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Harry Porter Harrison
Jun 29, 2023
Harry Harrison, age 92, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Grace Living Personal Care Home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 7, 2023, from the Canton First United Methodist Church with Rev. Coy Hinton and Rev. C. R. Hill officiating.
Interment will follow at Orange United Methodist...
Direne Crowe
Jun 29, 2023
Lillian Direne Crowe, age 72, of Acworth, GA passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, July 3, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Ellis officiating. Interment will follow at Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.
The...
Rev. Monroe Gunter
Jun 26, 2023
Rev. Donald Monroe Gunter, age 81, of Ball Ground, passed away gently at his home on Monday, June 26, 2023 after a yearlong battle with triple hit lymphoma.
Rev. Gunter, a native of Forsyth County and Alpharetta and longtime resident of Canton, was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Ellijay. He pastored a dozen churches across...
Bruce Thomas Harger
Jun 23, 2023
Bruce Thomas Harger, Sr., age 78, of Waleska, GA passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at Northside Hospital Forsyth.
Bruce was born on August 30, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan. As a young child, his family moved to Stanwood, Michigan where he would later attend school. Bruce graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1962 and went on...
Junior Padgett
Jun 19, 2023
Junior Padgett, age 78, of Jasper, GA passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at his residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. James Blalock officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends...
Robert D. O'Hara
Jun 19, 2023
Robert D. O’Hara, 60 of Hayesville was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday June 19, 2023. He was a native of Homeland, Florida and following school he began to work on the family ranch with his grandfather. He then moved to Canton, Georgia in 2004 where he preached at Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church in...
Jerry Allen Morgan
Jun 17, 2023
Jerry Allen Morgan, age 64, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from...
Irvin Coy Merrill
Jun 13, 2023
Irvin Coy Merrill, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He was a loving husband and father and served in the United States Navy. He worked at Lockheed Martin for 10 years and Atlantic Steel for 25 years where he retired as an Industrial Electrician.
Funeral services are scheduled...
Michael "Mike" Atkins
Jun 8, 2023
Michael "Mike" Atkins, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his residence. The family would like to give a special "Thank You" to Affinity Hospice for all their love, care and kindness shown toward our family during this sad time.
By his request, his grandchildren will be serving as Pallbearers.
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Dwight Cantrell
Jun 5, 2023
Dwight Cantrell, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Canton Center for Nursing and Healing. Dwight was a Deacon of Hopewell Baptist Church in the Sixes Community. He was a sportsman Champion at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Georgia.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, June 10, 2023,...
Inez Fowler
Jun 4, 2023
Inez Fowler, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a member of Stamp Creek Baptist Church for 50 + years and was "Granny" to everyone that knew her. Inez was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother
Funeral services are scheduled...
Kathy Satterfield
May 28, 2023
Kathy Satterfield, age 62, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She loved spending time at the beach. Kathy lived for her family; especially her Grandbabies.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Friday, June 2, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Ware...
Shirley Callahan
May 27, 2023
Shirley Ann Callahan, age 85, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and soon to be great great grandmother. She loved her birds and flowers and was loved by all who knew her.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, June...
Danny Dyer
May 24, 2023
Danny Dyer, age 68, of Woodstock, GA passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Heritage Hospice. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church as well as a member of the Harley Davidson Club and Sheriff's Association. Danny was a member of the International Association of Mechanics.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Saturday,...
John Henderson
May 21, 2023
John Michael Henderson, age 63, of Cumming, GA passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at his home.
Preceded in death by:
Mother: Rebecca Henderson
Father: Franklin Henderson
Son: Jason Henderson
Brother: Victor Henderson
Survivors include:
Wife - Esther Henderson
Daughter - Mae
...Anthony Wood
May 17, 2023
Thomas Anthony Wood , age 55, of Woodstock, GA passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from the Crossroads of Life Baptist Church with Pastor Chip Ray officiating. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from...
James G. Willis
May 16, 2023
James G. Willis, age 79, of Cumming, GA passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He served in the U.S. Army.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
*** (Please Check Mr. Willis' Obit Page For Updates)***
Preceded in death by:
Parents - Joseph and Jewel...
Sonya Tatum Hyde
May 15, 2023
Sonya Tatum Hyde, age 59, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend. Ms. Hyde was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, May 22, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev....
Howard Troy Hulsey
May 15, 2023
Howard Troy Hulsey, age 77, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at his residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, May 28, 2023, from the South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Daryl King officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 28, 2023,...
Vicky Lynn West
May 13, 2023
Vicky Lynn West, age 55, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from the South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin King, and Rev. Steven Owen officiating. Interment will follow at Salacoa Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family...
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