Obituaries

Larry Eugene Howard

Oct 27, 2025

Larry E. Howard, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 27, 2025. A man of deep compassion, boundless curiosity, and quiet strength, Larry lived a life devoted to service, adventure, and connection.

Born with a heart for helping others, Larry began his medical career as a Respiratory Therapist before returning to...

Nancy "Nan" B Helsley

Oct 23, 2025

Arrangement have not been made at this time.

Ruth Wynelle Sisson

Oct 22, 2025

Ruth Wynelle (Stover) Sisson of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sisson and Daughter, Kim Kelley (Dwight Kelley).

She is survived by her son, David Sisson and his wife, Judi, Sister, Marlene Price, Sisters-in-law, Barbara Stover, and Brenda Sisson, Grandsons, Michael Sisson (Crystal), Timothy...

Byron Herbert Mills Jr

Oct 22, 2025

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Ray Malcolm Peterson

Oct 13, 2025

Ray Malcolm Peterson, age 90, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his

home on October 13, 2025. Born in his beloved hometown of Mt. Vernon, Georgia, Ray

carried his love for that small community throughout his life. He graduated from Mt.

Vernon's one-room schoolhouse before attending Georgia Tech, where he earned a...

Olivia Lynn Lacey

Oct 10, 2025

Olivia Lynn Lacey, 36, passed away on October 10, 2025, at Naval Station Great Lakes

in North Chicago, Illinois. Born on March 8, 1989, in Marietta, Georgia, Olivia lived a life

marked by dedication, compassion, and service.

A proud graduate of Kell High School, Olivia went on to earn her degree from Georgia...

Inez Hope Faucher

Oct 8, 2025

Inez Hope Faucher, age 91, of Canton, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

She was born on December 16, 1933, in Chateaugay, NY. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a friend to many. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Inez participated in...

Robert Perley Young Jr

Oct 3, 2025

Robert P. Young Jr. "Bob", 68, passed away from Lewy Body Dementia and Kidney Cancer, on October 3, 2025, at his residence in Fort Gaines, Georgia. He was born August 15, 1957, in Barre, Vermont, the son of Robert P. Young Sr. and Anna L. (LaCount) Young. Bob graduated from Spaulding High School, in Barre, Vermont. Class of 1976....

Raymond Joseph Daugherty

Oct 2, 2025

Arrangements are incomplete at this time

Alan Hernandez Maldonado

Sep 27, 2025

Funeral Mass

Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

St. Brendon the Navigator Catholic Church

4633 Shiloh Rd.

Cumming, Ga. 30040

Final Visitation

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

Canton Funeral Home at Macedonia Memorial Park

10655 East Cherokee Dr., Canton, GA 30115

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Charlie

Sep 23, 2025

Charles Patrick Insalaca

March 17, 1951 – September 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Charles Patrick Insalaca—a devoted husband, loving father, proud Poppy, and treasured friend. Born in the Bronx, New York, on March 17, 1951, Charles was the beloved son of Lenny and Judy Insalaca.

Affectionately known as...

Geneva Garner Shirley

Sep 12, 2025

Geneva Garner Shirley, 71, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully in her home on

Friday, September 12, 2025. Geneva was born on January 11,1954 in Duluth, GA to the

late Clifford and Claudia Garner. She had 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She married Robert

Shirley on January 21, 1972. Geneva and Robert went...

Connie Darlene Gaddis

Sep 6, 2025

Connie Darlene Gaddis, age 62, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born

March 25, 1963, in Griffin to Hoyt and Ethel Shirley. She married Donnie Gaddis on September.

22, 1980. Darlene and Donnie went on to have 3 children, Debra, in 1982, Christie in 1984 and

Josh in 1988.

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Mark Kevin Holder

Sep 1, 2025

Mark Holder, age 58 from Canton, GA, went home to his Father on Monday, September

1, 2025. A devoted family man, Mark is survived by his wife Melissa, children Jenna and

Bryce, his mother Linda and many extended family members.

Born on July 9, 1967, in Rome, GA, to Linda and William Holder,...

Valentina Bosovets

Aug 25, 2025

A REMARKABLE WOMAN WHOSE LIFE WAS A TESTAMENT TO FAITH, LOVE, AND SERVICE. BORN IN BELARUS, SHE CARRIED A DEEP LOVE FOR HER HOMELAND IN HER HEART WHEREVER SHE WENT. AS A DEVOTED CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY, SHE DEDICATED HER LIFE TO SPREADING THE WORD OF JESUS AND BRINGING LIGHT INTO THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

SHE SERVED FAITHFULLY AS...

Louise Ann Gudaitis

Aug 20, 2025

Louise Ann Gudaitis, age 71, of Ball Ground, GA, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 7, 1953, in Jacksonville, NC, Louise lived a life filled with love and devotion for her family and friends. For 52 years, she was the beloved wife of Michael Gudaitis and together, they...

John Vito Mandarano

Aug 17, 2025

John Mandarano, loving father and Pa was called by God on August 17. 2025; born on April 26, 1929 he was the youngest of 4 sons- his siblings also included 4 sisters to total a family of 8. He grew up in New Rochelle, NY where he gained notoriety at New Rochelle High School as a basketball icon who...

James Raymond Marcus, Jr.

Aug 6, 2025

James (Jim) Raymond Marcus joined the great cloud of witnesses to the life of faith on August 6, 2025, as he finished his race here on earth. He passed away in Cherokee County, Georgia, his home since 2002. He was born on October 17, 1950, in Savannah, Georgia, to James Raymond and Vera Eloise Marcus. He was preceded in...

Homer Sorrell Thompson, Sr.

Aug 6, 2025

Homer Sorrell Thompson, Sr., 80, of Macedonia community, Canton, GA, passed away peacefully August 6, 2025, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Homer's greatest passion was his family. Homer was known well in the community for his ambition, kindness and helpfulness.

Homer was preceded in death by his parents Effie and Dennis Thompson, siblings,...

Brenda Joyce Stephens

Jul 29, 2025

Brenda Joyce Stephens, 78 of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Northside Cherokee Hospital, Canton, Georgia.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at Canton Funeral Home, 10655 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. A funeral service will follow at...