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Chris Russell

Chris Russell

Aug 14, 2023

Chris Russell, age 57, of Canton, GA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Russell's wishses were to be cremated, and no local services have been arranged.

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Survivors include:

Wife - Jackie Corry

Step-Son - Dane Corry

South Canton Funeral Home,...

Ruth Herndon

Ruth Herndon

Aug 12, 2023

Ruth Herndon, age 85, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, August 14, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Bryan Edenfield, Bro. John Bennett and Bro. Jerry Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Pauline Tillery

Pauline Tillery

Aug 11, 2023

Pauline Jordan Tillery, age 94, of Waleska, GA passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Canton. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Sunday, August 13, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow...

John Oscar Allen

John Oscar Allen

Aug 10, 2023

John Oscar Allen, Jr. age 90 passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023.

Mr. Allen was born in Alpharetta, Georgia on November 3,1932, to John Oscar Allen, Sr., and Emma Estelle Mulkey Allen. He lived in Canton and retired from the Fulton County Prison Camp. He later moved to Mitchell, Georgia where he owned a Farm. He was...

Alfred Otto Dingler

Alfred Otto Dingler

Aug 7, 2023

Alfred Otto Dingler, age 94, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Services for Mr. Alfred Otto Dingler will be scheduled at a later date.

Survivors include:

Wife - Ingeborg Dingler

Son - Alfred W. Dingler

Daughter - Karen Bird

South...

Joshua J. Holliday

Joshua J. Holliday

Aug 6, 2023

Joshua J. Holliday, age 20, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Joshua held a black belt in Choi Kwang Do and he also loved ice and roller hockey. He loved boxing, working out and mixed martial arts.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from...

"Butch" Owens

"Butch" Owens

Aug 2, 2023

Mrs. F. Pearl “Butch” Owens of Canton Georgia, passed away on August 02, 2023 after a long life full of love, at the age of 93. It was her time to rest in the arms of the lord and reunite with loved ones.

Butch, was born on June 18, 1930 to Arvil and Myrtie McBee in Fairmount...

Waymon Goodman

Waymon Goodman

Aug 2, 2023

Waymon Goodman, age 81, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Heritage Hospice. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Waymon was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He taught and coached in the Cherokee County School System for 32 years.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Saturday,...

Ruby L. Croft

Ruby L. Croft

Aug 2, 2023

Ruby L. Croft, age 90, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was loved by all who met her. She owned her own successful beauty shop called Hairstyles for Him and Her and loved her gardening and the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Marshell Staton

Marshell Staton

Jul 30, 2023

Marshell Staton age 80, of Woodstock, GA passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Marshell was a loving husband, father and Papa.

He was a member of Welcome All Baptist Church in Woodstock, GA.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton...

Debbie Collins

Debbie Collins

Jul 24, 2023

Debbie Collins, age 63, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at her residence.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, July 31, 2023, from the Cherokee Memorial Park. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 30, 2023,...

Lorrie Lynn Vaughn

Lorrie Lynn Vaughn

Jul 24, 2023

Lorrie Lynn Vaughn, age 56, of White, GA passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, & Friend who was devoted to all who knew her. Lorrie was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton...

Marlene Phillips

Marlene Phillips

Jul 20, 2023

Marlene Phillips, age 90, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her residence.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Monday, July 24, 2023, from the Georgia National Cemetery with Pastor Ken May officiating.

There will be no visitation prior to the Graveside Service on Monday, July 24, 2023.

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Dorothy "Mema" Carlton

Dorothy "Mema" Carlton

Jul 12, 2023

Dorothy "Mema" Carlton, age 80, of Woodstock, GA passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from the South Canton Funeral Home. Interment will follow In Our Hearts Forever.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Saturday,...

Doris Charlotte Waters

Doris Charlotte Waters

Jul 8, 2023

Doris Charlotte Waters, age 73, of Metter, GA passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Pleasant View Nursing Center. She was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Frady, Rev. Jimmy Rampley, Rev. Moss Fountain,...

Glen David Stites

Glen David Stites

Jul 6, 2023

In Loving Memory: Glen David Stites

Glen, a loving father, a man of faith, and valiant military member, passed away on July 6th, 2023. His passing leaves a profound void in the lives of his loved ones, but his legacy of faith, love, humor, and dedication will forever be cherished.

Born on January 9th 1946,...

Kevin Richard Barnes

Kevin Richard Barnes

Jul 4, 2023

Kevin Richard Barnes, age 72, of Woodstock, GA passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Accentcare Hospice.

He was preceded in death by:

Mother: Jean Barnes

Father: Robert Francis Barnes

Brother: Robert Barnes

Survivors include:

Wife - Lauren Barnes

Daughter - Mary Claire Barnes

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Bonnel Gilleland Mulkey

Bonnel Gilleland Mulkey

Jul 3, 2023

Bonnel Mulkey, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away July 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She fought a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. She was a very strong woman and fought this cancer til the end with no complaining. For those of you who knew her, she was a...

Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith

Jul 1, 2023

Sandra Reece Smith, age 72, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunt.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Don Cagle, Rev. Greg Cagle and Rev. Grant...

Larry Reece

Larry Reece

Jun 30, 2023

Larry Reece, age 77, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 PM, on Monday, July 3, 2023, from the South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Wallace Cochran, and Rev. Thomas Wheeler, Rev. Wayne Wright and Rev. Roger McClure officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Arbor Baptist...

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