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Michael Joseph Newman

Michael Joseph Newman

Dec 12, 2019

Michael "Mike" Joseph Newman, 61, passed away December 12, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born on December 16, 1957 to Donald E and Barbara J (Eisen) Newman in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a young boy Mike and his family moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1963. Mike graduated from Samuel L. Wolfson High School in 1975. After High...

Christopher Dean King

Christopher Dean King

Dec 10, 2019

Christopher Dean King, age 30 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, December 12th from 10am to 10pm. The funeral will be on Friday, December 13th at 2pm from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Cloer officiating. he is survived by:...

Richard Frank Wallsinger

Richard Frank Wallsinger

Dec 10, 2019

Richard Frank Wallsinger, age 80 of Waleska, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 12th at 11am at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, December 12th from 12-1pm. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 1pm...

Edmund Joseph Mullen Jr.

Edmund Joseph Mullen Jr.

Dec 9, 2019

Edmund Joseph Mullen, Jr., age 69 of Canton, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 1pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home.Chaplain Mark Goforth will officiate. He is survived by his wife, Sharman Mullen of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored...

Joan Underwood Mcfather

Joan Underwood Mcfather

Dec 8, 2019

Joan Underwood McFather, age 78 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 10th from 3-8pm. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 11th at 2pm at Canton First United Methodist Church with Dr. Dan Brown and Dr. Kenny Ott officiating. She...

Baby Behnken

Baby Behnken

Dec 7, 2019

Newborn Baby Behnken passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. Baby Behnken is survived by parents, Lucas and Katherine Behnken. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Behnken family.

Stanley Ira Elkins

Stanley Ira Elkins

Dec 5, 2019

Stanley Ira Elkins, age 88 of Woodstock, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 1pm until 2:30pm. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Elkins of Woodstock and his precious daughters, Sharon Williams and Leslie Delisro. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is...

Trudy Holloway

Trudy Holloway

Dec 5, 2019

Trudy Holloway, age 52 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, December 6th from 3-8pm. The funeral will be on Saturday, December 7th at 2pm at Orange UMC with Rev. Nathaniel Long officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived...

Kenneth Oscar Ash

Kenneth Oscar Ash

Dec 5, 2019

Kenneth Oscar Ash, age 80 of Marietta, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Brookdale in Woodstock. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, January 10th from 11:30am to 12:30pm. A memorial service will be held on January 10th at 12:30pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery...

John William Hudson

John William Hudson

Dec 5, 2019

John William Hudson was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, stepfather, uncle, and friend. He died on December 5, 2019 near his home in Canton, Georgia. Born on February 1, 1947, John left home at 18 to join the Marine Corps, serving from 1966 through 1968. The Marine Corps remained an important part of John's identity for the rest...

Anna Faye Weeks

Anna Faye Weeks

Dec 3, 2019

Anna Faye Weeks, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at her residence. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11:30am at the Georgia National Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lewis Edward Jones, and her sisters, Patricia Anne McKinney and Barbara Parsons. She is survived by: Husband - Clarence...

Riley Kai Staber

Riley Kai Staber

Nov 29, 2019

Newborn, Riley Kai Staber, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by her parents, Scott and Megan Staber of Woodstock. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Staber family.

David Mcmickens

David Mcmickens

Nov 28, 2019

David McMickens, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, December 7th from 1-2pm. The funeral will be in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, December 7th at 2pm. He is survived by: Sister - Judy McMickens of Holly Springs...

David Reed Loring Jr.

David Reed Loring Jr.

Nov 27, 2019

David Reed Loring Jr., age 89 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his residence. No local services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by his daughter, Deannine Ingram of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Loring family.

Doris Lavern Adkerson

Doris Lavern Adkerson

Nov 26, 2019

Doris Lavern Ball Adkerson, age 84, of Covington, formerly of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 surrounded by her family. Mom did not have the luxuries afforded to her children. She worked on her father's farm while still going to school. She spoke often of her love for playing basketball in high school. Mom was married to Charles...

Mark Anthony Picarro

Mark Anthony Picarro

Nov 26, 2019

Mr. Mark Anthony Picarro born March 21, 1948 to Mary Mazzoli Picarro and Anthony Picarro in Seneca County, Waterloo, New York passed away on November 26, 2019. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon from Darby Funeral Home, 480 East Main Street, Canton, GA 30114. Interment at 1:30 p.m. from Georgia National...

Lucia "Lucy" D'Amato Maturo

Lucia "Lucy" D'Amato Maturo

Nov 25, 2019

Lucia "Lucy" D'Amato Maturo of Canton, GA, formally of New Haven, CT, entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2019. She was 96 years old. Born in New Haven on November 28, 1922 to the late Dominic and Josephine DiCosmo D'Amato. She is rejoined in heaven with her husband Joseph Maturo and her late daughter Lee Grillo. Also predeceased by...

Richard "Rick"" Lamar Pope

Richard "Rick"" Lamar Pope

Nov 22, 2019

Rick Pope age 79 of Canton, GA passed away Friday November 22, 2019. Funeral Services are scheduled for 12:00PM December 2, 2019 from the Chapel at Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow with Army Honors in the Georgia National Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, December 1, 2019 from 10am until the time of service at Darby Funeral Home. Reverend...

Mr. James Rivera

Mr. James Rivera

Nov 21, 2019

JAMES MICHAEL RIVERA Dear Family and Friends, It is with deepest sorrow and broken hearts that we inform you of the sudden passing of Jim Rivera, November 21, 2019 at Cherokee Northside Hospital, Canton, GA. Jim's health had declined over the last two months and his declining kidney function became critical. During dialysis, his heart stopped and doctors were not...

Jaylen Jackson Shears

Jaylen Jackson Shears

Nov 21, 2019

Jaylen Jackson Shears age 18 weeks went to be with the Lord Thursday November 21, 2019 at Egelston Children's Hospital of Atlanta. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00PM Friday November 29, 2019 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Reverend Chuck Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00AM until the funeral hour. Jaylen is survived by his mother; Kaitlyn...

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