Gerald Ray "Ray Jay" Hash
Jun 19, 2019
Gerald Ray "Ray Jay" Hash, age 53 of Ball Ground, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Ray Jay is survived by his mother; Barbara Moore, Ball Ground, GA, brother; James Larry Hash, Cartersville, GA, sister Cheryl Siscon, San Diego, CA and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Do not stand at my grave and weep I...
Lessie Emma Lee Epps
Jun 17, 2019
Mrs. Lessie Fair Epps of Canton, GA; passed away on Monday, June, 17, 2019 at Northside Hospital-Cherokee after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family. Funeral services (viewing at 10:00am and memorial service at 11:am) to be held at New Covenant Bible Church on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 1095 Scott Road, Canton, GA Lessie was born on...
Debbie Jean Puckett
Jun 15, 2019
Debbie Jean Puckett age 56 Died on Saturday June 15, 2019 at the Northside Hospital of Cherokee. Memorial Services will be held on Friday June 21, 2919 at 11:00 AM From the Darby Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends from 10 AM until Funeral. Survivors include her Sons, Justin ( Raquel Boynton) Henry, Canton, GA & Jimmie (Andi) Waldroup,...
Richard Lee Ralston
Jun 14, 2019
Mr. Richard Lee Ralston, age 56 of Woodstock, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 following an extended illness. He is survived by his parents John Richard and Mary Jo Ralston of Woodstock, his sister and brother in law, Sherri and Tim Donahoo of TN. Richard is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Shannon Dunahoo, Tiffany Dunahoo, John(Lauren)Dunahoo and...
Rudolph G. Phillips
Jun 11, 2019
Rudolph G. "Rudy" Phillips, age 96 of Hoschton, formerly of Canton, passed away at his residence on June 11, 2019.Funeral services are scheduled for 11:30AM Thursday June 20, 2019 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow with military honors in Georgia National Cemetery. Reverend Jim Hitte will officiate.Visitation will be from 10:30AM until the funeral hour....
John Henry Mallory
Jun 10, 2019
John Henry Mallory, age 70 of Canton, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Green Park Care Home in Kennesaw. Mr. Mallory was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Mack and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Mallory. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, June 14th from 6-9pm. The funeral will be on Saturday, June 15th...
Robert James Musick
Jun 9, 2019
Robert James Musick, 85, (May 15, 1934 – June 9, 2019) Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation in the McFather Chapel Narthex at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton, GA 30115. A celebration of life service will be held immediately following the visitation...
James Edward Poloney
Jun 6, 2019
James Edward Poloney, age 91 of Waleska, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2018 at Brookdale in Woodstock. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 8th at Darby Funeral Home from 10am to 1pm. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 3pm at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
William Joseph Janawitz
Jun 4, 2019
William Joseph Janawitz, beloved husband, father, brother and Pappy, age 78 of Canton, GA by way of Pittsford, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Bill was originally from McKeesport, PA, graduating from McKeesport High School, while also achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Upon graduation he served in the United States Air...
William Donald Hall
Jun 4, 2019
William Donald "Don" Hall, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Don was born July 21, 1932 to Ruby and Hoke Hall in Kannapolis, NC, the oldest of three children. He graduated from Eastern Carolina University. Don served in the U.S. military during the Korean War as a medic. He met his beautiful bride and wife of 62 years, Helen...
Virginia Bagwell Spears
Jun 4, 2019
Virginia Bagwell Spears, age 95, of Canton, Georgia passed away June 4, 2019 with family by her side at Cameron Hall. She was born to Howard and Jewel Bagwell on June 25, 1923. She was married to the late Lee Spears, Jr. in 1947. Mrs. Spears is survived by her three children; James Spears (Helen) of Ball Ground, GA, Virginia...
Mr. John "Jack' Mansell Hamilton
Jun 1, 2019
Mr. John "Jack" Hamilton, age 84 of Ball Ground, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was a football standout and graduate of St. Petersburg, FL. High School in 1953. After high school, he obtained a bachelor's degree in Building Construction at the University of Florida. He then served in the U.S. Navy as a Salvage Diving Officer on...
Mr Gordon Webster Rampley
May 31, 2019
Mr. Gordon "Webster" Rampley age 85 of the Big Springs Community, Canton, GA died on Friday May 31, 2019 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services will be held 3:00PM Sunday June 2, 2019 from the Big Springs United Methodist Church, Interment in the Church Cemetery. Dr. Kirk Bozeman & Rev. Mike Ware officiating. Family will receive friends on Saturday...
William "Bill" Ford Fanning
May 30, 2019
Mr. William "Bill" Fanning, age 73, of Canton, Georgia passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 30, 2019. Bill was an avid golfer, model train builder and was also a member of the Four Seasons Men's Cooking Club. Survivors Include: Wife: Carole Palmer Fanning of Canton, GA. Son: David Fanning of Canton, GA. Daughter and...
William Oscar Goodwin
May 29, 2019
William Oscar Goodwin, age 81, of Canton passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at his residence following a prolonged illness. He was born January 30, 1938 in Cherokee County, the son of the late Raymond & Mattie Goodwin. He was a life-long resident of Cherokee County. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Germany. He was...
Brion Grant Gardner
May 28, 2019
Brion Grant Gardner, age 67 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Season's Hospice in Cumming. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, May 31st from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 1st at 11:00a.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Ware, Rev....
Grace W. Happel
May 27, 2019
Grace W. Happel, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at her residence. Services will be scheduled at a later date. She is survived by her niece, Cynthia Rogers of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Happel family.
Allie Harrell Thurman
May 27, 2019
Allie Harrell Thurman, age 95 of Canton, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by her sons, Robert and Gary Thurman. Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Thurman family.
William "Bill" Gearing
May 27, 2019
William "Bill" Gearing was born February 25, 1924 to the late William Gearing I and Mary Lois Gearing Harris of Canton, Georgia. He attended Canton School, but was drafted into the military at the age of 16 during World War II. When returning from the War, he continued his education by going to night school and working a full time...
Mattie Meddie Strickland
May 25, 2019
Mattie Strickland age 93 of Canton passed away Saturday May 25, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday May 28th from Toonigh Church of God with interment to follow in the Indian Knoll Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend J.B. Kitts will officiate. Visitation will be 2:00PM - 8:00PM Sunday May 26 and Monday May 27. Ms. Mattie is survived...
