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Joyce Cowart Pinyan
Oct 29, 2020
Mrs. Joyce Cowart Pinyan, age 88, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her residence. She attended Jasper Church of God. She loved crafts, gardening and church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Jerrold Young officiating. Interment will follow...
Karen Alisa Gipson
Oct 20, 2020
Obituary for Karen Gipson God called Karen Alisa Gipson back home on Tuesday evening 10/20/20 at 7:30pm. For nearly 3 weeks she bravely fought Septic Shock while on total life support. Karen was born on August 6, 1952, in De Funiak Springs, Florida, to her father, James Byron Hilburn and her mother, Syble Louise Williams Hilburn. Karen is survived...
David Cumbie Driskell
Oct 20, 2020
David Cumbie Driskell, Sr., age 85, of Jasper, GA passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his residence. The family will have a private viewing for family only from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at South Canton Funeral Home. Preceded in Death by 1st Wife; Jeannie England Driskell Survivors include: Wife - Dian W. Driskell...
Thomas L Morris
Oct 13, 2020
Thomas L Morris, age 78, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his residence. He was a member and Deacon of Sharptop Baptist Church. The family ask everyone to social distance, wear masks and not to hug Linda due to health concerns Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Friday, October 16, 2020, from the...
Susan Bradford
Oct 12, 2020
Susan Anne Bradford, age 67, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, October 15, 2020, from the Cherokee Memorial Park with Rev. Jeanne Hoechst officiating. A Tribute to Susan Bradford from her Brother My kid sister, a big brain and an even bigger heart,...
Claire Peters
Oct 10, 2020
Claire Suberina Peters, age 61, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Memorial Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Simeon King officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 17, 2020, at...
"Coach" Keith Fountain
Oct 9, 2020
"Coach" Keith Fountain, age 55, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, October 09, 2020. He was a PE teacher at Creekland Middle School and served in the US Air Force. Coach Keith Fountain--if you could describe him in just one word...it would be passionate. He was passionate about God, Family, Friends, Outdoors, and of course Basketball. Everything he did,...
Raleigh J. Albury
Oct 8, 2020
Raleigh J. Albury, 79, retired from Atlantic Steel, died at Kennestone Hospital Thursday, October 8, 2020. Raleigh was preceded in death by his wife, LeVonia Smith Albury. He was also preceded in death by his mother Eudelle Dumas Albury and his brother, Woodrow Wilson Albury Jr. He is survived by his two children. His son, Christian Ashley Albury and...
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...
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