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Mrs. Marilyn Schmeh Munson

Mrs. Marilyn Schmeh Munson

Mar 25, 2021

Marilyn Munson, loving wife of Greg Munson, passed away on March 25th, 2021 at home in Canton, Georgia of causes unrelated to Covid-19. Marilyn is survived by three children – Mark Munson (Melissa Feemster), Julie Beck (Doug Beck) and Amy Munson and four grandchildren – Molly and Max Fitzsimons, Kate and Walter Beck. Marilyn was a devoted Christian Scientist and...

John Kenneth Percheski

John Kenneth Percheski

Mar 24, 2021

John Kenneth Percheski age 81 of Woodstock, GA passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 at Northside Hospital- Cherokee. A private Interment with Navy Honors will be held in Georgia National Cemetery with Deacon Charlie Carignan officiating. Mr. Percheski is survived by his daughters; Joanne (Michael) Seltenright, Woodstock, GA, Helen (Randall) Conway, Columbus, OH, 3 grandchildren, Michelle Reburn, Christopher Seltenright, Amy...

Hubert Paul Crews

Hubert Paul Crews

Mar 23, 2021

Hubert Paul Crews, age 92 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his residence. The family will accept visitors at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, April 2nd from 10am to 12pm. The funeral will be on Friday, April 2nd at 12pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at 2pm at Georgia...

Thomas "Doodle" Richard Donaldson

Thomas "Doodle" Richard Donaldson

Mar 23, 2021

"Doodle" Donaldson age 65 of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday March 23, 2021. A visitation/Memorial Service will be held from 1:00PM - 3:00PM Sunday April 4, 2021 at Darby Funeral Home. Doodle is survived by his sisters; Martha Ann Shirley, Taylorsville, GA, Mandy (Richard) Mulkey, Dawsonville, GA and his brother; Douglas Donaldson, Ellijay, GA. The staff of Darby Funeral Home...

Carla Marie Payne

Carla Marie Payne

Mar 23, 2021

Carla Marie Payne age 30 of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday March 23, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00PM Saturday April 3, 2021 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00AM until the service hour. Ms. Payne is survived by her brothers; Richard Payne, Ellijay, GA, Danny (Kim) Heath, Ranger, GA, Donavan (Cindy)...

Richard Burt Paul

Richard Burt Paul

Mar 23, 2021

Richard Burt Paul, age 89 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May7th at 3pm at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Wife - Margaret Paul Son - Christopher (Eliana) Mills of Palm Bay, FL. Son - Peter (Magaly) Mills of Canton Daughter - Deborah...

David Zhu

David Zhu

Mar 20, 2021

David Zhu, age 18 of Hull, GA., passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Dahlonega. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27th from 1pm to 2pm at Woodstock First Baptist Church. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 2pm at the church. Interment will follow at Enon Cemetery. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home...

Mrs Auda Hickey

Mrs Auda Hickey

Mar 20, 2021

Mrs. Auda Lynn Hickey age 90 of Ball Ground, Ga died on Saturday March 20, 2021. Graveside services will be held at Pineridge Memorial Gardens , Kennesaw, Ga 11:00 A.M. Friday March 26, 2021. Survivors, include Sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony & Connie Hickey, Ball Ground, Ga & Herbert & Lisa Hickey, Woodstock, Ga. Grandchildren, Magen & Keith Kittrell, Caitlin &...

Faye Quinn

Faye Quinn

Mar 15, 2021

Faye Quinn of Ball Ground, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at her residence. Services will be held in Milledgeville. She is survived by: Daughter - Sandra Watkins The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Quinn family.

David Alexander Ford Sr.

David Alexander Ford Sr.

Mar 15, 2021

David Alexander Ford, Sr, of Canton, Georgia, died on March 15, 2021, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. He died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Hazel Schultz Ford and Clifford McDermott Ford, of Orange County, California. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Helen Hamm Ford; his daughter Leslie Ford...

Alfred William "Bill" Darby

Alfred William "Bill" Darby

Mar 14, 2021

Alfred William "Bill" Darby, age 100 of Waleska, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Canton Nursing Center. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 16th from 4-8pm and Wednesday, March 17th from 10am-2pm. The funeral be on Wednesday, March 17th at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Robert Irvine officiating....

Marie Ann Rosenstine

Marie Ann Rosenstine

Mar 14, 2021

Marie Ann Rosenstine, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her residence. Services are being scheduled in South Carolina. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rosenstine family.

Burton Saunders Gelb

Burton Saunders Gelb

Mar 13, 2021

Burton Saunders Gelb, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Canton Nursing Center. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 16th at 11am at Beth El Memorial Park in Port St. Lucie, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Maxine Emmerman Gelb. He is survived by: Sandy (Marie)...

Flora Louise Gehl

Flora Louise Gehl

Mar 12, 2021

Flora "Louise" Sorensen Gehl 1940-2021 Louise, 80, unexpectedly passed away early March 12, 2021 in Holly Springs, GA. She was born August 5, 1940 in Seattle, WA to Christy and Marguerite (Dobler) Sorensen. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy High School in Seattle in 1958 and moved to Wisconsin with her friend Barbara (Redfield) Spoehr. She married Luke Gehl in...

Mr. Mike Williams

Mr. Mike Williams

Mar 12, 2021

Mr. Mike Williams, age 57, of Canton died on March 12, 2021. He is survived by his children Travis Williams of Canton and Samantha Williams of Canton, And his mother, Jeanette Williams also of Canton and also his brother, Chris Williams of Canton. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Carley Williams, Mary Lou Williams, Maebree Williams, Lucas...

Everett Dale Foreman

Everett Dale Foreman

Mar 9, 2021

Everett Dale Foreman, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 15th at 11am at Woodstock First Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Hunt officiating. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 12th at 2:30pm at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by:...

Terrie Kim Holtzclaw

Terrie Kim Holtzclaw

Mar 9, 2021

Kim Holtzclaw, 64, of Canton, GA, passed away on March 9, 2021. She was born to the late Shelby and Dot Hord on June 13, 1956, in Atlanta, GA. She married Terry Holtzclaw in 1981. Kim was a devoted wife, mother, "Grammy", sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was very involved in her church for many years. During her...

James Farley Nelson

James Farley Nelson

Mar 8, 2021

James Farley Nelson, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, March 11th from 5-8pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 12th at Cherokee Memorial Park at 11am with Rev. Mike Ware officiating. He is survived by: Daughter -...

Peggy Kim Hartman

Peggy Kim Hartman

Mar 7, 2021

Peggy Kim Hartman, age 59 of Fairmount, GA passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Advent Health in Calhoun. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, March 11th from 2-8pm. The funeral will be on Friday, March 12th at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. She...

Edward Leonard Hester

Edward Leonard Hester

Mar 5, 2021

Leonard Hester age 68 of Canton, GA passed away Friday evening March 5, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday March 20, 2021 2Pm Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Saturday 1PM-2 PM at Funeral Home. Rev. Robbie Carmnichael will Officiate. Leonard is survived by his wife; Valerie Hester, Canton, GA, son; Logan Hester,...

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