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Judith Dell Hyde

Judith Dell Hyde

May 28, 2021

Judith Dell Hyde, age 80, of Waleska, GA passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at her residence. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and of Oakdale Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Tenney officiating. The family will receive...

Thomas "Tom" Kaiser

Thomas "Tom" Kaiser

May 27, 2021

Thomas Harry Kaiser of Canton GA, a retired owner / operator of Certified Tech Marine in Acworth GA, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton GA. He was 68. Mr. Kaiser was born to the late Laura V. Schoonmaker Kaiser and the late Clarence H. Kaiser on September 24 1952, in Kingston NY....

Arthur  "Art" Newill

Arthur "Art" Newill

May 21, 2021

Arthur Bernard Newill, Jr., age 73, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, June 08, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10:30 AM...

Betty Cook

Betty Cook

May 20, 2021

Betty Cook, age 84, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Assured Hospice Care. Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, May 22, 2021, from the Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder Randall Cagle officiating. Interment will follow at Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...

Karen J. Barnett

Karen J. Barnett

May 20, 2021

Karen J Barnett, age 64, of Holly Springs, GA passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital from which she retired after providing 38 years of service. Mrs. Barnett was serving as city council woman for the City of Holly Springs, where she served 17 years. Memorial Service for Karen J Barnett Date: Sunday, June 6, 2021...

Shirley A. Peardon

Shirley A. Peardon

May 17, 2021

Shirley A. Peardon, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Ware officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to...

Charles Michael Densmore

Charles Michael Densmore

May 17, 2021

Charles Michael Densmore, age 60, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 5:00 PM, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Travis Childers, and Rev. Jimmy Andrews officiating. Interment will follow at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery in Nelson, Ga....

Jim Philyaw

Jim Philyaw

May 12, 2021

James A. Philyaw aka: Jim aka: Jimmy, age 80, of Woodstock formerly of Tate, GA died Wednesday May 12, 2021 at Hidden Lakes Assisted Living. Jim was a graduate of Geogia College. He then served in the Army Reserve and National Guard. Jim worked at Lockheed Martin for most of his career as a quality control manager. Per his...

Fred Kelley

Fred Kelley

May 12, 2021

Fred K. Kelley, age 74, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Sunday, May 16, 2021, from the McHelen Baptist Church with Rev. Richie Gibbs, Rev. Jimmy Gayton, Rev. Keith Barnes, Rev Kase Gibbs and Rev. Kade Kelley officiating. Interment will follow at McHelen Baptist...

Billy Ray Matthews

Billy Ray Matthews

May 11, 2021

Billy Ray Matthews, age 89, of Woodstock, GA passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. He was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. Mr. Matthews retired in 1997 after 43 years with Lockheed Martin. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hickory Flat for 20+ years. Funeral services are scheduled for...

Josephine Kirk Wells

Josephine Kirk Wells

May 2, 2021

Josephine Kirk Wells , age 88, of Marietta, GA passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her residence. Graveside services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Thursday, May 6, 2021, from the Cherokee Memorial Park with Rev. Tim McDaniel officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 6, 2021, at South Canton Funeral...

Charles R. Abernathy

Charles R. Abernathy

May 1, 2021

Charles R. Abernathy, age 64, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, May 01, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Abernathy will be cremated, with a Memorial Service to follow at a later date. He is preceded in death by: Parents- Richard and Mamie Abernathy, Sister- Joycie Yancey, Brother- Fred Abernathy, Nephew- Bradley Yancey, Sister- Martha Ann Abernathy, Grandma- Mollie Florence...

Phillip "Buddy" Coppenger

Phillip "Buddy" Coppenger

Apr 18, 2021

Phillip "Buddy" Coppenger, age 85, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at The Retreat of Canton. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, & Friend. Mr. Coppenger served his country in the U.S. Air Force durin the Korean War. He was Very active in the local community and his church community. He was a...

Mary "Liz" Michaels

Mary "Liz" Michaels

Apr 18, 2021

It is with great sorrow that the family of Mary"Liz" Michaels, age 96 of Canton, shares the passing of our mother, she died at her home. She is preceded in death by her Husbands: Gabriel Carl Anselmo & Col. Harold Michaels; Parents: Henry Clay Baird & Bonnie Bentley Baird; Daughter: Mary Gabriella Frankel; Brothers: Robert Baird, Gordon Baird &...

Miles Warren Heath

Miles Warren Heath

Apr 17, 2021

Miles Warren Heath, age 61, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his residence. Miles was a loving father and husband. He worked as a carpenter for over 40 years in the Cherokee County area. He loved his work and accepted challenges saying " 6 of one or half a dozen of the other." Graveside Services...

James "Jimbo" David Lewis

James "Jimbo" David Lewis

Apr 13, 2021

James "Jimbo" David Lewis, age 76, of Woodstock, GA passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 PM, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM...

Patsy Darlene Boling

Patsy Darlene Boling

Apr 10, 2021

Patsy Darlene Boling, , age 66, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence. Pat was born at home in Marietta, Ga.. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery on...

Noreen Ellen Coleman

Noreen Ellen Coleman

Apr 5, 2021

Noreen Ellen Coleman, age 61, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Monday, April 05, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. No services are scheduled at this time. Survivors include: Husband, Thomas Coleman. Son, Connor Coleman. South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com

Peggy Barnes Page

Peggy Barnes Page

Apr 3, 2021

It is with great sorrow that the family of Peggy Barnes Page, age 83, of Canton, GA shares the passing of their mother. She died at home surrounded by her family on April 3, 2021 just 33 days after her dear husband was called home. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ottis Franklin Page,...

Brenda Philyaw

Brenda Philyaw

Mar 30, 2021

Brenda Young Philyaw, age 80, of Woodstock, formerly of Canton died Tuesday March 30, 2021 at Hidden Lakes Assisted Living. Brenda was a native of Canton and worked at Lockheed Martin for most of her career. She was preceded in death by, Parents: Oscar Mae and O’Neil Young and Sister, Gay Silver Per her request she will be cremated...

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