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Larry M. Milner
Oct 6, 2022
Larry M. Milner, age 75, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence. Larry was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and served as a Paramedic in the United States Army. Larry was the longtime owner of Larry's Barber Shop in Hickory Flat.
Survivors...
James P. Sams
Oct 5, 2022
James P. Sams, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Piedmont Cartersville. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and friend.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Lusk, and Danny Putnam officiating. Interment...
Irene Wilson Free
Oct 4, 2022
Irene Wilson Free, age 95, of Talking Rock, GA passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2022 at her residence.
Mrs Free was a loving mother, grandmother, great & great,great grandmother. She painted beautifully and loved her flowers.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, October 06, 2022, from the South Canton Funeral Home with...
Barbara Ghorley Jones
Sep 30, 2022
Barbara Ghorley Jones, age 71, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
If you look at her life on paper, you will see Barbara has been a life time resident of Cherokee County, mostly, in and around Canton. She grew up with two sisters. She married and had three biological children...
John "Junior" Abernathy, Jr.
Sep 29, 2022
John "Junior" Abernathy, Jr., age 87, of Jasper, GA passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Monday, October 03, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Ellis, and Rev. Johnny Chastain officiating. Interment will follow at Long Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery...
Haley Wilson Serroels
Sep 26, 2022
Haley Ethelyn Wilson Serroels, age 25, passed away at Kennestone Hospital on 9/26/2022. She was surrounded by loving family who never left her side throughout her recent battle with Stage 4 ovarian cancer.
Haley was a light to all who knew her, a sarcastic, hilarious treasure. She loved animals and bugs from the time she was little,...
Bobby Reeves Lummus
Sep 25, 2022
Bobby Reeves Lummus, age 75, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Northside Hospital Forsyth. Bobby was a loving father, grandfather, great grand father, and husband of 54 years; he never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date...
Rick Bailey
Sep 24, 2022
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, Rick Bailey received his reward of Heaven. The world has lost a kind and caring husband, father, brother, and friend.
Rick was born on April 25, 1954 in Holly Springs and remained a lifelong resident of Cherokee County. He was saved kneeling at the altar in New Light Church and was baptized...
Luis "Louie" Antonio Ortiz
Sep 19, 2022
Luis Antonio Ortiz, age 75, passed away on September 19th, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Born on May 5th 1947, in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico to Juanita ‘Blanca’ Nieves and Luis Felipé Ortiz-Rodriguez.
Louie is survived by his wife Christina. His children; Michael (Shannon) Ortiz, Lori (Anthony) LoRae, Kaitlyn and Zackery. Grandchildren; Serena, Maddalena, and Devin....
Joe A. Terry
Sep 19, 2022
Joe A. Terry, Jr., age 71, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Joe was a loving father, papa, and devoted husband to his wife of 44 years.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Preceded in death by:
Father...

Clyde William Norman
Sep 18, 2022
Clyde William Norman, Jr., age 79, of Marietta, GA passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Heritage Hospice.
The family will hold a private Memorial Service at a later date.
Preceded in death by:
Father - Clyde William Norman Sr.
Mother - Marie Calloway Norman
Brother - Charles Norman...
Vonnie Poole Mcfarland
Sep 17, 2022
Vonnie Poole McFarland, age 89, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Townsend Park Health and Rehab.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, September 19, 2022, from Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Wright, and Rev. Nathan Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Angelia Cheveyle Rampley
Sep 17, 2022
Angelia Cheveyle Rampley, age 46, of Waleska, GA passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Salacoa Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive...
Wanda Porter Graham
Sep 7, 2022
Wanda Porter Graham, age 87, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at The Landings of Canton Hills. She was a long time member of Riverdale Baptist Church in Canton, Ga.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from the Riverdale Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Wheeler, and Rev. Daryl...
Elizabeth "Liz" Howell
Aug 29, 2022
Elizabeth Howell, age 79, of Centre, AL passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at her residence. Elizabeth worked at Canton Textile Mills and Canton Supply in Canton, GA. She was a loving mama and grandma. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Kent Samples...
Greg Richter
Aug 28, 2022
Greg Richter, age 41, of Woodstock, GA passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his residence. Greg was an Eagle Scout. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Glenn Hannigan officiating. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00...
Roger Leon Marks
Aug 27, 2022
Roger Marks, 84, an 18-year resident of Canton, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, August 27, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Dee (Marks) Roberts, and son Roger “Chip” Marks Jr; son-in-law (Bobby) and daughter-in-law (Kim English); Brother, Jerry (Barbara) Marks. Four grandchildren Brian (Amanda) Roberts, Mandy Marks, Alex (Liz) Roberts, and Erin Marks (Brad) Stone; five...
Sara Graham Wheeler
Aug 24, 2022
Sara Graham Wheeler, age 86, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, & friend. Sara was a member of Hightower Baptist Church. She joined her husband & son in the operation & ownership of several livestock markets throughout the state of Georgia. Cattle were a big...
Brenda Putnam
Aug 23, 2022
Brenda Putnam, age 74, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving mother, wife, sister and Nana. Brenda loved cooking and gardening. She loved humming birds. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Danny May...
Laura Ann Walters
Aug 23, 2022
Laura Bean Walters, age 49, entered Heaven and received eternal healing after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 while surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Canton, GA. Laura was born in Tupelo, MS on September 20, 1972 to Edward D. and Barbara Ann Bean. Laura was a member of Mount Paran North...
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