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Donald Melvin Propeck
Feb 1, 2020
Donald M. Propeck age 74 of Canton, GA passed away Saturday February 1, 2020 at his home. Don is survived by his wife; Tina Marie Propeck, Canton, GA, son; Michael Propeck, Memphis, TN, daughter; Ashley (Murat) Akmanligil, Colliersville, TN, brother; David (Diana) Propeck, Cuttler Bay, FL and 4 grandchildren; Leyla Akmanligil, Anber Akmanligil, Katie Samifua and Kiana Samifua. The staff...
Donald Lamar Carnes
Feb 1, 2020
Donald Carnes, age 72 of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020. Born in Forsyth County on February 16, 1947, Donald grew up in Cherokee County and lived most of his life in the Buffington community. A husband, father and grandfather, Donald was a member of Hightower Baptist Church and the Hickory Flat Masonic Lodge. Retired from the poultry industry,...
Catherine Mae Truskett
Jan 30, 2020
Catherine Mae Truskett, age 97 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Canton Nursing Center. She will be buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka, Kansas on Friday, February 7, 2020. She is survived by: Daughter - Janet Truskett (Charles) Moss of Canton Son - Vance (Joyce) Truskett of Garfield, AR. Grandchildren - John Christopher (Winny) Moss, Tricia...
Randal Berkley Carter
Jan 27, 2020
Randal Berkley Carter, age 95 of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Provident Village. Services will be held at a later date in Savannah. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Carter family.
Roland "Rollie" Emerson
Jan 25, 2020
Roland Scott Emerson was born in Portland, Maine on May 27, 1956 to Clifford and Madeline Emerson. Those who knew him called him "Rollie." He grew up with his four brothers in Windham, Maine. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he served proudly for 4 years. He later served in the Air Force Reserves...
Jeff Allen Wilson
Jan 25, 2020
Jeff Allen Wilson, age 51 of Jasper, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Piedmont in Atlanta. Funeral Arrangements are pending at this time. He is survived by: Son - Joey McNealy Son - Ryan McNealy Daughter - Emily Marie Wilson Daughter - Madison Haley Wilson Brother - Chris Wilson Brother - Mike Wilson Brother - Kevin Wilson Brother...
Robin Kelly Hunt
Jan 24, 2020
Robin Kelly Hunt, 76, of Canton, GA. passed over to be with The Lord, January 24, 2020. Kelly was an avid outdoorsman, craftsman, handyman, lover of music and most of all, a man proud of his family. He recently stated his family was his greatest accomplishment. Kelly (aka Pap to his grandchildren) was a creator of wonderful things affectionately known...
Mrs Eileen Piasecki
Jan 24, 2020
Mrs. Eileen Piasecki age 71 of Canton, Ga died on January 24, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday January 30, 2020 at the Our Lady of LaSallette Catholic Church at 11:00AM Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday 4PM-8PM at the Funeral Home. Survivors...
Mr William "Bill" Cline
Jan 24, 2020
Mr. William "Bill" Cline age 89 of Waleska, Ga died on Friday January 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Cline was a Retired Major with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources after 34 years of service. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday January 27, 2020 at the Waleska Baptist Church. with the...
Buddy Burton Jolley Ii
Jan 22, 2020
Buddy Burton Jolley, II, age 65 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No local services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Wife - Valerie Jolley of Canton Daughter - Sidney Jolley Hahn of Lynchburg, VA. Sister - Harriette Hipp of Inman, SC. Grandchild - Liam Rand Hahn In lieu of...
Mable Ruth Spille
Jan 18, 2020
Mable Ruth Spille age 86 of Smyrna, GA passed away Saturday January 18, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM Friday January 24th from the First Baptist Church of Holly Springs. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until the funeral hour. Pastor Phillip Young and Dr. Byron Edens will officiate. Mrs. Spille is survived by her sons; Ken Ball,...
Cheryl Marie Knudsen
Jan 18, 2020
Cheryl Knudsen, age 62 of Woodstock, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She is survived by her three greatest accomplishments, her children Aimee and Adam Knudsen of Woodstock, GA and Nicole Knudsen of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Her cherished cat, "Miki", Her mother, Margret Rose Marie Long Nagurney of Ava, NY. Her brother John (Antonia) Nagurney and sister...
Jonathan Simpson Swift M.D.
Jan 15, 2020
Jonathan Simpson Swift, M.D. age 95 of Canton, GA passed away peacefully into the Lord's arms Wednesday January 15, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00PM Wednesday January 22, 2020 from the First Baptist Church Canton with Interment to follow in the Georgia National Cemetery at 2:30PM. Visitation will be from 11:00AM until the funeral hour at the church....
Lieutenant General John Nelson Brandenburg
Jan 14, 2020
LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOHN N. BRANDENBURG United States Army, Retired General Brandenburg was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on 29 April, 1929 and grew up in Woodward, Oklahoma. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Science Degree from George Washington University. He was commissioned a second lieutenant as Distinguished Military Graduate through the Reserve...
Edward Guthrie Crittenden
Jan 12, 2020
Edward Guthrie Crittenden, age 78, of Canton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Edward was born in Columbus, Georgia on July 9, 1941 to the late Tillman Guthrie Crittenden and Genella Burke Crittenden. He was also preceded in death by his brother James Crittenden. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Doris Crittenden; daughter Traci McCrary...
Vickie Elaine Canady
Jan 12, 2020
Vickie Elaine Canady, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Brian Center in Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Monday, January 20th from 9:30am to 11am. The funeral will be at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 1pm. She...
Mr. Gary L. Jackson
Jan 11, 2020
Mr. Gary L. Jackson, age 74 of Canton, passed away on January 11, 2020. Gary was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 9, 1945 to Herbert and Gertrude George Jackson, who are deceased, along with his sister Carole Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Dinah Jackson, brothers Herbert III and Kirk, son Jeffry and daughters Melissa and Amy....
Mrs. Constance Pitts Harper
Jan 11, 2020
Mrs. Constance Pitts Harper age 71 of Canton died on Saturday January 11, 2020 at her residence. Graveside Services will be 1:00P.M. Tuesday January 21, 2020 at the Georgia National Cemetery. Survivors include Parents Paul & Mona Pitts of Rossville, Ga.
Mrs. Delores Foster Heard
Jan 10, 2020
Delores Foster Heard age 73 of Canton, Ga died on Friday January 10, 2020 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday January 15, 2020 at the Hickory Log Baptist Church. Pastor Ellington Bates officiating. Interment in the Cherokee Memorial Park. the family will have a wake at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday form 6...
Mrs Carole R. Gantt
Jan 9, 2020
Mrs. Carole R. Gantt age 77 of Canton, Ga died on Thursday January 9, 2020 at the North Fulton Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, at the Darby Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ken May officiating. Interment in the Big Springs United Methodist Cemetery. Family will receive friends at funeral home Saturday 12 Noon - 8 PM....
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