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Kristy Leigh Barker
Jun 16, 2021
Kristy Leigh Barker, age 40 of Ball Ground, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, June 17th from 4-8pm and Friday, June 18th from 10am-12pm and 4-8pm. The funeral will be on Saturday, June 19th at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev....
William John Hogg
Jun 15, 2021
William John Hogg, age 83 of Kennesaw, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, June 18th from 10:30a.m. to 2:30p.m. The funeral will follow the visitation at 2:30p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Father Fred Goodwin and Robert McKenzie officiating. A...
Lamar Doughty
Jun 14, 2021
Dennis Lamar Doughty Jr age 52 of Holly Springs, Ga died suddenly at his residence on Monday June 14, 2021. Private services will be held.Survivors are his daughters and sons-in-law, Chasity Doughty (Tyson Fritts), Canton, Ga & Holly Doughty (Jason Parcell), Canton, Ga . Father Dennis Doughty, Holly Springs, GA Mother and Step father, Margret & Bill DeBord, Waleska, Ga...
Eric William Holle
Jun 14, 2021
Eric William Holle, age 52 of canton, GA, passed away Monday June 14, 2021 at his residence. Eric lit up a room with his beautiful smile, loud voice, and gregarious personality. He was larger than life! He was an avid sports fan, especially Michigan State University and all Detroit sports teams. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, his dogs,...
Mary Guttman Cleveland
Jun 14, 2021
Mary Guttman Cleveland, age 89 of Canton, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at The Manor at Bridge Mill. Services are being held in Pensacola, FL. She is survived by: Son - Mark Cleveland Daughter - Lisa Dean The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cleveland family.
Brenda Kay Segall
Jun 13, 2021
Brenda Segall passed away on Sunday June 13, 2021, five weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service will be held 3:00PM Saturday July 24, 2021 At the Bluffs, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114. Minister Don McLaughlin and Minister Ken Snell will officiate. Her working life was mostly as a teacher. Brenda retired in 2009 from Cherokee...
Jandira Vilarinho Arantes
Jun 11, 2021
Jandira Vilarinho Arantes, age 71 of Holly Springs, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at her residence. Services will be scheduled at a later date. She is survived by: Daughter - Beatriz (Jerry) Poulsen of Holly Springs Sister - Terezinha Pereira Bernardes Sister - Helena Maria Vilarinho Pereira Sister - Maria Aparecida Vilarinho Grandchildren - Annette Dagneau, Carmen Arantes,...
John William "Bill" Mcpherson
Jun 11, 2021
John William "Bill" McPherson age 73 of Canton, GA passed away surrounded by his family Friday evening June 11, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday June 15, 2021 in the Cherokee Memorial Park. Mr. McPherson is survived by his wife Pamela Renea McPherson, Canton, GA, daughters; Renea (Charlie) Kokozaki, Canton, GA, Shannon McPherson, Marietta, GA, Michelle...
Henderson Dewey Bryson
Jun 10, 2021
Henderson Dewey Bryson, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, June 13th and Monday, June 14th from 2-8pm. The funeral will be on Tuesday, June 15th at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Trammel Rhodes officiating. Interment...
Phillip Courtney Tyson
Jun 8, 2021
Phillip Courtney Tyson, age 74, of Canton, GA passed away at his home June 8, 2021. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home, Canton, GA on Sunday, June 27 from 4 to 7 PM. The funeral will be held on Monday, June 28 at 11am at Darby Funeral Home with the Reverend Chris Collett officiating. Interment will follow...
Denver Paul Medley
Jun 7, 2021
Denver Paul Medley, age 43 of Canton, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, June 10th from 4-8pm. The funeral will be on Friday, June 11th at 10am at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Hill officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. He is...
Rosamae Jones
Jun 6, 2021
Rosamae Jones, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, June13th from 5-8pm. The funeral will be on Monday, June 14th at 11:30am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery. She...
Major Vincent August Knapp
Jun 3, 2021
Major Vincent August Knapp age 48 of Canton, GA passed away at his home June 3, 2021. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Monday, June 21st from 3-8pm. The funeral will be on Tuesday, June 22nd at 11am at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with Lt. Colonel David Bethel officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia...
Carmen Ray
Jun 2, 2021
Carmen Ray age 38 of Acworth, GA entered into rest Wednesday June 2, 2021. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Sunday June 6, 2021 from Action Church with interment to follow in the Cherokee Memorial Park. Reverend Gary Lamb will officiate. Visitation will be 2:00PM - 8:00PM Saturday June 5, 2021 at Darby Funeral Home. She is survived by her...
Peggy Diane Jackson
Jun 2, 2021
Peggy Diane Jackson age 67 of Canton, GA entered into rest Wednesday June 2, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00PM Saturday June 5, 2021 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with visitation to begin from 11:00AM until the service hour. Her brothers, Mr. Brad Jackson and Mr. David Jackson will officiate. Peggy is survived by her...
George Herman Kuchen
May 30, 2021
George Herman Kuchen, age 84 of Woodstock, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Camilla Place. Service arrangements are being made in North Carolina. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kuchen family.
Barbara Pagoota
May 29, 2021
Barbara Starnes Pagoota, born Barbara Lois Starnes, on October 14, 1934, in Charlotte NC, peacefully passed away May 29, 2021. Barbara grew up and lived in Charlotte, attending Tech High School and Central Piedmont Community College. She spent many years as a Legal Assistant for local attorneys until she became a mom. She and her husband moved to Canton GA...
Mr Ronald White Young
May 29, 2021
Ronald White Young (73), of Canton, GA, passed away on May 29, 2021 Funeral services will be held at 12:30PM Wednesday June 9, 2021 at Darby Funeral Home in Canton, GA. Family will receive friends/family at 11:30am until funeral hour. The service will be followed by a memorial service at Georgia National Cemetery at 2:30pm. Ronald W. Young was born...
Susan Hinner Avesian
May 29, 2021
Susan Hinner Avesian, age 75 of Woodstock, passed away on Saturday, May 29,2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Husband - Sidney Avesian Jr. of Woodstock Son - Nick (Kristin) Brown of Canton Son - Matthew (Julie) Brown of Marietta Daughter - Jennifer (Rodney) Fuller of Charlotte, NC. Daughter - Amie...
Linda Louise Thomas
May 25, 2021
Linda Louise Thomas, age 77 of Acworth, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Piedmont Atlanta. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Husband - Evan Thomas of Acworth Son - Seth Hanavan Thomas of Acworth Daughter - Megan L. Thomas of Gilbert Grandchildren - Stacie Thomas, Sophia Marquart, Sam Marquart The caring staff of...
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