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David Wayne Greene
Nov 5, 2026
David Wayne Greene, age 61, of Jasper, GA passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Atrium Health Floyd Medical in Rome, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the South Canton Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by, Father: James H. Greene, Mother: Irene Haygood, Step-father: Morris Haygood, Brother:...
Betty Edwards
Nov 4, 2026
Betty Edwards, age 91, of Canton, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Chaplain Greg Hall and Len Waldroup officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
The family will...
William B. Criswell
Nov 4, 2026
William B. Criswell, age 93, was born on July 4, 1933, in Ripley, Mississippi, the youngest of six children. He grew up learning the importance of hard work, family, and caring for others—values he carried throughout his life.
On November 23, 1957, William married the love of his life, Evelyn. During their 67 years of marriage, they welcomed three children and...
John F. Novak
Nov 2, 2026
John Frank Novak, age 85, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, November 2, 2026 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
John was a devoted husband sharing 59 years of marriage with his beloved wife Sharon. He was a proud father to Kristen and John, father-in-law to Stan and Laura, and cherished grandfather to Adrienne and Iris who brought him great joy. His family...
Valerie Wheeler Cheshire
Nov 2, 2026
Valerie Wheeler Cheshire, age 67, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Monday, November 2, 2026 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a member of Sharp Mountain Baptist Church.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Sharp Mtn Baptist Church Cemetery in Ball Ground with Rev. Greg Hamilton...
Robert "Bob" Reece
Nov 2, 2026
Robert "Bob" Reece, age 78, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Rev. George Anderson and Rev. Ted Anderson officiating.
Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery on Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 9:30 AM,...
Doug Watson
Oct 31, 2026
Doug K. Watson, age 80, of Canton, GA, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Harris Senior Living.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael McPherson and Rev. Adam Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery in Waleska, Georgia.
The family will...
Rosemarie Balukin
Oct 29, 2026
Rosemarie Balukin (nee Rayoni) lost a long and courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home in Canton, Georgia, on 10-29-2026. Rose was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, a place she held close to her heart.
Rose was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerome M. Balukin 2005); father, Albert Rayoni 1992); and brother, Albert Rayoni, Jr....
Taylor Coleman
Oct 25, 2026
Taylor Coleman, 36, of Acworth, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his residence.
Our family is heartbroken by his passing. He was so many things to so many people: a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend, and most importantly, a father to his three beautiful kids.
Taylor loved all things music, the great outdoors, and working hard...
Barbara Bradley
Oct 22, 2026
Barbara Bradley, age 54, of Jasper, GA passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, & friend. She loved antiquing and fishing. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Lane Wright officiating. Interment will follow at...
Tim Castleberry
Oct 22, 2026
Tim Castleberry, age 64, of Cumming, GA, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Rev. Cody Thomas, Rev. Joey Watson, and Rev. Gerral Richards officiating. Interment will follow in the Arbor Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors performed by the...
Pierre Yvenson Dutailly
Oct 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Pierre Yvenson Dutailly Pierre Yvenson Dutailly, born December 9, 1977, will be remembered with love by his family and all those whose lives he touched. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who loved him, but his memory will live on through the family he cherished, the relationships he built, and the...
Mary Grace (Gaddis) Thomason
Oct 19, 2026
Mary Grace (Gaddis) Thomason, age 88, of Cartersville, GA passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at Atrium Health Floyd Medical. She was a loving mother & grandmother. She was an active member of her church while her health permitted. She spent her life caring for others as a nurse for more than 34 years.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM,...
Scott Blackwell
Oct 18, 2026
Scott Blackwell, age 60, of Ball Ground, GA, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Scott Blackwell was a beloved husband, father, best friend, and true friend to so many. After 36 years of marriage, he was so much more than a husband to the love of his life — he was her best friend, her partner in...
Tony Horton
Oct 17, 2026
Tony L. Horton, age 63, of White, Georgia, passed away at home on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Highland Pointe, surrounded by the love of his family.
Tony was a devoted husband, loving father, proud Pawpaw, cherished brother, and loyal friend. Above all, he was a family man whose greatest joy was loving the people closest to him. His love, strength,...
Evelyn Forsyth
Oct 16, 2026
Evelyn Forsyth, age 88, of Woodstock, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Oaks at Towne Lake.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Pastor Andrew Archer officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM...
Danny Hawkins
Oct 13, 2026
Danny Hawkins, age 73, of Canton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Northside Hospital in Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, October 16, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery in Roswell.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, October 15,...
Cretia Partain
Oct 12, 2026
Cretia Partain, age 49, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Rev. David Kight officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery in Johns Creek.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM...
Gail Starnes
Oct 11, 2026
Gail Starnes, age 75, of Canton, GA, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Accentcare Hospice.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Rev. Jameson Deering and Rev. Ricky Weaver officiating. Interment will follow at New Home Baptist Church Cemetery in Woodstock, GA.
The family will receive friends...
Rebecca "Becky" Butterworth
Oct 7, 2026
Rebecca Annette “Becky” Butterworth
Rebecca Annette “Becky” Butterworth, lovingly known as “Mom” by her children and “BB” by her grandchildren and great-granddaughter, passed away on October 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on May 21, 1946, Becky was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County, spending most of her life in the Union Hill Community, and was a proud graduate...
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