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Herbert Earl Walters

Herbert Earl Walters

Aug 19, 2021

Herbert Earl Walters, age 95 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his residence. No local services will be held. He is survive by: Son - John (Mary) Walters of Canton Son - Doug (Beth) Walters of Evergreen, CO. Grandchildren - Daniel Walters and Elaine Graham Great-Grandchildren - Samuel Henry Walters, Monroe Southern Walters, and Calvin Graham...

Gary Lee Adams

Gary Lee Adams

Aug 19, 2021

Gary Lee Adams, age 83 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Cedarhurst in Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, August 20th from 5-8pm. The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 21st at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wallace officiating. Interment will follow at...

Linda Diane Spruill

Linda Diane Spruill

Aug 18, 2021

Linda Diane Spruill, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 20th at 3pm at Union Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. She is survived by: Husband - Cecil Glen Spruill of Canton Son - Gary Scott (Stephanie) Spruill of Charlotte, NC. Brother - Mike (Carolyn)...

Kenneth Raymond Rice

Kenneth Raymond Rice

Aug 17, 2021

Kenneth Raymond Rice, age 78 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Monday, August 23rd from 1-4pm. The funeral will immediately follow at 4pm in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Deacon Charlie Carigan officiating. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday,...

James Leland Long Jr.

James Leland Long Jr.

Aug 12, 2021

James Leland Long Jr., age 54 of Waleska, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 14th at Darby Funeral Home from 1:00PM to 9:00PM. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 15th at 1:00PM in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow follow...

Dr. Homer Lecil Gold Jr.

Dr. Homer Lecil Gold Jr.

Aug 11, 2021

Dr. Homer L. "Nugget" Gold, Jr. passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Nugget was born in Sinton, TX on October 3, 1945, to Homer L. Gold and Georgia McGlothlin Gold. Growing up on a farm, he learned the value of hard work as a child and applied it to all aspects...

Zelma Burrell Mcwhirter

Zelma Burrell Mcwhirter

Aug 9, 2021

In Loving Memory Zelma Burrell McWhirter May 4, 1927 – August 9, 2021 Services Chapel of Darby Funeral Home 2:00p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 Interment – Cherokee Memorial Park – Canton, GA. Mrs. McWhirter was preceded in death by: Husband: Lenord McWhirter Parents: Grady and Ophie Reece Burrell Brother-In-Law: Weyman Cox Mrs. McWhirter is survived by: Son: Garry McWhirter of...

Betty Ann Roper

Betty Ann Roper

Aug 8, 2021

Betty Ann Roper, age 89 of Holly Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 Veranda Hospice in Carnesville. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 10th at 2pm at Cherokee Memorial Park with Mr. Phil Turner officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon B. Roper. She is survived by: Son - Randy (Andrea) Roper...

Dr. Christopher Owen "Chris" Jernigan

Dr. Christopher Owen "Chris" Jernigan

Aug 7, 2021

Dr. Christopher Owen "Chris" Jernigan, age 67 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Northside Gwinnett Medical Center. Dr. Jernigan was an Orthodontist in Canton, GA. for over 35 years. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Biology. He followed this graduating from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, DMD; and...

Donigan Dean Towers Iii

Donigan Dean Towers Iii

Aug 6, 2021

Donigan Dean Towers lll, age 75 of Canton passed away on Friday August 6th 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 2:00PM at Canton First United Methodist Church. The service will live-streamed via the church website. You can watch the service at Cantonumc.online.church. Private interment...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

Aug 4, 2021

Shirley Ann Smith, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Services will be held in Jackson, TN. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.

Joyce Height

Joyce Height

Aug 4, 2021

Joyce Height, age 90 of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her residence. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Son - Lee (Rhonda) Height of Woodstock Brother - Luther Taylor of Vero Beach, FL. Grandchildren - Robert Andrew Height, Laura Rose Height Great-Grandchildren - Jackson Height, Harper Marie Height The caring staff...

Brad Allen Schneider

Brad Allen Schneider

Aug 4, 2021

Brad Allen Schneider, age 49 of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, August 8th from 1-2pm. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Lamb officiating. He was predeceased by his...

James Samuel Bazemore

James Samuel Bazemore

Aug 1, 2021

James Samuel Bazemore, age 65 of Holly Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 16th at 2pm at Georgia National Cemetery with Larry McKenna officiating. He is survived by: Daughter - Gina (Drew) Steadman of Holly Springs Son - James (Monica) Bazemore of Marietta Son -...

Dr. Richard Allen Krumholz

Dr. Richard Allen Krumholz

Aug 1, 2021

Dr. Richard Allen Krumholz, age 85 of Waleska, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his residence. The funeral and interment will be held in Bradenton, FL. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Krumholz family.

Clara Victoria Breeden

Clara Victoria Breeden

Jul 31, 2021

Clara Victoria Breeden age 63 of Woodstock, GA entered into rest Saturday July 31, 2021. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Ms. Breeden is survived by her daughter; Candace (Stephen) Morgan, Woodstock, GA, sons; Brian (Glenestine) Tallman, Ball Ground, GA, Keith Joshua Tallman, Marietta, GA, sister; Margaret Williams, Jacksonville, FL, 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a host...

Teresa Church Helf

Teresa Church Helf

Jul 30, 2021

Teresa Church Helf age 65 of Woodstock, GA entered into rest Friday evening July 30, 2021 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Wednesday August 4, 2021 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Cherokee Memorial Park. Reverend David Stein will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday August 3, 2021 from 6:00PM until...

Diane Kay Deming

Diane Kay Deming

Jul 28, 2021

Diane Kay Deming, age 65 of Waleska, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. A private service will be held at a later date. In loving memory of our guardian angel, Diane Kay Eide Deming. To know her is to love her, and to know her is to be loved. Her infectious smile and laugh will...

Charles Allen Johnson

Charles Allen Johnson

Jul 21, 2021

My grandfather, Charles Allen Johnson, or as many knew him, "Charlie," was born on April 8th, 1946 in Zanesville, Ohio. Charlie attended school and after high school graduation, became a member of the United States Air Force. Charlie served from August 1964 until August 1968. On December 12th, 1969, he married Judy Murrey. Charlie then got a job with NCR...

Luke Walker Dailey

Luke Walker Dailey

Jul 20, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Luke Walker Dailey, age 22 our beloved son, brother, grandson, family member and friend passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2021. Those who knew Luke, even a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He was a talented guitarist with a love of great music. His favorite artists included: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin,...

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