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Robert Lee Dyer
Sep 8, 2020
Robert Lee Dyer passed away 9-8-20 at his home. He was born 3-21-54 at Patuxent Naval Air Station. A loving son, brother, husband, father and grand "Dude." He was always someone his friends and family could count on. He is preceded in death by his daughter Savannah Lee Dyer, his parents Robert Dyer and Janice Lee Dyer, his brother Jeffery...
Christopher James Waibel
Sep 5, 2020
Christopher James Waibel, age 31 of Roswell, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, September 11th from 1-3pm. The funeral will follow at 3pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Coleman officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. He...
Elecia M. Wilson
Sep 4, 2020
Mrs. Elecia M. Wilson age 90 of Canton, Ga died on Friday September 4, 2020 at the Wickshire Canton Assisted Living. Private Services will be held Later. Survivors include, Daughters, Susan Brown, Woodstock, Ga and Sharon Burcham, Roswell, Ga 4 grandchildren and 9 Great grandchildren also survive.
Genevieve Caroline Vaaler
Sep 1, 2020
Genevieve Caroline Vaaler, age 95 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Season's Hospice in Cumming. She is survived by: Son - John (Toni) Vaaler of Tuscon, AZ. Son - John (Toni) Vaaler of Tuscon, AZ. Daughter - Karen (Ron) Fisher of Charlotte, NC. Daughter Linda (David) Starowicz of Chesapeake, VA. Daughter - Lisa (Mark Rowe) Vaaler...
John Wesley Crowe
Aug 31, 2020
John Wesley Crowe, age 78 of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Tanner Medical Center. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, September 3rd from 12pm to 2pm. The funeral will follow the visitation at 2:30pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Pine...
Whitney Faye Russell
Aug 31, 2020
Whitney Faye Russell, loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and niece, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2020 surrounded by family and the love and prayers of family and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 2, from 6 – 8 pm and funeral services to celebrate her life will be held at 11 am on Thursday, September 3, at Darby Funeral...
John Thomas Seay
Aug 22, 2020
John Thomas Seay of Canton, GA, born 1947, died August 22, 2020. An ongoing virtual memorial is on gatheringus.com/memorial/john-thomas-seay/4830. He's survived by his wife, Gail, of 54 years; 2 daughters Suzanne Holloway (Sam) and Stephanie Barron (Terrell); 3 brothers Robert, Charlie (Jane), and Billy Seay and sister Martha Seay Todd; 4 grandchildren Samantha, Sydney, and Seth Holloway, and Tyson Barron;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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