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Grace Simmons Reece

Grace Simmons Reece

Sep 2, 2021

With great joy, the family of Grace Simmons Reece, age 91, announces her joyful home going. Grace was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Jack Reece, her parents Joseph Berdine Simmons and Lola McGaha Simmons, and her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Kate and J.B. Johnston. Grace loved a 4-letter word- W-O-R-K. Her credo was Ï wanna wear out,...

David Wayne King

David Wayne King

Aug 30, 2021

David Wayne King, age 65, of Kingston, GA passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, September 02, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. C. E. Wilkie officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM...

Ted Kelly

Ted Kelly

Aug 29, 2021

Ted Kelly, age 87, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Calhoun Health Care Center. He was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. Ted served his country in the United States Navy. He will be missed by those who knew him. By his request, Mr. Kelly was cremated. A private Memorial Service will be scheduled for...

Sandra Hobgood

Sandra Hobgood

Aug 29, 2021

Sandra Marlene Hobgood, age 67, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving wife, mother, & grandmother. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Thursday, September 02, 2021, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Bro. Lamar Hobgood and Bro. Danny Putnam officiating. Interment will follow at...

Sharon Lee Darby

Sharon Lee Darby

Aug 22, 2021

Sharon Lee Darby, age 62, of Waleska, GA passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, from the South Canton Funeral Home with Bro. Elmer Barrett, and Rev. Tyson Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 25, 2021,...

Geneva Sheffield

Geneva Sheffield

Aug 21, 2021

Geneva Sheffield, age 95, of Ellijay, GA passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Monday, August 23, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM...

Wendell Kelton Scroggins

Wendell Kelton Scroggins

Aug 21, 2021

Celebrating The Life Of… Wendell Scroggins of York, Pennsylvania who was born October 22, 1953, in Youngstown, OH. Wendell lived life to the fullest and will forever live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. Wendell resided at Rosemont Nursing Home in Stone Mountain, GA and entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 21,...

Willie Lou Moore

Willie Lou Moore

Aug 21, 2021

Willie Lou Moore, age 86, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Heritage Hospice. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Robert D. Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to...

Terry Allen Young

Terry Allen Young

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. Terry Allen Young, age 73, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, loved playing the mandolin, and loved his Grandbabies. Terry was a loving husband, daddy, and pop. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from the Hopewell Baptist...

William Haynes

William Haynes

Aug 19, 2021

William "Andy" Haynes, age 74, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Growing up in Acworth, GA, Andy attended North Cobb High School, where he received a four-year perfect attendance award. A star on the gridiron, he was a lineman and served as a team captain for the football team his junior and...

Charles Edward Howard

Charles Edward Howard

Aug 17, 2021

Charles Edward Howard, age 75, of Stone Mountain passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Grady Memorial Hospital. Graveside Services are scheduled for 10:30 AM, on Monday, September 06, 2021, from the Georgia National Cemetery with Samuel Franklin officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by, Parents: Louis and Frankie Mae Howard, Siblings:...

Joy Bramlett Reece

Joy Bramlett Reece

Aug 16, 2021

Joy Bramlett Reece, age 87, died August 16, 2021. Mrs. Reece was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Woodstock, Ga. where she was teen choir director and church choir director for many years. Mrs. Reece was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an excellent cook and homemaker. She worked for Woodstock Gas Company and the...

Richard Paul Haught

Richard Paul Haught

Aug 15, 2021

Richard Paul Haught, age 69, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Woodstock Nursing & Rehab Center. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, August 19, 2021, from the Macedonia Memorial Park. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park. There will be no visitation prior to the Graveside service on Thursday. . Survivors...

Wade Saville

Wade Saville

Aug 11, 2021

Wade Saville, age 66, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Mulkey officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery with honors by the United States Air Force, at a later date....

Pat Barber

Pat Barber

Aug 8, 2021

Pat Barber, age 73, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was a cherished member of her Sunday School Class. She enjoyed riding the back roads and spending time with her family....

Horace Payne

Horace Payne

Aug 4, 2021

Horace Payne, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his residence. Private Family Graveside Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Sunday, August 8, 2021, from the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Glen Moody, and Rev. David Moody officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. He was preceded in death by,...

Gail M. Yarbrough

Gail M. Yarbrough

Aug 4, 2021

Gail M. Yarbrough, age 75, of Marietta, GA passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother & friend. She was a devout Christian. She retired from teaching after many years in Cobb County. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, August 7, 2021, from the Harvest...

Linda Medlin Morris

Linda Medlin Morris

Aug 1, 2021

Linda Medlin Morris, age 75, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was a member of Sharptop Baptist Church in Pickens County. Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from the Sharptop Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Kirk officiating. Interment will follow at Sharptop Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will...

Billy C. Brook

Billy C. Brook

Jul 31, 2021

Billy C. Brook, age 89, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his residence. Petty Officer Brook joined the Navy in 1951 and saw action during the Korean War as a machinist Mate aboard USS Fetchler (DD-870) and USS Maddox (DD-731) Petty Officer Brook has earned the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Korean Service Medal with...

Lindsay Katherine Hawkins

Lindsay Katherine Hawkins

Jul 31, 2021

Lindsay Hawkins, age 43, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her residence. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by: Mother: Kathy Rueve; Grandmother: Naomi Davis; Aunt: Linda Cashman Survivors include: Husband - Kane Hawkins Son - Luke Hawkins Son - Grayson (Alex) Hawkins Sister - Ashley...

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