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Mary "Jewel" Rollins
Feb 13, 2026
Mary "Jewel" Rollins, age 83, of Jasper, GA, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Canton, GA.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, February...
Rev. Leonard R. Perry, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Rev. Leonard R. Perry Jr., age 95, of Jasper, GA, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Wigington officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM with Military...
Scott Garris
Feb 10, 2026
Scott Lee Garris, age 59, of Ellijay, GA passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his residence.
A Graveside Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Georgia National Cemetery with Pastor Alan Sinclair officiating. .
Survivors include:
Mother - Joan Garris
Father - Dexter Garris
Son - Josh Garris
Brother & Sister-in-law - Mark (Angela) Garris
Brother - Todd Garris
South Canton...
Jean C. Jones
Feb 10, 2026
Jean C. Jones, age 84, of Canton, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at The Phoenix at Union Hill.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery on February 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
The family will...
Marie Sloan
Feb 9, 2026
Barbara Marie Sloan, age 91, of Talking Rock, GA passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Wildwood Health Care. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, & friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from the Fain Cemetery in Calhoun.
The family will receive friends...
Bobby Ghorley
Jan 28, 2026
Bobby Ghorley, age 88, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his residence. Bobby was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and a 58+ years Past Master of the Sharptop Lodge #680. He enjoyed many years of being a Yaarab Shriner.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026, from the Chapel...
Tommy Kelley
Jan 27, 2026
*OBITUARY UPDATED*
Tommy Kelley, age 68, of Jasper, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his residence.
Due to current weather conditions, the Funeral services are now scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Ware officiating. Interment will follow at Chalcedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
The...
Gene Gammill
Jan 25, 2026
Gene Gammill, age 83, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Otto Gene Gammill Jr., known to all as Gene, was born on January 27, 1942, in El Dorado, Arkansas, the eldest of three children born to O.G. and Mary Purdue Gammill. Growing up alongside his brother John and sister Susan, Gene displayed an early...
Mildred Eugenia Robinson
Jan 22, 2026
Mildred Eugenia Robinson
Mildred entered into the presence of her Saviour on January 22, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 92. Mildred was born on September 6, 1933, in Alpharetta, Georgia, to Zenas and Frances Dodd.
Mildred was the loving wife to her husband, Ernest Cecil Robinson, whom she married on December 19, 1953. She was predeceased by Cecil...
Eddie Crosby
Jan 20, 2026
Marshall Edison Crosby Jr., 82, of Canton, Georgia, peacefully passed away at home after a brief illness on January 20, 2026. He was surrounded by an abundance of lovefrom those who affectionately knew him as Dad, Pops, Ed, and Eddie.
Ed was born on August 16, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, later moved...
William "Bill" Ray Odom
Jan 19, 2026
William "Bill" Ray Odom, age 91, of Woodstock, GA, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, January 23, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Andrews officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00...
Jane Ellen Hudgins
Jan 17, 2026
Jane Ellen Hudgins, age 78, of Canton, GA, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Heritage Hospice. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Shockley officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery at 2:30 PM.
The...
Billy Buice
Jan 13, 2026
Billy James Buice, 83, traveled peacefully to his eternal home on January 13, 2026, at his home in Waleska, Georgia. Billy was born on August 31, 1942, to Edwin and Mary Lee Buice in the (then) rural community of Birmingham in Fulton County. He grew up farming with his grandfather, Horace Simms, and collecting all types of animals, ranging from...
Marylain Stancil
Jan 9, 2026
Marylain Stancil, age 90, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Oaks at Post Road. She was a loyal member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church. Marylain was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, great-grandmother, & friend who will be deeply missed.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026, from the Chapel of South...
John W. Thompson, Jr.
Jan 8, 2026
John Wesley Thompson, Jr., age 85, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Father Jamie Stutler officiating. Inurnment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery with full United States Air Force Military Honors.
The family...
Linda Patterson
Jan 7, 2026
Linda Patterson, age 74, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Linda was born in Decatur, Illinois, on August 8th, 1951. Linda was an incredibly kind and fun-loving individual. Linda loved thrift shopping and Mexican food, but, more importantly, she is remembered for her deep love for her family and her Savior, Jesus. Linda...
Curtis Edward Evans
Jan 6, 2026
Curtis Edward Evans, age 57, of Canton, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Gayton and Rev. Burley Chester officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the South Canton...
Emily Dianne Evans
Jan 6, 2026
Emily Dianne Evans, age 28, of Canton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Gayton and Rev. Burley Chester officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at South...
Sue Andrews
Jan 6, 2026
Sue Andrews, age 78, of Canton, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her residence. Sue was known for her kind spirit and generous heart. Jimmie Sue was a loyal daughter, wife, mother, cousin, and friend. She was also a "second mom" to many in the community, offering comfort, guidance, and unconditional love. To know her was truly to...
Peggy Gentry
Jan 5, 2026
Peggy Gentry, age 81, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at her residence. She loved sewing, bowling, and her grandkids and great-grandkids. Peggy loved to play games. She retired from Cherokee County School after many years.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM,...
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