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Linda Mccord Disheroon
Oct 25, 2025
Announcement: Linda McCord Disheroon, age 77, of Canton, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing, where she had been lovingly cared for over the past eight years. Linda was born in Anniston, Alabama, to Carl and Bert McCord. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Disheroon;...
Rachel Evelyn Vick
Oct 24, 2025
Rachel Evelyn Vick, age 47 of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away on Friday , October 24, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, Georgia. Rachel was born in Marietta, Georgia and later made her home with her family in Ball Ground. She graduated from North Cobb High School in 2000. Active and spirited, Rachel participated in the Special Olympics, embracing...
Babyboy Baylor Wayne Mcqueen
Oct 22, 2025
With hearts full of love yet heavy with sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious son, Baylor Wayne McQueen on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Baylor was welcomed with open arms by his loving parents, Garrett and Jenna McQueen. He leaves behind his adoring brothers, Easton Jayce McQueen, Myles Parker McQueen and Tripp Evans McQueen. He is also survived by...
Eugene Frierson Kvam
Oct 22, 2025
Eugene Frierson Kvam, 60, of Canton, Georgia, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, his 60th birthday. Eugene was born on October 22, 1965, in Akron, Ohio to the late Roger Alden Kvam and surviving mother, Deborah Frierson Kvam. He was born with Downs Syndrome. Eugene is survived by sister BJ Baskin (Larry), and brother...
Mary Carol Devita
Oct 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Carol Devita June 17, 1947 – October 22, 2025 Mary Carol Devita, 78, of Marietta, Georgia, passed peacefully from this life on October 22, 2025. Born on June 17, 1947, to Anna Eudora Queen and William Isaac Brown, Mary grew up in Marietta with a heart as big as the Georgia sky. From a young...
John J. Fahey
Oct 19, 2025
John J. Fahey, 60, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Long Island, New York, to Joseph and Irene Fahey, John spent his early years in New York before venturing south and making Georgia his home. He built his life around his work as a dedicated...
Shana Blackwell
Oct 18, 2025
🌹 Obituary for Shana Blackwell Shana Blackwell, age 47, of Woodstock, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025. Shana was born on April 1, 1978, in Marietta, Georgia, to Rebecca Foster Bishop and Randall Blackwell. She was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Phedonia Blackwell, and her aunts, Glenna Jackson and Patricia Pitts who helped shape...
Zane Grey Shank
Oct 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Zane Grey Shank June 30, 1927 – October 13, 2025 Zane Grey Shank, 98, of Canton, Georgia, and formerly of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 30, 1927, in Flat Rock, Illinois, Zane lived a life marked by hard work, service, and devotion...
Mandi Lia Ballinger
Oct 12, 2025
Mandi Ballinger, a dedicated Georgia State Representative and tireless advocate for justice, children, and survivors of domestic violence, passed away on October 12, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 50 years old. She was born on April 14, 1975, and grew up in Forsyth county Georgia. Mandi grew up with a deep-rooted passion for her...
Sharon Beth Shapiro
Oct 10, 2025
Sharon Beth Shapiro of Canton, GA, passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 75. Sharon was known for her quick wit, kindness, sense of humor, the "Shapiro Look", and her love of animals. One of her favorite lines was "What Am I Chopped Liver". She was certainly not and loved by many. Sharon loved her family and...
George Lamar Stowers
Oct 9, 2025
George Lamar Stowers November 4, 1945 – October 9, 2025 On Wednesday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, George Lamar Stowers of Hickory Flat, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord he loved so dearly. He was 79 years old. Born on November 4, 1945, in Dawsonville, Georgia, George was the son of Harold and...
Winford Seth Phillips
Oct 9, 2025
Winford Seth Phillips went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. He left this world peacefully on October 9, 2025, in his home in Lathemtown, Georgia surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Darby Funeral Home, with a short service at 2:00 PM in the...
Charles "Charlie" Thomas Watahovich
Oct 8, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Watahovich February 16, 1935 – October 8, 2025 In the heart of the Great Depression, a bright light entered the world when Charles "Charlie" Watahovich was born on February 16, 1935, in the coal mining town of Freeland, Pennsylvania. Even as a baby, Charlie carried a joyful spirit and an easy smile—traits that would define him throughout his...
Burl Eugene Mccosh
Oct 8, 2025
Obituary for Burl Eugene McCosh, Jr. Burl Eugene McCosh, Jr., 77, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Emory University Hospital. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Darby Funeral Home, and again on Saturday, October 11th from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Hills Baptist Church. A celebration of his life...
Alan Hinks
Oct 8, 2025
Alan Hinks of Tarpon Springs, Florida passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 at the age of 87 after a long struggle with dementia. Born in Birmingham, England, he was the devoted husband of Beverly and loving father to Michael and Suzanne. Alan was a man of kindness, love, and humor. The majority of his career was at IBM starting...
Michael "Mike" Hilberer
Oct 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael "Mike" Hilberer March 3, 1936 – October 6, 2025 Michael "Mike" Hilberer, 89, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025. Born in New York to Anna Hayes and William Hilberer, Mike lived a full and generous life defined by love, service, and family. At just 17 years old, Mike proudly enlisted in...
Raye Sechrest Snell
Oct 6, 2025
Raye Sechrest Snell, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2025, with family by her side. Raye was born in Lexington, NC on March 17, 1937, to the late Ray Franklin Sechrest and Cleora Roberts Sechrest. She grew up in Lexington with her parents, her sister Nancy, and her cousin Tillie Beck. She graduated...
Mariam Ann Carr
Oct 4, 2025
Mariam Carr, 66, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of her home on October 4th, 2025. She spent her life working hard, giving selflessly, and leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met. Born on July 3rd, 1959, to Joseph and Shirley Carr, Mariam grew up surrounded by love and family. She dedicated her life to caring for others and...
Tamara "Tammy" Dozier
Sep 29, 2025
Tamara "Tammy" Dozier August 18, 1961 – September 29, 2025 Tamara "Tammy" Dozier, 64, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on September 29, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1961, in Sidney, Montana, to Patricia Eastman and Roy Hartle. Tammy is survived by her devoted husband, Donald Dozier of Ranger, GA; her daughter, Desiree Woodall (Craig) of Ranger, GA; her...
Barbara Jean Zdrojewski
Sep 29, 2025
Barbara Jean Zdrojewski, 83, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. Barbara was the beloved wife of Michael J. Zdrojewski for 60 years, and together they built a loving life and family. As an Army wife, Barbara embraced the challenges and joys of military life, often lifting the spirits of other spouses and creating a sense of...
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