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Edna Geneva Hall
Apr 27, 2020
Edna Geneva Hall, age 83, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Seasons Hospice. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Edna had a Lifetime Membership to the Parent, Teacher Association. She was the past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. She worked the Fulton County Election Polls and was a Girl Scout Leader...
Drew Dover
Apr 26, 2020
Drew Dover, age 32, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his residence. Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the family will have a private viewing with a Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. Survivors include: Wife - Cassidy Dover Daughters - Carter and Calin Dover Brothers - Dustin and Devan...
Laverne Cox Cantrell
Apr 18, 2020
Laverne Cox Cantrell, age 86, of Atlanta, GA passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Northside Hospital Gwinnette. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was born in Canton, Georgia to parents, Fred Milton Cox and Annie Bell Day Cox. Laverne was a long-time member of North Druid Hills Christian Church and then Mount Carmel Christian...
Beth Honea
Apr 17, 2020
Beth Honea, age 72, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at The Arbor at Bridge Mill. She was a member of North East Piney Grove Baptist Church, and was a loving wife and mother. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Monday, April 20, 2020, at North East Piney Grove Baptist Church with Rev....
Bobby G. Welchel
Apr 8, 2020
Bobby G. Welchel, age 85, of Rome, GA passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Rome Health and Rehabilitation Center. Private graveside services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Thursday, April 9, 2020, from the New Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tracy Welchel officiating. Interment will follow at New Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation...

Anibal Torres
Apr 6, 2020
Anibal Torres, age 80, of Woodstock, GA passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He enjoyed his family, fixing things and gardening. Mr. Torres was cremated and there will be no visitation or service held at this time. Survivors include: Daughter - Cynthia Torres Son-in-law - Frank Perez Grand Child - Sophia Rose Perez Grandchild -...
Vevelyn Lee Cobb
Mar 30, 2020
Vevelyn Lee Cobb, age 78, of Woodstock, GA passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2020 at The Retreat of Canton. A Private Family Graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, from the Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. Pete Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Lawn Cemetery. She was preceded in death by, Parents: Hugh...
Andrew H. Cobb
Mar 29, 2020
Andrew H. Cobb, age 82, of Woodstock, GA passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at The Retreat of Canton. He was a Deacon and song leader for Rock Springs Baptist Church. A Private Family Graveside is scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, April 01, 2020, from the Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. Pete Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the...
Twila Mae Hughes
Mar 26, 2020
Twila Mae Hughes, age 77, of Acworth, GA passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, March 29, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor David Ray officiating. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to...
Eleanor B. Trusch
Mar 23, 2020
Eleanor B. Trusch, age 92, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at Arbor at Bridgemill. Graveside services will be scheduled at a later date. Burial to be held in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. She was preceded in death by, Husband: Clyde Gilbert Trusch and Sister: Mary Jo Phillips Survivors include: Son - Dennis...
Doug Richter
Mar 22, 2020
Doug Richter, age 68, of Woodstock, GA peacefully passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He was a member and Laymen Minister of Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church, loved trains, traveling, Ohio State Football, very active in scouting. Doug was a loving husband, father, and the greatest papa any little girl would ever want. He was...
Marthaleen Johnson
Mar 18, 2020
Marthaleen Johnson, age 83, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was a member of Arbor Hill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Affectionately known by the family as "Nanny", she will be truly missed. Graveside services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from the Macedonia...
Ruby Inez Taylor
Mar 17, 2020
Ruby Inez Moss Taylor passed away peacefully while asleep, March 17, 2020, at the age of 97. She was born in the Blaine Community, near Talking Rock, GA, on March 14, 1923 to a mother who served as a mid-wife to all in the community. Ruby was the last survivor of twelve children born to John Wallace Moss and...
Judith Elizabeth Greenlee
Mar 17, 2020
Judith Elizabeth Greenlee, age 70, of Woodstock, GA passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mrs. Greenlee's body is being cremated. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for a later date. There will be no public visitation. Preceded in death by: Parents: Joseph Sr. and Margaret Schafer, Husband: Harold Greenlee, Survivors include: Daughter - Heather (Dan)...
Rev. Larry James Wright
Mar 16, 2020
Rev. Larry James Wright, age 73, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He loved classic cars and was a member of the Cobb County Cruisers. Larry enjoyed wood working and his specialty was bird houses. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, from the Chapel of South...
Harold Lee Shuler
Mar 14, 2020
Harold Lee Shuler, age 85, of Ball Ground, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his home. Harold proudly served the Cobb County Community as a Fire Fighter for 25 years, retiring as a Sergeant in 1994. He served in the Air Force from January 14, 1957 to January 13, 1961 and received an Honorable Discharge...
Patsy Page
Mar 14, 2020
Patsy Page, age 89, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Camellia Place. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:30 AM, on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to...
Tommie Sue Dixon
Mar 8, 2020
Tommie Sue Dixon, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Southland Nursing Home. She was a past member of Roswell Street Baptist Church, Valedictorian of her Senior Class, played High School Basketball, and loved animals. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, from the Georgia National Cemetery with Rev....
Debra Ann Bearden
Mar 7, 2020
Debra Ann Bearden (GiGi), age 64, of White, GA passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a very loving GiGi to her grandchildren, and loved her family deeply. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Vernie Worley, and Rev....
Laura Phillips
Mar 7, 2020
Laura Phillips, age 95, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Cameron Hall. Funeral Services are scheduled for 4:00 PM, on Sunday, March 8, 2020, from the South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Day officiating. Interment will follow at Landmark Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday,...
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