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Barry Maxwell Mcconnell

Barry Maxwell Mcconnell

Oct 19, 2021

Barry Maxwell McConnell, age 87 of Waleska, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Daughter - Kathryn Louise McConnell of Loganville Sister - Ellen Castleberry of Cumming Grandchildren - Candice Jones and Patrick Decker Great-Grandchildren - Chloe Jones, Kaci Decker, and Kaylee Decker The caring staff...

Billie Jo Sappenfield

Billie Jo Sappenfield

Oct 18, 2021

Billie Jo Sappenfield 79, passed away peacefully on October 18th. She was truly a genuine person with a heart of gold & smile that lit up the room. She went to Truett McConnell and then graduated from Shorter University. She cherished being a teacher to help make an impact. She enjoyed time with her family - camping, annual beach trips,...

Gotelind Holyfield

Gotelind Holyfield

Oct 17, 2021

Gotelind Rademacher Holyfield, formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, was born January 16, 1920, to Oscar Rademacher and Florence Oldershausen Rademacher in the small town of Westboro, Wisconsin. Gotelind grew up on a farm and her life paralleled the stories from "Little House in the Big Woods" in many ways. The stories she told of growing up milking the cows in the...

Reverend John Barry Valentine

Reverend John Barry Valentine

Oct 15, 2021

John Valentine age 51 passed away on Oct 15th at Northside Hospital with his wife and children by his side. Husband to Carmen Valentine whom he shared 34 years marriage with. Johns love for the lord started at young age, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut son of Carlos and Andrea Valentine. John was a twin with nine brothers and two sisters....

Frances Ilene Lipke

Frances Ilene Lipke

Oct 14, 2021

Frances Ilene Lipke, age 83 of White, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow the visitation in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Rev. Collett will officiate. Interment will take place at Georgia National Cemetery at...

Pauline Linda Martinez

Pauline Linda Martinez

Oct 13, 2021

Pauline Linda Martinez, age 51 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Father - Robert Martinez of El Cajon, CA. Mother - Miriam Martinez of El Cajon, CA. Son - Jae Frye of El Cajon, CA. Son - Valentino Martinez of El Cajon,...

James Roscoe Worley

James Roscoe Worley

Oct 12, 2021

James Roscoe Worley, age 91 of Acworth, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Centerfield of Kennesaw. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 13th from 4-8pm. The funeral service will be on Thursday, October 14th at 3pm at Chalcedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Waddell, Rev. Troy Milford, and Rev. Monroe Gunter officiating....

Mildred Inez Phillips

Mildred Inez Phillips

Oct 12, 2021

Mildred Inez Phillips, age 101 of Cumming, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at The Phoenix at Union Hill. Services are being scheduled in Arkansas. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Phillips family.

James Morgan Harvey

James Morgan Harvey

Oct 11, 2021

Jim was born in New Orleans, LA to Morgan and Mabel Harvey. The family, including his four siblings, later settled in the DC area where he graduated from Wheaton HS in 1962. He served seven years in the US Navy including two tours in Viet Nam attached to the Naval Advisory Group. Upon his return, he worked three years as...

Anthony Lamar Johnson

Anthony Lamar Johnson

Oct 10, 2021

Anthony Lamar Johnson, age 62 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Braselton Hospital. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, October 14th from 10-11am. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Pastor Gregory Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial...

Goldie Mae Kelley

Goldie Mae Kelley

Oct 10, 2021

Goldie Mae Kelley, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Daughter - Debbie Davis of Canton Daughter - Patricia Kelley of Conyers Daughter - Kathy Kelley of Waleska 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive....

Patricia Kathleen Lilley

Patricia Kathleen Lilley

Oct 9, 2021

Patricia Kathleen (Herne) Lilley passed away peacefully in her Ball Ground home on October 9, 2021. Born in Rochester, NY on July 12, 1938 to Mary and Frances Herne, she was the eldest of nine children. Patricia moved to Georgia in 1994 with her now late husband, Donald Lilley, to be close to her only child. She devoted much of...

Michael Anthony Chastain Sr.

Michael Anthony Chastain Sr.

Oct 9, 2021

Mickey Chastain, a resident of Canton, GA., passed away of natural causes, on October 9, 2021 while residing in hospice care in Cartersville, GA. Mickey was born and raised in Canton, GA. After graduating from Canton High School in 1955 he entered the US Air Force and served four years. Afterward he attended Southern Technical Institute and received and associate...

Mrs. Lorraine Gail Basso

Mrs. Lorraine Gail Basso

Oct 9, 2021

Mrs. Lorraine Basso age 97 of Canton, GA passed away The Retreat at Canton early Saturday morning October 9, 2021. Services will be handled by Boyd- Panciera Family Care in Ft Lauderdale, FL with interment in the Ft Lauderdale Memorial Park. Mrs Basso is survived by her sons; Randy (Esther) Basso, Canton, GA, Robert (Janice) Basso, Kitchner, Canada, daughter; Melody...

Jimmy Wayne Smith

Jimmy Wayne Smith

Oct 9, 2021

Jimmy Wayne Smith, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his residence. Services will be held in Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Smith of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.

Eugene Ranwez

Eugene Ranwez

Oct 8, 2021

Eugene Ranwez, age 96 of Kennesaw, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his residence. No local services are scheduled. He is survived by: Son - Alain Renwez of Arvada, CO. Grandchildren - Jennifer Ranwez Hamel, Danielle Rice Great-Grandchildren - Cassidy Rice, Zachary Hamel, Zoe Hamel The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ranwez...

Paul Newman Crane

Paul Newman Crane

Oct 7, 2021

Paul Newman Crane, age 91 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by: Daughter - Kay (Mark) Saunders of Canton Daughter - Vicky (Bernard) Shumate Son - Guy (Katherine) Crane of Dallas, TX. Sister - Patsy Williams of Stevens, PA. Sister - Evelyn (Wayne) Britton of Fishersville, VA. 7 grandchildren and 11...

Sara Catherine Moore Lewis

Sara Catherine Moore Lewis

Oct 7, 2021

Sara Catherine Moore Lewis, age 76 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 13th from 5:30-8:30pm. The funeral will be on Thursday, October 14th at 11am at the Chapel of The First Baptist Church of Woodstock with Reverend Ken Smith officiating....

Annette Dorthea Hennessy

Annette Dorthea Hennessy

Oct 3, 2021

Annette Hennessy, 97, widow of James Hennessy, died Sunday October 3, 2021. She was a member of the Cathedral of Christ the King and was involved in volunteer work at Christ the King School, Educational TV, and as a member of the Lexington Woman's Club. She is survived by four daughters – Colleen (Bill) Perkins, Charlene Hennessy, Marian Stamper, and...

Sandra Williams

Sandra Williams

Sep 30, 2021

Sandra Williams, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Services are being held in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter, Diana Shedd of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Williams family.

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