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William Sanford

William Sanford

Jun 4, 2015

William Hebren Sanford, 73, of Woodstock, GA., passed away June 4, 2015, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Bill died at his home surrounded by those he loved. Born in Laurel, MS., Bill grew up in Biloxi, MS. where he excelled in many sports including baseball, basketball and football. While attending Biloxi High School he was voted Class...

Harry Thomas

Harry Thomas

Jun 1, 2015

On June 1st, 2015, Harry E. "Ed" Thomas, completed his journey on this Earth and is now in Heaven, pain free. His strength and spirit prevailed over every obstacle life threw at him. Ed was born on March 16th, 1940, to Charlie and Allene Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Annie Lee Callahan Thomas. Also...

William  Turner

William Turner

Jun 1, 2015

William L. "Bill" Turner, Sr. age 68 of White, GA passed on Monday June 1, 2015. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He served for upwards of 45 years as a pastor in the Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Turner had a heart for children and drove a bus for Cherokee, Cobb, Glenn, & Hall counties....

Oscar Young

Oscar Young

May 31, 2015

Oscar Mae Young, , age 96, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Wildwood Health Care. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, June 02, 2015, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Kirk, and Rev. Thomas Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family will receive...

Charles Blackwell

Charles Blackwell

May 31, 2015

Charles R Blackwell, age 73, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Wednesday, June 03, 2015, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00...

John Whitmire

John Whitmire

May 27, 2015

John Dorn Whitmire, Jr., age 66, of Woodstock, GA passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. A Memorial Service will be held on June 27, 2015 at 5:00 PM at the Cherokee Tennis Center located at 155 Brooke Blvd., Woodstock, Ga. 30188. A visitation will be held at Mr. Whitmire's residence ( 405 Sam Cobb Ct.,...

Kevin Oden

Kevin Oden

May 23, 2015

Mr. Kevin Gene Oden, age 47, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Oden was a Respiratory Therapist with Woodstock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Haynes officiating. Interment will follow in...

Willie Carlisle

Willie Carlisle

May 23, 2015

Willie Dee Carlisle, age 89, of Jasper, GA passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, from the New Hightower Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Holsenback, and bro. Jeff Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at New Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to...

Michael Mortimer

Michael Mortimer

May 23, 2015

Michael Jon Mortimer, Sr., age 51, of Canton, GA and formerly of Chilton, WI passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, May 27, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Jennings officiating. Interment will follow at Old Macedonia Cemetery. The family will receive...

Sarah Masters

Sarah Masters

May 22, 2015

Sarah Janette Masters, age 83, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at her residence. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and spending time with her grandkids. She would occupy them with rockhounding and naming trees by their leaves. She made the grandboys dig holes in her garden and the granddaughter water the garden. Memorial services are scheduled for...

Barbara Waldron

Barbara Waldron

May 22, 2015

Barbara Marie Waldron, age 90, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at Woodstock Nursing & Rehab Center. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:30 AM, on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, from the Georgia National Cemetery. She was preceded in death by, Husband-John Wood Waldron; Brother-Andrew Seymour McDonald, Jr. Survivors include: Son - Craig S. Landa, Canton, GA...

Joe Kelley

Joe Kelley

May 21, 2015

Joe Leester Kelley, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Wildwood Health Care. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, May 24, 2015, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Richie Gibbs, and Speaker Ricky Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Ponder's Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...

Ricky Mills

Ricky Mills

May 20, 2015

Ricky Mills, age 56, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, May 23, 2015, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Elliot officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Thursday, May 21, 2015, from 10:00 AM...

Bobby Padgett

Bobby Padgett

May 18, 2015

Bobby Jean Padgett, age 75, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Loy Frix officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00...

Matthew Stanfield

Matthew Stanfield

May 13, 2015

Matthew Elias Stanfield, age 26, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from the Free Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Childers, and Rev. Eric Mayo officiating. Interment will follow at Free Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...

Michael Shockley

Michael Shockley

May 11, 2015

Michael Shockley, age 46, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, May 11, 2015. He was a loving father, husband, and proud member of the United States Navy. Funeral services are scheduled for 9:00 AM, on Thursday, May 21, 2015, from the First Baptist Church of Woodstock with Rev. Brian Ergle officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery....

Joseph "Joe" Edwards

Joseph "Joe" Edwards

May 10, 2015

Joseph "Joe" E. Edwards, age 83, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Deceased's Residence. Mr. Edwards was a member of North Canton Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev....

Courtney Reece

Courtney Reece

May 10, 2015

Courtney Grace Reece, age 20, of Waleska, GA passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Miss Reece was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church in the Clayton Community. She was an Honor Graduate from Cherokee High School and was employed with Gaskins Engineering and Cracker Barrel. Courtney was a full time student...

Mike Dean

Mike Dean

May 10, 2015

Mike Dean, age 69, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Wheeler, and Rev. Greg Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive...

Terry Oliver

Terry Oliver

May 9, 2015

Mr. Terry Gene Oliver, age 60, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, May 09, 2015 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Oliver was born in Haleyville, Alabama on November 20th, 1954. He was a Trim Carpenter and owned his own business. Terry also loved going camping, fishing, and spending time outdoors. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Monday,...

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