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Joseph "Wayne" Mcgahee

Joseph "Wayne" Mcgahee

Dec 23, 2024

Joseph Wayne McGahee, age 74, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at his residence.

Visitation is from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Antioch Christian Church, 3595 Sugar Pike Road, Canton, GA 30115.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12 PM on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the...

Robert James Rooks

Robert James Rooks

Dec 21, 2024

Robert James Rooks, age 95, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He started out as a mechanic with a garment manufacturing company, where he eventually got into the sales division of industrial sewing equipment. Robert was an accomplished and self-taught steel guitar player. Roy Wiggins, who played at the Grand Ole Opry...

Clay Poole

Clay Poole

Dec 21, 2024

Clay Poole, age 89, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at The Lodge at Stephens Lake.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, from the Chalcedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney King officiating. Interment will follow at Chalcedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from...

Bud Byron

Bud Byron

Dec 16, 2024

A Traditional Military Service and Ceremonial Releasing of White Doves will be held in Bud Byron’s honor on January 2, 2025 The service will commence promptly 1:00 PM at The Georgia National Cemetary, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA 30114. This is a public service so all are invited to attend.

Elwood E. “BUD” Byron, 90, died...

William Thomas "Tom" Espy

William Thomas "Tom" Espy

Dec 13, 2024

William Thomas "Tom" Espy, age 87, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at his residence.

Tom was born in Gadsden, Alabama, where he grew up not far from his future wife, Ann. After high school, Tom went into the United States Army where he served for two years. Tom then attended Howard College, now...

Deniska Timea Hodges

Deniska Timea Hodges

Dec 12, 2024

Deniska Timea Hodges, 51, of Canton, GA, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home.

Per Deniska's request, her body will be cremated following the Funeral Service.

The family will receive friends...

Shirley Ann Norton

Shirley Ann Norton

Dec 7, 2024

Shirley Ann Allen Norton passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Green Park Senior Care Home in Kennesaw GA. Shirley was born on February 9, 1938 in Canton GA. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Harold Norton, and her parents Mattie and Cecil Allen.

She is survived by her daughter Chris Aenchbacher (Hugh)...

Glenn (Buddy) Curtis Barnhart, Sr.

Glenn (Buddy) Curtis Barnhart, Sr.

Dec 7, 2024

Glenn (Buddy) Curtis Barnhart, Sr., age 91, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He was born on May 21, 1933 in Waynesboro, PA. He was a Master Sergeant in the Air Force from January 15, 1952 until June 30, 1976. Buddy later retired from Wheeler High School on June 28, 1996.

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Charlotte Ann Green

Charlotte Ann Green

Dec 1, 2024

Charlotte Ann Green, age 82, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at her home.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Huff officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from...

David King

David King

Nov 30, 2024

David Loyd King, age 83, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:30 AM, on Monday, December 2, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Walker, and Pastor Ken May officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family...

Robert "Bobby" Chambers

Robert "Bobby" Chambers

Nov 30, 2024

Robert Arnold Chambers, Sr., age 60, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Friday, December 6, 2024, from the Sardis Baptist Church with Pastor Kenny Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from...

Howard Jay Millsapp

Howard Jay Millsapp

Nov 28, 2024

Howard Jay Millsapp, age 88, of Acworth, GA passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at The Retreat at Canton. Mr. Millsapp was born in Powder Springs, GA on February 1, 1936.

Howard was a very kind, loving, and giving man. He would do anything he could to help another person. He was a man of his word;...

Nancy Jane Compton

Nancy Jane Compton

Nov 27, 2024

Nancy Jane Compton, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Deceased's Residence.

Mrs.Compton will be laid to rest at a Private Family Graveside Service at the Georgia National Cemetery on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 9:30 AM.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at...

Edna Marie Farmer

Edna Marie Farmer

Nov 19, 2024

Edna Farmer, age 89, of Freehome, GA, born October 9, 1935, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in Canton, GA. Edna loved the Lord and was considered a prayer warrior for all. Edna loved and was deeply committed to her family.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from the Chapel of...

Joyce Marie Adams

Joyce Marie Adams

Nov 16, 2024

Joyce Marie Adams, age 81, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Joyce was a long time member of The Canton Moose Lodge, where she worked with seniors, loved calling bingo and working special events. Joyce also was a member of the VFW in Marietta, Georgia.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a...

Patricia G. Clarke

Patricia G. Clarke

Nov 14, 2024

Patricia G. Clarke, age 71, of Woodstock, GA passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Woodstock Nursing & Rehab Center.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday, November 25, 2024, at the South Canton Funeral Home.

Following the Visitation, Patricia will be cremated.

She was preceded in death...

Sandra Fitts

Sandra Fitts

Nov 12, 2024

Sandra Fitts, age 79, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Sandra's passions in life included her marriage to her "Honey" for 60 years, her family outings with kids and grandkids, keeping a clean house and yard and her love of cats.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, November 24,...

Donna Lynn Self

Donna Lynn Self

Nov 7, 2024

Donna Lynn Self, age 68, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at her residence. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend. She was a member of New Victoria Baptist Church. She loved decorating for any occasion or holiday. She was a floral designer for many years. She was an avid animal lover, she loved crafts and spent...

Bessie Faye Christman

Bessie Faye Christman

Nov 6, 2024

Bessie (Bess) Faye Steele Christman, age 95, answered the call from her Heavenly Father on Wednesday November 6, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Donald Howard and Flora Winona Wilhelm Steele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in the promotion to Heaven by her beloved husband of 63 years, Vance Dean Christman, and...

Troy Davis

Troy Davis

Nov 1, 2024

Troy Davis, age 85, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Monday, November 4, 2024, from the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Phillips, Rev. Horace Biddy and Rev. Mark Henson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery....

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