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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...

Harry  Porter Harrison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Anthony  Wood

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...

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