Obituaries

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...