Obituaries

Oct 12, 2022

Lora Louise Walker Burton, age 90, peacefully entered into her Savior’s arms on October 12, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 7, 1932 to Reverend Simon Peter Walker and Lou Virginia Gentry and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended O’Keefe High School and was homecoming queen her senior year. She worked for 32 years...

Oct 12, 2022

Earl Louis Sepke, age 59, of Canton, GA (formerly of Mount Prospect, IL) passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his residence after a long illness. He passed surrounded by his loving family.

He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend. He loved spending time with his children and family. He liked tropical fish, sports...

Oct 12, 2022

OBITUARY

Lamar Rawson Brown

November 4,1959 – October 12,2022

Lamar Rawson Brown, 62, of Talking Rock, Georgia died on October 12, 2022, while in the CCU at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia.

Lamar was born in Barnesville, Georgia on November 4, 1959, to Elmore Haynes Brown, Jr. and Mary Christine...

Oct 7, 2022

Kevin M. Johnson, age 47, of Marietta, GA passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Friday, October 14, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery in Waleska, Ga.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...