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John Boliver Redd

John Boliver Redd

Sep 9, 2021

John Boliver Redd, age 92 of Canton, passed away on September 9, 2021 at his residence. No local Services are scheduled. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Redd family.

Henry "Pat" Patrick

Henry "Pat" Patrick

Sep 8, 2021

Henry "Pat" Patrick, 89, formerly of Holly Springs, GA died September 8, 2021. Mr. Patrick was born in Salyerville, KY and was resding in Dallas, GA at the time of his passing. He is preceded in death by his wife Sylvia Weber Patrick (1952-1994) and Maureen Richardson Patrick (1995-2014). He is survived by 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren....

Dickey Forrester

Dickey Forrester

Sep 8, 2021

Dickey Pierce Forrester, age 68, of Hickory Flat community in Cherokee County, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Georgia. Dickey was born on October 25, 1952, the son of Pierce and Lavern Forrester of Hickory Flat. Dickey attended Hickory Flat Elementary School and Cherokee High School, graduating in 1970. He attended Georgia Institute...

Angela Teresa Ratner

Angela Teresa Ratner

Sep 6, 2021

Mrs. Angela Ratner age 93 of Canton, GA passed away Monday September 6, 2021 surrounded by family. A funeral Service will be held at 5:00PM Thursday September 9th from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment in the Georgia National Cemetery to follow on Tuesday, October 26th at 3pm.. Deacon Charlie Carignan will officiate. Visitation will be from 2:30PM...

Myron Ingram Strain Sr.

Myron Ingram Strain Sr.

Sep 5, 2021

Myron I. Strain, Sr. age 83 of Canton, GA passed away Sunday September 5,2021. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 24th at 2pm at Georgia National Cemetery. Mr. Strain is survived by his wife Marilyn Armstrong Strain, Canton, GA, daughters; Jan (Chuck) Strain Butterworth, Dawsonville, GA, Pam (Travis) Strain Stewart, Fairmount, GA, sister; Helen (Dick) Haynie, Wildwood,...

Joanna Kanas

Joanna Kanas

Sep 4, 2021

Joanna Kanas, age 87 of Glenview, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No local services are scheduled. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kanas family.

Mr. Charles William "Bill" Dennard

Mr. Charles William "Bill" Dennard

Sep 4, 2021

Charles William "Bill" Dennard, 94, of Canton, GA, died September 4, 2021. Bill was born on September 2, 1927 in Savannah to Charles and Mamie (Young) Dennard and was their only child. As a young boy he enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. One of his earliest jobs was tracking a particular species of fly for the Public Health Department...

Dorothy "Peggy" Brannon

Dorothy "Peggy" Brannon

Sep 3, 2021

Obituary for Dorothy "Peggy" Brannon Mrs. Dorothy "Peggy" Brannon passed away on Friday September 3, 2021, after 91 years of loving and living a good life. Peggy resided in the Woodstock/Canton area at the time of her passing having moved there 6 years ago; however, lived in Eatonton, GA for about 20 years. Peggy was happiest when surrounded by her...

Ronnie Ray Brown

Ronnie Ray Brown

Sep 1, 2021

Ronnie Ray Brown, age 66 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home are honored to serve the Brown family.

Leo Mildred Bishop

Leo Mildred Bishop

Sep 1, 2021

Leo Mildred Bishop, age 93 of Ball Ground, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, September 3rd from 11am - 9pm and Saturday, September 4th from 11am - 2pm. The funeral will be on Saturday, September 4th at 2pm at Sharp Mountain Baptist Church. Interment will...

Lois Jean Wallace

Lois Jean Wallace

Sep 1, 2021

Lois Jean Wallace, age 88 of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Cherokee Angels. The funeral will be on Friday, September 10th at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park. She is survived by: Son - Larry Wallace of Woodstock Son - Jerry (Carma) Wallace of Canton Son -...

Bobby Bolton Cleghorn

Bobby Bolton Cleghorn

Sep 1, 2021

Bobby Bolton Cleghorn, age 89 of Waleska, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, September 2nd from 5-8pm. The funeral will be on Friday, September 3rd at 2pm at Goshen Baptist Church with Rev. Ruben Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery....

Herbert Alton Brimer

Herbert Alton Brimer

Sep 1, 2021

Herbert Alton Brimer, age 105 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his residence . The family will receive friends on Friday, September 10, 2021, from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Jasper at 11:00AM. Mr. Brimer is survived by his daughters, Pat (George)...

Pamela Lindgren

Pamela Lindgren

Aug 30, 2021

Pamela Lindgren, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at her residence. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Brother - Keith Lindgren of England Brother - Victor Lindgren of England Brother - Raymond Lindgren of England Brother-In-Law - Tony Simmester of Canton The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home...

Michael Jerry Nelson

Michael Jerry Nelson

Aug 30, 2021

Michael Jerry Nelson, age 75 of Ellijay, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 21st from 10am-12pm. The funeral will be at 12pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 2pm. He was preceded in death...

Aden Caleb Martinez

Aden Caleb Martinez

Aug 29, 2021

Aden Caleb Martinez age 9 of Canton, GA passed away Sunday morning August 29, 2021 surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Revolution Church at 6:00PM Tuesday September 7, 2021. Pastor David Stein and Pastor Jason Gerdes will officiate. Aden was born Friday December 16, 2011 to parents Sandy Marie Martinez and Edgar Israel...

Jackie Lamar Lee

Jackie Lamar Lee

Aug 29, 2021

Jackie Lamar Lee, age 73 of Ball Ground, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 1st from 11am-2pm. The funeral will immediately follow the visitation at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. He is survived by: Son - David Lee of Dallas Son...

Mary Harriet Murdaugh

Mary Harriet Murdaugh

Aug 28, 2021

Mary Harriet Murdaugh, age 80 of Woodstock, GA, passed away early Saturday morning, August 28, 2021. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service in honor of Mrs. Murdaugh that will be held at 11:00 AM CST, on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church in Eufaula, Alabama. Known to those who loved her as MiMi, her...

Taisha Neicol Williams

Taisha Neicol Williams

Aug 27, 2021

Miss Taisha Neicol Williams, age 41, of Canton, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 following a sudden illness. She is survived by her children, Sariah Williams, Daeshawn Williams and Darrin Williams. She is also survived by her mother and stepfather, Doris and Odell Morris of Canton and her brothers and sister in law, Dell Williams, Ennis and Amber Williams,...

Rebecca Ann Profitt

Rebecca Ann Profitt

Aug 26, 2021

Rebecca Ann Profitt age 69 of Kennesaw, GA passed away at her home surrounded by family Thursday morning August 26, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Profitt is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ray Allen Profitt, Kennesaw, GA, daughters Jennifer (Patrick) Sargent, Canton, GA, Karen Wallace, Acworth, GA, brothers, Jon (Pam) Elsass, OH, Ron...

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