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John Ellard
Dec 14, 2021
John Ellard, age 96, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Canton Nursing Center . He was a member of Old Union Church in Toccoa, Georgia. Mr. Ellard was laid to rest on Thursday at Cherokee Memorial Park. Preceded in death by: Wife: Lottie Ellard; Parents: Claude & Maggie Ellard; Sisters: Cleo Stoe & Leona Maxwell;...
Ann Hopkins
Dec 8, 2021
Ann Hopkins, age 86, of Ellijay, GA passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Cameron Hall. A cherished wife and mother, she dedicated her life to loving service of her family, community and church whenever and wherever there was a need. Her love of the West, evidenced in her style, was garnered from decades of travels to countless destinations...
Big Al Simone
Dec 8, 2021
"Big Al" Albert Anthony Simone, age 81, born in Hoboken, NJ, April 29,1940. Albert received his associates degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. He was a draftsman in corrugated design for Mannkraft (30 years) and TimBar Metro Inc. (12 years). Albie served as a volunteer Firefighter for nearly 50 years with Tiger Hose Co.#1, Fairview, NJ.. He enjoyed...

Bess Lancaster Rogers
Dec 6, 2021
Bess Lancaster Rogers, age 94, died peacefully at her assisted living home in Jasper, Georgia on December 6th 2021. Bess was born in Newnan, Ga. on August 1, 1927 to Thomas Harvey Lancaster and Rubye Mayfield Lancaster. She was raised in Newnan and in the Kirkwood area of Atlanta where her father was a machinist for Pullman Railroad. In...
Barbara Simone
Dec 2, 2021
Barbara Joan (Valenzuela) Simone, 84 years old, born on June 15th, 1937 in Havana, Cuba. Barbara and her family legally immigrated to America where they proudly became U.S. citizens. Barbara attended night school at Dickenson High School in Jersey City, NJ..She was validictorian of her class. Barbara was an amazing seamstress creating wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and various styles...
Jacob Rogers
Dec 2, 2021
Jacob Rogers, age 34, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, December 5, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Mulkey, and Jason Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Dawn Haynes
Dec 1, 2021
Dawn Yvonne Haynes, age 48, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, December 01, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Friday, December 10, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Young officiating. Mrs. Haynes will be cremated following the Service. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to...
W. M. Clark
Nov 29, 2021
W. M. Clark, age 79, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, December 01, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Wheeler, and Rev. Nathan Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in...
Annie "Bea" Wilson
Nov 28, 2021
Annie "Bea" Wilson, age 98, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at New Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM...
Amber Michelle "Boggs" Hicks
Nov 18, 2021
Amber Michelle "Boggs" Hicks, age 31, of Acworth, GA passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from His Hands Church with Rev. Justin McTeer and Rev. Dana McPherson officiating. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills...
Wanda Gaileen "Gail" Harris
Nov 18, 2021
Wanda Gaileen (Gail) Harris passed away November 18, 2021 in Canton, Georgia. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who will be greatly missed.
Gail was born to Herschel and Ethel Howell on August 26, 1948 in Dalton, Georgia, one of eight children. She grew up in this North Georgia town and graduated from high school...
Justin Hicks
Nov 18, 2021
Justin Hicks, age 31, of Acworth, GA passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his residence. He was a loving Husband, Father, Son and Brother.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from the His Hands Church with Pastor Justin McTeer and Rev. Dana McPherson officiating. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills...
Doris Hamby
Nov 11, 2021
Doris Hamby, age 81, of Alpharetta, GA passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Northside Hospital Forsyth. She was a loving mother, grandmother, & great grandmother. Mrs. Hamby was a member of Arbor Hill Baptist Church & will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Sunday, November 14,...
Cathy Ford Brown
Nov 11, 2021
Cathy Ford Brown, age 68, of Waleska, GA passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother & grandmother. She was a Gold Star mom. She loved photography and creating butterly habitats.
Private Family Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Preceded in death by: Son: Lt....
Jim Chafin
Nov 10, 2021
Jim Chafin, age 80, of Woodstock, GA passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, & grandfather. Mr. Chafin was a member of New Victoria Baptist Church.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev....
Paul Douglas Webster
Nov 10, 2021
Paul Douglas Webster, Jr., age 90, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Mr. Webster was a U.S. Navy Veteran in the Korean War. He retired as a Communications Executive from the Associated Press. He was an avid reader and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Billie Ann Ragsdale
Nov 8, 2021
Billie Ann Ragsdale, age 73, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, November 08, 2021. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend. She was a member of Sutallee Baptist Church.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Friday, November 12, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Edmondson, and Rev....
Jeanette Mcarthur
Nov 8, 2021
Jeanette McArthur, age 87, of Woodstock, GA passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Legacy Ridge at Woodstock. She was a loving wife of a deacon, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Friday, November 12, 2021, from the Mill Creek Baptist...
Doug Hollis
Nov 7, 2021
Doug Hollis, age 71, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, November 07, 2021 at his residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, November 11, 2021, from the New Victoria Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Hickox officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends...
Juanita J. Norris
Nov 3, 2021
Juanita J. Norris, age 74, of Jasper, GA passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Grandview Health Care Center. She was a loving wife and aunt who was loved dearly by her family. She enjoyed working outside and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Saturday, November...
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