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Tara Nicole Nixon
Mar 8, 2020
Tara Nicole Nixon, age 35 of White, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. The family will hold a private service. She is survived by her parents, Mike and Dee Nixon of Ball Ground. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nixon family.
Frank M. Saxon
Mar 8, 2020
Frank M. Saxon Passed away Sunday March 8, 2020 Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday March 11, 2020 at the Canton First United Methodist Church. Interment in the Fields Chapel Methodist Cemetery. Family will receive Friends on Monday 4 PM-8 PM and Tuesday 4 PM - 9 PM Survivors include, Daughter and son-in-law , Amy & Mark Belcher,...
Herman Terry Smith
Mar 8, 2020
Herman Terry Smith, age 70 of Jasper, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 11th from 4-8pm. The funeral will be on Thursday, March 12th at 1pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Ruben Smith officiating. Interment will be held Saturday, March...
Barbara Ann Sweet
Mar 6, 2020
Barbara Ann Sweet passed away peacefully on March 6, 2020 at the age of 61. Barbara was born on October 17, 1958. She is a graduate of Gainesville High School. She received her Associates degree from Gainesville College. Her favorite hobbies were art & fishing. She was creative with her artwork using recycled items to create beautiful artwork. Her favorite...
Sammie Henderson Lathem
Mar 5, 2020
Sammie Henderson Lathem, age 82 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Windsor House. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, March 8th from 1-3pm. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 3pm with Bishop Lance Johnson officiating. Mrs. Lathem worked at Westinghouse. She also worked at Cherokee Federal Bank in...
Brenda Jean Sessions Young
Mar 3, 2020
Brenda Jean Sessions Young, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, March 12th from 10am to 12pm. The funeral will immediately follow the visitation at 12pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 2pm....
Dolores Ann Guilfoyle
Feb 28, 2020
Dolores Ann Guilfoyle of Canton, GA joyously entered the kingdom of heaven on Friday February 28, 2020. Dolores was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and faithful servant of her strong Christian faith. Mrs. Guilfoyle is survived by her children; Laura Guilfoyle, Sausalito, CA, Chris (Janna) Guilfoyle, Irving, TX, Barbara Guilfoyle, Pensacola FL, Elizabeth (Prentiss) Wehman, Cumming, GA ;...
Mrs. Leadeth Bradley
Feb 24, 2020
Mrs. Leadeth Bradley passed away in Old Bridge, New Jersey. A graveside service is scheduled for Friday, March 6th at 2:30p.m. at Georgia National Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Tornquist. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bradley family.
Kristopher Chad Smith
Feb 20, 2020
Kristopher Chad Smith, age 41 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Father - Phillip Smith of Canton Mother - Cathy Smith of Canton Brother - Shannon (Angie) Smith of Canton Nephews - Blake, Brice, and Brett Smith The caring staff of Darby...
June "Carol" (Scoby) Phelps
Feb 18, 2020
June "Carol" (Scoby) Phelps, age 79 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Interment will be held on Saturday, February 29th at Paris Memorial Cemetery in Paris, TN. She was preceded in death by her Mom, Ella Mae Scoby (Pierce), her Dad, William "Bill" Scoby, her Husband, Paul Reagan Phelps d.1990, her Husband, John P. Bohanan d. 2019,...
Margaret June Farley
Feb 17, 2020
Margaret June Farley, age 91 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Canton Nursing Center. No local services will be held. She is survived by: Son - Frank S. (Marry Ann) Farley III of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Farley family.
Dolores Ryan Hardy
Feb 16, 2020
In Loving Memory... Dolores Hardy "Bunny" age 91 joined the arms of her beloved husband in Heaven on Sunday, February 16th, 2020. She passed peacefully with her daughter by her side. Services to celebrate her life will be held @ 1:00 on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Darby Funeral Home in Canton, Ga. Survivors include her loving children, Daniel Hardy...
Kip Alan Rosenbaum
Feb 16, 2020
Kip Alan Rosenbaum, age 66 of Catersville, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, February 20th from 10am to 12pm. The funeral will follow the visitation at noon in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Crawford officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 2pm....
James Kevin Driggers Jr.
Feb 15, 2020
James Kevin Driggers, Jr., age 39 of Marietta, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 19th from 1-3pm. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 3pm in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. He is survived by: Wife - Brandy Lynn Driggers of Marietta Son - Jackson...
Richard Allan Parker
Feb 13, 2020
Richard Allan Parker age 64 of Canton, GA passed away Thursday February 13, 2020. A 2:00PM graveside service will be held at Ponders Cemetery Monday February 17, 2020 at 4568 Cumming Highway, Canton, GA 30115. Mr. Parker is survived by his sister Myra Parker, Woodstock, GA and a host of cousins an friends. In lieu of flowers please send donations...
Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Price Anderson
Feb 11, 2020
Dorothy "Dot" Anderson age 89 of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday February 11, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday February 15, 2020 from the Chapel at Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Cherokee Memorial Park. Reverend Kenny Ott will officiate. Visitation will begin Friday February 14th from 12:00PM - 8:00PM...
Willie Junior Lingerfelt
Feb 11, 2020
Willie Junior Lingerfelt, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Brother - John Henry Lingerfelt of Canton Brother - Jerry Robert Lingerfelt of Canton Niece - Jennifer Carder of Ball Ground Niece - Lori Guzman of Canton Niece - Kathleen Tidwell of...
Mr. Ernest Roscoe Strickland Sr.
Feb 11, 2020
Ernest Roscoe Strickland age 82 of Canton, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday February 11, 2020. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Tuesday February 18, 2020 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Cherokee Memorial Park. Dr. Leland L. Jones will officiate. Mr. Strickland is survived by his wife; Shelby Jean...
Caroline Stanford Marsh
Feb 10, 2020
Caroline Stanford Marsh, age 89 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 7, 1930 in Rossville, Georgia to the late George and Edisto Stanford. Mrs. Marsh was a dedicated teacher of 32 years, a lifetime member of the Laurel Garden Club, a member of the Lake Junulaska Association and served on...
James Anthony Porcari Jr.
Feb 10, 2020
James Anthony Porcari, Jr., age 85 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Wife - Nancy Porcari of Canton Daughter - Jinny (Michael) Keough of Atlanta Son - Jim (Vicky) Porcari III of Alpharetta Son - John (Heidi) Porcari of Cheverly, MD. Son...
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