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Margaret Ann Stancil

Margaret Ann Stancil

Apr 29, 2020

Margaret Ann Stancil 1930-2020: Margaret Ann Stancil, age 89, a life long resident of Cherokee County, GA and one of the oldest citizens of Ball Ground, Ga departed this life on Wednesday April 29 at Northside Cherokee Hospital after a courageous battle with the Covid19 virus. Mrs. Stancil was born May 26, 1930 in Canton. Ga to the late Auburn...

Jerry Dean White

Jerry Dean White

Apr 28, 2020

Jerry Dean White, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his residence. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - Gail White of Canton Daughter - Holli Anne White of Canton Daughter - Buffi White (Bron) Stanley of Jasper Brother - Bill White of Covington Grandchildren - Karli Ann...

Peggy Jo Mobley

Peggy Jo Mobley

Apr 27, 2020

Peggy Jo Mobley, age 87 of Canton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Phoenix at Roswell. She will be interred at Holly Hills Memorial in Fairburn. Mrs. Mobley was a devoted wife, mother and child of God and an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. She is survived by: Son - Joe Mobley of Canton Brother - Austin Jones of...

Robert Lee Gaston

Robert Lee Gaston

Apr 26, 2020

Robert Lee Gaston, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his residence. He will be interred at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by: Daughter - Robin Lea (Gary) Gaston McCord of Canton Daughter - Sheri "Jan" (Keith) Gaston Kirkley of Monroe Son - Colonel Robert "Brock" (Julie) Gaston of Madison, Ms. Sister - Carole...

Grant Thomas Griffin

Grant Thomas Griffin

Apr 25, 2020

Grant Thomas Griffin, age 57 of Mableton, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He will be interred at Arbor Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Canton, Ga. Grant was born in Atlanta, Ga. He loved the Lord, his country, UGA Athletics, Freedom, and Southern Gospel Music. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church in Canton,...

Doris Ola Jarvis

Doris Ola Jarvis

Apr 24, 2020

Doris Ola Jarvis age 78 of Marietta, GA formerly of Ball Ground, GA passed away Friday April 24, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Doris is survived by her daughters; Melissa (David) Krause, Powder Springs, GA, Deborah Morris, Smyrna, GA, son; David Jarvis, Cartersville, GA, brother; Billy Gene (Sylvia) Turner, Orlando, FL, sisters; June (Tommy)...

Charles Donald Eaton

Charles Donald Eaton

Apr 23, 2020

Charles Donald Eaton, age 84 of Ball Ground, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his residence. He will be interred at Macedonia Memorial Park. He he survived by: Daughter - Donna (Jimmy) Nichelson of Canton Brother-in-Law - Truman Childers of Canton Brother-in-Law - Tommy Cantrell of Jasper Sister-in-Law - Eula Eaton of Canton Sister-in-Law - Ruby Green of...

Jack Tanis

Jack Tanis

Apr 21, 2020

Jack Tanis, age 70 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his residence. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - Georgi Tanis of Canton Son - Peter Chafouleas of Seattle, WA. Daughter - Noelle Beard of Canton Daughter - Megan Tanis of Canton Brother - Dean Tanis of Hope Sound,...

Dorothy Ann Benefield

Dorothy Ann Benefield

Apr 19, 2020

Dorothy Ann Benefield, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born and raised in Cedartown, GA. She will be interred at Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Benefield, and Infant daughter Brenda Benefield. She is survived by 41 nieces and nephews, 74...

Antonio Lopez

Antonio Lopez

Apr 17, 2020

Antonio Lopez age 69 of Canton, GA formerly of Guatemala passed away surrounded by family Friday April 17, 2020. Graveside Funeral Services were held 11:00AM Saturday May 9, 2020 in the Cherokee Memorial Park in Canton, GA. Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife; Melchora Lopez Rafael, Canton, GA, sons; Domingo (Vitalina) Lopez, Canton, GA, Alfonso (Maria) Lopez, WA, Miguel...

Howard Lee Glidewell

Howard Lee Glidewell

Apr 17, 2020

Howard Lee Glidewell, age 85 of Canton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - Agnes "Peggy" Crump Glidewell of Canton Daughter - Janet Lockett of Isle of Palms, SC. Daughter - Cathy (David) Bandy of Ripley, TN. Grandchildren - Summer LaFoy, Brett...

Mary Elizabeth Russo

Mary Elizabeth Russo

Apr 15, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Russo, age 82 of Marietta, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. She will be interred at Georgia National Cemetery. She is survived by: Son - Christopher Russo of Danbury, CT. Son - Nicholas (Dawn) Russo, Jr. of Salina, KS. Son - James Russo of Los Luna, NM. Daughter - Marilyn Pierce of...

Henry Lee Turner

Henry Lee Turner

Apr 15, 2020

Henry Lee Turner, age 80 of Ball Ground, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He will be interred at Georgia National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Daniel Jones. He is survived by: Wife - June Turner of Ball Ground Daughter - Deanna Leigh (Rex) Jones of Dawsonville Daughter - Laura Jane (Mark) Bearden of Canton...

Sylvia Guevara Elkins

Sylvia Guevara Elkins

Apr 12, 2020

Sylvia Guevara-Elkins, age 80 of Woodstock, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Assured Hospice in Cartersville. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Brother - Quiri Guevara of Orlando, FL. Step-Daughter - Sharon Williams of Canton Step-Daughter - Leslie Delisro of Canton The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to...

Joseph Warren Wilson

Joseph Warren Wilson

Apr 11, 2020

Joe Wilson, 83 died peacefully 11 April 2020 at his home in Woodstock Georgia, After a long battle with Cancer. He was born in August to Benjamin and Cora May of California. After serving his tour of Duty in the US Navy during the Korean War, he met the love of his life Karen, they were married in November 1958,...

Sumpter James Daniel III

Sumpter James Daniel III

Apr 7, 2020

Sumpter James Daniel III, age 73 of Duluth, GA formerly of Pineville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Gwinnett Medical Center. He will be interred at Georgia National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles Daniel. He is survived by: Wife - Stacey Daniel of Duluth Son - S. Tyler (Courtney) Daniel of Johns...

Mrs. Patricia Charlotte Johnson

Mrs. Patricia Charlotte Johnson

Apr 6, 2020

Patricia Johnson age 80 of Canton, GA passed away Monday April 6, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. There are no services at this time. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband; Larrie Johnson, Canton, GA son; Greg (Liz) Heath, Tualatin, OR, daughter; Lisa Johnson, Orlando, FL, sister; Brenda White, Seattle, WA and 2 grandchildren; Russell Heath and Mckenna...

Donald Clare Vice

Donald Clare Vice

Apr 5, 2020

Donald Clare Vice, of Marietta, GA went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the age of 87 after a brief battle with cancer. Don was born on October 22, 1932 to Olive and Russell Vice in Howard, Kansas. After graduating from high school, he went on to kick off his career in insurance and politics,...

Richard David Wright

Richard David Wright

Apr 4, 2020

Richard David Wright, age 74 of Jasper, passed away on Saturday, Apri 4, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - Vickie Wright of Jasper Son - Jarrell David Wright of Pittsburgh, PA. Son - Richard Jonathan Wright of Buford Daughter - Christina Wright of Carrolton Sister - Joy...

Thomas Newman Baylie Iv

Thomas Newman Baylie Iv

Apr 2, 2020

Thomas Newman Baylie, IV, age 94 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Daughter - Sharon (Richard) Sunderland of Canton Son - Richard Baylie of Georgetown, TX 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made...

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