Joyce Louise Hines
Apr 27, 2026
Joyce Louise Hines, 87, of Woodstock, Georgia, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Acworth, Georgia. Born on July 17, 1938, she was the beloved daughter of Agnes and Harold French.
Joyce was the cherished mother to Leslie Ross (Tracy), Debbie Touart (Wayne), and Kelli Lambertson. She was a devoted grandmother to John (Katy), Michael, and...
Margaret Gail Ingram
Jun 2, 2026
Margaret Gail Ingram, age 85, of Frankford, West Virginia, formerly of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Greenbriar Valley Medical Center in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Born on April 4, 1941, in Cumming, Georgia, Margaret was the daughter of the late A.J. and Ruth Evans Pendley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Sharon Fountain Bryant
May 11, 2026
Sharon Fountain Bryant was born in Savannah Georgia on March 7, 1951 and departed for her heavenly home surrounded by her family on May 11, 2026.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents James and Nell Fountain and her brothers Gary and James Fountain. She is survived by her brother Stanley Fountain and his wife Nancy Fountain. She is also...
Lamar Lloyd Murdock
May 29, 2026
Lamar Lloyd Murdock, age 84, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Georgia.
Born on May 27, 1942, in Milan, Georgia, Lamar lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his country, and those he loved. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alberta Murdock, and two sisters.
Lamar leaves...
John H. Martin
May 4, 2026
John H. Martin, age 94, of Loganville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Abbey Hospice.
John was born on September 25, 1931, in Dutton to Charles “Dock” Martin and Mary Lou Martin. He was raised alongside his four brothers, Granville “Martin,” Joe, Bobby, and Louie, and his six sisters, Ilamae, Bonnie, Irene, Marie, Aliene, and Ruby. As the...
Thomas A. Fowkes
May 24, 2026
Thomas A. Fowkes, age 85 of Canton, Georgia, passed away on May 24, 2026.
Born on August 17, 1940 in Elyria, Ohio, Tom was the son of the late Reginald and Lucille Fowkes. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Barry and Ron and sister Judy, and his grandson, Matthew McKlveen.
Tom will be lovingly remembered by...
Joy Lawson Pope Mabry
Jun 1, 2026
Joy Lawson Pope Mabry, age 94, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Camellia Place in Woodstock, Georgia.
Born on April 28, 1932, in Canton, Georgia, Joy was the daughter of the late John Gordon Lawson and Adena Henderson Lawson. A lifelong learner and dedicated educator, she graduated from Canton High School, now Cherokee High School,...
Robert Ervin "Rusty" Toole
Jun 2, 2026
Robert "Rusty" Toole passed away on June 2, 2026. Born September 15, 1955, Rusty kept busy over 70 years as an avid hobbyist with interests ranging from backyard rocketry with his kids, to golf, travel, miniature train engineering, drone construction and flying, and science fiction. Solely his love of family surpassed that passion for learning and tinkering.
Rusty dearly loved his...
G. Dennis Harris, Jr.
May 28, 2026
G. Dennis Harris, Jr. was born on September 28, 1938, and departed for his heavenly home surrounded by his family on May 28, 2026.
The family will receive family and friends on Monday, June 1st, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Darby Funeral Home in Canton, GA. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Darby Funeral...
Maria Helena Cunha
May 22, 2026
Maria Helena Cunha passed away on May 22nd, 2026, at WellStar Tranquility Hospice Center surrounded by loved ones at 81 years old. She was the widow of William Roberto Cunha. They shared fifty-four beautiful years together.
Born in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, she was the only daughter of Joao and Conceicao Siqueira. She was a devoted wife and mother, as well...
Mildred Darby
May 22, 2026
Mildred Darby, age 89 of Auburn, Georgia, formerly of Waleska, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the North Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, Georgia.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Rampley will officiate. Interment will follow in the Auburn Cemetery in Auburn, Georgia....
Renita Lynne Stowers
May 22, 2026
Renita Stowers, age 66 of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Renita was a life long resident of Cherokee County. She retired from the U.S. Postal service after 33 years of service . She was member of Revolution Church. She was a proud member of the Cherokee High School State Championship Basketball team. She was always full of...
Wayne Jesse Abernathy
May 22, 2026
Wayne Jesse Abernathy, age 95 of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his residence.
A graveside service in honor and celebration of the life of Mr. Abernathy will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Old Macedonia Campground Cemetery in Bartow County, Georgia. The Family will receive friends one hour to the service...
Buddy J. Turner
May 22, 2026
Buddy J. Turner, age 87 of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at The Oaks at Ellijay.
Born on February 14, 1939, in Lathemtown, Georgia, Buddy was the son of the late Billy and Frances Turner. He proudly served his country as a United States Army Veteran. A hardworking man throughout his life, Buddy was truly a...
Sharon Hathaway
May 19, 2026
Sharon Hathaway passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born on September 17, 1941, in Shelbyville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Edgar and Rita Lefler.
Sharon was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who loved her family deeply. She shared many happy years with her late husband, Paul Hathaway, traveling...
Mary Madeline Lamazares
May 17, 2026
Mary Madeline Lamazares, age 89 of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at The Landings of Canton Hills.
Born Mary Madeline Gogarty on May 16, 1937, in Clogherhead, Ireland, north of Dublin along the east coast, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Mary Frances Gogarty. Affectionately known as “Olive” by those who loved her,...
James Joseph "Jim" Del Priore
May 16, 2026
James Joseph Del Priore, age 73, of Columbus, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Jim lived a life marked by faith, service, hard work, and deep love for his family.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a retired Air Force veteran. Following his honorable discharge after more...
Michael John Molasso
May 16, 2026
Michael John Molasso, age 51, of Canton, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Michael was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on October 9, 1974. Michael was a 20-year veteran Law Enforcement Officer for Pasco County Sheriff’s Office in Pasco County, Florida as well as Canton Police Department in Canton, Georgia. He was a devoted member...
Linda Elizabeth Pruett
May 15, 2026
Linda Elizabeth Pruett, of Canton, passed away on May 15th, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Canton, Georgia, January 31st, 1940, at Cokers Hospital.
She was the first child to Luke and Berma Mode of Canton. She was the first grandchild to Arthur and Dolly Mode, both of Canton. She was the third grandchild to William (W.H.)...
Hazel Napier Galloway
May 14, 2026
Hazel Napier Galloway, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama.
Born in Canton, Georgia on December 12, 1946, Hazel was the daughter of the late Earl and Virginia Napier. A dedicated student, she earned an academic scholarship to the University of Georgia, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education. She...
