Obituaries

Jul 21, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

Katelynn Mae Dollar, age 18, of Canton, GA, passed away on July 10, 2025 after losing her battle with anxiety and depression. Katelynn was born on April 4, 2007 to Charles R (Randy) Dollar ll and Laura Dollar.

Katelynn was known for her vibrant spirit, infectious laughter, incredible kindness to others and her talents. She was a...

Jul 6, 2025

Samuel Dylan Craft, age 12, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Emory and Betty Hansard, James and Lucille Brown, Leo and LaVonne Mattox; grandfather, Joe Anderson Craft, Sr.

Survivors include his father, Joe Anderson Craft, Jr.; mother, Ashley JaLynnia Gilley; sister,...

Jul 5, 2025

Karla Sue Herrington Pulliam, age 70, of Canton, GA passed away on July 5, 2025, in the home of family. She was born on February 20, 1955, in Americus, Georgia, the daughter of Marvin and Claudia (Cobb) Herrington. She married Pat Pulliam and they celebrated 24 years of marriage together in Arlington, TX.

Karla graduated from Newton...

Jun 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Deborah Rhinehart Bagwell, 62 of Lyerly, GA

Deborah, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, Memaw, and friend, passed away far too soon on June 26, 2025. Though her time with us was shorter than any of us wished, she filled every day with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those she cared about.

Jun 18, 2025

Elizabeth Jean Hoag

Born January 12th 1957

Died June 18th 2025

On June 18th, 2025 our beloved Elizabeth "Beth" Hoag, surrounded with love and family passed away peacefully in her sleep. Born on January 12th, 1957 to Nancy (Lease) Carpenter and Byron Dale Carpenter in Mount Vernon Ohio, she was the first of...

Jun 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gail Brandt Oakes Gail Oakes, beloved and devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 7 after courageously facing many years of health challenges. She was 67 years old. Throughout her life, Gail was known for her boundless kindness, her gentle heart, and her unwavering love for her family. She gave selflessly to those...

Jun 6, 2025

Mary Eileen (Hurley, Doyle) Mealey, affectionately known as Mimi, a resident of Canton,

GA, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025 with her sons, Jay and Kevin, by her side.

Born in Holyoke, MA, Mimi was the daughter of the late Eileen M. and Edwin H. Hurley,

Sr. She attended Holyoke schools, graduating...

Jun 4, 2025

Angie Nazareth Garcia 25, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

May 27, 2025

Mrs. Zeppora Lawrence, age 95, of Canton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Zeppora was born December 14, 1929, in the Jamaican parish of St. Catherine, to Lucildia Depass. Zeppora married the love of her life, Arthur Lawrence on January 25, 1969, in Kingston, Jamaica. Zeppora and her family migrated to the United States from Kingston, Jamaica in...

May 24, 2025

Michael William Callinan, age 70, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 24, 2025 after a year-long illness. He was a beloved oldest brother of eight whose warmth, kindness, intelligence, and unwavering dedication touched the lives of all who knew him. Born on April 26, 1955, in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, to Army Major William Callinan...

May 23, 2025

Gail William Hawk, 87 of Ball Ground, Georgia, husband of Patricia Hawk, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. Gail William Hawk was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 26, 1937the son of William and Sophie Hawk who lived on a farm in Elgin, Nebraska. He is predeceased by his parents, brother...

May 14, 2025

Peggy Anne (Siewert) Nash, 91, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Canton, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born in Winter Park, Florida, on August 8, 1933, daughter of E. Ernest Siewert and Lavelle M. McSwain. She grew up in Winter Park with her younger brother, Dennis, who was born soon after...

May 12, 2025

Judith Ann Mazzarelli October 28, 1942 May 12, 2025 Judith "Judy" Ann Mazzarelli, 82, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 12, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 28, 1942, Judy was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Weighill. A lifelong lover of music, she studied piano for many years and often credited...

May 10, 2025

May 9, 2025

Laura Nicole Akers, a radiant light whose warmth and compassion touched countless lives, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Canton, Georgia, at the age of 49. Born on September 29, 1975, in Newport, Rhode Island, Lauras life was a beautiful tapestry of love, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her family, students, and community. The daughter of James...

May 4, 2025

Lamont (Doc) Hyatt, 60, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Northside Hospital in Canton. He was married to Katherine (Kathy) Janicek Hyatt and they recently celebrated their 31st Wedding Anniversary in February He was born on October 8, 1964, a son of the late Floyd and Myzldia (Odom) Hyatt. He attended the Culinary Institute of...

May 3, 2025

Elaine Mary Madere Meder, 57, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on May 3, 2025, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on October 3, 1967, to the late Warren Charles Madere and Carol Marie Delhommer Madere, in Lutcher, Louisiana. Sister to Peggy, Steven, Judy, Mary Alice, Cathy, and Susan Madere. At the age of 16, Elaine graduated...

May 2, 2025

Matthew Travis Brown, 43, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on May 2, 2025. Born on November 11, 1981 in Atlanta Georgia, Matt lived a life full of energy, laughter, and unwavering love for his family and friends. Matt was a larger-than-life personality who naturally became the life of any gathering. He brought joy to all those around him, and his...

Apr 30, 2025

The family of Sharon Susan Ruth Schnars announces her unexpected passing on April 30th, 2025 at the age of 83 in Canton, GA. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and worked her first job at AC Spark Plug where she met her husband of 61 years, Clyde Schnars. They had an adventurous life living in 9 different states spanning from...