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Hoyle Blane Thomas

Hoyle Blane Thomas

Apr 10, 2025

Hoyle Blane Thomas, age 94, of Woodstock, GA passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Sunabella of Towne Lake. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Toonigh Church of God.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park....

Gary Gene Rich

Gary Gene Rich

Apr 7, 2025

Gary Gene Rich, age 64, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He was a member of Mica Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Memorial Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home.

The...

Barry Fowler

Barry Fowler

Apr 2, 2025

Barry Fowler, age 68, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from the South Canton Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Richie Gibbs officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at South Canton...

Chris J. Greco

Chris J. Greco

Apr 2, 2025

Christopher James Greco, age 40, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was a loving father, son, and soccer coach to his boys. He loved his family and friends deeply, never hesitating to be there for them when they needed him.

A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday,...

Susan Tippens (Abernathy)

Susan Tippens (Abernathy)

Mar 31, 2025

Susan Tippens, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Cedarhurst of Canton.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from...

Christy Cross

Christy Cross

Mar 30, 2025

Christy Cross, a beautiful person who lit every room with her smile and grace and love for others, traveled to Heaven on Sunday, March 30th. During life on this earth, this redhead burned with a fire to make a difference for others. For most of her last two decades, she raised millions throughout the U.S. for charities and non-profits...

Sybil Colbert

Sybil Colbert

Mar 28, 2025

Courtesy Announcement for Schneider Funeral Home & Cremations

Sybil Johnson Colbert, age 89, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1935 in Ball Ground, Georgia, the daughter of William and Marcia White Johnson. She attended Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia, and went on to attend Massey Business College. Sybil met her husband,...

William "Bill" Andrew

William "Bill" Andrew

Mar 27, 2025

William “Bill” Andrew, age 78, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Northside Cherokee Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1947, at Crawford Long Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a 1965 graduate of Dykes High School in Atlanta, Georgia. An accomplished percussionist, he was a four-year member of the high school marching and concert bands....

Ralph Lewis

Ralph Lewis

Mar 27, 2025

Ralph Lewis, age 86, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Trammell Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 10:00...

Betty Payne

Betty Payne

Mar 27, 2025

Betty Payne, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her residence. She was a Member of Hopewell Baptist Church in the Clayton Community.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny McPherson, and Rev. Nathan Smith, Rev Grant Wade and...

John Joseph Cody

John Joseph Cody

Mar 22, 2025

John Joseph Cody, a proud Long Islander, passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Born and raised in West Islip, New York, John’s unmistakable Long Island accent and sharp sense of humor remained a constant throughout his life. A lifelong sports fan, he never lost his passion for the New York Yankees or St. John's Red Storm, and...

Ervin E.  "Eddie" Fisher

Ervin E. "Eddie" Fisher

Mar 19, 2025

Ervin E. "Eddie" Fisher, age 78, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Nolan Wade, and Rev. Michael McPherson officiating. Interment will follow at Little Refuge Baptist Church Cemetery.

The...

Robert "Bobby" Ward

Robert "Bobby" Ward

Mar 19, 2025

Robert Leon Ward, Sr., age 75, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from the Georgia National Cemetery with Pastor Ken May officiating.

He was preceded in death by:

Father - William Andrew Ward

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Helen Marie Clackum

Helen Marie Clackum

Mar 15, 2025

Helen Marie Clackum, 88, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She was born on May 7, 1936 in Marietta, Georgia. A beacon of love, strength, and kindness, she touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her, whether they called her Helen or Nana. She devoted more than 30 years to caring for others as...

Michael Brubaker

Michael Brubaker

Mar 12, 2025

Michael Allen Brubaker, of Canton, GA, was called home to be with his Lord on March 12. Born in Catonsville, Maryland, to J. Paul and Balbina B. Brubaker, he dedicated his life to faith, family, and service.

While studying at Westminster College, Michael met his wife, Martha “Marti” Ellen Cousins, on a train home for Thanksgiving. They...

Linda Jane Allred

Linda Jane Allred

Mar 11, 2025

Linda Jane Allred, age 77, of Cartersville, GA passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from the Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Ted Estes officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM...

Rebecca Barrer

Rebecca Barrer

Mar 9, 2025

Rebecca Barrer, age 65, of Woodstock, GA passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her residence. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother.

A Celebration of LIfe is scheduled for 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Mt. Zion Family Life Center. 4096 East Cherokee Dr, Canton, Ga, 30115.

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Janie Ann Fowler

Janie Ann Fowler

Mar 7, 2025

Janie Ann Fowler, age 78, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, March 10, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Ware officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends...

Billy Gossett

Billy Gossett

Mar 1, 2025

Thomas “Billy” Gossett

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of our beloved daddy, Thomas (Billy) Gossett, who went home to the Lord on March 1st, 2025 at the age of 52.

Billy was always the first to bring a smile to any room with his infectious laughter, silly...

Charles Eugene Bishop

Charles Eugene Bishop

Feb 28, 2025

Charles Eugene Bishop, age 84, of Canton, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Bishop was a dedicated truck driver with National Linen for 28 years; he then went on to start his own trucking business. Charles also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening.

A funeral service will be held...

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