Nancy Lee Johnston
Sep 27, 2025
Nancy Lee Johnston, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her devoted family. Visitation will be held at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and again on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. A memorial service will...
Raymond Thomas "Tommy" Robbins
Sep 27, 2025
Raymond "Tommy" Robbins, 65, of Rockmart, Georgia passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 27, 2025. A celebration of life service will take place at Darby Funeral Home on October 4, 2025. The family will be receiving visitors from 1-2 PM and the service will follow. Tommy was born February 7, 1960 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tommy...
Yeah Cordle
Sep 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yeah Cordle, who died on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee at the age of 79. Yeah was born in Taiwan on February 4, 1946, to her loving parents, Chang Fo Huang and Chi Yun Wang. She grew up in Taiwan, cherishing her family and her heritage....
Jimmy Lee Richards
Sep 25, 2025
Obituary for Jimmy Lee Richards Jimmy Lee Richards, 76, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on September 25, 2025. Jimmy was born on December 14, 1948, in Canton, Georgia, to Myrtle Watkins and Herschel Richards. On January 17, 1968, he married the love of his life, Linda Dianne Watkins. Together they shared 57 years of love, laughter, and countless adventures. Jimmy...
Shawn Ashley Davenport
Sep 24, 2025
Shawn Ashley Davenport, age 57 of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Darby Funeral home. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan Darity officiating. Mr. Davenport was preceded in death...
Kathryn Marie Mcwaters
Sep 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kathryn Marie McWaters February 5, 1949 – September 24, 2025 Kathryn Marie McWaters passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. She was born on February 5, 1949, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Ellen Kathryn Erickson and John Watson Prentice, Jr. Kathryn will be remembered for her loving heart, kind spirit, and the quiet strength she carried through...
Charlene Jesse Heeter
Sep 23, 2025
Obituary for Charlene Jesse Heeter May 14, 1944 – September 23, 2025 Charlene Jesse Heeter, age 81, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Born on May 14, 1944, to Charles W. Pankake and Hazel M. Pankake, Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Ronald Pankake and James Pankake and her former husband,...
Roberta Madge Wendling
Sep 21, 2025
Roberta Madge Wendling, age 90, of Ball Ground, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2025. Roberta was born on December 7, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1939, her family moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where her sister Marilyn was born. In 1948, they moved again to Edina, Minnesota, following her father's job transfer....
Mitzi White
Sep 19, 2025
Mitzi White, age 59, passed away on September 19, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia, to her mother Martha Joan Crane White. Mitzi was the beloved first grandchild of Odell and Ira Crane, and throughout her life shared a deep bond with her grandmother, whom she lovingly considered her " second mom." Mitzi's greatest joy...
Marsha Marie Manning
Sep 18, 2025
Marsha Marie Manning (nee Ballou) age 82, passed away peacefully at her residence in Canton, Georgia. Marsha was the daughter of the late William Ballou and Fern Taylor Ballou. She grew up in Alma, Georgia. In Bacon County, known as one of the breakfast counties (Appling, Bacon, Coffee). She graduated from Bacon County High School, Valdosta State and the University...
Geraldine "Gerri" Patrick
Sep 18, 2025
Geraldine "Gerri" Patrick Geraldine "Gerri" Patrick, born in Reno Nevada, but a beloved longtime Georgian, passed away surrounded by her adoring family. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Arthur and Jerry Wilson, siblings, Bonnie Wilson, Janet L. Clark-Rebideaux, and Fred Wilson, and devoted husband, Dave Patrick. Together, she and Dave shared a life filled with art, travel,...
Nancy Evans
Sep 17, 2025
Nancy Evans March 30, 1961 – September 17, 2025 Nancy Evans, age 64, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Born on March 30, 1961, in Sandy Springs, Georgia, Nancy was the daughter of Katherine and Ralph Pate. She dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a registered nurse for 40 years. Her compassion, strength,...
Michael Bruce Thames
Sep 17, 2025
Michael Bruce "Mike" Thames, a believer in Jesus Christ the Son of God, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Mike was born 18 July 1945 in St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida with the Class of 1963. He attended Gordon Military College in Barnesville, Georgia and in...
Harold Eugene Wilson Ii
Sep 16, 2025
Harold Eugene Wilson II, age 65, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Born and raised in Georgia, Harold was a devoted husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather. He shared a loving life with his wife, Gena Wilson of Canton. He is survived by his children and stepchildren: daughter Christina (Adam) Roberts of Gainesville;...
Eric Allen Huff
Sep 14, 2025
Obituary for Eric Allen Huff Eric Allen Huff, 45, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on September 14, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Diana Marie Raver Huff and the late Kenneth David Huff. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 22, 2025, in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home,...
Toby Andrews Akridge
Sep 14, 2025
Toby Andrews Akridge, age 86, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at her home. Toby was born on September 21, 1938, in Addison, Alabama to Jefferson Davis Andrews and Lucy Wellborn Andrews. She grew up in Fairview, Alabama as one of eleven kids. She graduated from Fairview High School, Class of 1956 and went on to...
Rose Mcmickens
Sep 11, 2025
Rose M. McMickens, 87, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Ms. McMickens retired from the Brian Center in Canton, Georgia where she worked for many years spreading love and truly caring for the people she served. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM...
Jerry R. Brewer
Sep 9, 2025
Mr. Jerry R. Brewer, age 85 of Woodstock, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Mr. Brewer earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Go Hokies! He retired as a manager with Norfolk Southern Railroad after thirty-two years of dedicated service. He was even more dedicated to the...
Ariyah Elizabeth Slater-Morris
Sep 8, 2025
Our precious angel, Ariyah Elizabeth Slater-Morris, was born sleeping on September 8, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Though she never took a breath in this world, she will live forever in our hearts. Ariyah is deeply loved and cherished by her loving parents, Ebony Dominique Slater and Rodney Joel Morris, and grandparents, Jacqueline Slater and Joel Slater Sr., and Stacey...
Brian Quillian Watters
Sep 6, 2025
Brian Quillian Watters (04 December 1981 – 06 September 2025) With great sadness we announce the peaceful and unexpected passing of Brian Quillian Watters surrounded by his family and friends. Brian Quillian Watters, 43, of Woodstock, Georgia, died on 06 September 2025. Brian was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents Julian Quillian Watters, Jr. and...
