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Louise Helen Wade

Louise Helen Wade

Aug 22, 2021

Louise Wade, age 85, died on August 22, 2021 at The Landings at Canton Hills. Louise was born on September 1, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio, grew up in Winter Park, Florida and lived most of her life in the Shenandoah Valley in Virgina before moving to Georgia to live with her daughter. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Freida H. Davis

Freida H. Davis

Aug 21, 2021

Freida H. Davis, age 89 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Wickshire in Canton. No services are scheduled at this time. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Davis family.

Douglas Pawlowski

Douglas Pawlowski

Aug 21, 2021

Douglas Pawlowski, age 78 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Josephine; his son Todd Pawlowski and wife Shannon of Atlanta, Georgia; son Brad Pawlowski and wife Renate of Jersey City, New Jersey; his son Jason Pawlowski and wife Kathy of Milton, Georgia;...

Charles Steven Spink

Charles Steven Spink

Aug 21, 2021

Charles Steven Spink, age 54 of Hamilton, VA., passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No local service are scheduled. He is survived by: Wife - Tamara Spink of Hamilton, VA. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Spink family.

Camille Arnold Barry

Camille Arnold Barry

Aug 21, 2021

Camille Arnold Barry passed away on August 21, 2021 in Canton, GA. Camille was born in Durham, NC, to Elizabeth Haddock Arnold and James Noble Arnold; she moved with her parents to Atlanta, GA, where she graduated from Northside High School. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a BFA degree, and a member of the Chi...

Mrs. Susan Shreve Rudolph

Mrs. Susan Shreve Rudolph

Aug 20, 2021

Susan Shreve Rudolph, 67, died the morning of August 20 at her home in Canton with her husband of 41 years at her side. She fought a valiant battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer for more than three decades. Born in Ocala, FL. she ended up in the Atlanta area on the management training program for Sears. After a successful career...

Herbert Earl Walters

Herbert Earl Walters

Aug 19, 2021

Herbert Earl Walters, age 95 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his residence. No local services will be held. He is survive by: Son - John (Mary) Walters of Canton Son - Doug (Beth) Walters of Evergreen, CO. Grandchildren - Daniel Walters and Elaine Graham Great-Grandchildren - Samuel Henry Walters, Monroe Southern Walters, and Calvin Graham...

Gary Lee Adams

Gary Lee Adams

Aug 19, 2021

Gary Lee Adams, age 83 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Cedarhurst in Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, August 20th from 5-8pm. The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 21st at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wallace officiating. Interment will follow at...

Linda Diane Spruill

Linda Diane Spruill

Aug 18, 2021

Linda Diane Spruill, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 20th at 3pm at Union Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. She is survived by: Husband - Cecil Glen Spruill of Canton Son - Gary Scott (Stephanie) Spruill of Charlotte, NC. Brother - Mike (Carolyn)...

Kenneth Raymond Rice

Kenneth Raymond Rice

Aug 17, 2021

Kenneth Raymond Rice, age 78 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Monday, August 23rd from 1-4pm. The funeral will immediately follow at 4pm in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Deacon Charlie Carigan officiating. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday,...

James Leland Long Jr.

James Leland Long Jr.

Aug 12, 2021

James Leland Long Jr., age 54 of Waleska, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 14th at Darby Funeral Home from 1:00PM to 9:00PM. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 15th at 1:00PM in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow follow...

Dr. Homer Lecil Gold Jr.

Dr. Homer Lecil Gold Jr.

Aug 11, 2021

Dr. Homer L. "Nugget" Gold, Jr. passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Nugget was born in Sinton, TX on October 3, 1945, to Homer L. Gold and Georgia McGlothlin Gold. Growing up on a farm, he learned the value of hard work as a child and applied it to all aspects...

Zelma Burrell Mcwhirter

Zelma Burrell Mcwhirter

Aug 9, 2021

In Loving Memory Zelma Burrell McWhirter May 4, 1927 – August 9, 2021 Services Chapel of Darby Funeral Home 2:00p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 Interment – Cherokee Memorial Park – Canton, GA. Mrs. McWhirter was preceded in death by: Husband: Lenord McWhirter Parents: Grady and Ophie Reece Burrell Brother-In-Law: Weyman Cox Mrs. McWhirter is survived by: Son: Garry McWhirter of...

Betty Ann Roper

Betty Ann Roper

Aug 8, 2021

Betty Ann Roper, age 89 of Holly Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 Veranda Hospice in Carnesville. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 10th at 2pm at Cherokee Memorial Park with Mr. Phil Turner officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon B. Roper. She is survived by: Son - Randy (Andrea) Roper...

Dr. Christopher Owen "Chris" Jernigan

Dr. Christopher Owen "Chris" Jernigan

Aug 7, 2021

Dr. Christopher Owen "Chris" Jernigan, age 67 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Northside Gwinnett Medical Center. Dr. Jernigan was an Orthodontist in Canton, GA. for over 35 years. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Biology. He followed this graduating from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, DMD; and...

Donigan Dean Towers Iii

Donigan Dean Towers Iii

Aug 6, 2021

Donigan Dean Towers lll, age 75 of Canton passed away on Friday August 6th 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 2:00PM at Canton First United Methodist Church. The service will live-streamed via the church website. You can watch the service at Cantonumc.online.church. Private interment...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

Aug 4, 2021

Shirley Ann Smith, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Services will be held in Jackson, TN. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.

Joyce Height

Joyce Height

Aug 4, 2021

Joyce Height, age 90 of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her residence. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Son - Lee (Rhonda) Height of Woodstock Brother - Luther Taylor of Vero Beach, FL. Grandchildren - Robert Andrew Height, Laura Rose Height Great-Grandchildren - Jackson Height, Harper Marie Height The caring staff...

Brad Allen Schneider

Brad Allen Schneider

Aug 4, 2021

Brad Allen Schneider, age 49 of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, August 8th from 1-2pm. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Lamb officiating. He was predeceased by his...

James Samuel Bazemore

James Samuel Bazemore

Aug 1, 2021

James Samuel Bazemore, age 65 of Holly Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 16th at 2pm at Georgia National Cemetery with Larry McKenna officiating. He is survived by: Daughter - Gina (Drew) Steadman of Holly Springs Son - James (Monica) Bazemore of Marietta Son -...

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