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Judy Needham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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