Obituaries

Feb 15, 2024

Feb 10, 2024

Larry Dale Peterson, 75, of Canton, Georgia died unexpectedly on February 10, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1948, the son of Milton and Berdeen Floch Peterson in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Larry is survived by his childhood friend, high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years Linda, his two daughters, Amy Gralnick Relyea (John) and Susie Yuhasz (Chris) and his...

Feb 4, 2024

Feb 2, 2024

Mr. Niroumand Sobhani 61, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on February 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his father Besharatolah Sobhani, mother Manijeh Toghiyani and a son Yazdan Sobhani. Mr. Niroumand is survived by his wife, Fariba Misaghian, his daughter, Marjan Sobhani. Also, surviving are three brothers, Davar, Davood and Avaz Sobhani and a sister,...

Jan 26, 2024

Marvin Doughty passed away on January 26,2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 19, 1942, the son of the late Samuel C. Doughty, and Francis Lawrence Doughty. Marvin was an aeronautical engineer and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1963 then went on to get his master's degree from Georgia State. He loved gardening and palm trees....

Jan 24, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Jan 23, 2024

Marilyn Nay, 86, from Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully with her husband of 66 years, Thomas Nay, by her side. From her first cats, Blackie and Suzie, given to her on the day of her adoption at four years old, to her last, Micky and Minnie, and the dozens of animals in between, Marilyn adored all animals, including many of...

Jan 20, 2024

Billy Bearden age 86, of Ball Ground Georgia passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning January 20th, 2024. Bill was born March 29, 1937, in Marietta Georgia to Clifford A. Bearden and Lewvern Bearden. Bill was a brick mason by trade and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 16, 2024

Jan 12, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

A memorial service will be held for Mr. Pailes on Friday May 17, 2024 at 10:00am at Georgia National Cemetery. Please arrive by 9:30am. Interment Friday, May 17th, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton GA 30114

Jan 11, 2024

Jan 6, 2024

Grace Jordan Padgett gained her angel wings on January 6th, 2023, in Cedartown, Ga. Grace was 86 years old. Grace was born on May 6th, 1937, in Spartanburg, SC, to W.M.Jordan and Ruby (Wilson) Jordan. Grace was proceeded in death by her three sisters, Louise, Frances, and Gladys (Kay). At the age of 18 on January 27, 1956, Grace married...

Jan 3, 2024

Tracie Elaine Jones, 61, of Canton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Tracie was born on January 13, 1962 in Canton, a daughter of Cecil H. Jones and Brenda (Reinhardt) Tralies. Tracie loved bowling, doing word searches, shopping at the Dollar Store, and she loved music of all kinds. Tracie...

Dec 23, 2023

Hansel Lanton Church, born September 27, 1933, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 23, 2023 in Canton Ga. Hansel was born and raised in Beech Mountain Community, Elk Park, North Carolina. In 1956, Hansel moved to Atlanta, Ga., where he later met his wife of 58 years, Doris Church, and the couple eventually settled in Marietta, Ga.,...

Dec 22, 2023

Paul Bernard Ward, born October 14,1936, age 87, joined his son, Paul Jr, in heaven on December 22, 2023. Paul is survived by his wife, Ann, son, Ted, and daughter, Frances, five grandchildren Tyler Kirwin, Roya K Smith, Emma Kirwin, Hannah Ward, and Heather Ward, four great-grandchildren Sayer Kirwin, Gus Smith, Miles Smith, and Jack Waters, his sister Pat, and...

Dec 16, 2023

Lee Dickey Lenz was born to Theodore and Helen Shaid on March 19, 1940 in Elkins, West Virginia where she spent much of her childhood. She loved to dance and performed in the Elkins Apple Blossom Festival, but her fondest childhood memories included the time she spent in Guam where her father was stationed for several years. After graduating Washington...

Dec 13, 2023

Donald R. Converse passed peacefully at home on December 13, 2023 after a short illness. He was 80 years old. Don was born in Springfield, MA, in April 1943. His twin brother Alan preceded him by a few minutes. The family had strong roots in New England since the time of Deacon Edward Converss arrival to the Massachusetts Colony in...

Dec 9, 2023

Greta Diane Elrod, age 49, of Cumming, GA passed away on Dec. 9, 2023. She battled Interstitial Lung Disease for the last 5 years and fought a long hard battle in and out of the hospital. Greta was preceded in death by her father, Robert Elrod, mother and stepfather Retha and Robert Rodgers. Grandparents William "Bill" and Ina Elrod, and...