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Rev. Larry Patterson
Sep 30, 2024
Rev. Larry Patterson, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at his residence. He was a member of Ball Creek Baptist Church in Pickens County.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from the Liberty Baptist Church in Ball Ground, with Rev. Thomas Wheeler, Rev. Trevor Phillips and...
Ronnie Wayne Davis
Sep 30, 2024
Ronnie Wayne Davis, age 68, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at his home.
Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Friday, October 4, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Henson, and Troy Davis officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00...
Nevin O'Hearn
Sep 28, 2024
Nevin O'Hearn, age 36, of Cartersville, GA passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at his residence.
From Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services:
It is with profound sadness that we learned of the unexpected passing of one of our own, Nevin O’Hearn. O’Hearn, who joined our department on February 11, 2019, served with dedication as...
Jack Eugene Whitmire
Sep 26, 2024
Jack Eugene Whitmire, age 96, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Trinity Manor Personal Care Home in Free Home, Ga. Jack was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County, growing up in the North Canton Village and known for his wit and humor throughout the community. He was a graduate of Canton High, Reinhardt Collage and...
Evelyn Smith
Sep 24, 2024
Evelyn Smith, age 91, of Fairmount, GA passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, scrap booking, and crafting. She was a member of Little River Methodist Church. She loved her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
...Caroline Grubb
Sep 24, 2024
Caroline Dale Grubb passed into Glory, September 24th, 2024. She has shed this mortal body with its terrible trials and stands made whole in the presence of her Savior.
Caroline leaves behind her loving family: paternal grandparents, Geoffrey and Dale Grubb, maternal grandparents, David and Penny Imeson, her parents, Jacob and Hallie Grubb, siblings, Daniel and Amalia,...
James "Jim" Brown
Sep 21, 2024
James "Jim" Brown, Jr., age 79, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at The Landings of Canton Hills.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family...
Edward F. Hipp
Sep 19, 2024
Edward Frank Hipp
October 1, 1938 – September 19, 2024
Edward (Ed) was born in Rochester, New York, October 1, 1938. He attended Edison Technical High School and the Rochester Institute of Technology where he studied Electrical Engineering. After graduation, Ed entered Officer Training School (OTS) at Lackland AFB in Texas. Ed’s Air Force active...
Patricia "Patsy" Wehunt
Sep 19, 2024
Patricia " Patsy " Wehunt, age 81, of Ball Ground, GA passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at her home. She loved her family more than anything and always put everyone else before herself.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Caylor officiating. Interment will...
James Fulton Sewell
Sep 19, 2024
James Fulton Sewell, age 78, of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.
Funeral services are scheduled for 5:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Benefield officiating. Interment will follow at Sewell Cemetery in Cumming, Georgia.
The...
Robert K. "Bob" Hammond
Sep 17, 2024
Robert “Bob” Hammond, age 70, passed away September 17, 2024, peacefully at home in Ball Ground, Ga. Bob was born February 11, 1954, in Chicago, Il to the late Robert and Donna Hammond. Bob had a long career with Stouffer Hotels and in 1991 moved to Canton, Ga with his wife and three children and loved spending time in...
Jetty Mincey
Sep 17, 2024
Jetty Louise Mincey (Presley), age 85, passed away on Tuesday September 17th at her home in Canton, GA. Jetty was raised in Jackson County Georgia· and met the love of her life, Hubert at work where they spent the next 40+ years together both at work and home. Jetty cherished her family, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She stayed...
Faye Elizabeth Chester
Sep 15, 2024
Faye Elizabeth Chester, age 59, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving wife, mother, & nana. Mrs. Chester was a member of Chalcedonia Baptist Church. She loved her family deeply and will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on...
Donald William Ray
Sep 14, 2024
Donald William Ray, age 79, of Jasper, GA passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Heritage Hospice.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Price officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday, September...
Martha "Janie" Moore
Sep 14, 2024
Martha Jane Moore, age 87, of Jasper, GA passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Rock Creek Manor in Jasper, GA.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from Free Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Daryl Bailey, Rev. Thomas Wheeler, and Rev. Awtrey Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Free Hope Baptist...
Judy Stubbs Reeves
Sep 13, 2024
Judy Stubbs Reeves, age 76, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at The Arbor at Bridge Mill. Judy was a dedicated educator for Daleville City Schools for 29 years, where she was named "Teacher of the Year" 3 times. She was adored by her family and friends. Judy had a special sense of humor that brought...
Laura Rhudy
Sep 6, 2024
Laura Rhudy, age 72, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Trent Chambers officiating. A private family interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.
The family will...
Chester Solomon Welchel
Sep 5, 2024
Mr. Chester Welchel passed from this life onto the next surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Jasper, GA on September 5, 2024. Chester was known for his love of cars and ability to fix anything he put his hands on. He loved his family and friends, that he considered family as well. He fought a...
Marie Fountain
Sep 2, 2024
Marie Fountain, age 93, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Ware, and Rev. Rudy Tribble officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park.
The family will...
Delores Jo Prakopcyk
Sep 1, 2024
Delores Jo Prakopcyk, age 76, of Kennesaw, GA passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from the Shiloh Hils Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Moore, and Pastor Mark Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park at a later date.
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