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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...
Fred Darrell Jacks
Oct 5, 2026
Fred Darrell Jacks, age 87, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at Northside Hospital Forsyth.
A Graveside Service is scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from the Georgia National Cemetery with Pastor Ken May officiating.
There will be a private viewing for family and close friends prior to the service.
He was preceded in death by:...
Joy Nelson Millard
Sep 27, 2026
Joy Nelson Millard, age 84, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Heritage Hospice.
Memorial Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Lance Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 12:30 PM.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to...
Junior McCurry
Sep 27, 2026
Junior McCurry, age 70, of Canton, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his residence. Junior and Debo were very special to each other, and they shared a love story many did not know. Their strong, loving, and true commitment has shown the younger generations what a marriage should be. Junior had a special interest in 4-wheel drives,...
Danny Brown
Sep 25, 2026
Danny Brown, age 76, of Canton, GA, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing.
Memorial Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Family Members officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at...
Ruth Hubbard
Sep 24, 2026
Ruth Hubbard, age 89, of Marietta, GA passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at her residence. She was a loving aunt & friend who will be deeply missed.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Chad Hulsey officiating. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens.
The...
Carmel Logan Cochran
Sep 19, 2026
Carmel Logan Cochran, age 62, of Waleska, GA passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Advent Health Redmond. She was a loving wife, mother, & grand and a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church.
Memorial Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from the with Rev. Scott Bosier officiating.
Preceded in death by: Sister - Kelly Winkles
Survivors include:
Husband...
Elaine Lefkowitz
Sep 19, 2026
The family of Elaine Dorothy Lefkowitz is saddened to announce her passing on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at The Oaks at Towne Lakes in Woodstock, Georgia with her three daughters by her side. The sunset that night was heavenly and we know she is dancing with God. At 78 and struggling with dementia for the past 4 years of her...
Olin Fowler
Sep 19, 2026
Olin Fowler, age 87, of Canton, GA, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at McHelen Baptist Church, with Brian Cain officiating. Interment will follow at McHelen Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and from...
Jesus Garcia-Santoyo
Sep 15, 2026
Jesus Garcia-Santoyo, age 27, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was a devoted son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend whom touched the lives of many who knew him. He was always willing to care for and help others and his compassion for those around him was a defining part of who he was. Above all, Jesus deeply loved his...
Frankie Edge
Sep 14, 2026
Frankie Edge, age 96, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Monday, September 14, 2026 at Jasper Point surrounded by family. She was a member of Hightower Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:30 AM, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral...
Cora Goodwin
Sep 13, 2026
Cora Goodwin, age 88, of Canton, GA, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Tower Road Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marietta.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, September...
Elsie M. Head
Sep 12, 2026
Elsie M. Head, age 91, of Canton, GA, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday,...
Carolyn W. Turner
Sep 10, 2026
Angie Carolyn White Turner, beloved matriarch, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully at home before daybreak on Thursday, September 10, 2026, just two months shy of her 95th birthday. Across a long and remarkable life, she was known and loved as Carolyn, Mama, Gran, aunt, cousin, friend, and to generations of Cherokee County children, simply Mrs. Turner.
Carolyn’s roots in Cherokee...
Drema Haney Angel
Sep 8, 2026
Drema Haney Angel, age 80, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at her residence. She loved Jesus, our glorious Lord and Savior, and He was first in all things. She always taught us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He...
Karol Duncan
Sep 5, 2026
Karol Duncan, age 78, of Rome, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 1:30 PM on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Georgia National Cemetery, with Rev. Ken May officiating. Interment followed at the Georgia National Cemetery.
Survivors include:
Son - Jason Duncan
Daughter - April Kaldon
Grandchildren - Gavin Duncan, Alyssa Cantrell (Tyler), and Devin...
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