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Lieutenant General John Nelson Brandenburg

Lieutenant General John Nelson Brandenburg

Jan 14, 2020

LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOHN N. BRANDENBURG United States Army, Retired General Brandenburg was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on 29 April, 1929 and grew up in Woodward, Oklahoma. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Science Degree from George Washington University. He was commissioned a second lieutenant as Distinguished Military Graduate through the Reserve...

Edward Guthrie Crittenden

Edward Guthrie Crittenden

Jan 12, 2020

Edward Guthrie Crittenden, age 78, of Canton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Edward was born in Columbus, Georgia on July 9, 1941 to the late Tillman Guthrie Crittenden and Genella Burke Crittenden. He was also preceded in death by his brother James Crittenden. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Doris Crittenden; daughter Traci McCrary...

Vickie Elaine Canady

Vickie Elaine Canady

Jan 12, 2020

Vickie Elaine Canady, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Brian Center in Canton. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Monday, January 20th from 9:30am to 11am. The funeral will be at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 1pm. She...

Mr. Gary L. Jackson

Mr. Gary L. Jackson

Jan 11, 2020

Mr. Gary L. Jackson, age 74 of Canton, passed away on January 11, 2020. Gary was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 9, 1945 to Herbert and Gertrude George Jackson, who are deceased, along with his sister Carole Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Dinah Jackson, brothers Herbert III and Kirk, son Jeffry and daughters Melissa and Amy....

Mrs. Constance Pitts Harper

Mrs. Constance Pitts Harper

Jan 11, 2020

Mrs. Constance Pitts Harper age 71 of Canton died on Saturday January 11, 2020 at her residence. Graveside Services will be 1:00P.M. Tuesday January 21, 2020 at the Georgia National Cemetery. Survivors include Parents Paul & Mona Pitts of Rossville, Ga.

Mrs. Delores Foster Heard

Mrs. Delores Foster Heard

Jan 10, 2020

Delores Foster Heard age 73 of Canton, Ga died on Friday January 10, 2020 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday January 15, 2020 at the Hickory Log Baptist Church. Pastor Ellington Bates officiating. Interment in the Cherokee Memorial Park. the family will have a wake at Darby Funeral Home on Tuesday form 6...

Mrs Carole R. Gantt

Mrs Carole R. Gantt

Jan 9, 2020

Mrs. Carole R. Gantt age 77 of Canton, Ga died on Thursday January 9, 2020 at the North Fulton Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, at the Darby Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ken May officiating. Interment in the Big Springs United Methodist Cemetery. Family will receive friends at funeral home Saturday 12 Noon - 8 PM....

Robert Jackson Kinder Jr.

Robert Jackson Kinder Jr.

Jan 7, 2020

Robert Jackson Kinder, Jr., age 56 of Woodstock, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Wife - Claudia Kinder of Woodstock Parents - Robert (Theresa) Kinder, Sr. of VA. Son - Nick Kinder of Woodstock Daughter - Amanda Kinder of Woodstock Brother - Bryant Kinder of...

Ronald Dee Biggs

Ronald Dee Biggs

Jan 7, 2020

Ronald Dee Biggs, age 89 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, January 10th from 3-4pm. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 4pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Dr. Carrie Scott officiating. A celebration of life will...

Ramona Lavonne Easton

Ramona Lavonne Easton

Jan 5, 2020

Ramona L. (Randol) Easton, 83 of Canton, GA entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 5. She was born in McClure IL on March 21, 1936, to Earl and Mary Stevens Randol. On June 24, 1960, she married the love of her life, Ernest W. Easton. They were married 51 years. While a homemaker, she served as a pastor's wife...

Hallie Ann Porter

Hallie Ann Porter

Jan 4, 2020

Mrs. Hallie Ann Porter age 92 of Canton, GA passed away Saturday evening January 4, 2020 surrounded by family at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM Tuesday January 7, 2020 in the Oconee Hills Cemetery in Athens, GA. She is survived by her daughter; Patsy (William) Norris, Canton, GA, son; Lee Porter, White, GA, brother; Allan...

Leonard Owen Shackelford

Leonard Owen Shackelford

Jan 4, 2020

Leonard Owen Shackelford, age 50 of Woodstock, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Wife - Dacia Shackelford Son - Dillon Shackelford Son - Joshua Shackelford Son - Benjamin SHackelford Son - Timothy Shackelford Daughter - Hope Shackelford Daughter - Grace Shackelford Daughter - Mia Shackelford Brother - Nathan...

Patricia Ann Lindsey

Patricia Ann Lindsey

Jan 2, 2020

Patricia Ann Lindsey, age 88 of Ball Ground, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2019 at The Phoenix at Roswell. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Friday, January 3rd from 12-8pm. The funeral will be on Saturday, January 4th at 2pm at Chalcedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney King and Rev. Justin Page officiating. Interment will...

Alfred Louis Pellegrini

Alfred Louis Pellegrini

Jan 2, 2020

Alfred L. Pellegrini, who resided in Canton, GA, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the age of 91. Born in New York City, Al was a graduate of Cornell University where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering in 1952. He spent most his career working in the greater New York and New Jersey metropolitan...

Linda Frey

Linda Frey

Jan 2, 2020

Linda Frey, age 63 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, January 2. 2019 at her residence. No services will be held. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve Ms. Frey.

David Duffy Pew

David Duffy Pew

Jan 2, 2020

David Duffy Pew, age 78 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Heritage Hospice in Marietta. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by: Son - Zack Pew of Woodstock Daughter - Duffy (Christopher) Capps of Canton Brother - Stephen (Kathy) Pew of Gull Lake, MI. Grandchildren - Kaylee Caps, Grayson Capps The caring...

James Lanier Smith

James Lanier Smith

Dec 30, 2019

James Lanier Smith, age 88 of Ocala, Florida, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 7th at 1:30pm at Georgia National Cemetery with full military honors. He was predeceased by his son, Earl Smith. He is survived by: Wife - Hannalore Smith of Ocala, FL. Daughter - Debbie (Bob) Grum of...

Mrs. Ovalene Cagle

Mrs. Ovalene Cagle

Dec 27, 2019

Mrs. Ovalene Hathcock Cagle age 95 of Canton, GA (Hickory Flat Community) died on Friday December 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday December 30, 2019 from the Chapel of the Darby Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Cherokee Memorial Park . Family will receive friends at the Funeral home...

Bernard John Thoeny

Bernard John Thoeny

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. Bernard John Thoeny, age 76, of Marietta passed away on Friday, December 26, 2019 following a period of declining health. He was a veteran of the Marie Corp. Graveside Service will be held at Georgia National Cemetery on Wednesday, March 31st at 11am. Survivors include: Wife, Bethany Thoeny, Marietta Son, John Thoeny, Marietta Sister, Linda Rubin, Colorado Mother in...

Charles William Bradford

Charles William Bradford

Dec 26, 2019

Charles William Bradford, age 63 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, December 29th from 2-3pm. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 3pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and...

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