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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...

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...

Chuck Abernathy

Chuck Abernathy

Mar 3, 2026

Chuck Abernathy, age 77, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Seasons Hospice.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 5, 2026 at South Canton Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

He was preceded in death by:

Father - Mathew Abernathy

Mother - Irene Abernathy

Brothers Allen Abernathy and James Abernathy

Step Daughter - Mellisa...

Tommy Mulkey

Tommy Mulkey

Feb 27, 2026

Tommy Lee Mulkey, age 72, of Canton, GA, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Kent Samples and Rev. Terry Caylor officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM...

Paul Stover

Paul Stover

Feb 27, 2026

Paul Wayne Stover, age 92, of Canton, GA, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He enjoyed playing cards, square dancing, and camping.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Little River Methodist Church in Woodstock.

The...

James Michael Fink

James Michael Fink

Feb 26, 2026

James Michael Fink, age 57, of Canton, GA, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his residence.

Memorial Services are to be scheduled at a later date.

Preceded in death by: Brother: Greg Fink

Survivors include:

Wife - Jill Fink

Parents - Jim and Karen Fink

Son - Tommy Fink and wife Catalyn

Daughter - Megan Fink

Grandson - Mason James Fink

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the...

Brenda Fowler

Brenda Fowler

Feb 26, 2026

Brenda Fowler, age 82, of Canton, GA, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, March 2, 2026, from the McHelen Baptist Church with Bro. Brian Cain officiating. Interment will follow at the McHelen Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2026,...

Jerry Richardson

Jerry Richardson

Feb 23, 2026

Jerry Richardson, age 83, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at his residence.

Memorial services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Lance Halick officiating. Interment will follow in the  Pine Ridge Memorial Park in Kennesaw, Georgia.

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

Russell Nations

Russell Nations

Feb 21, 2026

Russell Nations, age 79, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremy Mullinax, Rev. Tim McFarland and Bro. Greg Cagle officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in the Clayton Community.

The family will receive friends...

Ronald Jackson Payne

Ronald Jackson Payne

Feb 20, 2026

Ronald Jackson Payne of Canton, Georgia passed away peacefully at Northside Hospital Cherokee on February 20th, 2026 at the age of 69.

A celebration of life will take place at the Olde Oak Barn in Canton on March 22 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM.

Born in Canton, GA in 1957 to Glenn and Marjorie Payne, Ron graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree...

John Watkins

John Watkins

Feb 18, 2026

Mr. John William Watkins, age 84 of Panama City Beach, Florida, formerly of Marietta, passed away on February 18, 2026.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 2 P.M. from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Hamilton officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. Internment will follow in Cherokee...

Phyllis H. Pool

Phyllis H. Pool

Feb 15, 2026

Phyllis H. Pool, age 76, of Ball Ground, GA, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Hightower Baptist Church, with Rev. Ronnie McCormick officiating. Interment will follow in the Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 19,...

Mary "Jewel" Rollins

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...

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