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Joan Dunagan Owenby

Joan Dunagan Owenby

Jul 3, 2025

Joan Dunagan Owenby, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Manor Lake Assisted Living.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, on Monday, July 7, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive...

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

Jul 2, 2025

Sandra Elaine Smith, age 75, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, & a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Pickens County, GA. Most simply knew her as "Granny" and she will be deeply missed.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 PM,...

William Anthony Gibbs

William Anthony Gibbs

Jun 29, 2025

Tony Gibbs, age 67, of Cartersville, GA passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Piedmont Cartersville. We was a loving brother, uncle, and friend.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Cherokee Memorial Park with Rev. Wallace Baldwin officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 10:45...

Hulon Gilleland

Hulon Gilleland

Jun 21, 2025

Hulon Gilleland, age 90, of Canton, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home, with Rev. Joey Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the Arbor Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County....

Homer Jefferson Davis

Homer Jefferson Davis

Jun 20, 2025

HOMER JEFFERSON DAVIS

February 4, 1936 – June 20, 2025

Mr. Homer J. Davis, age 89, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. Born in 1936 in Keithsburg, Georgia, he was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County and a beloved member of his community.

Mr. Davis proudly...

Aaron Ingram

Aaron Ingram

Jun 19, 2025

Aaron Ingram, age 69, of Canton, GA, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain.

Aaron was a lifelong resident of Canton and a distinguished graduate of Georgia Tech’s Chemical Engineering program, class of 1977. He most proudly served as President of NeoMed in Cherokee County, a role he held for 11 years before...

Barbara White (Smith)

Barbara White (Smith)

Jun 19, 2025

Barbara White, age 91, of Athens, GA passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Haven Memory Care in Athens, Georgia.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Monday, June 23, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Dr. C.R. Hill officiating. Interment will follow in the Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family...

Kathy Vadasy

Kathy Vadasy

Jun 18, 2025

Obituary for Rebecca Kathleen “Kathy” Bateman Vadasy

May 27, 1968 - June 18, 2025 (From Her Family)

We’re writing to share some heartbreaking news. Rebecca Kathleen “Kathy” Bateman Vadasy passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 57. Our hearts are heavy with grief, but we’ll always cherish the love and memories we...

Sharon Adams (Satterfield)

Sharon Adams (Satterfield)

Jun 16, 2025

Sharon Adams, age 69, of Waleska, GA passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Heritage Hospice. She was a member of North Canton Baptist Church

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Forsh officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park....

Patricia Jacka

Patricia Jacka

Jun 14, 2025

Patricia Jacka, age 65, of Kennesaw, GA passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Jacka was a loving wife and mother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Friday, June 20, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Dr. C.R....

Kenneth Michael Stephens

Kenneth Michael Stephens

Jun 11, 2025

Kenneth Michael Stephens, age 74, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday June 11, 2025.

Born on October 7, 1950, he grew up in Marietta, Georgia with his parents Clyde Edwards Stephens and Mary Elizabeth Holmes, and his 2 brothers Edward and Wesley Stephens. He graduated from Wheeler High School, class of ‘69. He pursued a career...

Wayne Gazaway

Wayne Gazaway

Jun 8, 2025

Wayne Gazaway, age 90, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Brickmont of Woodstock.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Ware, Rev. Justin Page and Rev. Steve Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

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Mark Alan Waters

Mark Alan Waters

Jun 4, 2025

Mark Alan Waters, age 52, of Ellijay, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his residence. He was a lifelong truck driver, loving father, husband, son, and brother.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Thursday, June 5, 2025, at South Canton Funeral Home.

A funeral procession will be held...

Peggy E. Hamilton Ghorley

Peggy E. Hamilton Ghorley

Jun 3, 2025

Peggy E. Hamilton Ghorley, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at her residence. She was a loving mother, grandmother, & great grandmother. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in the Clayton Community. She loved her family and her "little" home and will be deeply missed.

Funeral services are scheduled for...

Joyce Steadman Thomas (Steadman)

Joyce Steadman Thomas (Steadman)

Jun 1, 2025

Joyce Steadman Thomas, age 94, of Woodstock, GA passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Sunabella of Towne Lake. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Toonigh Church of God.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park....

Hazel Annell Norton (Wilkie)

Hazel Annell Norton (Wilkie)

May 31, 2025

Hazel Annell Norton, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Murdock officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends...

Sandra Doris Carter (Moore)

Sandra Doris Carter (Moore)

May 29, 2025

Sandra Doris Carter, age 87, of Woodstock, GA passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was deeply devoted to her children - her babies-and poured her love into them without hesitation. Known for never meeting a stranger, she had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and cherished. Many came to know her simply as...

Dale Eugene Wankel

Dale Eugene Wankel

May 27, 2025

Dale Eugene Wankel, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Canton, GA.

Dale was the first born of four brothers, born on July 7, 1942, in Beardstown, IL to Floyd and Viola Wankel.

The family moved from Beardstown, IL to Fort Wayne, IN in 1956. From Indiana, they moved to Orlando, FL...

Michael Edward Meyer

Michael Edward Meyer

May 27, 2025

Michael Edward Meyer, age 63, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at his residence. He was a proud business owner of ControlTex Inc. . He was a loving father, son, grandfather, boss, and Papi to everyone. He never met a stranger, and to know him was to love him. Michael had a generous spirit and will...

Patsy H. Bennett (Hunt)

Patsy H. Bennett (Hunt)

May 27, 2025

Patsy H. Bennett, age 87, of Waleska, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Landings of Canton Hills. She graduated from Berry Schools of Rome in 1956 and later worked for the Cherokee County School District as an Administrative Assistant to seven different school superintendents until retiring in 2002. Upon her retirement, she enjoyed gardening;...

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