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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
...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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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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