Obituaries

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...

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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...

Dec 7, 2023

Dec 6, 2023

Charles Carson departed our world on December 6, 2023 leaving a mark on all those he encountered. A lover of philosophical citations, random factoids and Bugs Bunny quotes, to have known him is to now have one of the aforementioned etched into your memory ready to recite. The son of Herbert Carson and Sara Carson (Smith), he was raised in...

Nov 28, 2023

Deborah Lea Gibbs 62, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2023. Deborah was a beloved wife(widowed), mother, daughter, grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by here husband Lloyd and is survived by her two sons Tommy Gibbs and Michael Gibbs and her best friend Sandra Dixon. She also leaves behind two grandchildren Natalie and Noah who...

Nov 28, 2023

Bagha Naeimi, 53 of Woodstock passed away Tuesday November 28, 2023. Prayer and burial services are scheduled for Thursday November 30, 2023 at 1:00pm at Canton Funeral Home.

Nov 14, 2023

Nov 13, 2023

Frank Leslie Brundage Jr, 80, of Canton, GA, passed away on November 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on May 27, 1943, in Newburgh, NY, to the late Frank Brundage Sr. and Margaret Newell. Frank proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1964. He was a dedicated and skilled serviceman, embodying the values...

Nov 12, 2023

Dinah O'Shields, was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left this world on November 12, after a short battle with cancer. Dinah was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest. Dinah was born on January 2nd, 1953 and throughout her 70 years of life, she touched the hearts of everyone she knew, she...