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Lela Mae Whitley Craft

Lela Mae Whitley Craft

Apr 8, 2026

Lela Mae Whitley Craft of Glenn, Heard County, Georgia passed away on April 8, 2026

To honor her final wishes, there will not be a memorial held.

Lela was born October 21, 1927, and raised in Glenn, Georgia. She was a member of the Glenn Missionary Baptist Church and the oldest member at the time of her death. She enjoyed watching her...

Kathy Yvonne Carmichael

Kathy Yvonne Carmichael

Apr 7, 2026

Kathy Yvonne Carmichael, age 75, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Bellevue Village in Woodstock, Georgia.

Kathy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated much of her life to her family. She worked for many years at Carmichael’s Store, a family-owned business, as well as on the family farm. She was a proud graduate...

Baby Elihan Rivas Moreno

Baby Elihan Rivas Moreno

Apr 6, 2026

Baby Elihan Rivas Moreno was born into heaven on April 6, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee, gently surrounded by the boundless love of his devoted parents.

Though his time here was fleeting, Elihan’s life was filled with a love so deep it will last forever. In those quiet moments, he was held, cherished, and dreamed of—a perfect and precious son whose...

James Leon Bobo

James Leon Bobo

Apr 2, 2026

With deep gratitude for a life well lived, the family of James Leon Bobo, age 84, of Canton, Georgia, announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Caylor and Rev. David Byess officiating....

Margaret Crepeau

Margaret Crepeau

Apr 1, 2026

Margaret “Peggy” Nolte Crepeau, 78, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026.

Born on February 28, 1948, in Pennsylvania, Peggy moved with her family at a young age to Central Florida, where she was raised. She attended Catholic school and later graduated from Barry College in South Florida. After completing her education, she remained in South Florida for more than 30...

Franklin Lee Blankenship

Franklin Lee Blankenship

Mar 31, 2026

Franklin Lee Blankenship, age 71, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Frank was born on December 13, 1954, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, to the late Marvin and Patsy Blankenship. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy.

He will be remembered as a devoted father,...

Teri Holliday Marinko

Teri Holliday Marinko

Mar 30, 2026

Teri Marinko, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 30, 2026.

Born in Lubbock, Texas, on January 29, 1952, to Jack and Kathryn Holliday, Teri was the eldest of three children and a loving sister to Toni Plaster and Gala Wonder. 

Teri lived a life centered on family, love, and connection. She is survived by her three children:...

Nancy Jean Barbee

Nancy Jean Barbee

Mar 28, 2026

Today we honor the beautiful life of Nancy Jean McElwain Barbee—a woman whose love, strength, and quiet joy touched every person lucky enough to know her.

Nancy was born on December 29, 1950, in Sutton, West Virginia, to her parents, Leoda Dolores Arbogast and Ralph Waldo McElwain. From those mountain roots, she carried with her a deep sense of home, a...

Max Hayden Hughes

Max Hayden Hughes

Mar 28, 2026

Max Hayden Hughes of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born in Ducktown, Tennessee, he was the tenth of twelve children of Thomas Aden Hughes and Nola Iowa Hughes. Max graduated from Ducktown High School in 1955 and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959.

Following his military service,...

Mrs. Michael C. Chisolm

Mrs. Michael C. Chisolm

Mar 26, 2026

Michael C. Chislom, age 75, of Waleska, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Michael was born on November 2, 1950, to Lawrence and Alnita Collier. She was raised in Lake Wales, Florida, and graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1968. She went on to attend Berry College and Florida State University, later earning her...

George Brian Adams Sr.

George Brian Adams Sr.

Mar 26, 2026

George Brian Adams, Sr., age 85, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Adams was born on March 11, 1941, in Burnet, Texas, to the late George Washington Adams and Mary Azalea Adams. A proud veteran, he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. During his service, George...

Norma Cox Garrison

Norma Cox Garrison

Mar 25, 2026

Norma Cox Garrison, age 90 of Canton, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Born on December 17, 1935, to Ted and Ella Mae Cox, Norma lived life to the fullest, always laughing, loving, and providing a comforting presence to all who knew her. December 17th was a special day in more ways than one....

Gordon Dion Sledge

Gordon Dion Sledge

Mar 21, 2026

Obituary of Gordon Dion SledgeGordon Dion Sledge, age 61, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, March 21, 2026.Born on December 7, 1964, in Arab, Alabama, Dion was the son of Barbara Ann Richards and Gordon Sledge. He carried with him throughout his life a quiet strength, a kind heart, and a deep love for his...

Kurt H. Sutton

Kurt H. Sutton

Mar 21, 2026

Kurt H. Sutton was born in Gardenstadt, Germany on September 5, 1944. He was a beloved husband, treasured father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, educator, coach, soldier, musician, entrepreneur and most recently and what he was widely known for his portrayal of Mark Twain. Kurt passed in his sleep on March 21, 2026, at his home in Buford, Georgia. Services will be...

Joseph "Joey" Pellegrino

Joseph "Joey" Pellegrino

Mar 19, 2026

Joseph "Joey" Pellegrino Jr., born in 1995, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of passion, resilience, and love. Joey was a gifted skateboarder whose talent, creativity, and fearless spirit were evident to anyone who watched him ride. Though he faced his share of struggles, those who knew him best also knew his...

Joseph Mastroserio

Joseph Mastroserio

Mar 18, 2026

Joseph Mastroserio, age 90, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain.

Joseph was a proud graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, where he earned a degree in Political Science in 1958 on a full four-year scholarship. During his time at The Citadel, he was selected for the prestigious Summerall...

Lenda Rae Davis

Lenda Rae Davis

Mar 17, 2026

Lenda Rae Davis, age 85, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Harrison Davis. Mrs. Davis is survived by her loving children: her daughter, Rita Davis (Curt) Mitchell of Canton, Georgia; and her son, George Russell (Dana) Davis of Canton, Georgia....

Michael David Farrar

Michael David Farrar

Mar 14, 2026

Michael David Farrar, better known as Mike, and lovingly known as "Papa," was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Florida at the age of six. He spent many years in Florida working in and operating restaurants, as well as running a landscaping company, until 1998, when he moved to Woodstock, Georgia. The company that brought him to Georgia was...

Timothy Ray Walker

Timothy Ray Walker

Mar 13, 2026

Timothy Ray Walker, 61, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Timothy was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and carried the values of honor, courage, and commitment throughout his life. He will be remembered for his strength, loyalty, and the love he had for his family. He is...

Alice Laverne Carter

Alice Laverne Carter

Mar 9, 2026

Alice Laverne Carter, age 92, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Milton Senior Living in Alpharetta, Georgia. Ms. Laverne was born on July 13, 1933, in Canton, Georgia, to the late Dillard "Doc" White and Wynelle White. A lifelong resident of Cherokee County, she dedicated 30 years of service as a lunchroom cook at...

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