Obituaries

Oct 11, 2019

On Friday, October 11, 2019, Ronald Graham, loving husband, father of three children and

seven grandchildren passed away at the age of 83. Ron was born on May 17, 1936 in

Liverpool, England to Joseph and Violet Graham. Ron earned his Bachelor of Science

degree in manufacturing engineering in Liverpool, England. Later he...

Oct 10, 2019

Margie Sherill Rosiek, 78 of Smyrna passed away on October 10, 2019 after a brief illness. Originally from Princeton NC, she was employed by Emory University Hospital before her retirement.

She was predeceased by her parents Thurman and Mildred Martin and a sister Louise Thorpe. She is survived by a son Mark Rosiek and a daughter Tina...

Oct 8, 2019

David Richard Livingston Chamberlain, infant son of Katia and Delroy Chamberlain and brother to Hannah Michele passed away at birth on October 8, 2018. The family will hold a graveside service on Saturday, October 26, 2019 in the Virgin Mary Garden at Macedonia Memorial Park

Oct 8, 2019

Mrs Nancy Gail Elrod, beloved wife of surviving spouse Joe Davis Elrod Sr. went to be with the lord after a brief illness on October 8, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Elbert and Ruby Barnes and a son Joe Davis Elrod Jr. She is also survived by her son Elbert Elrod and daughters Gayla Key(Danny) and Audrey Clements(Mark)....

Oct 5, 2019

Jeff Hembree, 45 of Canton passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2019. An avid outdoorsman Jeff was predeceased by his birth mother Patricia Barnes. He is survived by his parents Glenn and Becky Hembree, his wife Monica, sons Jefferson Hembree Jr., Dylan Hembree, Hunter Hembree, Anthony Roberts,  Alex Roberts, Jimmy Lamb, and a daughter Katie Roberts. He is also survived...

Oct 4, 2019

Clarence Douglas Mills, 76 originally from Marshville, NC passed away October 4, 2019 after an extended illness. Clarence was a Minister and Truck Driver and retired as Pastor of the Lighthouse for Jesus Church & Estes Express Lines. After retirement he relocated from Milton, GA to Loganville, GA to be close to his family. He was predeceased by his...

Sep 26, 2019

Jacquelyne M. Purcell 81, originally from Long Island New York, passed away September 26, 2019 after an extended illness. Ms Purcell retired from Home Depot and recently came to Canton to be with family.

She is predeceased by her late husband and both parents. She is survived by two sons, Donald Purcell and Gene Gerrity and a...

Sep 23, 2019

Ali Torabi,69 of Kennesaw passed away after an extended illness. He predeceased by his parents Housen and Fatima Arderkan, a brother Houshang and a sister Fakhari. He is survived by his wife Nadia, 2 daughters Nakisa and Parisa Torabi, a brother Nassar, and a sister Elham.

Mr Torabi will be laid to rest in the Bahai garden...

Sep 16, 2019

Maribeth Hartman, 87 of Canton passed away peacefully on September 16 after an extended illness. Maribeth faithfully served the lord as a pastor's wife with her husband in ministry since their marriage in 1953. A beautiful soul loved by all, Maribeth was predeceased by her parents Travis and Patti Williams, her husband Stanley Hartman, a son David Hartman,and a brother Jerry...

Sep 14, 2019

Juan Manuel Luna Chavez 58, of Canton passed away suddenly on September 14, 2019.  A lawyer by education, Mr Luna Chavez will be returned to his native Mexico to be buried.

Aug 30, 2019

Ernest Strickland, 55 of Canton passed away quietly Friday August 30, 2019 after an extended illness. A devout Bahai, Ernest will be laid to rest in the Bahai Garden at Macedonia Memorial Park.

Ernest is predeceased by his brother Lonnie. He is survived by his parents Ernest and Shelby Strickland, four sisters, Carolottia Strickland, Kheene Russell, Norma...

Aug 26, 2019

Carol H. Barron, 77 of Canton passed away August 26, 2019 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Originally from Queens NY, Carol was was Seamstress and spent many years in the Professional Dry Cleaning Business.

She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Dorothy Hunn.

She is survived by her husband David, 2 children a son JR...

Aug 24, 2019

Mr. Junius Henry Johnson Jr. age 69 passed away on August 24, 2019 at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton Georgia.  Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana where he lived until this past year.  Mr. Johnson relocated to Canton Ga. to be with his daughters.  He is predeceased by his parents Henry (Junius)  and Lillie Joseph Johnson and sister Joyce Lawrence also...

Aug 24, 2019

Richard P. Shields, 79 of Ball Ground passed away on August 24, 2019 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Originally from Queens NY was a retired IT Consultant.

He was predeceased by his parents George and Sadie Shields and a brother George and a sister Connie.

He is survived by his wife Barbara and 2 daughters Christa...

Aug 21, 2019

Herbert W.Holt 80, of Ball Ground Georgia passed away after an extended illness with his family by his side. Herbert was a Mason and Business owner. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert Clay and Annie Mae Holt.

He is survived by his wife Ellen, 2 sons Williams and James, and a daughter Jodi(Jeff) Payne, and a...

Aug 20, 2019

Darlene Setser Stoker 70, of Canton passed away August 20, 2019 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Deeply loved by her family, Darlene was predeceased by her parents James and Lula Setser and her husband Freddie Stoker and a sister Evelyn Blanton.  She is survived by a son Danny Stoker, 3 daughters Karen Welchel(Todd), Lisa Stoker(Mike), Donna Stoker (Chris), 4 Sisters...

Aug 19, 2019

Adaljisa Del Carmen Gonzalez, 80 originally from Cuba and later Venezuela passed away suddenly on August 19, 2019. Ms. Gonzalez who recently settled in Milton with her family is predeceased by her parents Augustine and Maria Gonzalez.  She is survived by her children, a son Rene and two daughters Adaljisa and Maria Teresa and a sister Dunia Dominguez.

Aug 15, 2019

Janet H. Gobbel, 78 of Ball Ground passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2019. A Registered Nurse for over 45 years, Janet’s positions included Director of Nursing in several institutions and was credited with teaching first EMT class in South Carolina. Among her stations, Janet practiced at Gwinnett Medical and Northside Cherokee Hospital as well as others.

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Jul 22, 2019

Janice Hatley Colburn, 90 of Ballground passed away quietly with her family at her side on Monday July 22. Janice spent most of her adult years in Florida in the service industry but moved to the BallGround area to be close to her family.

She was predeceased by her parents and several brothers and sisters. She is...

Jul 19, 2019

Charles Finlay(Fin) McConnell infant son of Amy and Eric McConnell went to be with his sister Isla and all of God's angels on July 19 after a courageous battle.A private memorial service will be held Monday July 22, 2019