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Patricia Tripp

Patricia Tripp

Feb 9, 2020

Tricia Tripp of Canton, Ga., formerly of Marietta, died Saturday of complications from peritoneal mesothelioma. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Tom, brother David McAllister of Tuscaloosa, Ala., sons Matt (Carolyn) of Marietta and Jason of Thomaston, daughter Jennifer (Todd) Johnson of San Antonio, Texas, and grandchildren Kaitlyn and Tyler Johnson and Emma Tripp. She is predeceased...

Hoyt Marvin Brown Jr

Hoyt Marvin Brown Jr

Feb 8, 2020

Marvin Brown Jr age 70 Of Woodstock, Ga died on Saturday February 8, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday February 13, 2020 at the Darby Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery with Military Honors. Family will receive friends on Wednesday at Funeral home 4 PM - 8PM. Survivors include Wife,...

Robert Michael Burns

Robert Michael Burns

Feb 7, 2020

Robert Michael Burns, age 79 of Waleska, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Wife - Kelley Burns of Waleska Son - Robert (Laura) Craig of Lexington, SC. Grandchildren - Scott, Samantha, and Robyn Craig The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home...

Kelsay Wright Swain

Kelsay Wright Swain

Feb 7, 2020

Kelsay Wright Swain, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at her residence. A funeral service and internment will be held in Houston, TX. She is survived by: Son - James Swain of Katy, TX. Daughter - Deborah Swain Kettler of Freidrick, MD. Daughter - Kelley Swain Brock Simmons of Baldwin, GA. Eleven grandchildren and seven...

Mary Elizabeth Beasley

Mary Elizabeth Beasley

Feb 3, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Beasley, age 68 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 5th at 2:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park. She is survived by: Husband - Ray Beasley, Sr. of Canton Son - Ray (Kelly) Beasley, Jr. of Canton Brother - James Ledford of Anderson, SC....

Allen Depta

Allen Depta

Feb 3, 2020

Allen Depta, age 85 of Marietta, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 5th at 10am at Ga. National Cemetery. He is survived by: Daughter - Addie Blasigh of Cary, NC. Son - Scott Depta of Scottsdale, AZ. Seven grandchildren also survive. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored...

Edna Patricia Paris

Edna Patricia Paris

Feb 2, 2020

Edna Patricia "Trish" Paris, 70, most recently from Canton, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 15, 1949, in Thornton, Kentucky, Trish was the youngest daughter of seven girls for James Ernest and Edna Gertrude Hamilton. Her early years were spent in Kentucky...

Donald Melvin Propeck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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....

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