Obituaries

May 24, 2021

Maria Isabel Mendez Garcia 90, of Canton passed away quietly at Canton Nursing Home on Monday May 24, 2021. A native of San Juan Puerto Rico, she had been in the Canton area for the 6 years.

She is survived by a son Juan Castrillo(Erika Camps), a sister Aurora Jacobs, two brothers Jose Mendez and Joaquin Mendez,...

May 24, 2021

Talley J Power, 20 of Canton, GA passed away Monday May 24, 2021 unexpectedly at her residence. A beautiful and loving daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend she was predeceased by her sister Baylee.

Talley is survived by her mother, Jennifer Gleaves (Chris); father, Scott Power (Ashley); sister and brother, Leiten Gleaves.

A private family memorial service...

May 23, 2021

Artenious Elizabeth Stroup 72, of Canton passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 23, 2021. A longtime resident of Cherokee County, Artenious and her husband Ronald resided in the Holly Springs area.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years Ronald, her two daughters Katherine Stroup and Carolyn Patrick(Brian), sister Carolyn Carbonic, and her four grandchildren who were...

May 18, 2021

Harold Wayne Kelley 75, of Ball Ground passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021 at Ridge Manor in Canton. An army veteran and long time employee of Lockheed, Harold was predeceased by his parents Charles and Ida Kelley.

He is survived by his wife Lois, a daughter Michelle Cornelison(Terry), a brother Tom Kelley, and a sister Barbara Parker.

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May 10, 2021

Shirley Faye Trevarrow, age 85, passed away peacefully May 10, 2021. She was born to the late Racheal and Clinton Gross, on October 10, 1935 in Ravenna, Kentucky and died at Northside Canton Hospital in Canton, Georgia. Graveside ceremony service times will be announced shortley and will be officiated by Pastor Ken May, Antioch Christian Church.  Shirley leaves one...

May 9, 2021

Jeffrey Hoyt Pace, 61 of Ball Ground passed away after an extended illness. Originally from Bremen Georgia, Jeff and much of his family had relocated to the Cherokee County area.

Jeff was predeceased by his father Wilson Pace and is survived by his mother Wanda Pace. He is also survived by his sister Becky Murphy(Walter) and nieces...

May 5, 2021

On Wednesday, May 05, 2021, Nicholas Vance Harden, loving husband, father of three and grandfather of five, went to join our Heavenly Father.

Nick was born on March 10, 1961 in Macon, Georgia to Ronald and Betty Harden.

Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Carol Harden; son Jason Harden (Kiley) of Dublin; daughter...

Apr 28, 2021

Dwaine Alex Stark 82, of Canton passed away after a brief illness at Tranquility Hospice on April 28, 2021.

Dwaine was born at home and grew up in Wagoner Oklahoma.  The spirit of this small rural setting helped shape his strong personality and unique character.  As he grew into adulthood he worked with his father, in the...

Apr 26, 2021

Erin Joyner Davis, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021.  She is now resting joyfully with her Lord and Savior.  Her husband, Ray, wrote that “Heaven just got a little better.”

Left to mourn her loss are her husband, Ray, and their children Mallory and Ryan, Erin’s father and step-mother, Bob Joyner and...

Apr 25, 2021

We remember and celebrate the life and spirit of Donald Eugene Williams, who left us to be with God on Sunday afternoon, April 25th, 2021.  Known to all as Don, he was born on March 10, 1951 in Columbia, South Carolina to Donna and Fraser Williams, Sr.  Those fortunate to have known Don are no doubt familiar with his trademark “Howdy” greeting.  Whether over the...

Apr 19, 2021

On the evening of April 19, 2021, John E. Cook passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, Georgia.  John was 71 years old and succumbed to complications from liver disease.

John was born April 15, 1950 in St. Paul, MN.  He was the second child of Shirley Marie (Niles) and Eugene Thomas Cook.

John...

Apr 15, 2021

Irmgard Elsa Smith 83, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on April 15, 2021. Originally from Heidelberg Germany, she recently relocated to Canton to be close to her family.

Irmgard was predeceased by her parents Walfried and Maria Mösch and a daughter Cormae Davis. She is survived by her husband Nolan Smith,  a son Rick Davis(Kim) and two...

Apr 14, 2021

Rogelio Canales 44, of Canton passed away Wednesday April 14, 2021 after a brief illness at  Northside Cherokee Hospital.

He was predeceased by his parents Sebastian and Felicitas Canales. He is survived by his wife Sindy,  and three children Rogelio Jeremiah Canales II, Valerie Alexus Canales, and Jose Luis Hernandez-Canales, two  brothers Jose Luis Canales and Sebastian Canales, and...

Apr 13, 2021

Tracy Elizabeth Bradford 57, of Dawsonville passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021 at her residence.

Tracy is predeceased by her parents Cecil and Betty Waters. She is survived by sons Joshua(Trista) and Justin Bradford, a brother Randy Bradford, two sisters Laura Alvizio and Faye Bradford, as well as 7 grandchildren.

A private family service...

Apr 8, 2021

Deborah Elaine Miller 66, of Resaca Georgia passed away quietly at Advent Health in Calhoun on April 8, 2021.

A native of Atlanta, Deborah was predeceased by her parents Nathaniel and Margaret Daws and a son Mitchell(Mitch)Miller. She is survived by a son Michael(Rachel) of Canton, a sister Darlene Daws of Woodstock, and two brothers Gerald Daws(Lin) and...

Apr 5, 2021

Lester Dockery 87 of Alpharetta quietly passed away at his home on Monday April 5, 2021. A Georgia resident his whole life, he was a 1952 graduate of the original Milton High School in Alpharetta, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Annie Mae Dockery, his sister, Lois Hall of Alpharetta and nephew, Joel Davis...

Apr 5, 2021

Jacob Gray Holcombe 26, of Alpharetta passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his parents Matthew and Carmen Holcombe of Elijay and two brothers Javen and Ethan.

Jacob was a graduate of Ole Miss University with a BS in Geological Engineering and was employed by Wood Engineering. He loved the...

Apr 4, 2021

Bruce A. Rose passed away on April 4, 2021. He was born June 11, 1940 in Englewood, New Jersey. He was the son of Frances and William Rose. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Patricia Bickett Rose and  children Sheila Rose Walker and Bruce "Todd" Rose, as well as grandchildren Macey Walker Shelton and William "Scott"...

Mar 28, 2021

Sonya Ann Joyner 44, beloved wife of Patrick Joyner of Canton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 28, 2021. A navy veteran and currently  employed by Cherokee County, Sonya is survived her husband Patrick, parents James and Brenda Howard, children Patrick, Tiffany, and Brittany, a brother Charles LM Hayes and one grandchild.

Folllowing a service at Canton...

Mar 23, 2021

Hannah Sunny Barahona, beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter entered heaven on March 23, 2021. She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful heart full of gifts and talents. As a child she excelled at sports, dance, and cheerleading. She was full of humor and always made us laugh.

Her life’s dream was to create a beautiful...