Albert Scott Morris Iii
Feb 7, 2023
Albert Scott Morris, III was born in San Marcos, Texas on November 10, 1941. He was the first-born son of Albert Scott Morris, Jr. and Helen Morris (Falls). Scott graduated from Luling High School, in Luling, Texas, he then obtained his B.A. from the University of Texas and an M.B.A. from A&M University of Texas. He enlisted with the United...
Patricia Ann Hill
Feb 6, 2023
Patricia Ann Hill, 69 of Canton, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Services will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hill. She is survived by: Daughter - Brooke (Brad) Williams of Canton Daughter - Jessica (Ben) Lauter of Roswell Son - Austin Bianchi of Canton Son - Eric (Dr. Milene) Argo...
Mary Louise Bengston
Feb 6, 2023
Mary Louise Bengston, 95 of Woodstock, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Son - Ray (Barbara) Bengston, Jr. of Woodstock Daughter - Melody (Dwain) Jarman of TX. Daughter - Linda Brown of Hawaii Sister - Barbara Horan of San Antonio, TX. 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren also...
Janet S. Bailey
Feb 6, 2023
Janet S. Bailey, 84 of Roswell, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 14th from 11am to 12pm at Darby Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1pm at Georgia National Cemetery with Rev. Clay Dixon officiating. She is survived by: Husband - James Bailey of Roswell Son - David Bailey of Blue Ridge Son...
Melody Crystal Lawson
Feb 5, 2023
Melody Crystal Lawson, 61 of Ball Ground, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Northside Hospital Forsyth. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Darby Funeral Home. Funeral services in honor and celebration of the life of Ms. Lawson will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, in the...
John Arthur Melzer
Feb 4, 2023
John Arthur Melzer of Canton, Georgia, was born March 20, 1930 into the family of John and Adele Melzer of Appleton, Wisconsin. John would be the eldest of three other siblings; Lee and Valerie, which predeceased him, and his youngest brother Keith and his wife Beverly, who survived him. Survivors of his immediate family include his wife of 69 years,...
Elsie Marie Simpson
Jan 30, 2023
Mrs. Elsie Marie Briggs Simpson, 89, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Manor Lake Assisted Living in Canton, GA. She was born November 13, 1933, in Jerseyville, Illinois to William Jefferson Briggs, Sr. and Pearl Margaurite Cope Briggs. Mrs. Simpson was a member of Northwest Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in...
Malcolm Chandler "Mac" Granville Jr.
Jan 30, 2023
Malcolm Chandler "Mac" Granville, Jr., 55 of Canton, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. Visitation will be Saturday, February 4th from 12-2pm at Darby Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Hennesy officiating. He is survived by: Wife - Devera Granville of Canton Son - Chandler Moeller of...
Edna Paulette Burkhalter
Jan 29, 2023
Edna "Paulette" Burkhalter, age 70, of Canton, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023 after being in declining health for the past several years. Paulette was born in Rome, GA on April 3, 1952, to the late Paul Allen Burkhalter and Mary Edna Rooks Burkhalter. Her grandparents were Charles Presley Burkhalter, Selena Washington Burkhalter, Dewey (Bud) Rooks and...
Sandra Joyce Saxon
Jan 27, 2023
Ms. Sandra Joyce Saxon, 63 of Canton, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 27, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The Saxon family will receive friends on Sunday, January 29, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Darby Funeral Home. Funeral services in honor and celebration of the life of Ms. Saxon will be held...
Sandra Paulette Fitzsimmons
Jan 26, 2023
Paulette Fitzsimmons age 74 of Canton, GA went to be with our Lord Early Thursday morning January 26, 2023. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00AM Saturday January 28, 2023 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Macedonia Memorial Park. Reverend Gerral Richards will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00PM - 7:00PM Friday January 27,...
Mittie Nell Carter
Jan 23, 2023
Mittie Nell Carter, 88 of Arizona, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. The service will be Thursday, February 2nd at 9am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 11am at Georgia National Cemetery. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Carter family. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed at: https://vimeo.com/event/2844753
Harriett Horvath
Jan 22, 2023
Harriett Horvath Obituary – January 25, 2023 – January 22, 2023 Harriett Joan Horvath of Canton, Georgia went home to be with LORD in January. She was 93. Born on December 16, 1929, in Knoxville, TN to Margaret Lillian Hodge and Lawrence Frank Bean. When she was three years old, Harriett moved with her parents to Washington, D.C., where her...
Bobby L. Crowe
Jan 21, 2023
Bobby L. Crowe, 93 of Canton, passed away, Saturday, January 21, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February1st at 1:30pm at Georgia National Cemetery with Pastor Scott Smith officiating. he is survived by: Daughter - Martina Cantrell of Canton Brother - Charles W. (Betty) Crowe of Canton Sister - Virginia Ann West of Canton Grandson - Gregory...
Cathy Elissa "Lisa" Vaughn
Jan 17, 2023
Cathy Elissa (Lisa) Vaughn was born on February 8, 1951 in Canton, GA to Alfred and Frances Fowler Vaughn. She graduated from Cherokee High School, and attended West Georgia College. Lisa worked for many years as a medical insurance encoder before ill health forced her retirement. After retirement, her passion became working as a volunteer with her beloved Canton United...
Eugene Benson "Bud" Chambers
Jan 16, 2023
Eugene Benson "Bud" Chambers, 90 of Canton, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, January 20th from 11am - 1pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 20th at 1pm at Cherokee Memorial Park with Rev. Trent Chambers officiating. In the early 1970s Bud and his late wife...
Terry Christian Schamberger
Jan 15, 2023
On Sunday, January 15th, Terry Christian Schamberger, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away. He was 78 years old. Born to Christian and Louise Schamberger, Terry graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and a Master's degree in Educational Administration. His love for the Hawkeyes was with him his entire life. It was...
Roberta Ann Passmore
Jan 15, 2023
Roberta Ann Passmore age 89 of Canton, GA passed away Sunday January 15, 2023. Interment will be in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. At 10:15AM Monday January 23, 2023. Mrs. Passmore is survived by her sons, Douglas (Deborah) Passmore, Ellijay, GA, Lytton David (Susan) Passmore, Great Falls, VA, 4 grandchildren, Daniel Passmore, Elizabeth Passmore, Savannah Woodall, Shannon...
Bertie Hunt Haire
Jan 15, 2023
Bertie Hunt Haire, 67 of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. Visitation will be Sunday, January 22nd from 12-2pm at Darby Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. She is survived by: Sister - Viki (Terry) Pinyan of Waleska Brother - Chris (Faye) Cagle of Canton Brother -...
Jean Holmes
Jan 14, 2023
Jean Elizabeth Holmes, 81, of Canton, Georgia passed away on January 14, 2023 in hospice following a stroke. She was surrounded by family and close friends throughout her final days. Jean was born to John and Dorothy Jasenzak in Spring Valley, New York on April 26, 1941. Jean leaves behind her devoted husband of 56 years, Lucien, her daughter and...
