Obituaries

Jul 15, 2019

Colette Phillips, 94 a nearly lifelong resident of upstate New York, passed away in Canton on Monday July 15, 2019. Colette was employed for many years by the Bell Telephone System and moved south 5 years ago.

She was predeceased by her parents Francis and Florence Omara and two husbands, John Murphy and Thomas Phillips, as welll as...

Jul 14, 2019

Kassius Khyro Fannin, infant son of Harmony Fannin went to be with God's angels on July 14, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Macedonia Memorial Park.

Jul 14, 2019

Gerald Emery Vinette, 79 of Canton, passed away July 14, 2019 after an extended illness.

Gerald was predeceased by his parents  Emery and Evelyn Vinette.  He is survived by his wife Patricia, a son Geoffrey Vinette, daughters Kimberly Vinette-Herrin, Kerri Moore, and Kelly Elarbee, a brother Richard and a sister Elaine Bolton as well as 8 grandchildren.

Jul 8, 2019

William(Bill) Herbert Planer Jr., 73 from Roswell a suburb in Fulton County passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. Bill spent his career as an engineer with GE. He was predeceased by his wife Louise and parents Bill and Virginia Planer.

He is survived by his sons Ted(Xochitl Martinez) and Chris, a brother Tom Planer and three grandchildren...

Jul 6, 2019

Isla Grace McConnell, the infant daughter and a twin born to Amy and Eric McConnell went to heaven to be with the angels on July 6, 2019. A private service will be held by the family on Monday July 22, 2019

Jun 20, 2019

Inez Arnold Kennemore, 83 of BallGround, passed away on June 20, 2019.She was predeceased by her parents George and Delia Arnold.

Inez earned a B.S. in nursing at  Ohio State University and an M.S.N. at the University of South Carolina. She began her nursing career as a nursing professor, transitioned to the hospital and grew from floor...

Jun 14, 2019

Trevor Donnelly, 30 from BallGround, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2019. Just preparing to graduate from college Trevor was predeceased by his mother Tina Donnelly.

Trevor is survived by his his father Travis(Kim), sisters Tiffani Donnelly and Terra Richards((Kevin) nephews Mackay Donnelly and Dare Harris, and a niece Ever Grace Harris.

A gathering to celebrate Trevor's...

Jun 12, 2019

Mary Ann Wilson, 71 passed away peacefully at her home on June 12, 2019. Prior to settling in Canton Mary and her surviving husband John had lived in several places in the east.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son David and daughters Jennifer, Kyra, and Britta. She is also survived by 3...

Jun 10, 2019

Thomas James Muldowney, 48 of Acworth died unexpectedly on June 10, 2019. A jet mechanic Thomas loved all things about airplanes.

He is survived by his wife Stephanie,  two sons. Owen and Ryan, and a daughter Quinn. He is also survived by a brother James Muldowney, and two sisters Jamie Lowe and Fran Bean.

A private...

Jun 8, 2019

Sharon Lee Summerlin, 72 of Kennesaw passed away at her residence June 8, 2019. Service information will be published when complete.

Jun 7, 2019

Paul Richard Folks, 64 from Jasper passed away suddenly on June 7, 2019. Originally from Vinton Louisiana, Richard a carpenter had settled in Jasper with his surviving spouse Janice.

He was predeceased by his parents Bertrum and Marie Folks and a son Andy. In addition to his wife Janice, he is survived by sons Hoye Folks, Aaron...

May 26, 2019

Billie Joy Foley Bradley, age 88, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019.  She is survived by her daughters, Belinda Shook (Jeffrey), Teresa Valerio (Dave), Verna Storm (Steve) and one son, Brett Bradley.  She also had nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Billie was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Susie Foley,...

May 20, 2019

Amira Lorain Elfadil, infant daughter of Jamal Elfadil and Robin Hester passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019.  She was born on May 16, 2019.  She is survived by her parents, Robin Hester and Jamal Elfadil; sisters, Autumn Hester, Samara Elfadil and her twin sister, Amina Elfadil. A family graveside service will be held in the garden of the Virgin...

May 10, 2019

Shannon Dale Powell, age 47, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.  Shannon was preceded in death by his parents General Melvin and Edna Ledbetter Powell.  He was known by his family and friends as an avid Alabama football fan.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 18 at Fields Landing Park, 475-499 Fields Landing Dr.,...

May 6, 2019

Karla M. Friday, age 69, of Canton passed away Monday, May 6, 2019.  She was a retired educator from Covenant Christian Academy in Cumming.

Karla is predeceased by her parents Karl and Mabel Brunt Mizer.

Survivors include her husband, James D. Friday, a son, James K. Friday (Amber), and one daughter, Gretchen A. Arnold (Johnathan). ...

May 5, 2019

Florence Bonvie Kurtz, age 97, passed away Sunday, May 5th, 2019.  Florence was predeceased by her 10 brothers and sisters, her parents, Thomas and Anna Harris Bonvie and her husband, Jesse Kurtz.  A native of Boxford, MA, Florence was very active in the Order of the Eastern Star in Danbury, CT and state-wide.  She was also an avid follower...

Apr 20, 2019

Baby Everlee Jane Hayden Adams joined other angels on Sunday, April 20, 2019.  Her parents are Joe and Holly Adams and one brother,  Barrett.  A private family graveside service will be held in the cemetery of Macedonia Memorial Park on Saturday, April 27th at noon.

Canton Funeral Home and Cemetery at Macedonia Memorial Park is honored to...

Apr 13, 2019

Linda Joyce Savacool of Canton passed away quietly at her her home on Saturday April 13, 2019. Originally from California Linda settled in Canton.

She was predeceased by her parents Clyde and Arbella Brown, her husband William Savacool, a daughter Marlene Felono, and a sister Mary Louise.

She is survived by her daughters Sarah Holcomb(Ryan)...

Apr 7, 2019

Dorothy L. Hull, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2019.  A native of Montague City, MA, Dorothy was a Sister of Providence whose Motherhouse is in Holyoke, MA.  She was loved by everyone and was active in many activities with her extended “adopted” family.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Charles...

Apr 1, 2019

Dorothy Lucille “Lucy” Hays Braun, age 78, passed away at her home Monday, April 1, 2019.  She is survived by her husband Harry Braun and two sons, Frances Myron Hays (Juan) and Kenneth Hays (Kay).

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.