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Judith Palmier O'Hare
Apr 20, 2023
Judith Palmier O'Hare, 81, passed away April 20, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home in Canton, Georgia, from complications of her long battle with heart failure. Judith was born in Russellville (Auburn), Kentucky on January 17, 1942 to the late Rodney and Goldie (Palmier) Milligan. Over the years, Judith, her parents and her brother, Thomas Milligan, laid down...
Christopher Mark Gentry
Apr 18, 2023
Christopher Mark Gentry, 55 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Mother - Barbara D. Gentry of Canton Wife - Cynthia Gentry of Missouri, TX. Son - David Gentry of Missouri, TX. Sister - Elizabeth (David) Olson of Huntsville, AL. Aunt - Patty McDaniel of Rome Aunt -...
John W. Heard
Apr 18, 2023
John W. Heard, 78 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, April 21st from 6-8pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Saturday, April 22nd at 2pm at Canton First United Methodist Church with Pastor Ralph Steed and Rev. Frank Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment will be at Cherokee Memorial Park. He is survived by: Daughter...
Leon Earl Coker
Apr 18, 2023
Leon Earl Coker, age 75, of Cartersville Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. A Graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Georgia National Cemetary in Canton. As a native of Kennesaw, Mr. Coker spent many parts of his life traveling. Mr. Coker has lived a very fulfilling life serving in the Navy...
Hancle "Hank" Houston
Apr 17, 2023
Hancle "Hank" Houston, 78 of Canton, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 19th at Darby Funeral Home from 10am to 8pm. The funeral is Thursday, April 20th at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Richie Gibbs officiating. Interment will follow at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by: Wife -...
Elizabeth "Dianne" Mcfarland
Apr 16, 2023
Elizabeth "Dianne" McFarland, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, following an extended illness. She was born on February 15, 1947, in Canton, Georgia to Dillard Jefferson McCurley, Jr. and Vonceil Waldrop. A graduate of Cherokee High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Michael McFarland in the fall of 1966. When he was drafted (on their wedding...
Joan Mary Holierhoek
Apr 15, 2023
Joan Mary Holierhoek age 82 of Canton, Ga died on Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. Private Family services will be held at a later time. She is survived by her Daughter, Carol Holierhoek, Canton, Ga Son, Edward Holierhoek, Covington, Ga Granddaughters Brianna A Holierhoek & Kali M.. Holierhoek. Sisters Joyce Pollock, Patricia Gerheim, Judy Walsh, Barbara...
Peggy Ann Polanski
Apr 15, 2023
Peggy Ann Polanski, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 24, 2023, from the Chapel of the Darby Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from Noon until the Funeral Hour. Interment will be held on Tuesday, April 25 ,2023, at 10:00 AM at Georgia National...
James Benjamin Russell
Apr 13, 2023
James Benjamin Russell was born on May 20, 1936, to Herbert L Russell and Gladys L Brown Russell in Muse, Pennsylvania. He went home to be with The Lord on April 13, 2023. He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Delores. At the age of 16, James was called to preach the word of God. During this time, he...
James Wiley Hester Sr.
Apr 8, 2023
James Wiley Hester Sr., 80 of Florida, passed away April 8, 2023. A graveside service will be Wednesday, April 19th at 1pm and Georgia National Cemetery. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hester family.
Harold Ray Decker
Apr 7, 2023
Harold Ray Decker, long-time resident of the Town of Greenville, died April 7, 2023. Born December 28, 1936, he was the son of Ruth Phyllis Howell and Harold Phillips Decker. On April 15, 1956, he was united in marriage to Raetta Mae Jolivette at Graham's United Presbyterian Church, Pine Bush N.Y. He is survived by sons Bruce R. Decker and...
Valerie Johnson
Apr 6, 2023
Valerie Johnson, age 63 of Waleska, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, located at 433 Shiloh Rd., Cedartown, GA 30125. Survivors are Mother, Barbara Johnson, Waleska; Sister, Jennifer Murray, Griffin; and Brother, Burl Edward "Ed" Johnson, Jr...
James Thomas Gaffney
Apr 6, 2023
James Thomas Gaffney, 75 of Lilburn, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home in Lilburn, GA. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 12th at 11:30a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery. Mr. Gaffney was born on August 21, 1947, in Gaffney, SC and grew up in Acworth, GA. "Tommy" attended Dallas High School lettering in basketball and football....
David Martin Walker
Apr 4, 2023
David Martin Walker age 86 of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday evening April 4, 2023 surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Birmingham Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Alan Thompson, Rev. Kent Samples and Rev. Bobby Padgett will officiate. Visitation will be 4:00PM - 8:00PM...
Tom Williams
Apr 4, 2023
Tom Williams of Canton, Georgia went to his Heavenly home on April 4, 2023. Tom was born on February 2, 1956, and lived life to its fullest, loving his wife, family, and friends with his whole heart. To know Tom was to love him. He was an avid college football fan, always rooting for his Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs....
Dorothy Mae Foster
Apr 3, 2023
Dorothy Mae Foster, 82 of Canton, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Sister - Shirley Rountree of Chattanooga, TN. Grandchildren - Brandon Aiken, Ashley Clack Great-Grandchildren - Josie Aiken, Daniel Clack, Katie Clack, Addie Clack The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Foster family.
Angela Bryant Roberson
Mar 31, 2023
Angela Bryant Roberson, 63 of Cumming, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Northside Hospital Forsyth. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00AM- 11:00AM with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 AM in chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Ms. Roberson is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Roberson, of Cartersville; sisters, Katherene Crawford of Cumming,...
Tony E. Crumbley
Mar 31, 2023
Tony E. Crumbley Age 64 of Woodstock, Ga died on Friday March 31, 2023 at his residence. A private Family service will be held at a later date Survivors Include , Wife Shana Savage, Woodstock, Ga Mother Betty Kirby Son Chris Crumbley , Woodstock, GA , Brother, Billy Crumbley, Dawsonville, GA Sisters, Martha King, TN and Rachael Crumbley, Ball Ground,...
Nancy Lea Cramer
Mar 25, 2023
Nancy Lea Cramer age 74 of Canton, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday March 25, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 12:30PM Wednesday March 29, 2023 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment following in the Georgia National Cemetery at 2:30PM. Dr. Don Allen will officiate. Pall bearers will be James Cramer, Jr., Scott...
Tricia R. Garner
Mar 25, 2023
Tricia R. Garner age 56, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, She is survived by her mother, Patricia(Ernest) Ward of Marietta and her brother, Ray(Holly) Reese of John's Creek. Tricia is also survived by her Aunt and Uncle , James and Debbi Snead of Florida. Her niece, Maya Reese and nephew, Jaden Reese and host of cousins also survive....
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