Hazel Mae Long
Apr 1, 2026
Hazel Mae Long, who had bravely battled cancer, passed away on April 1, 2026.
Born on May 8, 1951, in Fulton County to the late Homer and Annie Long, Hazel grew up in Roswell and proudly graduated from Roswell High School. She was known for her free spirit and her constant readiness for new adventures. Hazel marched to the beat of...
Margaret Crepeau
Apr 1, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Nolte Crepeau, 78, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026.
Born on February 28, 1948, in Pennsylvania, Peggy moved with her family at a young age to Central Florida, where she was raised. She attended Catholic school and later graduated from Barry College in South Florida. After completing her education, she remained in South Florida for more than 30...
Franklin Lee Blankenship
Mar 31, 2026
Franklin Lee Blankenship, age 71, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Frank was born on December 13, 1954, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, to the late Marvin and Patsy Blankenship. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy.
He will be remembered as a devoted father,...
Teri Holliday Marinko
Mar 30, 2026
Teri Marinko, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Born in Lubbock, Texas, on January 29, 1952, to Jack and Kathryn Holliday, Teri was the eldest of three children and a loving sister to Toni Plaster and Gala Wonder.
Teri lived a life centered on family, love, and connection. She is survived by her three children:...
Nancy Jean Barbee
Mar 28, 2026
Today we honor the beautiful life of Nancy Jean McElwain Barbee—a woman whose love, strength, and quiet joy touched every person lucky enough to know her.
Nancy was born on December 29, 1950, in Sutton, West Virginia, to her parents, Leoda Dolores Arbogast and Ralph Waldo McElwain. From those mountain roots, she carried with her a deep sense of home, a...
Max Hayden Hughes
Mar 28, 2026
Max Hayden Hughes of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born in Ducktown, Tennessee, he was the tenth of twelve children of Thomas Aden Hughes and Nola Iowa Hughes. Max graduated from Ducktown High School in 1955 and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959.
Following his military service,...
Mrs. Michael C. Chisolm
Mar 26, 2026
Michael C. Chislom, age 75, of Waleska, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Michael was born on November 2, 1950, to Lawrence and Alnita Collier. She was raised in Lake Wales, Florida, and graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1968. She went on to attend Berry College and Florida State University, later earning her...
George Brian Adams Sr.
Mar 26, 2026
George Brian Adams, Sr., age 85, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Adams was born on March 11, 1941, in Burnet, Texas, to the late George Washington Adams and Mary Azalea Adams. A proud veteran, he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. During his service, George...
Norma Cox Garrison
Mar 25, 2026
Norma Cox Garrison, age 90 of Canton, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Born on December 17, 1935, to Ted and Ella Mae Cox, Norma lived life to the fullest, always laughing, loving, and providing a comforting presence to all who knew her. December 17th was a special day in more ways than one....
Gordon Dion Sledge
Mar 21, 2026
Obituary of Gordon Dion SledgeGordon Dion Sledge, age 61, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, March 21, 2026.Born on December 7, 1964, in Arab, Alabama, Dion was the son of Barbara Ann Richards and Gordon Sledge. He carried with him throughout his life a quiet strength, a kind heart, and a deep love for his...
Kurt H. Sutton
Mar 21, 2026
Kurt H. Sutton was born in Gardenstadt, Germany on September 5, 1944. He was a beloved husband, treasured father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, educator, coach, soldier, musician, entrepreneur and most recently and what he was widely known for his portrayal of Mark Twain.Kurt passed in his sleep on March 21, 2026, at his home in Buford, Georgia. Services will be held...
Joseph "Joey" Pellegrino
Mar 19, 2026
Joseph "Joey" Pellegrino Jr., born in 1995, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of passion, resilience, and love. Joey was a gifted skateboarder whose talent, creativity, and fearless spirit were evident to anyone who watched him ride. Though he faced his share of struggles, those who knew him best also knew his...
Joseph Mastroserio
Mar 18, 2026
Joseph Mastroserio, age 90, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain.
Joseph was a proud graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, where he earned a degree in Political Science in 1958 on a full four-year scholarship. During his time at The Citadel, he was selected for the prestigious Summerall...
Lenda Rae Davis
Mar 17, 2026
Lenda Rae Davis, age 85, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Harrison Davis. Mrs. Davis is survived by her loving children: her daughter, Rita Davis (Curt) Mitchell of Canton, Georgia; and her son, George Russell (Dana) Davis of Canton, Georgia....
Michael David Farrar
Mar 14, 2026
Michael David Farrar, better known as Mike, and lovingly known as "Papa," was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Florida at the age of six. He spent many years in Florida working in and operating restaurants, as well as running a landscaping company, until 1998, when he moved to Woodstock, Georgia. The company that brought him to Georgia was...
Timothy Ray Walker
Mar 13, 2026
Timothy Ray Walker, 61, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Timothy was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and carried the values of honor, courage, and commitment throughout his life. He will be remembered for his strength, loyalty, and the love he had for his family. He is...
Alice Laverne Carter
Mar 9, 2026
Alice Laverne Carter, age 92, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Milton Senior Living in Alpharetta, Georgia. Ms. Laverne was born on July 13, 1933, in Canton, Georgia, to the late Dillard "Doc" White and Wynelle White. A lifelong resident of Cherokee County, she dedicated 30 years of service as a lunchroom cook at...
Gwendolyn Gaddis Land
Mar 8, 2026
Gwendolyn Gaddis Land, born August 26,1932, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 8, 2026. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life reflected deep faith and a heart full of love for her family and others. A strong Christian woman with a great love for Jesus, Gwen lived a wholesome...
Karen Elizabeth Robertson
Mar 6, 2026
Karen Elizabeth Robertson, age 84, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by family at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain in Marietta, Georgia. Karen was born on June 30, 1941, in Harvey, Illinois, to the late Harold and Lelia Dawson. Her father, a train engineer for Illinois Central Railroad, moved the family to Vicksburg, Mississippi in...
Frank Robert Utsch
Mar 5, 2026
Frank Robert Utsch, 80, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Wellstar Kennesaw Mountain in Marietta, Georgia. Frank was born on December 27, 1945, in Mt. Kisco, New York, to the late Franz and Irene Utsch. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy. Following his military service, Frank built...
