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Dorothy Mae Hitchcock
Nov 19, 2025
Dorothy Mae Parker Hunter Hitchcock, age 82, passed away November 19, 2025 in Canton, Georgia after a lengthy battle with dementia. Dorothy was born August 25, 1943 in Portsmouth Virginia to William “ Bill” and Peggy Parker. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Delores “Logge” Yost. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Brian E. Hitchcock...
Betty Sue West
Nov 16, 2025
Betty Sue West, age 88, of Canton, GA, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her residence. She was a lifetime resident of Cherokee County, and Betty was of the Baptist Faith.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Stancil officiating. Interment will follow at...
Clifton Croft Messer
Nov 14, 2025
Clifton Croft Messer, age 87, of Canton, GA, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Camellia Place.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sunday, November...
Jacob Cody Hulsey
Nov 12, 2025
Jacob Cody Hulsey, age 35, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Memorial Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Ken May officiating.
There will be a gathering of Friends and Family from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 15,...
Bob Gard
Nov 12, 2025
Robert Drue Gard of Canton, GA known to most of us simply as Bob, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife of 55 years, Camille and the family he cherished so deeply.
Bob was born during the Second World War, in Selma, Alabama — the youngest son of a proud military father. His early years were marked by the kind...
Jackie "Evelyn" Criswell
Nov 11, 2025
Evelyn Criswell, age 84, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born on December 20, 1940, in Ripley, Mississippi. She grew up as one of five children and married William Criswell at age 16 on November 23, 1957. Over the course of their 67 years, they welcomed three children into the family....
ROY VERNER COOK
Nov 9, 2025
Roy Verner Cook, age 92, of the Clayton Community, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Heritage Hospice. Verner was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great-great-grandfather. He was a 65-year Mason at the Sharptop Lodge #680. Verner never met a stranger and was a cut-up with everyone he came in contact with.
Funeral services are scheduled for...
Richard "Rick" Lee Graham
Nov 8, 2025
Richard "Rick" Lee Graham, age 50, of Canton, GA, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
At his request, Rick was cremated, and there are no other arrangements at this time.
Preceded in death by: Father: Billy Graham,
Survivors include:
Mother - Joan Graham
Sister - Kim Grier
Nephew - Dalton Grier
Niece - Avery Grier
Special Friend - Lauren Watkins
Special Friend - Kellie Conner
Aunts,...
Betty Jean Gilbert
Nov 5, 2025
Betty Jean Gilbert, age 88 of Canton, Georgia, passed away at her residence. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Granny, and Matriarch. Family was very important to her. She made everyone feel special and always asked everyone entering her home, "Are you Hungry"? One of her favorite places to be, especially at Christmas, was Gatlinburg. She was a true, elegant,...
Tammy Elaine Reyes
Nov 4, 2025
Tammy Elaine Reyes, age 52, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens in Cartersville, Georgia.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to...
Christopher Michael Fugitt
Nov 1, 2025
Christopher Michael Fugitt was born on October 11, 1972, in Orrville, Ohio, to Robert T. Fugitt and Martha L. Forrer (now Martha L. McFadden). From an early age, Chris had a spirited curiosity and a playful determination that would shape the rest of his life.
Growing up, Chris was actively involved in sports, excelling in baseball and football with the Kennesaw...
Paul Allen Greene
Oct 31, 2025
Paul Allen Greene, age 65, of Canton, GA, was born on August 25, 1960, and passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. Though Paul did not have children of his own, he embraced his role as an uncle with love and devotion. His nieces and nephews brought him great happiness, and he will be remembered for the warmth and affection he...
Jimmy Faulkner
Oct 26, 2025
Jimmy Faulkner, age 80, of Canton, GA, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and from 11:00 AM...
Vicky Wallace
Oct 20, 2025
Vicky Wallace, age 57, of Woodstock, GA passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from the New Home Baptist Church with Rev. Tracy Welchel officiating
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at South Canton Funeral Home.
She was preceded in...
Brenda Louise Cloud
Oct 20, 2025
Brenda Louise Cloud, age 74, of Ball Ground, GA, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was born at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA.
She is preceded in death by: Parents: James “Jim” R McCoy and Louise Williams McCoy
Siblings: Ann Green, Jerry Lee McCoy, Dorothy Moore
She is survived by: Children: Dena Cloud and Angie Burttschell
Siblings: JW McCoy,...
Ken "Pops" Putnam
Oct 18, 2025
Ken "Pops" Putnam, age 77, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at his residence.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Danny May officiating. Interment will follow at Landmark Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, October 22, 2025,...
William Lamar Wilson
Oct 16, 2025
William Lamar Wilson, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee following a long illness. He was born in Rome, GA, graduated Cherokee High School in 1969, and joined the U.S. Air Force upon graduation. He was a member of Community Church God's House.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, October...
James Clifford Horton
Oct 15, 2025
James Clifford Horton, age 85, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Chapel of the South Canton Funeral Home.
Preceded in death by: Parents: Keener and Irene Horton, Brother: Charles Horton, and Sister: Mary Jo Munoz
Survivors include:
Wife - Janice...
Martha Elena Norcross
Oct 11, 2025
Martha Elena Norcross, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Deceased's Residence. A Greaveside Service is scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from the Georgia National Cemetery with Pastor Ken May officiating. Preceded in death by: Parents: Santiago and Petra Martinez, Brother: Santiago Martinez, Jr. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law - Tony...
Faye Clonts
Oct 10, 2025
Faye Clonts, age 69, of Ellijay, GA, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at Wildwood Health Care.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at Little Refuge Baptist Church Cemetery in Waleska.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to...
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