Melbaree Cagle
Dec 1, 2020
Melbaree Bottoms Cagle, 95, of Canton, affectionately known to those who love her as "Mama Cagle" went to be with her Savior on December 1, 2020. Mrs. Cagle was born on July 14, 1925, and was a lifelong Canton resident and beloved educator to the thousands of students she taught for over 54 years at Oakdale, Avery, Holly Springs, Hickory...
Pamela Ann Shumate
Nov 30, 2020
Pamela "Pam" Sellers Shumate, age 70 of Canton, passed away November 30, 2020. She is survived by her son Brad Shumate, daughter Amy (Adam) Strayhorn, grandson Patrick Blalock and grand daughter Ansley Strayhorn, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Michael "Mickey/Mike" Shumate and sister Brenda White of...
Dr. Mark Stephen Billings
Nov 30, 2020
Dr. Mark Stephen Billings, age 64 of Canton, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, December 4th from 10am to 9pm and Saturday, December 5th from 9am to 11am. The funeral will be on Saturday, December 5th at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral...
Georganna Marie Butcher
Nov 28, 2020
Georganna Marie Butcher age 61, died unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in Woodstock, Georgia on November 28, 2020. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and loving personality who touched the lives of everyone she met. Georganna was the youngest of eight children, born in Somers Point, NJ to Anna and George Butcher in 1959. Throughout her...
Raymond Lee Roberson
Nov 27, 2020
Raymond Lee Roberson, age 56 of Canton, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his residence. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Mother - Joyce Lee Roberson of Canton Son - Bradley Roberson of Canton Son - Tyler Robinson of Castleberry, FL. Brother - David Roberson of Tampa, FL. Sister - Diana (Darrick)...
Mark Bruce
Nov 27, 2020
Mark Bruce age 64 of Ball Ground, GA (Lathemtown Community) died at home surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00P.M. Sunday November 29,2020 at Orange United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Scott Cantrell and Rev. Nathaniel Long will officiate. Family will recieve friends on Saturday at Funeral Home 6-8 PM Survivors include his Wife Melba Smithwick...
Peggy Jo Watts
Nov 26, 2020
Ms. Peggy Jo Watts age 68 of Woodstock, Georgia died Thursday, November 26 at Heritage Hospice in Marietta, Georgia. Peggy is survived by her brother Mr. Asberry Watts, Waleska, GA, sisters Ms. Linda Daniels, Waleska, GA, and Ms. Shay Curtis, Woodstock, GA along with a host of nieces and nephews. Peggy loved the Lord and her family with all her...
Dutch Lee York
Nov 25, 2020
Dutch Lee York, age 95 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 28th at 12:30pm at Cherokee Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjie York and his son, Rocky York. He is survived by: Son...
Jayne Marie Cassella
Nov 23, 2020
Jayne Marie Cassella 15 July, 1962 to 23 November, 2020 Jayne Marie Cassella, loving wife of James Cassella, peacefully succumbed to her gallant battle with cancer on 23 November, 2020. Jayne was a resident of the Woodmont section of Canton, Georgia. Jayne was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania on 15 July, 1962 to Calvin E. and Gloria Swanson. When she was...
Harper Faith Fry
Nov 20, 2020
Harper Faith Fry age 10 of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away Friday evening November 20, 2020 surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM at Canton First United Methodist Church Saturday December 5, 2020. Dr. Ott will officiate. Harper is survived by her mother and father Lindsay and Lance Fry, Ball Ground, Georgia, sisters; Lilee Fry,...
Mary Louise Smith
Nov 19, 2020
Mary Louise Smith, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her residence. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Father - Walter Thurman Son - Jonathan Lee of Olathe, KS. Sister - Karen Hix of Louiseville, NB. Sister - Linda Nuneman of Chicago, IL. The caring staff of Darby...
Kathryn Evelyn Lucretia Godsey
Nov 18, 2020
"I love you too Darling" were the last words Chris said to both of her daughters. And, of course those were her last words, because that's how Chris lived her life. Chris was a remarkable woman who more than anything in the world wanted to love and be loved. Lucretia Bell Godsey, known by all as Chris, was born in...
Erma Lee Harmon
Nov 16, 2020
Erma Lee Harmon, age 94 of Woodstock, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at her residence. Services are being held in Mississippi. She is survived by Nancy Protho of Woodstock. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harmon family.
Shelby Jean Strickland
Nov 15, 2020
Shelby Jean Strickland Born in Camp Hill, AL March 24, 1941 , age 79 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, November 20th from 6pm to 8pm. The funeral will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Daughter - Norma Jones...
Tracy Sams Weaver
Nov 13, 2020
Tracy Sams Weaver, age 60 of Canton, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at her residence. Graveside Services will be held 3:00PM Sunday Cherokee Memorial Park. There will be no Public Visitation. Surviors include her Loving Husband, Jack Weaver, Canton, GA, Mother Faye Lynn Sams, Holly Springs, GA Son and daughter-in-law, Taylor & Brittany Weaver, Cumming, Ga Daughters and...
Clarence Maynard Brasfield
Nov 12, 2020
Clarence Maynard Brasfield, age 84 of Woodstock, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Camilla Place in Woodstock. Services will be held in Mississippi. He is survived by: Son - Neal (Holly) Brssfield of Canton The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brasfield family.
James Austin Dixon Jr.
Nov 12, 2020
James Austin Dixon Jr., age 76 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. Mr. Dixon was a Retired Lieutenant with the Georgia State Patrol. Memorial Services will be held at 12:30 PM Friday December 4, 2020 at the Canton First United Methodist Church, Rev. Kelly Beckley will officiate. Interment Will be in the...
Douglas Arthur Elleby
Nov 11, 2020
Douglas Elleby was born in Minneapolis on 6/21/1922 and passed on 11/11/2020. He attended West High School, University of Minnesota and received a Business degree. He is pre-deceased by Sidney DeVold (father), Beatrice Elleby (mother) and Henry Elleby (adoptive father after S. DeVold passed away), Gordon Elleby (brother), Hotten "Miller Elleby (brother) and Judith "Millet" Elleby (sister). Douglas has been...
Nettie Curtis Brannon
Nov 8, 2020
Nettie Curtis Brannon (53) passed away with the sunset on November 8th, 2020. She played her final song surrounded by love at her home in Panama City, Florida. She was born and raised in Canton, GA, where she spent most of her life. She was a mother, a wife, a DJ, a sister, and a friend. Nettie lived life with...
Michael Emmett Shumate
Nov 8, 2020
Michael "Mike" Emmett Shumate, 72, of Canton passed away Sunday November 8th, 2020. Mike is survived by the love his life, Pamela Shumate (Sellers), son Brad Shumate, daughter Amy (Adam) Strayhorn, brother Tommy Shumate of Frisco, Texas, brother Terry Shumate of Meridian, Mississippi, grandson Patrick Blalock, granddaughter Ansley Strayhorn and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by...
