Calvin Lovett
Aug 10, 2023
Calvin Lovett, 61 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service with military honors will take place at Georgia National Cemetery on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 12:30pm. Mr. Lovett is survived by his wife, Jodi Jazdzewski-Lovett; son, Blake Lovett of Waleska; daughter, Zhane Lovett of Canton; grandson, Aiden Lovett; brothers, Alfred...
Marilyn Bassett Hallissey
Aug 10, 2023
Please join us for the life celebration of Marilyn Bassett Hallissey, who passed away Thursday, August 10th, 2023. Family will receive friends on August 26, 2023 from 12:30-1:30pm at Darby Funeral Home Chapel in Canton, Georgia. A memorial service will follow beginning at 1:30pm at the same location. Marilyn is survived by her two brothers Jim and Edward Bassett along...
Richard Frank Sobrilski
Aug 9, 2023
Richard Frank Sobrilski, 79 of Canton, GA., passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Sobrilski attended West Division High School in Milwaukee, WI. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964. He attended the University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee and studied Business Management and Marketing and Support Services. He also attended...
Kristine Victoria Simmons
Aug 9, 2023
Kristine Victoria Simmons, 72 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. A service will be held at Georgia National Cemtery's Scattering Garden of Friday, August 18th at 9am. She is survived by: Daughter - Kimberly (Blake) Dinsmore of Atlanta Daughter - Allison Simmons of Woodstock Brother - Eric (De) Hanson of Fort Worth, TX. Brother - David (Tammy) Hanson...
Christine Whaley Reeves
Aug 8, 2023
Christine Whaley Reeves, 93 of Waleska, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Daughter - Kay Reeves Cooper of Waleska Daughter - Karen Lynn Reeves of Waleska Son - Robert Britt Reeves of Colombia Sister - Miriam Whaley Newton of Blowing Rock, NC. Grandchildren - Robert Cooper, Catherine Cooper, Saith...
Donald Jackson "Don" Rainey Jr.
Aug 7, 2023
With deep sorrow the family of Donald Jackson Rainey, Jr. 83 of Ball Ground announce his passing. On August 7, Donald passed peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long struggle with health problems. Donald was born on September 21, 1939, to Donald Rainey Sr. and Sarah Louise Green Rainey in Ball Ground. After graduating from West Fulton High...
Ila Jo Johnson
Aug 5, 2023
Ila Jo Johnson, age 99, of Canton, passed away August 5, 2023, at her current residence of Phoenix of Union Hill Assisted living facility. Phoenix of Union Hill was located just a very short distance from her long-time residence in the Buffington Community. Many lovingly referred to her as "The Mayor of Buffington". Jo was born in Sand Mountain, Alabama...
Michael Robin Gomez
Aug 5, 2023
Michael Robin Gomez, 66 of Ball Ground, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. A Celebration of Life Service will take place after the visitation in the chapel. Deacon Eddie Gomez will officiate. Interment will take place at...
Jackie "Jack" Monroe Street
Aug 4, 2023
Jackie Monroe Street, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2023. Jack was born in Valdese, NC, on July 2, 1932. He was the son of the late Garmon Monroe Street and Amie Brittain Street. He entered the US Air Force after graduating from Valdese High School and spent time on Okinawa during the Korean conflict. He married Dorothy...
Sara Louise Jones
Aug 1, 2023
Sara Louise Wyatt Bevis Jones age 82 was born on November 22, 1940, in Canton Georgia. Sara received her wings and went to walk with the Lord and His angels, on August 01, 2023, in Rome, GA. Sara is survived by her 2 children, son Scott and Penny Bevis, Cedartown, GA and daughter Sandi Bevis, Rome, GA. Surviving grandchildren include:...
Matthew Steven Goodner
Jul 31, 2023
Matthew Steven Goodner, 39 of Acworth, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, August 4th from 4-8pm. A memorial service will be Saturday, August 5th at 1pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Goodner, Jr. officiating. He is survived by: Wife - Scarlett Goodner of Acworth Father - Bob Goodner of Canton Mother...
John C. Young Sr.
Jul 31, 2023
John C. Young Sr. of Canton, GA passed away Monday July 31,2023 at his daughter and son-in-law home where he has resided for the last 7 years. He had formerly lived in Punxsutawney, Pa and Mahaffey, PA. Mr. Young was born on June 5, 1933 in Mahaffey PA a son to the late Bruce and Lina(Passmore) Young. John had been...
John Clayton Kaslick
Jul 30, 2023
John Clayton Kaslick, 79 of Canton, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. John was born on June 12, 1944, in Oakland, CA, to William and Cecilia Kaslick. After John graduated from Piedmont High School in 1962, he joined the US Air Force and was stationed through the United States and Canada. He worked in Radio Communication Systems. After leaving the...
Tommie Jean Krueger
Jul 28, 2023
Tommie Jean Krueger, 89 of Canton, GA passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home Thursday, August 3rd from 5-7pm. The funeral gathering on Friday, August 4th will begin with a reception at 1pm at the Canton First United Methodist Church. The funeral service will then begin at 2pm with Dr. Kenny Ott...
Hollis Quay Lathem
Jul 27, 2023
Hollis Quay Lathem, 86 of Greensboro and formerly of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, July 29th from 3-6pm. The memorial service will be on Sunday, July 30th at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Dr. George Anderson officiating. Hollis...
James Daniel Garrett Jr.
Jul 26, 2023
James Daniel Garrett Jr., 76 of Ball Ground, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. a graveside service will be held Friday, December 8th at 10am at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Son - Justin Garrett of Dothan, AL. Nephew - Scott (Sharon) Ogburn of Ball Ground, GA. 5 grandchildren also survive.
John Ray Skates Jr.
Jul 24, 2023
John Ray Skates, Jr., 65 of Canton, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. No local services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by his mother, Craig Skates of MS. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Skates family.
Robert Gary Towns
Jul 22, 2023
Robert Gary Towns, 51 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Heritage Hospice in Marietta. The family will receive friends from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Darby Funeral Home. Funeral Services in honor and celebration of Mr. Towns' life will be held immediately following the visitation at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Darby...
Minnie Louise Gearing
Jul 20, 2023
After an extended illness of Alzheimer's, Louise made her transition from physical to eternal life, to a place she has always worked toward, and prepared by God for her on Thursday, July 20, 2023. One of three children, she was born to the late James Harris and Ora Bell Miller Harris on January 14, 1931. Preceded in death are both...
Lisa Carol Brian
Jul 16, 2023
Lisa Carol Brian, 66, passed away on July 16, 2023 at the Mann House in Cumming, Georgia, after a long illness. Lisa had lived in the Atlanta area since relocating there in 1973. Mentally handicapped since birth, Lisa relied on family, friends, and assisted living facilities for help and support during her life. Lisa was born on March 20, 1957...
