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Wilma Joyce Mauldin (Cantrell)

Wilma Joyce Mauldin (Cantrell)

Aug 9, 2025

Wilma Mauldin, age 81, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at her residence.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, August 11, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Joe McKechnie officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, August...

William Tony Carlile

William Tony Carlile

Aug 9, 2025

William Tony Carlile, age 66, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Piedmont Cartersville.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Brody Hughes officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August...

Mary Kathleen Guerrieri (Ricketson)

Mary Kathleen Guerrieri (Ricketson)

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Kathleen Guerrieri, age 81, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery at a later date.

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William J. "Billy" Hill

William J. "Billy" Hill

Aug 6, 2025

William Jennings Hill, known to all as “Billy,” a fifth-generation Cherokee Countian, was born in Canton, Georgia, on February 16, 1949, and departed this life for the streets of Glory on August 6, 2025, after a brief illness, at his home in the Free Home community.

The poet Sophocles wrote, “Man must wait until evening to see...

David Lee Smith

David Lee Smith

Aug 6, 2025

A link to the Memorial Service for David Smith can be found below, to view; copy and paste the link into the search bar. The live stream will begin Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00PM:

https://www.youtube.com/live/hk1ddWiANdk

David Lee Smith, age 63, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Canton, Georgia,...

Michael Harrison Nestlehutt

Michael Harrison Nestlehutt

Aug 4, 2025

Michael Harrison Nestlehutt, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at his residence.

Graveside services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from the Cherokee Memorial Park with Dr. George Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

There will be no public visitation prior to the...

Grady Lamar Roberts

Grady Lamar Roberts

Aug 3, 2025

Grady Lamar Roberts, age 81, of Jasper, GA, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Jasper Point Nursing Home in Jasper, Georgia. Lamar was of the Baptist faith and attended Hopewell Baptist Church in the Clayton Community most of his life. He worked as a machinist, tool and die designer, draftsman, and junior engineer in Poultry Agribusiness.

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Ronald Glen Satterfield

Ronald Glen Satterfield

Jul 31, 2025

Ronald Glen Satterfield, age 66, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He was born in Austin Texas. Ronald's hobbies were fishing, camping and being artistic. He loved animals, swimming and cooking. Ronald's main job was landscaping.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from the...

Deborah A Wichrowski (Scarpace)

Deborah A Wichrowski (Scarpace)

Jul 24, 2025

Deborah A Wichrowski, age 69, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her residence. She was a loving wife, sister, and friend. She enjoyed pickleball, hiking, travel, cooking & baking. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Preceded in death by:

Parents - Augustine & Lucy Scarpace

Survivors...

Donald Klein

Donald Klein

Jul 20, 2025

Donald Klein, age 82, of Ball Ground, GA, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Pastor Ken May officiating. Interment will follow in the Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 4:00...

Amber Moore (Casey)

Amber Moore (Casey)

Jul 18, 2025

Amber Casey Moore, age 37, of Jasper, GA passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Family officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Acworth, Georgia.

The family will receive friends...

Lillian "Mama Lil" Darby (King)

Lillian "Mama Lil" Darby (King)

Jul 14, 2025

Lillian "Mama Lil" Darby, age 100, of Waleska, GA, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Cloer officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive...

Lanny Dean Welchel

Lanny Dean Welchel

Jul 12, 2025

Lanny Dean Welchel, age 66, of Ellijay, GA passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at South Canton Funeral Home.

Preceded in death by:

Wife - Tina Louise Welchel

Father - Julius Jack Welchel,...

Dr. Charles R. Merrell

Dr. Charles R. Merrell

Jul 12, 2025

Dr. Charles Ronald Merrell, 84, of Canton, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2025. Born on October 19, 1940 in Roopville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Marie Pettey Merrell and Robbie A. Merrell. Charles graduated from Carrollton High School in 1958 and went on to earn degrees from The University of Georgia in...

Chris King

Chris King

Jul 11, 2025

Retired Sergeant Chris King lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 11, 2025. Chris, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, will be missed by all who knew him.

Chris, a United States Marine Corps Veteran, joined the Cherokee County Fire and Rescue in 2005. He retired with the rank of Sergeant on February 13, 2025. During...

Paul E. Weatherby

Paul E. Weatherby

Jul 9, 2025

Paul E. Weatherby, age 92, of Ball Ground, GA. passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his

residence on the family farm that has been in the Weatherby family since 1851. Raised on

the farm, Paul had a true love for the land and, through the years, raised livestock, horses, and

agricultural crops....

John Winslow Brooks

John Winslow Brooks

Jul 8, 2025

John Winslow Brooks, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Chapters Living of Canton. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp for 10+ years where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross. After his service he was an Airline Pilot for 30+ years. John was an avid outdoorsman and loved life.

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Carol Lavonne Davis (Payne)

Carol Lavonne Davis (Payne)

Jul 6, 2025

Carol Lavonne Davis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the age of 81. Born at home on August 31, 1943, in Canton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Lloyd David Payne and Ruby Lee Parks Payne. A lifelong resident of Cherokee County, Carol was the heart of her...

Jewell Thomason (Padgett)

Jewell Thomason (Padgett)

Jul 5, 2025

Jewell Thomason, age 91, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at her residence. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was a life long resident of Cherokee County and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Pickens County.

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

Timothy  Delane Chambers

Timothy Delane Chambers

Jul 4, 2025

Timothy Delane Chambers, age 60, of Canton, GA, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family singing Amazing Grace.

Tim was a sweet precious soul who loved the Lord, his family, and his many countless friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and church family, especially celebrating his birthdays with good gospel...

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