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James (Jimmy) L. Long Sr.
May 13, 2023
James (Jimmy) L. Long, Sr., 81 of Waleska, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his residence. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 15, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Funeral services in honor and celebration of the life of Mr. Long will take place...
Hubert Truman Wallace
May 11, 2023
Hubert Truman Wallace, age 80 of Holly Springs, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1942, in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Truman was preceded in death by his father, Frank Wallace; his mother, Monnie Rider Wallace; and his grandson, Jose Antonio Valle. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jo Ann Dunn Wallace;...
Walton C. Davis Jr.
May 10, 2023
Walton C Davis Jr. passed away on May 10th, 2023 at his home in Canton Ga. He was born in 1931 in Commerce Ga. to Walton C (Hank) Davis and Julia Osbourne Davis. Walton grew up in Albany Ga. with his mother, brother, and sister. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree...
Mark Jeffrey Sorensen
May 9, 2023
Mark Jeffrey Sorensen, 58 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Services are being held in Ohio. He is survived by: Wife - Jodi Gale Sorensen of Canton The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sorensen family.
Gerald Lee Bartels
May 8, 2023
ATLANTA -- Gerald Lee Bartels, 91, died May 8, 2023, at Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, GA. Jerry was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and active member of his community. He had a renowned career as a chamber of commerce executive, serving as the CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber and mentoring countless other chambers and their executives. Jerry was born...
Betty Ruth Cook
May 7, 2023
Betty Ruth Cook, 87 of Jasper, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 9th from 10am to 9pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Wednesday, May 10th at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by...
Nellie Garrison
May 6, 2023
Nellie Garrison age 89 of Canton, Georgia, born to William Ellis and Ardenia Allen passed away Saturday morning May 6th, 2023. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00PM Wednesday May 10th from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with visitation from 12:00PM until the funeral hour. Interment will follow in the Macedonia Memorial Park. Reverend Charles Davis will officiate. Mrs. Garrison...
Keith Thomas Milford
May 4, 2023
Keith Thomas Milford, 55 of Smyrna, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. No service is scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Daughter - Sarah Milford Brother - Greg Milford The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Milford family.
Keith Thomas Milford
May 4, 2023
Keith Thomas Milford age 55 of Smyrna , Ga died on Thursday May 4, 2023 Private Family services will be held He is survived by Daughter , Sarah Milford and Brother , Greg Milford
Richard Mark Colburn
May 4, 2023
Richard Mark Colburn age 69 of Woodstock, GA passed away Thursday May 4, 2023 surrounded by family. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Sunday May 7, 2023 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Chris Collett officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00PM until the funeral hour. Interment will be held in Saint Richards Cemetery in Swanton, Ohio Wednesday May...
Luis Alberto Tercero Loarca
May 2, 2023
Luis Alberto Tercero Loarca, de 52 años de Cantón, falleció el martes 2 de mayo de 2023. El velorio se llevará a cabo el sábado 6 de mayo de 2023, de 11:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en Darby Funeral Home. Los servicios funerarios junto a la tumba, y el entierro seguirán a las 2:00 p.m. en el cementerio Old Macedonia...
Michael Shane Pinyan
May 1, 2023
Michael Shane Pinyan, 51 of Canton, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, May 12th from 5-8pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Saturday, May 13th at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Evans officiating. Interment will be at Georgia National Cemetery on Thursday May 18th at 1:30p.m. He is...
Joleen Ann Kyle
May 1, 2023
Mrs. Joleen Beasley Kyle, 88 transitioned peacefully into heaven on May 1, 2023, surrounded by love, light, song, and family. Joleen Ann was welcomed to this life on September 28, 1934 in Welch (Superior) WV, the middle child (of 5) to the late Darcy and Sylvia Beasley of Hillsville, VA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Theodore Farrell Rusch
Apr 29, 2023
Theodore (Ted) Farrell Rusch of Canton, GA passed away on April 29, 2023. Born on October 3, 1941, Ted was 81 years old. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary, two children Ted M. Rusch (Melanie Rusch) and Katie Smith (Mark Smith). His five grandsons are Aiden Rusch,...
Peter Charles Averill
Apr 28, 2023
Peter Charles Averill, 81 of Ball Ground, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. Visitation will be Saturday, May 13th from 11am to 1pm at Darby Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 1pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Jim McRae and Rev. Sherri McRae officiating. He is survived by: Wife - June Averill of Ball...
Ruth Walker Cloer
Apr 27, 2023
Ruth Walker Cloer, 75 of Canton, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She placed her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was confident of her eternal resting place in heaven. Visitation will be Friday, April 28th from 6-8pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 29th at...
Anita Louise Revill
Apr 26, 2023
Anita Louise Revill, 79 of Newport, TN., passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. A graveside service will be Tuesday, May 2nd at 10am at Georgia National Cemetery. She is survived by: Son - Stephen (Virginia) Revill of Newport, TN. Son - Mark (Susan) Revill of Woodstock Daughter - Angela Dewindt of Woodstock 10 Grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren also survive. The...
Angela Jean Walker
Apr 26, 2023
Angela Jean Walker, 56 of Centre, AL., passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Visitation will be Saturday, April 29th from 12-8pm and Sunday, April 30th from 12-2pm. The funeral will be on Sunday, April 29th at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Blanton officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. She is survived by:...
Dana Lamar Forrester
Apr 20, 2023
Dana Lamar Forrester, 64 of Canton, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. Visitation will be Sunday, April 23rd from 2-7pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Monday, April 24th at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Benson officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee memorial Park. He is survived by: Friends - Arlin and...
Betty Cobb
Apr 20, 2023
Betty Cobb, age 92, died on her father's 120th birthday, April 20, 1923. She was the daughter of Alice Enloe Cobb and Charlie Cobb of Canton, Georgia. Following graduation from Canton High (where she was the county spelling champion) , Betty attended Converse and Brenau (where she became an Alpha Gamma Delta sister) and then UGA where she received her...
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