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...
Ronald "Charlie" Carnes
Oct 10, 2025
Ronald Charles Carnes, age 60, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Memorial Services are scheduled for 5:00 PM, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Chapman officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, October 18, 2025, at South Canton Funeral...
Shelia Dianne Sikes
Oct 9, 2025
Shelia Dianne Cook Sikes, age 73, of Woodstock, GA, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Victory Village in Jasper, Georgia.
There will be no Memorial Service at this time.
Survivors include:
Son & Daughter-In-Law - Jared (Kristie) Sikes, Canton, GA.
Daughter - Cori Sikes, Woodstock, GA.
Granddaughters - Kinley and Kolbie Sikes, Canton, GA.
Grandson - Easton Sikes, Woodstock, GA.
Other family and friends also survive.
South...
Frank D. Burns
Oct 5, 2025
Mr. Franklin Donald Burns, age 88, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia March 24, 1937, the son of the late Albert and Jessie Burns.
As a 1955 Graduate of Roosevelt High School, Frank was a member of IBEW Local 613 for more than 60 years. As a big fan...
Paul B. Slone, Sr.
Oct 1, 2025
Paul Berton Slone, Sr., age 95, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 12:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 12:00...
