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James Hicks
Sep 30, 2025
James “Jimmy” Barron Hicks, 72 of Canton, GA (Free Home Community), passed away on September 30th, 2025.
A celebration of Life will be held on October 18, 2025, from 12pm - 4pm at 400 Creighton Rd. Ball Ground Ga.
He is preceded in death by:
Parents - J.L. and Doris Hicks.
James is survived by:
Wife of 54 yrs - Faribell Hicks of Canton Ga,
Daughters...
Betty (Gibby) Rogers
Sep 30, 2025
Betty (Gibby) Rogers, age 92, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at The Lodge at Stephens Lake. Betty retired from Lockheed-Martin after 25 years of service.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor David Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery...
Sue Brackett
Sep 28, 2025
Wanda Sue Brackett, age 74, was welcomed into Jesus’ arms on September 28, 2025, while surrounded by her family.
Sue was born on November 2 nd, 1950, to Louis Davis and Inabell Davis in Norfolk, Virginia.
She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She loved bingo, bowling, gardening, Jesus, and her many friends and family. She would like it...
Sheila Bess Kattalia
Sep 26, 2025
Sheila Bess Kattalia, age 84, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Piedmont Henry Hospital.
The Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home
Rev. Ray Dawson will be officiating.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 2:00...
Mildred Christine Dyer
Sep 25, 2025
Mildred Christine Dyer, age 92, passed into the arms of Jesus on September 25, 2025.
Mildred was born in Gillsville, Georgia, and spent most of her life in Marietta, Georgia, later moving to Canton.
She worked as an Executive Secretary at Lucent Technologies for 22 years and retired in 1995.
She was an active member of Campground United Methodist Church in Marietta for...
Ellen Hufstetler
Sep 24, 2025
Ellen Hufstetler, age 90, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at her residence.
Graveside Services are scheduled for 9:30 AM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Georgia National Cemetery with Pastor Ken May officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the South...
Pat Pharr
Sep 24, 2025
Pat Pharr, age 89, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his residence. Pat has lived in Cherokee County all of his life. He was of the Baptist Faith and worked in Auto Body Repair for many years and retired from Lockheed Martin.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Friday, September 26, 2025, from the Chapel...
Rev. James Hobert Rich
Sep 22, 2025
Reverend James Hobert Rich passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of his family.
James was born on June 29, 1938, in Ball Ground, Georgia, to the late Hobert Abraham Rich and Nettie Wigington Rich. He grew up in Nelson, Georgia, and was saved at Nelson Baptist Church. He joined his family...
William "Bill" Henis
Sep 21, 2025
William (Bill) Henis died September 21 st at home due to bile-duct cancer
(cholangiocarcinoma). He was surrounded by a loving circle of family and friends.
Bill leaves behind his husband of thirteen years, Kevin McReynolds (Canton), four
children Allison Marie Henis Childers (Marietta), William (Billy) Gregory Henis (Atlanta),
Brady Galloway McReynolds...
Saundra Lewis Gilbert
Sep 10, 2025
Saundra “Sandy” Lewis Gilbert, age 81, of Canton, GA went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Saundra was born in St. Louis, Missouri and spent most of her childhood growing up in Detroit, Michigan.
She was the daughter of the late Rev. Mark Lewis and Thelma Lewis Adams. As a young girl growing...
Monnie Modean Blanton (Blanton)
Sep 9, 2025
Monnie Modean Blanton, age 90, of Canton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Canton Center for Nursing and Healing.
Monnie was born April 5, 1935, in Canton, Georgia, to Walter E. and Victoria (Cox) Blanton. She grew up on her parents’ farm in north Cherokee County, Georgia, and attended high school at Reinhardt Academy...
Karen Ann Fisher
Sep 9, 2025
Karen Fisher, age 62, of Woodstock, GA passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was a loving wife and mother.
No public memorial services are scheduled at this time.
Survivors include:
Husband - Chad Fisher
Daughter - Kamryn Fisher
South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to...
Nancy Ayers Nordlander (Ayers)
Sep 8, 2025
Nancy Ayers Nordlander, age 66, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain.
Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park.
There will be no Public Visitation prior...
John W. Freeman
Sep 8, 2025
John W. Freeman (1970–2025)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John W. Freeman, who departed this life peacefully on September 8, 2025, at the age of 55.
Born on March 8, 1970, in Lima, Ohio, John was the beloved son of John Charles Freeman and Susanne Staursky.
For...
Jamison "Jamie" "Jammer" "Sunshine" Asay
Sep 5, 2025
Jamison "Jamie" "Jammer" "Sunshine" Asay, age 51, of Gainesville, GA, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Dustin Bryson officiating.
There will be no Public Visitation prior to the...
Betty T. Todd (Thomas)
Sep 5, 2025
Betty Thomas Todd, age 91, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from New Victoria Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Tippins, and Pastor Darin Peppers officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.
The family will receive...
Catherine Keating Hamm
Aug 25, 2025
Catherine Keating Hamm, 83, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on August
25, 2025. After an extended illness, she went home peacefully to be with her
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Catherine was born on February 16, 1942, in St. Augustine, Florida to the late
James William Keating and Myrtle Green. She...
Camille Hegg (Sessions)
Aug 21, 2025
Camille Hegg passed away in Canton, Georgia, on August 21, 2025. She was 80 years old. She was born on June 3, 1945, in Anniston, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewe Sessions and Diana Robinson Sessions of Anniston. She is survived by her daughter, Allison Littleton Rowin (Rob), three grandchildren, Brooke Hodgkinson, Summer Hodgkinson, and...
Betty Sue Burnett (Mulkey)
Aug 17, 2025
Betty Sue Burnett, age 93, of Acworth, GA, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from the New Hightower Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan Prance, Rev. Thomas Wheeler, and Rev. Trevor Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at New Hightower Baptist Church...
Wallace Raymond Swafford
Aug 9, 2025
Wallace Raymond Swafford, age 77, of Rome, GA passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Floyd Medical Center.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Spires, and Rev. Greg Farist officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery on Wednesday, August...
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