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Ronald Everett

Ronald Everett

Feb 8, 2025

Ronald Everett, age 78, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Dr. George Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 10:00...

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Bearden

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Bearden

Feb 7, 2025

Mary "Beth" Bearden, age 70, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Lake Forest Memorial Park in Jasper, Ga.

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June Voyles

June Voyles

Feb 7, 2025

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Clara June Hooper Voyles, a shining light who left this world on February 7th, surrounded by family. Her infectious laughter and boundless kindness touched everyone she met. She enjoyed church and singing in her choir. She spent many hours bird watching, singing, sudoku, and always enjoyed a good gathering....

Gregory George Zino

Gregory George Zino

Jan 31, 2025

Gregory George Zino passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, leaving behind a

legacy of love, loyalty, and devotion to family. Born on July 4, 1956, Greg – as he was

known to all – was a true Chicagoan at heart, with a deep devotion to his hometown and

its beloved sports teams,...

Craig Stuart Mckenzie

Craig Stuart Mckenzie

Jan 27, 2025

Craig Stuart McKenzie

March 6, 1950 - January 27, 2025

Craig Stuart McKenzie, 74, died January 27, 2025 in Canton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his son, Adam Stuart McKenzie, and his parents, John Stuart McKenzie and Virginia Lee Brown McKenzie. He is survived by his wife, Linda Green McKenzie, son, Benjamin Stuart...

Madissen Elizabeth Lewis

Madissen Elizabeth Lewis

Jan 26, 2025

The Ministry of Madissen Elizabeth Lewis began on June 16, 2004, in Snellville, Georgia, born to Christopher S. Lewis and Kimberly Ann Lewis (Cunningham). From the moment of her birth, Madissen was chosen by the Lord to be His servant, bringing His light and love to everyone she encountered. She was called to honor and glorify Him through her...

Rev. Franklin Mcpherson

Rev. Franklin Mcpherson

Jan 25, 2025

Rev. Franklin McPherson, age 86, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his residence. He was a Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He was Pastor of Pleasant Union Baptist Church and Haney Grove Baptist Church for numerous years where he faithfully served the Lord.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on...

Betty "Jeannie" Bryan

Betty "Jeannie" Bryan

Jan 22, 2025

Betty Jean Bryan, age 68, of Acworth, GA passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Monday, January 27, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends...

Helen W. Martin

Helen W. Martin

Jan 19, 2025

Helen W. Martin, age 89, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Rubin Smith officiating. Entombment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends...

Margie Mcarthur

Margie Mcarthur

Jan 19, 2025

Margie McFall McArthur, 92, of Woodstock, left this Earth on January 19, 2025.

She was born in Woodstock in 1932 to Jackson Valentine and Cary Etta McFall. Margie worked at the Dixie Inn for many years and later retired from Reeve’s Floral Products.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025,...

Roger Lawrence Durst

Roger Lawrence Durst

Jan 17, 2025

Roger L. Durst, age 88 of Woodstock, Georgia and formerly Rochester, Minnesota died January 17, 2025. Roger was born on July 8, 1936 to Sam and Mabel (Tolrud) Durst on the family farm in rural Pine Island, Minnesota (Goodhue County). As a child, he moved with his family to Spring Valley/Grand Meadow Minnesota area, then later near Chatfield, Minnesota...

Steve Jones

Steve Jones

Jan 17, 2025

Steve Jones, age 78, of Woodstock, GA passed away Friday, January 17, 2025.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. David Byess, and Rev. Terry Caylor officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery on Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 10:30 AM...

Michael Dewayne Morris

Michael Dewayne Morris

Jan 12, 2025

Michael Dewayne Morris, age 66, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his residence. Mike grew up in Roswell, Georgia, where he attended Roswell High School. He retired from Prudential Insurance after earning numerous accolades for his exceptional sales career. Following his retirement, Mike continued his work with several other insurance firms until the very...

Edward Cannon Collins

Edward Cannon Collins

Jan 8, 2025

Edward C. Collins

August 28, 1968 - January 8, 2025

Edward Cannon Collins, 56, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on January 8th, 2025.

Eddy was born on August 28th, 1968, to Joe Edgar Collins and Shirley Latrena Craven in Mobile, Alabama. After graduating from Henderson County High School in 1987, he attended Murray...

Ida Mae Hufstetler

Ida Mae Hufstetler

Dec 28, 2024

Ida Mae Lowery Hufstetler of Jasper, born March 23, 1932, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 28, 2024.

Ms Hufstetler, a native of Cherokee County, retired from the United States Postal Service in 1992 after over 30 years of service which began as Postmaster in Waleska, Georgia and ending in Locust, North Carolina, again as a Postmaster....

Joseph "Wayne" Mcgahee

Joseph "Wayne" Mcgahee

Dec 23, 2024

Joseph Wayne McGahee, age 74, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at his residence.

Visitation is from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Antioch Christian Church, 3595 Sugar Pike Road, Canton, GA 30115.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12 PM on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the...

Robert James Rooks

Robert James Rooks

Dec 21, 2024

Robert James Rooks, age 95, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He started out as a mechanic with a garment manufacturing company, where he eventually got into the sales division of industrial sewing equipment. Robert was an accomplished and self-taught steel guitar player. Roy Wiggins, who played at the Grand Ole Opry...

Clay Poole

Clay Poole

Dec 21, 2024

Clay Poole, age 89, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at The Lodge at Stephens Lake.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, from the Chalcedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney King officiating. Interment will follow at Chalcedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from...

Bud Byron

Bud Byron

Dec 16, 2024

A Traditional Military Service and Ceremonial Releasing of White Doves will be held in Bud Byron’s honor on January 2, 2025 The service will commence promptly 1:00 PM at The Georgia National Cemetary, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA 30114. This is a public service so all are invited to attend.

Elwood E. “BUD” Byron, 90, died...

William Thomas "Tom" Espy

William Thomas "Tom" Espy

Dec 13, 2024

William Thomas "Tom" Espy, age 87, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at his residence.

Tom was born in Gadsden, Alabama, where he grew up not far from his future wife, Ann. After high school, Tom went into the United States Army where he served for two years. Tom then attended Howard College, now...

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