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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,...

Laurel Conrad Sheffield

Laurel Conrad Sheffield

Mar 3, 2021

Laurel Newbold Sheffield passed away on March 2, 2021 in Cumming, Georgia. Laurel was born on September 30, 1943 in Miami to Bob and Lila Newbold. She graduated from Coral Gables High School in 1961 and continued her education at the University of Georgia where she met Ralph Sheffield, her husband of 58 years. After her children graduated high school,...

Robert Painter

Robert Painter

Mar 1, 2021

Robert Painter, age 85 of Canton, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 2nd from 4-8pm and on Wednesday, March 3rd from 12-2pm. The funeral will be on Wednesday, March 3rd at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Parker...

Thomas George Renfro

Thomas George Renfro

Mar 1, 2021

Thomas George Renfro, age 87 of Waleska, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Manor at Bridgemill. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 11th at 9am at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Daughter - Jo Anne (John) Renfro poidevant of Waleska Sister-in-Law - Patricia Renfro of Rockford, IL. Grandchildren - Kalyn Renfro, Erica...

Dennis Don Gilchrist

Dennis Don Gilchrist

Mar 1, 2021

Dennis Don Gilchrist, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his residence. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - Sue Gilchrist of Waleska Son - Kevin Darrell (Torrey) Gilchrist of Garden Grove, CA. Daughter - Lindsey (Bryce) Mason of Alpharetta Grandchildren - Jack Hughes, Sean Gilchrist, Shelby Mason...

Claude Junior Denney

Claude Junior Denney

Feb 25, 2021

Claude Junior (C.J.) Denney of Canton, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on February 25, 2021. He was 85 years old. Visitation will be Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Darby Funeral Home in Canton, Georgia from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. His service will be 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Canton,...

Robert "Bob" Harold Stignani

Robert "Bob" Harold Stignani

Feb 25, 2021

Robert "Bob" Harold Stignani, age 86 of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Heritage Hospice. Bob was born and raised in Madison, WI and was active in school activities throughout his youth. During his college years at the University of Wisconsin, he participated in ROTC and enjoyed adventures in his summer jobs in the national...

Eva Mae Reece

Eva Mae Reece

Feb 24, 2021

Eva Mae Reece, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Brian Center in Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, February 27th from 10-11am. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 27th at 11:30am at Cherokee Memorial Park with Rev. Danny Smith officiating. Interment will follow at...

Flora Gertrude Campbell Chase

Flora Gertrude Campbell Chase

Feb 24, 2021

Flora Gertrude Campbell Chase, age 103 of Ball Ground, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Rock Creek Manor in Jasper. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 5th at 11am Central Time at Chipley Presbyertian Church with interment in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley, FL. with Rev. John Gregory officiating. She is survived by: Daughter - Patty (John)...

Bobby Joe Wright

Bobby Joe Wright

Feb 23, 2021

Bobby Joe Wright, age 61 of Atlanta, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Emory Midtown. Services are being held in Virginia. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wright family.

Jay Foster Griffin

Jay Foster Griffin

Feb 23, 2021

Jay Foster Griffin, age 73 of Sandy Springs, passed away on Tuesday February 23, 2021 at his residence/ No services are scheduled at this time. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Griffin family.

Eugene Fields Martin

Eugene Fields Martin

Feb 22, 2021

Eugene Fields Martin, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, February 27th from 2-3pm. A memorial service will follow immediately at 3pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Deacon John Wojcik officiating. He is survived by: Wife - Dorothy...

Milton Kenneth Vines

Milton Kenneth Vines

Feb 21, 2021

Milton Kenneth Vines, age 65 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Roswell Nursing and Rehab. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 26th from 6-8pm. The funeral will be on Saturday, February 27th at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. (Services are private for family...

Felton Motes

Felton Motes

Feb 20, 2021

Felton Motes, 84 of Nelson, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Pruitt Health in Jasper, Georgia. Born Tuesday, January 19, 1937 in Marietta, Georgia. He was a poultry farmer. Surviving are his wife, Sherry Bales Motes of Nelson, sister, Patricia Anderson of Kennesaw, nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces also survive. A Funeral service will be...

Mr. Keith Miller Slagel

Mr. Keith Miller Slagel

Feb 20, 2021

Mr. Keith Miller Slagel, 78 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Arbor at Bridgemill in Canton, Georgia. Born Saturday, July 25, 1942 in St. Johns, Michigan.He was the husband of Sharon Slagel. He served as a SGT E-5 (T) in the Army from 1964 until 1966. He served in Vietnam. Surviving are daughters, Christina Smith of...

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