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Robert K. "Bob" Hammond

Robert K. "Bob" Hammond

Sep 17, 2024

Robert “Bob” Hammond, age 70, passed away September 17, 2024, peacefully at home in Ball Ground, Ga. Bob was born February 11, 1954, in Chicago, Il to the late Robert and Donna Hammond. Bob had a long career with Stouffer Hotels and in 1991 moved to Canton, Ga with his wife and three children and loved spending time in...

Jetty Mincey

Jetty Mincey

Sep 17, 2024

Jetty Louise Mincey (Presley), age 85, passed away on Tuesday September 17th at her home in Canton, GA. Jetty was raised in Jackson County Georgia· and met the love of her life, Hubert at work where they spent the next 40+ years together both at work and home. Jetty cherished her family, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She stayed...

Faye Elizabeth Chester

Faye Elizabeth Chester

Sep 15, 2024

Faye Elizabeth Chester, age 59, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving wife, mother, & nana. Mrs. Chester was a member of Chalcedonia Baptist Church. She loved her family deeply and will be missed by all who knew her.

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

Donald William Ray

Donald William Ray

Sep 14, 2024

Donald William Ray, age 79, of Jasper, GA passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Heritage Hospice.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Price officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday, September...

Martha "Janie" Moore

Martha "Janie" Moore

Sep 14, 2024

Martha Jane Moore, age 87, of Jasper, GA passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Rock Creek Manor in Jasper, GA.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from Free Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Daryl Bailey, Rev. Thomas Wheeler, and Rev. Awtrey Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Free Hope Baptist...

Judy Stubbs Reeves

Judy Stubbs Reeves

Sep 13, 2024

Judy Stubbs Reeves, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at The Arbor at Bridge Mill. Judy was a dedicated educator for Daleville City Schools for 29 years, where she was named "Teacher of the Year" 3 times. She was adored by her family and friends. Judy had a special sense of humor that brought...

Laura Rhudy

Laura Rhudy

Sep 6, 2024

Laura Rhudy, age 72, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Trent Chambers officiating. A private family interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will...

Chester Solomon Welchel

Chester Solomon Welchel

Sep 5, 2024

Mr. Chester Welchel passed from this life onto the next surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Jasper, GA on September 5, 2024. Chester was known for his love of cars and ability to fix anything he put his hands on. He loved his family and friends, that he considered family as well. He fought a...

Marie Fountain

Marie Fountain

Sep 2, 2024

Marie Fountain, age 93, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Ware, and Rev. Rudy Tribble officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park.

The family will...

Delores Jo Prakopcyk

Delores Jo Prakopcyk

Sep 1, 2024

Delores Jo Prakopcyk, age 76, of Kennesaw, GA passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from the Shiloh Hils Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Moore, and Pastor Mark Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park at a later date.

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Linda Lou Maloney

Linda Lou Maloney

Aug 27, 2024

Linda Lou (Goodpasture) Maloney, gifted organist, pianist, handbell ringer, gardener, and trip planner par excellence, died at home in Canton, GA, 27 August 2024.

Born in Caldwell, KS, in 1948, to Leslie and Betty (Rittgers) Goodpasture, Linda was a product of the Class of 1966 at West High School in Wichita, KS. Linda married Ron Judd in...

Linda Mcwilliams

Linda Mcwilliams

Aug 27, 2024

Linda Verlee Mulkey McWilliams passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. She was born on May 31, 1941.

Linda was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and her love of Jesus carried her throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe A. McWilliams, Father Vernie Mulkey, Mother Ophelia Mulkey, Sister Sandra Joyner,...

Jimmy Lowery

Jimmy Lowery

Aug 25, 2024

James Benjamin Lowery, , age 82, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his residence.

Memorial Services are scheduled for 6:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Chastain officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM,...

Virginia J. Wynn

Virginia J. Wynn

Aug 24, 2024

Virginia J. Wynn, age 91, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Canton Center for Nursing and Healing.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. C. R. Hill, officiating. Interment will follow at Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Barbara "Memaw" White Elliott

Barbara "Memaw" White Elliott

Aug 22, 2024

Barbara White Elliott "Memaw", age 96, of Maryville, TN passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024. "Memaw" was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, & friend. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Decatur, GA where she sang in the choir & taught Sunday School. Barbara was an avid Atlanta Braves & Georgia Bulldogs fan. She loved...

Sue Rightenour

Sue Rightenour

Aug 21, 2024

Sue Rightenour, age 90, of Acworth, GA passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Piedmont Cartersville.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin King officiating. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from...

Camilla Ann Blalock

Camilla Ann Blalock

Aug 17, 2024

Camilla Ann Reeves Blalock, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Canton Center for Nursing and Healing.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from the Oakdale Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Sheffield, and Rev. Mike Ware officiating. Interment will follow at Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Audrey Joyce Morris Pitts

Audrey Joyce Morris Pitts

Aug 14, 2024

Audrey Joyce Morris Pitts, born August 11, 1934 in Canton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in Blairsville, Georgia.

Joyce was a third generation lifetime Canton resident, a spouse, a mother of three and decades-long member of Oakdale Baptist Church. She and Jack married in 1951 and throughout their life were active in their church, their...

Gregg Gange

Gregg Gange

Aug 14, 2024

Gregg Gange, age 41, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home.

At 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Family will speak, followed by a prayer...

Charles William Priest

Charles William Priest

Aug 13, 2024

Charles William Priest, age 72, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his home.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from the Union Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Marty Smith and Rev. Jackie Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

He was...

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