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Tom Debord Jr.

Tom Debord Jr.

Feb 3, 2022

Tom DeBord Jr., age 80 of Waleska, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, February 5th from 4-8pm. The funeral will be on Sunday, February 6th at 3pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Gayton and Elder Brad Hansard officiating. Interment will...

Charles Curtis Pittman

Charles Curtis Pittman

Feb 3, 2022

Charles Curtis Pittman, age 60 of Woodstock, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his residence. No services are scheduled. He is survived by: Mother - Darlene Pittman of Woodstock Sister - Wendy Womack of Woodstock The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pittman family.

Josue Isai Bartolo Martinez

Josue Isai Bartolo Martinez

Feb 2, 2022

El bebé Josué Isai Bartolo Martínez de Canton falleció el miércoles 2 de febrero de 2022 en Northside Hospital Cherokee. Se llevará a cabo un servicio privado junto a la tumba. Le sobreviven: Padre - Asunción Bartolo Martínez Madre - Angélica Martínez Maldonado Hermano - Dennis Bartolo Martinez Hermano - Bryan Bartolo Martinez El atento personal de Darby Funeral Home...

Dorothy Ann Taylor

Dorothy Ann Taylor

Feb 2, 2022

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Taylor, 68, of Jasper, GA, peacefully passed away on February 2nd surrounded by her husband and daughters, after a difficult battle with Leukemia. Dot Taylor was born on November the 25th, 1953 in Levittown Pennsylvania. She rose to executive management with the Home Depot and retired in 2004. After retirement, Dot ran poker tournaments throughout Cherokee, Pickens,...

Lisa Easterwood

Lisa Easterwood

Jan 31, 2022

Lisa Easterwood, age 49 of Jasper, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 2nd from 1-9pm and Thursday, February 3rd from 9am-9pm. The funeral will be Friday, February 4th at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Henderson officiating. Interment...

Belen Laseter

Belen Laseter

Jan 30, 2022

Belen Laseter, age 52 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 2nd from 2-8pm. The funeral will be on Thursday, February 3rd at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Pastor David Stein officiating. Interment will be on Thursday, February 17th...

Kathryn Ann Shoemaker

Kathryn Ann Shoemaker

Jan 29, 2022

Kathryn Ann Goles Shoemaker, 75, of Canton, GA passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022. Kathy was born January 7, 1947, in Washington, NJ to John and Genevieve Oleski Goles. The middle child of three girls, Kathy graduated in 1964 from the "old" Washington High School. She married her high school sweetheart George Shoemaker from Oxford, NJ and in 1966...

Jose Antonio Pozuelos-Reyes

Jose Antonio Pozuelos-Reyes

Jan 28, 2022

Jose Antonio Pozuelos-Reyes, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Services will be scheduled at a later date. He is survived by: Wife of 40 years - Maria Evelia Sarazua of Canton Daughter - Maura (Brandon) Pozuelos-Heath Son - Ovilio Pozuelos of Wichita, KS. Son - Carlos Pozuelos of Guatemala Son -...

Betty P. Little

Betty P. Little

Jan 28, 2022

Betty P. Little, age 85 of Canton, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at her residence. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Canton First United Methodist Church from 1:00PM to 2:00PM with the funeral service beginning immediately after the visitation. Rev. Kelly Beckley will officiate. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park. Ms. Little...

Ronald Allen Horton

Ronald Allen Horton

Jan 26, 2022

Ronald Allen Horton, age 69 of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Son - Eric Horton of Orlando, FL. Brother - Dale (Connie) Horton of Dora, AL. Sister - Carol Burns of Centerpoint, AL. 2 grandchildren also survive. The caring staff...

Donald Lee Burrell Jr.

Donald Lee Burrell Jr.

Jan 23, 2022

Donald Lee Burell, Jr., age 56 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - LuRia Twarowski of Canton Mother - Dorothy Cummings of Canton Daughter - Dorothy Nicole (Cody) Noblin of CO. Sister - Anita (Paul) Hastings of Waleska Sister...

Dan Sessions Morris

Dan Sessions Morris

Jan 22, 2022

Dan Session Morris, age 83 of Milton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from, 6:00PM to 8:00PM. A Graveside services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 2:00PM. Rev. John Weaver will officiate. Mr. Morris...

Belinda Brown

Belinda Brown

Jan 22, 2022

Belinda Diane (Wilkerson) Brown, 67, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 22, 2022. Belinda was born to Floyd and Ruby Wilkerson on June 29, 1954, in Winter Haven, Florida. She attended Haines City High School and was most passionate about her friends and her Christian faith. After graduating high school Belinda worked in retail...

Judith Ripper Flint

Judith Ripper Flint

Jan 19, 2022

Judith Ripper Flint age 79 of Marietta, GA passed away Wednesday evening January 19, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 3:00PM Sunday January 23, 2022 from the Lutheran Church-Incarnation in Marietta, GA, Pastor Uijin Hwang will officiate. Ms. Flint is survived by her sons; Alan (Jennifer) Flint, Canton, GA, Randall (Julie) Flint, Canton, GA, brother Frank (Janet) Ripper,...

Maxwell Gerald Oldt

Maxwell Gerald Oldt

Jan 18, 2022

Maxwell "Max" Gerald Oldt, 76, of Canton, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022. Max was born on September 1, 1945, to his beloved parents Frank Maxwell and Rosa-Lee Oldt in Newcomerstown, Ohio. After graduating from Newcomerstown High School in 1963, Max joined the United States Air Force serving as a Sergeant until 1968. From there, Max began his...

Taylor Elijah Mckinney

Taylor Elijah Mckinney

Jan 18, 2022

Newborn, Taylor Elijah McKinney, passed away shortly after birth on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Parents - Terrance Lamar and Tamarah McKinney of Acworth Grandparents - Norris and Alice Champion, Jr. of Stockbridge Grandparents - Angie Bembry of Marietta Grandparents - John and Debra...

Doris Sue Cornett

Doris Sue Cornett

Jan 17, 2022

Doris Sue Cornett, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Life Balance Personal Care. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, January 20th from 9:30am to 11am. The funeral will follow at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie McCormick officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial...

Calvin Monroe Eldridge Jr.

Calvin Monroe Eldridge Jr.

Jan 16, 2022

Calvin Monroe Eldridge Jr, 86, of Ball Ground, GA passed away peacefully in his home on January 16, 2022. He was born December 1, 1935, in Miami, FL. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Natalie Louise, his grandson's Ryan and Christopher, and his son-in-law, Mike Newman. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is...

James Howard Hunter Jr.

James Howard Hunter Jr.

Jan 16, 2022

James Howard Hunter, Jr., age 77 of Acworth, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Sunrise Huntcliff. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Monday, January 31st from 4-6pm. A graveside service will be held at Georgia National Cemetery on Tuesday, February 1st at 2pm to include interment. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Lois Ann Barker

Lois Ann Barker

Jan 14, 2022

Lois Ann Barker age 86 of Canton, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday January 14, 2022. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Thursday January 20th from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Cherokee Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 1:00PM - 6:00PM Wednesday January 19th at Darby Funeral Home. Mrs. Barker is...

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