson family.

Lynn Alan Campbell

Lynn Alan Campbell

Dec 7, 2023

Lynn Alan Campbell, 71 of Woodstock, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 20th at 11am at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Woodstock with Father Larry Niese officiating. Interment will follow at 3pm at Georgia National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his children, Tracey Campbell and...

Paul Edwin Garneys

Paul Edwin Garneys

Dec 6, 2023

Paul Edwin Garneys, 72 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Northside Hospital Forsyth. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Tuesday, January 2nd at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. He is survived by: Wife - Janet Garneys of Canton Son - Kevin (Laura) Garneys of Cumming Son - Stuart Garneys of London, UK. Brother - Colin...

Gordon Harlow Lawry

Gordon Harlow Lawry

Dec 6, 2023

Gordon Harlow Lawry, 90 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time. He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce Lawry. He is survived by: Wife - Beverley Lawry of Canton Son - Jon (Kimberlee Meadows) Lawry of Waleska Son - Roger (Janet) Lawry of Ojai, CA. 7 grandchildren...

Barry John Hunter

Barry John Hunter

Dec 6, 2023

Barry John Hunter, 61 of Islandton, SC., passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. The Family will receive Friends on Monday December 11, 2023, from 2 PM - 4PM at Darby Funeral Home. He is survived by: Children - Joy Hunter Allen, Erin Hunter Roberts, Noelle Hunter, Wesley Hunter Siblings - Kathy Hunter Vito, Patricia Hunter, Daniel Hunter, Brian Hunter, Dennis...

Frances Margaret Gibson

Frances Margaret Gibson

Dec 5, 2023

Frances Margaret Gibson, 73 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, December 21st from 11am to 1pm at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. The funeral service will follow at 1pm at the church with Father Tri Nguyen officiating. A service is also scheduled for Saturday, January 6th at...

Carol Ann Gentle

Carol Ann Gentle

Dec 3, 2023

Carol Ann Gentle, 84 of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Daughter - Robyn (John) Kelly of Gilbert, AZ. Daughter - Brooke Snider of Vacaville, CA. Sister - Mary Martin (James Kenton) of Canton Brother - James (Taunya) Martin of Sandy, UT. Grandchildren...

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