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Judy Needham
Oct 5, 2020
Judith Arlene Needham, age 67, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Friday, October 9, 2020, from the Cherokee Memorial Park with Rev. Thomas Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Thursday,...
Leon Dan Warwick
Oct 4, 2020
Leon Dan Warwick, 92, of Canton, GA, passed away on October 4, 2020 from complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Leon was a Christian and was a member of First Baptist Cumming. Leon was born in Hot Springs, AR, on a 200-acre farm where he and his family had milk cows, cattle and cotton. Leon served proudly and honorably in the...
Linda Lee
Oct 3, 2020
Linda Rice Lee passed away on October 3, 2020 from a recurrence of cancer. Born originally in Memphis, Tennessee, but living most of her life in Georgia, she was a devoted friend, Christian servant, single mom, and breast cancer survivor. She was a retiree from the University of Georgia, a faithful member of Sixes United Methodist Church, and loved...
Betty Ann Hancock
Oct 3, 2020
Betty Ann Hancock, age 58, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, October 5, 2020, at South Canton Funeral Home. Mrs. Hancock was cremated following the visitation. Preceded in death by: Parents - Johnny & Grace Southerland Survivors include: Husband...
Sonny Lamar Teague
Oct 2, 2020
Sonny Teague, age 66, of Waleska, GA passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Teague enjoyed farming, gardening, and his apple orchard. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, October 5, 2020, from the Salacoa Baptist Church with Rev. Wilbur Ridings, and Rev. Leroy Kelley officiating. Interment will follow at Salacoa Baptist Church...
Katie Wilkie
Sep 29, 2020
Katie Wilkie, age 76, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving mother and sister. She was a member of Hightower Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, October 1, 2020, from the West Milford Farm with Rev. Ronnie McCormick and Rev. Gerral Richards officiating....

Richard E. Kinton
Sep 26, 2020
Richard E. Kinton, age 64, of Canton, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin. Mr. Kinton was a lover of life and people. He suffered from many health issues and lived in much pain; however, he was a spiritually strong man who loved Jesus and his fellow man. His favorite saying was,...
Roy Allen Cox
Sep 15, 2020
Roy Allen Cox, age 61, of Waleska, GA passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Cox was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting and fishing. He loved to work and he was a helicopter pilot. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who had lots of friends. Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 PM,...
Virginia Rose Coppenger
Sep 12, 2020
Virginia Rose Coppenger, age 81, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Memorial Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Mulkey officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, September 14, 2020, at Mt. Zion...
Tim Crawford
Sep 12, 2020
Tim Crawford, age 59, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, September 19, 2020, from the New Victoria Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Tippins and Darin Peppers officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to...
Sherry H. Shields
Sep 9, 2020
Sherry H. Shields, age 89, of Alpharetta, GA passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her residence. She loved feeding birds, decorating cakes, and doing flower arrangements. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, September 12, 2020, from the Milton Fields. She was preceded in death by, Husband: Roy Winfrey Shields, Sr.; Son: Roy Winfrey Shields, Jr.;...
Bobbi Leigh Ann Brown
Sep 9, 2020
Bobbi Leigh Ann Brown, age 31, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her residence. Celebration of Life services are scheduled for 5:00 PM, on Sunday, September 13, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Dr. Kenny Ott officiating. Leigh Ann requested that no one wear black - Please wear colorful clothes, especially...
Modena J Hoge
Sep 5, 2020
MODENA MARIE HOGE BORN JULY 22, 1919 DIED SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 Modena Marie Hoge (Jorgensen), 101 of Canton, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 after a brief illness. Modena was born in Webster County, Nebraska on July 22, 1919 where she lived for several years on the Jorgensen family farm. Her parents were George and Myrtle Jorgensen (Lockhard)...

Mesaie Kebede
Sep 4, 2020
A brief biography, Mesaie Admasse Kebede was born on December 16, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia. His loving parents, Hirut Negatu and Admasse Kebede, raised their first born, Mesaie, with love and adoration, in accordance to Ethiopian Orthodox Christian faith and traditions, surrounded by family and friends. Starting from a young age until his late teens, he attended and served...
Ronnie Fowler
Sep 4, 2020
Ronnie Fowler, age 78, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. David Fowler, and Rev. Travis Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from...
Bobby D. West
Sep 1, 2020
Bobby D. West, age 83, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, September 01, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Friday, September 04, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby McFarland officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to...
Paula Dasantos
Sep 1, 2020
Paula Crine DaSantos, age 69, passed away September 1, 2020. She passed away peacefully while with one of her best friends at one of her favorite places, the shore. She was born April 24, 1951 in Freehold, New Jersey to Mary and Paul Crine and was one of five sisters. Her sisters were Barbara (Bobbie), Marianne (Cookie), Karen, and...
Bryant Lai
Aug 29, 2020
Bryant Lai, age 18, of Woodstock, GA passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He was a loving son. Memorial services are scheduled for 6:00 PM, on Monday, September 7, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Hector Alicea officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday,...
Rae Howard
Aug 28, 2020
Rae Howard, age 44, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at her residence. She was a loving mother, daughter & friend. She went to Glenelg Country School, St. Timothy High School & Tufts University for Girls. Funeral services are scheduled for 5:00 PM, on Thursday, September 3, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home...
Joyce Eubanks Wheeler
Aug 26, 2020
Joyce Eubanks Wheeler, age 84, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Cartersville Medical Center. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. Joyce was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Ball Ground. She was a piano teacher for many years. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, August...
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