Dr. Alan R. Swayze
May 4, 2022
Dr. Alan Rhoades Swayze passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2022. He was surrounded by family he loved and who loved him deeply. Alan was born on April 2, 1967 in Jackson, Mississippi. He was the fourth child of Orrin H. Swayze, Jr. and JoLynn Rhoades Swayze. After graduating from Jackson Preparatory School, Alan attended University of...
Sharon Lee Martin
May 2, 2022
Sharon Lee Martin, age 67, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Friday, May 6, 2022, from the Old Damascus Baptist Church with Rev. Dean Ghorley officiating. Interment will follow at Old Damascus Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM,...
Wynelle Brast
May 2, 2022
Minnie Wynelle Brast, age 85, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Cameron Hall. She was born and spent her life in Cherokee County in Canton. Her childhood was a happy one, spent on the family farm, the only girl among her five beloved brothers. Wynelle knew and appreciated the value of working hard, a value...
Garry Roy Puckett
May 1, 2022
Garry Roy Puckett, age 67, of Waleska, GA passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. October 15, 1954 is remembered in the record books as the day Hurricane Hazel, the deadliest storm ever to hit the Carolinas, made landfall. With all the focus on Hazel, it was perhaps unsurprising that another notable event was overlooked, the...
Violet Mae Hart
May 1, 2022
Violet Mae Hart, age 84, of Woodstock, GA passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her Residence. She was a loving mother, grandmother, & great grandmother. She enjoyed cats, clipping coupons, & reading the newspaper. Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at...
Wyolene Hawkins
Apr 29, 2022
Wyolene Hawkins, age 90, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at Oaks at Post Road. She was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church and was an avid gardener. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. David Laycock, and Rev. Butch...
Gary Hartford Sullivan
Apr 27, 2022
Gary Hartford Sullivan, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Cedarhurst of Canton. He was a graduate of Great Bend High School-Kansas, Class of 1960. Preceded in death by: Wife: Judy Sullivan Survivors include: Daughter - Kristy (Eddie) Jones Grand Daughter - Courtney (Austin) Smith Son - Matt Sullivan Grand Daughter - Deanna Sullivan...
Walter Moore Frye
Apr 26, 2022
Walter Frye, age 72, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at his residence. He served in the United States Army for 4 years in Field Artillery Cannon Operations as a Fire Direction Assistant. Mr. Frye was involved in the Moose Lodge and loved Golf, Nascar, Alabama College Football and the Atlanta Braves. Funeral services are scheduled...
Vera Lynn Baltz
Apr 17, 2022
Vera Lynn Baltz (loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother) left this world to join her mother, Dortha Cooley and her firstborn, John Dale, on April 17th. She spent her last days with the love of her life, John E. Baltz III, talking about heaven. She enjoyed the beach, painting, and spending time with family. She will be missed...
Patsy West
Apr 16, 2022
Patsy West, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at her residence. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from the South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby McFarland, and Rev. Edwin Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial...
Barry Gene Sikes
Apr 6, 2022
Barry Gene Sikes , age 70, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Sunrise Village in Jasper. Barry's wishes were to be cremated, and there will be no Memorial Service at this time. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law - Jared (Kristie) Sikes, Canton, GA Daughter - Cori Sikes, Woodstock, GA Grand Daughters - Kinley and Kolbie...
Bryce Hall
Apr 5, 2022
Bryce Hall, age 22, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, April 05, 2022 at Children's Healthcare of Georgia. Bryce touched a lot of hearts in this community with his great smile and contagious laugh. He was involved in fundraising for CHOA and the special needs community. He loved Challenger baseball, North Metro League, being outside, his critters, and he...
Thomas Donehoo
Apr 3, 2022
Thomas "Tommy" Donehoo, Sr. age 65, of Jasper, GA passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Tommy's wishes were to be cremated, and the family is planning a private Celebration of Life service at a later date. He was preceded in death by, Parents: James (Kathryn)...
Ladell Chapman
Mar 28, 2022
Ladell Chapman, age 67, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at his residence. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ladell was a member of Sharp Mtn. Baptist Church in Ball Ground. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from the Sharp Mtn. Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Cloer,...
Alma J. Turner
Mar 24, 2022
Alma J. Turner, age 94, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her residence. Alma was a member of Orange United Methodist Church for over 66 years. She was an excellent seamstress and made all types of clothing for everyone. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from the Chapel of...
Ruby Keeter Swint
Mar 24, 2022
Ruby Keeter Swint, Age 99, of Canton, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Cherokee County Health and Rehab Center, Centre Alabama. Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a long standing Canton resident and member of Canton First Baptist. She enjoyed helping others and spending time with her family and friends. Funeral services...
Ronald "Ronnie" Tatum
Mar 22, 2022
Ronald "Ronnie" Tatum, age 64, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, March 24, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Ware officiating. Interment will follow at Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to...
Jerry Dobson
Mar 21, 2022
Jerry Gilbert Dobson (Papa), age 87, of Ball Ground, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at his residence. Jerry was a retired Senior Master Sergeant from the Georgia Air National Guard after serving 30 years. He was also active many years with the Cherokee County Training Center serving as President, Treasurer and Board Member. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Sherry Garrett Gheesling
Mar 19, 2022
Sherry Garrett Gheesling, age 73, of Jasper, GA passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at her residence. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, from the South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Smith, and Rev. Thomas Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Jasper. The family will receive friends from...
Joey Bates
Mar 18, 2022
Joey Bates, age 66, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at his residence. He was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church and a long time member of The Canton Moose Lodge. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Liberty Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Hamilton, and Rev. Benny...
