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Doyle Wheeler
Jun 12, 2015
Doyle Kenneth Wheeler, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at his residence. He was a life long resident of Cherokee County and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Mr. Wheeler was an ordained deacon for over 50 years. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Sunday, June 14, 2015, from the Liberty...
Mary Temples
Jun 12, 2015
Mary Lois Temples, age 85, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, June 14, 2015, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. John Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00...
Wesley Lewis
Jun 9, 2015
Wesley Velt Lewis, age 61, of Waleska, GA passed away Tuesday, June 09, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Lewis worked for Cobb County for 37 years, was a member of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club, was one of the original founders of Jasper's Chapter-Stars & Bars, an avid hunter and loved the outdoors.He married Betty on 3-2-1975, they were...
Frances King
Jun 9, 2015
Frances Evelyn King, age 80, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, June 09, 2015 at Canton Nursing Center . Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Thursday, June 11, 2015, from the Mary's Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Willard Wilson, Rev. Bobby McFarland and Rev. Nathan Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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