Elizabeth Welch
Feb 4, 2026
Elizabeth Welch (affectionately known as Cookie), 82, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey. Elizabeth met the love of her life, Leroy Welch, Sr. in Camden, NJ and they were married in 1963. Together they raised three children and built a life anchored in family,...
John Joseph Forkin
Feb 3, 2026
John Joseph Forkin, age 80, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. John was born on February 3, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, to the late John and Grace Forkin. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps, a commitment that reflected his strength, discipline, and...
Terry Edward Metcalf
Jan 30, 2026
Terry Metcalf - Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Friend Terry Edward Metcalf passed away on the morning of January 30th, 2026, at his home in Canton, Georgia. Terry was born on November 1st, 1941, in Canton, North Carolina to his parents Lois Virginia Metcalf and Franklin Edward Metcalf. He was the eldest of their two sons; his younger brother was...
Stanley "Coon" Townsend
Jan 29, 2026
Stanley "Coon" Townsend age 67 of Waleska, Georgia, died on Thursday January 29, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Coon was a devoted husband for 47 years, a proud father to two sons, and the steady foundation of a family legacy that will continue for generations. That legacy was shaped not only at home, but through service...
Faye Davenport
Jan 27, 2026
Faye Davenport, age 81, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital. Faye was a dedicated professional, serving as a real estate agent for over 20 years and as a merchandise broker for more than 30 years. She was a strong, loving mother, a wonderful provider, and a loyal friend to many. Above all,...
Billie Jean Ray Lacey
Jan 27, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Billie Jean Ray Lacey, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished matriarch of her family who passed away peacefully on 01/27/2026 at the age of 94. Billie was born on February 12,1931 in Guin, Alabama. After her high school graduation, she achieved her Business College degree in Birmingham,...
Edwin Stanley "Stan" Meares Ii
Jan 22, 2026
Edwin Stanley "Stan" Meares II, age 50, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born on January 2, 1976, in Clayton County, Georgia, to Vicki Morris and Edwin Stanley "Stan" Meares I. Stan grew up in Fayette County, Georgia, and graduated from Etowah High School in 1993, where he proudly played baseball. From an early age, Stan's life was...
Phyllis Dianne Brockwell
Jan 19, 2026
Phyllis Dianne Brockwell September 20th 1945-January 19th 2026 Phyllis Dianne Brockwell of Canton, GA, passed away on January 19th, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20th, 1945, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late George Elbert Green and Evelyn Layman. Dianne is finally reunited with the love of her life and husband of 34 years, George Ed...
Barbara Hendrix Burgess
Jan 18, 2026
Barbara Hendrix Burgess, 84, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Mrs. Burgess was born on April 4, 1941, in Ball Ground, Georgia, to the late Guy and Johnnie Hendrix. She was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Loyed C. Burgess and by her father & mother, Guy and Johnnie Hendrix. She is...
Robert E. Rugg
Jan 13, 2026
Robert E. Rugg, 89 passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. Bob was born on January 8, 1937 in Plymouth Massachusetts, to Fred and Annie Rugg. He will be remembered as a man of generosity, compassion and a great sense of humor, as well as for his mission to serve his community. Bob graduated with a business degree from Pepperdine...
Dwana Jackson
Jan 13, 2026
Dwana Jackson, age 87, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Dwana was a hard-working woman with a heart full of love. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family deeply. A woman of strong faith, she loved the Lord and truly loved everyone she met. Known for...
Barbara Burgard Gray
Jan 13, 2026
Barbara Burgard Gray of Canton, formerly of Kennesaw, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 82. Barbara was born in Buffalo, NY and moved to northeast Atlanta when she was a child. She grew up on Tanglewood Circle and graduated from St. Pius X Catholic High School. Barbara attended the University of Georgia and Kennesaw...
Steven Aubrey Parker
Jan 11, 2026
Steven Aubrey Parker of Woodstock, Georgia passed away at home Sunday, January 11, 2026. Steve was born in Moultrie, Georgia to Aubrey and Wylene Parker and was a 1964 graduate of Moultrie High School. He attended Valdosta State College before enlisting in the United States Army and serving in Vietnam. While stationed at Da Nang Air Base, he supported air...
Thomas Harold Hodges
Jan 7, 2026
Thomas Harold Hodges, 79, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1946, in Rochester, New York, to the late Mary Jane Malick Hodges and Harold Frederick Hodges. Thomas lived a life marked by quiet strength, devotion, and service to others. He proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran during the Vietnam...
Alfred Louis Huard
Jan 3, 2026
Alfred Louis Huard, 81, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026 surrounded by his immediate family. Born on September 20, 1944, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Alfred was the beloved son of the late Lillian Groleau and Louis E. Huard. Alfred was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by love, loyalty, and quiet strength. He shared...
Elizabeth Marie Wilson
Jan 2, 2026
Elizabeth Marie Wilson, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1951, in Budapest, Hungary, to Erzsebet Szigeti and Dezso Bereczky. Elizabeth's life was shaped early by courage and resilience. At just five years old, during the Russian Revolution of 1956, she and her father escaped on foot from Hungary to a refugee...
Maruice Thurman
Dec 30, 2025
Maurice Thurman, age 62, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1963, Maurice—known affectionately as Reese—answered the call to serve his country at a young age by enlisting in the United States Army. He dedicated more than 20 years of honorable service to the Army, building a distinguished military career defined by...
Nelda Medora Ragan
Dec 25, 2025
Nelda Medora Pollock Ragan, age 86, died peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2025. Born and raised in Bainbridge, Georgia, Nelda married Curtis R. Ragan, and the two of them began a life of adventure that took them to all parts of the world with careers in government service. Nelda took delight in sharing stories of being snowed in...
David Lene Kinsey
Dec 24, 2025
David Lene Kinsey, age 63, of Holly Springs, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee., David was a cherished husband, brother, and family man. Born on August 14, 1962, in Norfolk, Virginia David was the loving child of the late Franklin Delano Kinsey Sr. and Evelyn Kinsey. He was the beloved husband of Dianne Kinsey,...
Janice Gwen Perrotty
Dec 24, 2025
Janice Gwen Perrotty, 79, passed peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by love and the life she so beautifully lived. She was born on September 15, 1946, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to Edna Stalcup and Travis West. Janice lived with curiosity, grace, and a joyful appreciation for life's simple and beautiful pleasures. She was a true foodie who found happiness in...
