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Cwo2 (Ret) Carol Ray "Trey" Caldwell

Cwo2 (Ret) Carol Ray "Trey" Caldwell

Jan 13, 2022

CWO2 (Ret) Carol Ray "Trey" Caldwell 28 December 1969 Millington, Shelby, TN - 13 January 2022 Canton, Cherokee, GA Beloved husband, father and friend, Trey died after a short illness. He was raised in South Texas and descended from eight generations of pioneers, ranchers, stockmen and farmers. It was a history of which he was intensely proud. He moved to...

Arthur Charles Hunt

Arthur Charles Hunt

Jan 13, 2022

Arthur Charles Hunt age 74 of Woodstock, GA passed away Thursday January 13, 2022. A Celebration of Life service with Air Force Honors will be held at 2:30PM Sunday January 30, 2022 from Action Church with Reverend Gary Lamb officiating. Mr. Hunt is survived by his wife Patricia Caruso- Hunt, Woodstock, GA, daughters; Natalie (Joel Green) Hunt, Woodstock, GA, Tricia...

Jeffrey Thomas Mohar

Jeffrey Thomas Mohar

Jan 12, 2022

Jeffrey Thomas Mohar, age 62 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Sister - Pattsie (Michael) Rand of Murrayville Brother - Tony David Mohar of Canton Nephews - Eddie Mohar, Ryan Mohar Nieces - Stayce Higgins, Stefanie Rand Great-Nephews - Michael Higgins, Christopher...

Alan Douglas "Doug" Wiley

Alan Douglas "Doug" Wiley

Jan 11, 2022

Alan Douglas "Doug" Wiley, age 76 of Ball Ground, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Woodstock Nursing Center. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, January 13th from 6-8pm. The funeral will be on Friday, January 14th at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Cliff Pace officiating. Interment will follow...

Robert Tucker "Tuck" Middlebrook

Robert Tucker "Tuck" Middlebrook

Jan 9, 2022

Robert Tucker Middlebrook, 84, of Waleska, Ga, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 9th, 2022. "Tuck" was born on January 4th, 1938 in Trumbull, Connecticut to Robert and Grace Middlebrook. His godparents were Victor and Vivian Moulton. After being graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1960, he joined the Marine Corps and went to flight school to learn to...

Lydie Mae Kennedy

Lydie Mae Kennedy

Jan 9, 2022

Lydie Mae Kennedy, age 68 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral home on Wednesday, January 12th from 6-8pm. Services will be held in Maine. She is survived by: Husband - John Kennedy of Canton Son - Rory (Michelle) Kennedy of Candia, NH. Son - Ryan...

Georgi Tanis

Georgi Tanis

Jan 7, 2022

Georgi Tanis, age 73, of Canton, died peacefully in her sleep on January 7th, 2022. Originally from Mount Vernon, New York where she attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic School. During this time, she met the love of her life, Jack Tanis. They spent their days at Hudson Beach Park, The Beechmont, Leno's Clam Bar, and The Ship Ahoy. They...

Jane Stowe Sargent

Jane Stowe Sargent

Jan 6, 2022

Jane Carol Stowe Sargent of White, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at age 79. Jane was bigger than life! She could see the maximum potential in the simplest of things. She shared herself in her writing, in her oil painting, and through her relationships with family and friends. Jane never met a stranger. The greatest stories she shared...

John Burton Hendrix

John Burton Hendrix

Jan 2, 2022

John Burton Hendrix age 59 of Canton, GA passed away Sunday January 2, 2022. A Memorial service will be held Thursday January 6th from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Reverend Linda Evans officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00PM until the funeral hour. Mr. Hendrix is survived by his wife Andrea Hendrix, Canton, GA and son Cody Hendrix and...

Mitzi Ann Mccrary

Mitzi Ann Mccrary

Jan 1, 2022

Mitzi Ann McCrary age 90 of Canton, GA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Saturday January 1, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM Thursday January 6th in Clay County Memory Gardens, Ashland, AL. She is survived by nephews Mark (Kay) Saunders, Canton, GA and John (Evelyn) Saunders, Chesterfield, VA. The staff of Darby Funeral Home...

William Eugene Shanks

William Eugene Shanks

Jan 1, 2022

William E Shanks passed away in his home on January 1, 2022, with his daughter Kathy by his side. Bill worked for forty years at Armco/AKSteel Corp as an electrician. He was a member of the South Ashland United Methodist Church. He loved being a Master Craftsman of wood working being very generous with his natural talent. He spent the...

Penny May Conrad

Penny May Conrad

Dec 30, 2021

Penny May Conrad age 74 of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away Thursday evening December 30, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Ms. Conrad is survived by her daughter; Melissa Conrad, Ball Ground, Georgia, son; Steven (Jill) Conrad, Adairsville, Georgia, sisters; Sharon (Bill) Wemhoff, Nebraska, Sheila (David) Kassen, Arizona, Kim (Tom) Roberts, Missouri, 5 grandchildren; Brody, Hudson, Hailey,...

Jean Poland

Jean Poland

Dec 28, 2021

Jean Poland, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, December 28 at Cedarhurst of Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, January 9th from 1-3pm. A memorial service will follow at 3pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Grissom officiating. Interment will held at Georgia National Cemetery on Tuesday, January...

Diane Veronica Hoffman

Diane Veronica Hoffman

Dec 27, 2021

Diane Veronica Hoffman, age 82 of Canton, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at The Landings of Canton. No local services are scheduled. She is survived by: Daughter - Kate (Ed) Hacker of Canton Son - Karl (Kimberly) Hoffman of Marshfield, MA. Grandchildren - William Edward Hacker and Emily Michelle Hoffman The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is...

Grant Phillips Mahan

Grant Phillips Mahan

Dec 25, 2021

Grant Phillips Mahan, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Manor Care Rehab in Marietta. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 2:00PM in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will...

Fred Miller

Fred Miller

Dec 24, 2021

Fred Miller, age 82 of Canton, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at his residence. The family will receive friends at Unity of North Atlanta, 4255 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, GA, 30066, on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, from 1:00PM to 2:00PM. The funeral will follow immediately after the visitation. Mr. Miller is survived by his loving wife, Karen Miller,...

Lawrence Demoy Boden Jr.

Lawrence Demoy Boden Jr.

Dec 24, 2021

Lawrence DeMoy Boden Jr, age 71 of Woodstock, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at his residence. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2021, at 1:00PM at Hickory Flat United Methodist Church. Mr. Boden is survived by his loving wife, Lori, son, Lawrence DeMoy Boden III of Tucker, daughters, Carrie Boden of Woodstock, and Lyndsey...

Austin Chang

Austin Chang

Dec 21, 2021

Austin Alwyn Chang age 85 passed away Tuesday December 21,2021. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday December 29, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 8:00PM. The funeral will be held on Thursday, December 30,2021, at 12:00PM at Fields of The Woods Baptist Church located at 2390 Pendley Road Cummings, GA 30041. Interment will follow at Cherokee...

Catherine Lee Painter

Catherine Lee Painter

Dec 21, 2021

Catherine Lee Painter, age 90 of Raleigh, NC., passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Retreat at Canton. Services are being held in Raleigh, NC. She is survived by: Daughter - Melainie (Craig) Hobson of Jasper Daughter - Tamara (Craig) Peebles of Raleigh, NC. Sister - Lola Delbridge of Goldsboro, NC. 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren also survive....

Betty Jane Garrison

Betty Jane Garrison

Dec 20, 2021

Betty Jane Garrison, age 85 of Canton, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by her husband Mike and their 4 daughters. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Garrison family.

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