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Faith Tucker

Faith Tucker

Aug 22, 2020

Faith Tucker, age 97 of Alpharetta, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her residence. Graveside Services are scheduled for Friday, August 28th at 10am at Elm Grove Cemetery, 6483 KY-94, Murray, KY. 42071. She is survived by: Son - Bill Tucker of Alpharetta The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Tucker family.

Pamela "Tammy" Mcferrin

Pamela "Tammy" Mcferrin

Aug 21, 2020

Mrs Pamela "Tammy" McFerrin age 71 of Acworth, Ga died on Friday August 21, 2020 at her residence. Graveside services will be held on Monday August 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM from the Rolling Hills Memory Garden. Rev. Kenneth Bohanan will officiate. Family will receive friends on Sunday at the Funeral Home from 2 PM until 8 PM. She is...

Fred Russell Lambert

Fred Russell Lambert

Aug 19, 2020

It's with great sadness we announce the passing of Fred Russell Lambert, age 66, August 19, 2020 after a 5 week battle with Covid. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and Poppy, and so much more. As a young man, he often chose the unorthodox route. He owned countless classic cars, got kicked out of college, and married...

Edith Marie Mcknight

Edith Marie Mcknight

Aug 14, 2020

Edith Marie McKnight, age 94 of Canton, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Daughter - Melissa M. Collins of Canton Daughter - Elizabeth (Billy) Wood of Louisburg, NC. Son - Roy McKnight III of Greensboro, NC. 5 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren also...

John Martin Gehl

John Martin Gehl

Aug 14, 2020

GEHL, John Martin After a brief, cascading illness, John M. Gehl passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020, in Canton, GA. His life was filled with laughter, family and friends. John Martin Gehl described being born, much to his own surprise, "howling" on January 22, 1937 in New York City. After a long subway ride, his parents Anthony "A.J." Gehl...

Susan Chait

Susan Chait

Aug 14, 2020

Susan Chait, age 75 of Jasper, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at her residence. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Son - Bob (Tracey) Buttrey of Waleska Daughter - Bettina (Gaines, Jr.) Spivey of Fairburn Brother - Dr. Rod (Susan) Hardee of Alpharetta Grandchildren - Michael White, Trey Spivey, Rachel Spivey,...

Peggy Kennedy Baldwin

Peggy Kennedy Baldwin

Aug 11, 2020

Peggy Kennedy Baldwin 1942 – 2020 Peggy Kennedy Baldwin, age 78 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, August 14th from 6-8pm. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Baldwin was preceded in death by her husband,...

Robert Louis Brorein

Robert Louis Brorein

Aug 10, 2020

Robert Louis Brorein, age 90 of Ball Ground, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at The Oaks at Hampton in Cumming. A graveside service will be held at GA. National in the next few days. He is survived by: Son - Robert Louis (Donna) Brorein, Jr. of Ball Ground The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to...

Willie Jasper Holtzclaw Jr.

Willie Jasper Holtzclaw Jr.

Aug 3, 2020

Obituary – W.J. Holtzclaw, Jr. Willie Jasper Holtzclaw, Jr., age 95 of the Avery Community, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. Born in Canton on July 9, 1925, "Junior" as he was known to his family and friends, lived his entire life in Cherokee County. Retired from Lockheed Aircraft following a 30+ year career, he enjoyed spending time with family,...

Michael Hardage

Michael Hardage

Aug 1, 2020

Michael Hardage of Canton passed away recently. No public services are scheduled at this time. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hardage family.

Lawrence Anthony "Tony" Hicks

Lawrence Anthony "Tony" Hicks

Jul 31, 2020

Lawrence Anthony "Tony" Hicks, age 68 of Fitzgerald, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Dorminy Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday August 29 11:00AM Smith, Cemetery Dr Warren Lathem officiating . He is survived by: Sister - Terri Gibbs (And Leroy and children), Uncle Lamar Hicks (Wife Carol and children), Aunt Marsha Hicks Davis...

Sue Nell Short

Sue Nell Short

Jul 30, 2020

Sue Nell Short, age 82 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Cameron Hall. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, August 8th from 10-11am. Funeral Services will be held at 11:AM from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home, Pastor Jeff Winburn officiating. Interment will follow in Georgia Memorial Park. She is survived...

Christopher Arvil King

Christopher Arvil King

Jul 30, 2020

Christopher Arvil King, age 67 of Pine Log, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Cartersville Medical Center. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Son - Christopher Allen King of Rydal Grandson - Colt King The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the King family.

Marlene Rae Rutter

Marlene Rae Rutter

Jul 29, 2020

Marlene Rae Rutter, age 87 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. Services will be held at Georgia National Cemetery at a later date. She is survived by: Son - Ken (Debbie) Rutter of Canton Son - William Rutter of Knoxville, TN. Son - Robert (Katie) Rutter of Needham, MA. Daughter - Janice...

Margaret Elizabeth Stafford

Margaret Elizabeth Stafford

Jul 27, 2020

Margaret Elizabeth Stafford, age 78 of Woodstock, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, July 30th from 1-7pm and Friday, July 31st from 11am to 2pm. The funeral will be held on Friday, July 31st at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will...

Louise Taylor Little

Louise Taylor Little

Jul 27, 2020

Louise Taylor Little, age 85, passed away on July 27, 2020. She was born on November 30, 1934, in McCaysville, Georgia. After graduation from high school, she attended Business College in Atlanta. She worked in a number of corporate offices in Atlanta, most notably at Marsh and McLennan, where she held the position of executive secretary to the president of...

Eloise Angelene Clary

Eloise Angelene Clary

Jul 26, 2020

Eloise Angelene Clary, age 90 of Canton, passed away on SUnday, July 26, 2020 at Canton Nursing Center. Private services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Clary worked for GTE for 38 years before retiring in 1994. She moved from Winterhaven, FL. to Canton in 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Jackson, and her...

Mildred Dewinkler Wilson

Mildred Dewinkler Wilson

Jul 22, 2020

Mary Dewinkler Wilson, age 95 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Jones and Joan Wilson. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wilson family.

Maria Velasquez - Rafael

Maria Velasquez - Rafael

Jul 21, 2020

Maria Velasquez Rafael, de 40 años, falleció el 21 de julio de 2020 tras una larga batalla contra el cirrosis. Ella nació el 28 de febrero de 1980 en San Carlos Yajaucu, San Juan Ixcoy, Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Sus padres eran Miguel Velasquez y Petrona Rafael origen Guatemaltecos. Pertenecía a la Iglesia De Dios Evangelio Completo en la ciudad de Canton,...

Patricia Cecelia Bradley

Patricia Cecelia Bradley

Jul 19, 2020

Patricia Cecelia Bradley, age 83 of Waleska, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Waterford at Hidden Lakes. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Daughter - Chris B. Lambert of Waleska Son - Wayne "Eddie" Bradley of AL. Son - David Brian Bradley of TX. Son - Raymond Jordon Bradley, Jr. North...

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