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Phyllis Ann Rife
Aug 19, 2022
Phyllis Ann Rife, age 63, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. A Celebration of Life service will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Bope-Thomas Funeral Home (203 S Columbus St, Somerset, OH 43783) She is preceded in...
Cookie Cook
Aug 17, 2022
Cookie Cook, age 70, of Roswell, GA, who passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Daughter's home in Ball Ground. Cookie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, & great grandfather. He loved to golf and paint. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, August 21, 2022, from the South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. John Eubanks, and...
Roy Ray
Aug 10, 2022
Roy Ray, age 77, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his residence. Roy belonged to Pleasant Olive Baptist Church in Bartow County. He adored all his family and friends and enjoyed gardening and fishing. A private burial was held on Friday, August 12, 2022, from the Cherokee Memorial Park. He was preceded in death by,...
Catherine Jane Chandler
Aug 9, 2022
Catherine Jane Chandler, age 64, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 09, 2022 at home with her family. Above all else, Jane loved her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and Gigi. She enjoyed holidays and entertaining more than most and was an unbelievable cook. She spoiled the ones she loved and adored her grandchildren. She enjoyed...
Ethelene Payne
Aug 7, 2022
Ethelene Payne, age 91, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Emory University Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a great great grandmother. Ethelene was a member of Maranatha Church in Jasper, Ga. and a member of the Rebekahs. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, August 13, 2022,...
Sharon Sue Dickey
Aug 4, 2022
Sharon Sue Dickey, age 70, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, August 04, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM CST on Friday, August 12, 2022 from the Pollard Cemetery, Dover AR . "Cherishing the memory and legacy of Sharon Sue Dickey As a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Sharon was...
Georgie Catherine Payne
Jul 30, 2022
Georgie Catherine Payne, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Kathy loved being with her family and was most happiest being called Nana. Her Grandkids were her pride and joy. She loved taking family vacations and that close family time. She loved playing on the computer and playing games. Kathy loved...
Barry P. Healey, Sr.
Jul 30, 2022
Barry P. Healey, Sr., age 75, of Dallas, GA passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Barry was a life-time member of the V F W. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Webster officiating. Interment...
Bill Hyde
Jul 29, 2022
Bill Hyde, age 84, of Waleska, GA passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bill proudly served with the Georgia State Patrol - Safety Education Program - for North Georgia for 28 years. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, August 02, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home...
Bobbie Anderson
Jul 27, 2022
Bobbie Anderson, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Canton Center for Nursing and Healing. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Friday, July 29, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Gerral Richards officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia National Cemetery at a later date. The family...
Billy Ray Fortner
Jul 26, 2022
Billy Ray Fortner, age 75, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church in the Clayton Community. Billy was self employed and owned and operated B & R Electrical for 31 years. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from...
Lisa Cox Williams
Jul 24, 2022
Lisa Cox Williams, age 58, of Cumming, GA passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Northside Hospital Forsyth. Lisa loved everyone, she was always happy and always smiled. Her family was everything to her. She was most happy to be called Mom and Nana. Her sons and grandkids brought so much joy, love & laughter to her life. She...
Kathryn Dobson
Jul 20, 2022
Kathryn Dobson, age 86, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at The Retreat at Canton. She was a member of Hightower Baptist Church. Kathryn was a hard working mother that loved to cook. She loved her friends and her family and she loved southern gospel music. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, July...
Jerry Lummus
Jul 17, 2022
Jerry Lummus, age 74, of Cumming, GA passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Northside Hospital Forsyth. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, July 21, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 8:00...
Martha Swims
Jul 16, 2022
Martha Swims, age 80, of Cumming, GA passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in her home, with her husband, Mickey, and her daughter, Mia, at her bedside. Mrs. Swims was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She was also a compassionate neighbor, a friend to all who knew her, and the absolute love of...
Rev. Edward Hamrick
Jul 14, 2022
Rev. Edward Hamrick, age 89, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, July 17, 2022, from the Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. James Thompson, Rev. Autry Dean and Rev. Scott Price officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Jasper, Ga. The...
Mignone Hopkins
Jul 14, 2022
Mignone Hopkins, age 90, of , passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Accent Care Hospice in Cumming, GA. She was a member of Canton First Baptist Church. Mignone was a pastor's wife for 60 years at 6 churches in Texas and New Mexico. They retired to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1989 and then moved to Canton, GA. in...
Jerry Allen Cobb
Jul 2, 2022
Jerry Allen Cobb, age 82, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his residence. Memorial Services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Alvin Emmett officiating. Honors by the United States Marine Corp will be performed following the Memorial Service at the...
James "Jim" Manley
Jun 30, 2022
James "Jim" Manley, age 86, of Marietta, GA passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his residence. He was a member and Deacon for 15 years at the First Baptist Church Holly Springs. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, July 03, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Young officiating. Interment...
Jose De Jesus Guerrero Escobedo
Jun 27, 2022
Jose De Jesus Guerrero Escobedo, age 65, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Wednesday,...
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