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David Reed Loring Jr.

David Reed Loring Jr.

Nov 27, 2019

David Reed Loring Jr., age 89 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his residence. No local services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by his daughter, Deannine Ingram of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Loring family.

Doris Lavern Adkerson

Doris Lavern Adkerson

Nov 26, 2019

Doris Lavern Ball Adkerson, age 84, of Covington, formerly of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 surrounded by her family. Mom did not have the luxuries afforded to her children. She worked on her father's farm while still going to school. She spoke often of her love for playing basketball in high school. Mom was married to Charles...

Mark Anthony Picarro

Mark Anthony Picarro

Nov 26, 2019

Mr. Mark Anthony Picarro born March 21, 1948 to Mary Mazzoli Picarro and Anthony Picarro in Seneca County, Waterloo, New York passed away on November 26, 2019. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon from Darby Funeral Home, 480 East Main Street, Canton, GA 30114. Interment at 1:30 p.m. from Georgia National...

Lucia "Lucy" D'Amato Maturo

Lucia "Lucy" D'Amato Maturo

Nov 25, 2019

Lucia "Lucy" D'Amato Maturo of Canton, GA, formally of New Haven, CT, entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2019. She was 96 years old. Born in New Haven on November 28, 1922 to the late Dominic and Josephine DiCosmo D'Amato. She is rejoined in heaven with her husband Joseph Maturo and her late daughter Lee Grillo. Also predeceased by...

Richard "Rick"" Lamar Pope

Richard "Rick"" Lamar Pope

Nov 22, 2019

Rick Pope age 79 of Canton, GA passed away Friday November 22, 2019. Funeral Services are scheduled for 12:00PM December 2, 2019 from the Chapel at Darby Funeral Home with interment to follow with Army Honors in the Georgia National Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, December 1, 2019 from 10am until the time of service at Darby Funeral Home. Reverend...

Mr. James Rivera

Mr. James Rivera

Nov 21, 2019

JAMES MICHAEL RIVERA Dear Family and Friends, It is with deepest sorrow and broken hearts that we inform you of the sudden passing of Jim Rivera, November 21, 2019 at Cherokee Northside Hospital, Canton, GA. Jim's health had declined over the last two months and his declining kidney function became critical. During dialysis, his heart stopped and doctors were not...

Jaylen Jackson Shears

Jaylen Jackson Shears

Nov 21, 2019

Jaylen Jackson Shears age 18 weeks went to be with the Lord Thursday November 21, 2019 at Egelston Children's Hospital of Atlanta. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00PM Friday November 29, 2019 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Reverend Chuck Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00AM until the funeral hour. Jaylen is survived by his mother; Kaitlyn...

Sebastian Gregorio-Diego

Sebastian Gregorio-Diego

Nov 20, 2019

Sebastian Gregorio-Lucas, age 58 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The funeral will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11am at the Darby Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, November 30th from 10am until time of service. Interment will follow in Guatamala at a later date. He...

Colby Emmanuel Brown

Colby Emmanuel Brown

Nov 19, 2019

Colby Emmanuel Brown, age 4 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Sunday, November 24th from 3-8pm. The funeral will be on Monday, November 25th at 10am at Canton First Baptist Church with Rev. Jim McRae and Rev. Sherri Juliani officiating. Interment will follow...

Jacqueline Ann Ogburn

Jacqueline Ann Ogburn

Nov 18, 2019

Jacqueline Ann Ogburn, age 80 of Ball Ground, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Ogburn was known as Jackie to her friends. Born and raised in Atlanta, Mrs. Ogburn was the wife of a U.S. Coast Guardsman and lived at bases throughout the Continental United States, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. She was a Realtor in...

Elizabeth Jean St. Clair

Elizabeth Jean St. Clair

Nov 18, 2019

Elizabeth Jean St. Clair, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at her residence. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by: Son - Roger (Hope) St. Clair of Canton Daughter - Allison St. Clair of Canton Brother - Junior Dutton Grandchildren - Alexa George, Sophia George The caring staff of...

Edward Fee Shepard

Edward Fee Shepard

Nov 16, 2019

Edward Fee Shepard of Atlanta, GA. passed away on November 16, 2019. He was 83 years old. Born in Franklin, TN. on November 3, 1936 to Paul and Zella Mai Shepard with siblings Denny Shepard, Kieffer Shepard and Paula Louder of Nashville, TN. Edward Fee Shepard was married and divorced from Ingrid Shepard. Edward is survived by sons Darren Shepard,...

Henry Alfred Schantz Iii

Henry Alfred Schantz Iii

Nov 15, 2019

Henry A. Schantz III, 93, of Canton, GA died Friday, November 15 holding hands with his wife of 67 years, Barbara H. Schantz. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 14, 1926 to parents Henry and Helen (Bremer) Schantz and lived in Elk Rapids, MI for 32 years until 2018 when they moved closer to family. He was...

Mr. James Cisco Richardson

Mr. James Cisco Richardson

Nov 14, 2019

Mr. James Cisco Richardson, age 90, of Ball Ground passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 following a period of declining health. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Chuculate Richardson and his son, James David Richardson. Survivors include his daughter and son in law, Donna and Robert...

Juana Lopez-Lucas

Juana Lopez-Lucas

Nov 11, 2019

Juana Lopez-Lucas, age 48 of Canton, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Saturday, November 16th from 12-1pm. The funeral service will immediately follow at 1pm in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Felipe Luces officiating. Interment will be held in Guatamala. She is survived...

Martha Jean Stancil

Martha Jean Stancil

Nov 11, 2019

Martha Jean Stancil, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 13th from 4-8pm and Thursday, November 14th from 1-3pm. The funeral will be in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, November 14th at 3pm with Dr. George Anderson...

Mrs Cathy Appling

Mrs Cathy Appling

Nov 9, 2019

Cathy Appling age 69 of Ball Ground Ga died on Saturday November 9, 2019 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral Services will be held Monday November 11, 2019 from the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Wayne Wright and Rev. Nathan Smith officiating. Interment in the Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 6PM- 10 PM and Sunday 10AM-...

Catherine Genevieve Eyer

Catherine Genevieve Eyer

Nov 8, 2019

Catherine Genevieve Eyer, age 101 of Charleston, SC. passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019. She will be laid to rest on Friday, November 15th at Holy Cross Cemetery in Charleston. No local services will be held. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Sutton of Canton. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Eyer...

James "Jim" Law

James "Jim" Law

Nov 8, 2019

Mr Jim Law III age 68 of Canton Ga died at his residence on Friday November 8, 2019 . Memorial Services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday November 14, 2019 from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Rev. Ken May will officiate family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until funeral Hour. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann...

Arlene Delange

Arlene Delange

Nov 5, 2019

Arlene DeLange, age 81 of Waleska, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Heritage Hospice in Marietta. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Darby Funeral Home from 10-11am. A memorial service will be held following the visitation at 11am in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Patricia Horlock officiating. She is survived...

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