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Charles Wheeler Crowe

Charles Wheeler Crowe

May 8, 2026

Charles Wheeler Crowe

In the early morning hours of May 8, 2026, Charles Wheeler Crowe, 91 years of age, a hero of Faith and Family, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born February 15, 1935, to Charlie Bell “Chot” Crowe and Jewel Martin Crowe. He was a lifelong resident of Hickory Flat. His loving wife of...

Chandler James Prybol

Chandler James Prybol

May 6, 2026

Chandler James Prybol, age 1, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, May 15, 2026, from the South Canton Funeral Home with Curt Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Milton Fields, located at 1150 Birmingham Road, Milton, Georgia 30004.

A reception will be held beginning at 2:00 PM following the...

Ronald Sohn

Ronald Sohn

May 4, 2026

Ronald Sohn, age 80, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at his residence.  He enjoyed wrestling, fishing, and going to car shows.  

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the South Canton Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Eugene and Matilda "Till" Sohn, and brother,...

Martha Louise Martin

Martha Louise Martin

Apr 19, 2026

Louise Martin, age 83, of Jasper, GA, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Emory Health Care.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Don Williams and Rev. Steve Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery, Roswell, Georgia.  

The family will receive friends from 4:00...

Victoria Jean Donohue

Victoria Jean Donohue

Apr 13, 2026

Victoria Donohue, age 37, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on April 13, 2026. She was a devoted mother, a beloved daughter, and a cherished sister whose life was defined by the deep love she held for her family.

Victoria was preceded in death by her brother, Mitchell Donohue.

She is survived by her three children, Riley Bayus, Abigail Bayus, and Declan Bayus,...

Jeanne Henderson Smith

Jeanne Henderson Smith

Apr 13, 2026

Jeanne Henderson Smith, age 81, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 13, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1944, and lived a life marked by love, strength, and devotion to her family.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Horace Henderson; her mother, Harriett Peck Henderson; and her brother Denny Edwin Henderson.

She is survived by her...

Christopher Valentine Ruda

Christopher Valentine Ruda

Apr 13, 2026

Christopher V. Ruda, 66, of Canton, GA, joined his parents in Heaven on Monday, April 13, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease Dementia. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 at South Canton Funeral Home.

The placement of cremains in the columbarium will be held on April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at...

Pamela Prescott

Pamela Prescott

Apr 9, 2026

Pamela Prescott, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to...

Travis Blanton Morris

Travis Blanton Morris

Apr 3, 2026

Travis Morris, age 83, of Canton, GA, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at her residence.

Preceded in death by:

Husband - Clyde Mack Morris, Jr.

Father - Homer Alexander Blanton

Mother - Miriam Gramling Blanton

Brother - Jere Mell Blanton

Sister - Wava Lou Phillips

Survivors include:

Daughter - Sheree Len Kincaid (Danny Howard Kincaid)

Daughter - Tonja Kay Morris

Daughter - Travis Linette Mitchell (Kenneth G. Mitchell)

Sister -...

Billy "Bill" Ray Burke

Billy "Bill" Ray Burke

Apr 2, 2026

The Lord called Billy (Bill) Ray Burke (73) of Ball Ground, GA home on April 2, 2026. Bill loved the Lord and lived a quiet life of faith that spoke volumes. He served many years as a deacon and Connect Group Leader as a member of Canton First Baptist Church. He loved to work outdoors, looking for any chance to...

Gwen Wilkins

Gwen Wilkins

Mar 29, 2026

Gwen Wilkins, age 86, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Dr. Chris Pritchett officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, April...

Mary Ellen LeCroy

Mary Ellen LeCroy

Mar 28, 2026

Mary Ellen LeCroy, 86, of Marietta, GA, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, after a long illness.  She was born on January 24, 1940, in Gadsden, Alabama, and spent the majority of her life as a loving wife and mother. She was known above all for her unconditional love. She was very skilled in painting, sewing, and quilting. Mary...

James Edward Orr

James Edward Orr

Mar 28, 2026

James Edward Orr, age 87, of Canton, GA, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Orr officiating. Interment will follow in the Orange Methodist Church Cemetery with Honors given by the United States Army. 

The family will...

Marilyn Louise Taenzler

Marilyn Louise Taenzler

Mar 26, 2026

Marilyn Louise Taenzler, age 92, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026. Visitation will be from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Life Bible Church, 124 P Rickman Industrial Dr, Canton, GA. A memorial service will be held from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM and officiated by Pastor Jason Clayton.

Marilyn was born...

June Keeter

June Keeter

Mar 26, 2026

June Keeter, age 83, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.

A Graveside Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from the Cherokee Memorial Park with Mark Mitton officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2026, and...

Whitney Allison Bell

Whitney Allison Bell

Mar 25, 2026

Whitney Allison Bell, age 46, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Smith and Rev. Bobby McFarland officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM,...

James O. Burton

James O. Burton

Mar 21, 2026

James Omer Burton, age 88, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home.

James was born in Tignall, Georgia, and later moved with his family to Thomson, Georgia, where he grew up. He attended Thomson High School and, following graduation, continued his education at West Georgia College and North Georgia College.

He began his professional career as...

Frances Allene Craig

Frances Allene Craig

Mar 13, 2026

Frances Allene Craig, age 79, of Cleveland, GA passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Peels officiating. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday,...

George F. Satterfield

George F. Satterfield

Mar 9, 2026

George F. Satterfield, age 92, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Rock Creek Manor. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He was a past President of the Macedonia Community Club. He was the Owner/Operator of Western-Sizzlin Steak House and a loyal member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM...

Cindy Carlstrom

Cindy Carlstrom

Mar 3, 2026

Cindy Carlstrom, age 73, of Ellijay, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Manor Lake Assisted Living - Hickory Flat.

Memorial Services are scheduled for 12:00 PM on Friday, March 6, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Ken May officiating.

There will be no public visitation before the Memorial Service.

Preceded in death by: Parents: Charles and...

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