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Robert Richard Juengel

Robert Richard Juengel

Dec 25, 2020

Robert Richard Juengel, 86, of Roswell, Georgia was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior early Christmas morning December 25, 2020. Robert was born in Rochester, Michigan where he grew up on the family farm until going off to Michigan State University (MSU) to get his college education. He served for a while in the U.S. Marines...

Alvin Bradley "Brad" Harp

Alvin Bradley "Brad" Harp

Dec 23, 2020

Brad Harp was called home on December 23, 2020 after a short battle against pancreatic cancer. Recently of Ball Ground, Ga., Brad was born in Chickamauga, Ga. on April 19, 1944 to Ansel and Louise Harp and older sister Jackie. The family resided on Lookout Mountain with a cast of colorful characters that lived on in his stories for decades,...

James Daniel Lacour

James Daniel Lacour

Dec 22, 2020

James Daniel Lacour, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Manor Lake at Bridge Mill. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Wife - Barbara Lacour of Canton Son - Kevin (Andre) Lacour of Snellville Daughter - Eugenie (John) LeBlanc of Canton Brother - Lurry David (Shirley) Lacour of Robert, LA....

Eugene Raymond Darling

Eugene Raymond Darling

Dec 22, 2020

Eugene Raymond Darling, age 90 of Acworth, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice. Services will be held Friday January 22, 2021 in Georgia National Cemetery with United States Marine Honors. He is survived by: Wife - Marilyn Darling, Griffin, GA Son - Mark S. Darling of Kauai, HI. Son - Jeff C. Darling - Kauai,HI. Son...

Mamie Louise Mcclead

Mamie Louise Mcclead

Dec 21, 2020

Mamie Louise McClead, age 88 of Ball Ground, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Northside Cherokee. Services will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Tazwell, VA. on Wednesday, December 30th. She is survived by her son, Mark McClead of Ball Ground. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the McClead family.

Norma Faye Trantham

Norma Faye Trantham

Dec 20, 2020

Norma Faye Trantham, age 93 of Acworth, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by: Daughter - Vicki (Ray) Reece of Powder Springs Daughter - Jimmie (Charlie) Crowe of Canton Daughter - Carolyn Davis of Acworth Daughter - Betty White of Rome Brother - Walter Johnson of...

M. Claire Stringer

M. Claire Stringer

Dec 20, 2020

M. Claire Stringer was born on July 17, 1949 in Kingsport, TN and lived until 1967, when she went to Emory University, beginning at Oxford College and moving to the Atlanta campus beginning first. Throughout college she maintained a part-time job and did volunteer work in addition to her Psychology course work at Emory. Upon graduation in 1971 with a...

Martha Claire Rivera

Martha Claire Rivera

Dec 20, 2020

Martha Claire Rivera, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 29th at 11am at Georgia National Cemetery. She is survived by: Son - Todd Costanzo of Canton Daughter - Holly Costanzo of Canton Brother - Hal Stringer of Dallas, TX. Sister - Patricia Stringer...

Gary David Kitchen

Gary David Kitchen

Dec 19, 2020

Mr. Gary David Kitchen, age 76, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Saturday December 19, 2020 at Tranquility Hospice of Kennesaw Mountain. Mr. Kitchen was born July 4, 1944 in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Mr. Edward E. (Laona M.) Kitchen. He graduated from Southern High School in Louisville, KY in 1962. Gary received his degree in Math and Naval Science from the...

Freddy Elbert Turner

Freddy Elbert Turner

Dec 19, 2020

Freddy E. Turner, 78, Canton, GA, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife. Mr. Turner was employed as Sales Manager with Pioneer Aluminum and other subsidiaries for 27 years. He was a member of Hightower Baptist Church, Ball Ground. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel at Darby...

Alice Marie Brinkman

Alice Marie Brinkman

Dec 17, 2020

Alice Marie Brinkman, age 101 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Provident Village. Services will be held in Pennsylvania. She is survived by: Son - Raymond (Patricia) Brinkman of Canton Daughter - Audrey (Alan) Smith of Pittsburgh, PA. 5 grandchildren also survive. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brinkman family.

Howard Eugene Williams

Howard Eugene Williams

Dec 16, 2020

Howard Eugene Williams, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Cartersville Medical Center. Services will be held in Jackson, Ohio. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Williams family.

Albert John Yelkovich

Albert John Yelkovich

Dec 15, 2020

Albert John Yelkovich, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 29th at 2:30pm at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survive by: Wife - Caroline Ann Yelkovich of Canton Daughter - April Thomas of Parrish, FL. Stepson - Mark (Victoria) Strosser of Venice, FL....

John Earnest Gramling

John Earnest Gramling

Dec 11, 2020

John Earnest Gramling, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, December 12th from 4pm to 8pm and Sunday, December 13th from 12pm to 4pm. The funeral will be on Sunday, December 13th at 4pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home...

Thary Helen Matheny

Thary Helen Matheny

Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Thary Helen Matheny, age 83 of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Kennestone Hospital. Thary as born on August 11, 1937 in Waleska, Georgia to Mr. Judge White and Mrs. Thelma (Cagle) White. She was married for over 51 years to James Matheny. She worked as a hair dresser for over 20 years. She...

James Edward Watkins

James Edward Watkins

Dec 8, 2020

James Edward Watkins, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, December 8th at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 15th at 9am at Georgia National Cemetery. A service will follow at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Kinnersley officiating. He is survived by: Daughter - Jimmy (Scott) Starrett...

Homer Grady Bobo Jr.

Homer Grady Bobo Jr.

Dec 8, 2020

Homer Grady Bobo Jr., age 76 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, December, 8, 2020 at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, December 10th from 12pm to 8pm and Friday, December 11th from 12pm to 2:30pm. A graveside service and interment will be held on Friday, December 11th at 3pm at...

Sheila Mae Walker

Sheila Mae Walker

Dec 7, 2020

Sheila Mae Walker, better known as Memaw, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, December 7, 2020. She was 76 years old. Ms. Walker was born on February 3, 1944, in Maui, Hawaii. She spent most of her life in Albany, GA where she proudly helped take care of her nine brothers and sisters. After many...

Robert "Sonny" Carmichael

Robert "Sonny" Carmichael

Dec 5, 2020

Robert "Sonny" Carmichael age 76 of Canton, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday evening December 5, 2020. Due to Covid-19 a private funeral service will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday December 8, 2020 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Macedonia Memorial Park. Reverend Kenny Morris and Reverend Gary Martin will officiate....

Robert Arnold Kimmer Jr.

Robert Arnold Kimmer Jr.

Dec 1, 2020

Mister Robert "Bob" Kimmer, Jr., peacefully took his last breath and went to be with his Lord on December 1st, 2020, at the age of 78. In the room with him were his wife and two sons. Bob Kimmer is survived by his wife of 52 years: Lois Kimmer of Holly Springs, and his two sons Rob Kimmer III (wife...

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