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Wade Rundle Smith

Wade Rundle Smith

Jan 27, 2024

Wade Rundle Smith, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on January 27, 2024. Wade was born the middle son of Rundle and Cinda Smith, and he shared a close bond with his younger sister, Leslie, and his older brother, Brad. Wade's love story began when he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Anne, with whom he shared a...

Michael Kent Sweat

Michael Kent Sweat

Jan 24, 2024

Michael Kent Sweat, 54 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No service is scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Wife - Nancy Sweat of Canton Parents - Larry and Nancy Sweat of Canton Daughter - Avery Grace Sweat of Woodstock Sister - Cristy Williams of Woodstock Niece - Erin Perkins Nephew -...

Richard Robert Davidson

Richard Robert Davidson

Jan 23, 2024

Richard Davidson left this earthly home for his Heavenly eternal home on January 23, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Maria and son, Christopher, both of Ballground, Ga. He also leaves behind brothers Donald Davidson (Barabara) of Fort Myers, Fl., Larry Davidson of Bay Minette, Alabama, and Phillip Davidson (Dianne) of Lawrenceville, Ga. along with a...

Lana Sharon Irving

Lana Sharon Irving

Jan 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lana Sharon Irving Sharon, 79, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on October 1, 1944, in Eastman Georgia and lived a life filled with love, compassion, and countless cherished memories. Sharon retired from Lockheed Martin after a tenure of 25 years. Sharon was known for her ability to craft...

Wanda Fay Anderson

Wanda Fay Anderson

Jan 21, 2024

Wanda Fay Anderson, 79 of Ball Ground, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 23rd from 2-8pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Wednesday, January 24th at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Evan Howell officiating. Interment will follow at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived...

Janet Louise Harris

Janet Louise Harris

Jan 21, 2024

Janet Louise Harris, 77 of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her residence. No service is scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Daughter - Amy Lynn Harris of Canton Brother - Alan Felter of Minnesota Grandchild - Danielle Harris of Canton The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harris family.

James Michael Fermil

James Michael Fermil

Jan 21, 2024

James Michael Fermil of Canton, GA passed away on January 21, 2024 surrounded in the warm embrace of his family. Michael was born in San Diego, California on June 12, 1955. He moved to New York in 1966. In 1972, Michael joined the United States Navy where he proudly served aboard the USS Biddle and the USS Pyro until he...

David Ryan Wells

David Ryan Wells

Jan 19, 2024

David Ryan Wells, 32 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at his residence. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31st from 1-2pm at Darby Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Chris Collett officiating. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Helen Mack. He is survived by:...

Dennis Lamar Doughty Sr.

Dennis Lamar Doughty Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

Dennis Lamar Doughty Sr., 76 of Holly Springs, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 4:00pm. Rev. Mike Ware will officiate. Mr. Doughty is survived by his granddaughters, Chasity Doughty and Holly Doughty, both of...

James Lamar Hicks

James Lamar Hicks

Jan 16, 2024

James Lamar Hicks, 84 of Ball Ground, GA., passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Heritage Hospice in Marietta. Visitation will be Saturday, January 20th from 3-6pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Sunday, January 21st at 2pm at Orange Methodist Church with Rev. Greg Burgner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. He was predeceased in...

Jimmie Dencil Frye Sr.

Jimmie Dencil Frye Sr.

Jan 15, 2024

Jimmie Dencil Frye, Sr., 88 of Woodstock, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Benton House in Woodstock. Visitation will be Saturday, January 20th from 1-2pm at Darby Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Chris Collett officiating. He is survived by: Daughter - Patricia (Greg) Detrick of OH....

Alisha Haley Huff

Alisha Haley Huff

Jan 15, 2024

Alisha Haley Huff, 44 of Ball Ground, GA., passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. A private service will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Husband - Jason Huff of Ball Ground, GA. Son - Carter Gramling of Jasper, GA. Mother - Patsy Pinyan of Canton, GA. Sister - Heather (Kelly) Mixon of Richmond Hill, GA. Sister...

James Wheeler Thomas

James Wheeler Thomas

Jan 14, 2024

Mr. James Wheeler Thomas, age 93, of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2014 following a period of declining health. Funeral Services will be held in Clinton, LA at a later date. He is survived by his daughters, Jami Perry of Canton and Alison Duplessis of LA. Sister, Ada Dyer of LA and 3 grandchildren also survive. Darby Funeral Home...

Robert Bruce Moon

Robert Bruce Moon

Jan 13, 2024

Robert Bruce Moon, 81 of Ball Ground, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - Sharon Moon of Ball Ground Daughter - Laura (Jonathan) Barber of Ball Ground Sister - Melinda Moon of Tuscon, AZ. Sister - Jane Moon of Ft. Myers, FL....

Lilia Williams Little

Lilia Williams Little

Jan 12, 2024

Ms. Lilia Williams Little, 87 of Holly Springs, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Funeral services in honor and celebration of Ms. Little's life will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 2:00pm in the chapel of...

Samuel Eugene Bennett

Samuel Eugene Bennett

Jan 12, 2024

Samuel Bennett age 85 of Canton, GA passed away Friday January 12, 2024. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00AM Friday January 19, 2024 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, GA. Visitation will begin at 1:00PM Wednesday January 17th until 9:00PM, Thursday January 18th until 9:00PM, Friday from 9:00AM until...

James "Ken" Kenneth Cox

James "Ken" Kenneth Cox

Jan 12, 2024

James "Ken" Kenneth Cox age 92 of Canton, GA passed away Friday January 12, 2024. A graveside service will be held with United States Army honors at 2:00PM Saturday January 27, 2024 in the Cherokee Memorial Park. James was born to Samuel "Ted" Cox and Ella Mae Chastain Cox July 25, 1931. He is survived by his daughter Laura (Patrick)...

Joseph Lewis Dimick

Joseph Lewis Dimick

Jan 11, 2024

Joseph Lewis Dimick, 78 of Woodstock, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Funeral services in honor and celebration of Mr. Dimick's life will follow the visitation at 5:00pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Father Mark...

Infant Mylah Quin Hinton

Infant Mylah Quin Hinton

Jan 11, 2024

Infant Mylah Quin Hinton was called home on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She is survived by: Parents - Jarrett and Rebecca Hinton of Canton Grandparents - Irene Davis of NJ. Grandparents - Thomas and Maria Kilbride of Canton Grandparents - Darryl Hinton of Woodstock Grandparents - Jill and Robert Godina of Seattle, WA. Great-Grandparents - Mary and Tom Kilbride of...

Beryl "Bee" P. Webb

Beryl "Bee" P. Webb

Jan 4, 2024

Ms. Beryl "Bee" P. Webb, age 91 of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at The Phoenix at Braselton. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Funeral services in honor and celebration of Ms. Bee's life will follow at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will take...

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