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Julius Michael Romeo

Julius Michael Romeo

Jan 17, 2021

Julius Michael Romeo died January 17th after a long battle with cancer. No services are scheduled at this time. He was preceded in death by his mother Katherine DeSimone and father Andrew Romeo. Mr. Romeo is survived by his wife Judith Ann Romeo, Waleska, GA, sons; Andrew (Anna) Romeo, Manasas, VA, Zack (Meghan) Romeo, Warrenton, VA, daughters; Tina (Tom) Newman,...

Larry Steven Voulo Jr.

Larry Steven Voulo Jr.

Jan 16, 2021

Larry Steven Voulo, age 36 of Woodstock, passed away on January 16, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Mother - Joanne Smith of Woodstock The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Voulo family.

Elizabeth Jane "B.J." Mcniff

Elizabeth Jane "B.J." Mcniff

Jan 15, 2021

Elizabeth "BJ" McNiff age 76 of Ball Ground, GA passed away January 15, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. McNiff is survived by her husband; Bill McNiff, Ball Ground, GA, son; Kevin (Jennifer) Lindy, Marietta, GA, daughter; Gwendolyn Lindy-Troglin, Jasper, GA, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve...

Phillip Michael Courchene

Phillip Michael Courchene

Jan 12, 2021

Phillip Michael Courchene, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. Services will be scheduled at a later date. He is survived by: Daughter - Christine (Mark) Cooper of Canton Brother - Curtis Courchene of Wolf Point, MT. Brother - Kevin Courchene of Wolf Point, MT. Grandchildren - Christian Alan Tipton, Madison...

Mary Elizabeth Brand

Mary Elizabeth Brand

Jan 11, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Brand, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2020 at her residence. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Sister - Maxine Brinkman of Mason City Iowa The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brand family.

Benny Lanier Gilleland

Benny Lanier Gilleland

Jan 10, 2021

Bennie Lanier Gilleland, age 85 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 13th from 4pm to 8pm. The funeral will be on Thursday, January 14th at 2pm at Canton First United Methodist Church with Dr. Kenny Ott officiating. He will be interred on...

Norma June Schmidt

Norma June Schmidt

Jan 10, 2021

Norma June Schmidt, age 82 of Ball Ground, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, January 10, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Harold Schmidt, of Ball Ground; Her brother John VanLandingham of Michigan and Sister-in-Law Beverly Johnson of Michigan; Her children Richard (Heather) Cope of Canton,...

James Rice Bryan

James Rice Bryan

Jan 9, 2021

James Rice Bryan age 89 Died on Saturdaqy January 9, 2021 at his Residence. No Public service will be held. He is survived by his Wife of 67 Years June Bryan. Daughters Susan Jolicur, East Hampton, MA , & Karen Lynn Tankersly, Murphy NC 4 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren also survive. Family rerquest no flowers and donations to Saint...

Flora Ella Mcintire

Flora Ella Mcintire

Jan 9, 2021

Flora Ella McIntire, age 101 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Provident Village. Services will be held in Mississippi. She is survived by her son, Dean Kean McIntire of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the McIntire family.

Raylene Smith

Raylene Smith

Jan 8, 2021

Mrs. Raylene Smith Age 35 of Canton, Ga Died on Friday January 8, 2021 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday January 22, 2021 11:00AM At St. Michael the Arch Angel Catholic Church, Woodstock, Ga , Interment will follow in the Macedonia Memorial Park, Canton, Ga. Family will receive friends on Thursday at St. Michael...

Charlie Willie Thomas

Charlie Willie Thomas

Jan 8, 2021

Charlie Willie Thomas age 84 of Lithonia, GA and Canton GA, passed away at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, GA on January 8, 2021. Family will receive friends on Friday, January 15th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Saturday January 16th at 12:00pm from the Chapel of Darby Funeral...

Larry Darrell Berry

Larry Darrell Berry

Jan 6, 2021

Larry Darrell Berry passed away on January 6, 2021, after a brief illness. Mr. Berry was born in Griffin, GA on August 16, 1940 to L. D. and Jewell Hawkins Berry, and celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary to Patricia Diane Berry on Christmas Day, 2020. Mr. Berry was a graduate of Griffin High School and the Georgia Institute of Technology...

Gene Paul Wright

Gene Paul Wright

Jan 5, 2021

Gene Paul Wright, age 88 of Ball Ground, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Canton Nursing Center. Services will be held at a later date. Mr. Wright was a gardener, avid reader, business owner, and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by: Wife - Joyce Wright of Ball Ground Son - Ronald Lloyd (Debra H.) Wright...

William Earle Brown

William Earle Brown

Jan 2, 2021

William Earle Brown age 79 of Waleska, GA died at his residence on Saturday January 2,2021. Funeral Services will be held later in Fort Lauderdale FL. He is Survived by his Wife Suzanne Brown, Waleska, GA Daughter, Dr Juliette Brown, Ringold, Ga , Sons, Richard Brown, AL , William Earle Brown Jr, Ft Lauderdale, Fl, Michael Robert Hines , Oklahoma...

Ronald Daniels

Ronald Daniels

Jan 2, 2021

Ronald Daniels age 83 of Canton, Ga died on Saturday January 2, 2021 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday January 5, 2021 from the Chapel of the Darby Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Monday 5 PM - 8 PM at the Funeral Home. Survivors include, Daughters, Teri West, Adairsville, GA, Tina...

Frank Houston Eadie

Frank Houston Eadie

Jan 2, 2021

Frank Houston Eadie, age 93 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Eadie was a WW II Veteran, Lifetime Member of First Baptist of Canton, and served the State of Georgia as District Forrester A graveside Private Graveside will be held at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Wife - Annette Eadie...

Sarah Inez Mccardell

Sarah Inez Mccardell

Jan 1, 2021

Mrs. Sarah Inez McCardell age 78 of Acworth, Ga died on January 1, 2021 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at Thursday January 7, 2021 at the Georgia National Cemetery. Rev. Larry Baker will officiate. Survivors include her husband, Bill McCardell, Daughters, Saundra Mobbs, Canton, GA & Dorinda Todaro, Land of Lakes , FL Son, Mark Ducker, Cartersville,...

Keith Dwayne Nicholas

Keith Dwayne Nicholas

Dec 31, 2020

Keith Dwayne Nicholas, age 77 of Canton, GA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Services will be held in Georgia national Cemetery with Air Force Honors on Friday, April 16th at 2:30pm. He is survived by his wife of 47 years; Pamela Nicholas, Canton, GA, children; Sheri L. (Jeff) Hedgecock, Blake A. (Deana) Nicholas, Robert G. ( Vicki) Bolin...

James Robert Young

James Robert Young

Dec 28, 2020

James Robert Young, age 87 of Canton, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Young was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Canton where he loved his Sunday School Class. His memberships also included the Jaycees and Cherokee County Search and Rescue. He fully supported his son, Reverend Phillip Young, pastor of Holly...

Mary Ellen Williams

Mary Ellen Williams

Dec 26, 2020

Mary Ellen Williams, age 83 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 30th from 10am to 1pm. The funeral will follow at 1pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Forsh officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park....

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