Obituaries

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...

Apr 29, 2025

The longest goodbye is never really long enough. Our hearts are heavy as our precious Betty Joyce Allen has passed over into her heavenly life. She was a consummate lady, wife, and mother, simply the best! Betty Joyce Busby Allen, age 93, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born on Saturday, December...

Apr 20, 2025

Jerry John Freseman, 82 passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his residence. Born in Minnesota on May 31, 1942. He was a son of the late Edward W. Freseman and Elizabeth (Gudmunson) Freseman. He retired from McCombs County Sheriffs Department in Michigan. After retirement he had a passion for being a handyman. Jerry was loved by all. He...

Apr 11, 2025

Donna Christine Beers, 67, of Waleska, Ga passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. Donna was born in Illinois, but after a move in the late 80s she came to call North Georgia her home. She started dating Dave Beers when she was just 13 and he was 15. After graduating from the historic Glenbard West in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Dave...

Apr 10, 2025

Ted Christopher Alligood, age 59, adored son of Dorothy Alligood and James Alligood, Loving father of his daughter Amy Pruitt, passed away late Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Atlanta Piedmont Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with fast spreading bone cancer and suffering a stroke. He was surrounded with love from his family including his brothers, Tab Alligood and Todd...

Apr 4, 2025

Heaven gained an angel last night. My mother, sister, and myself were by my dad last night as he as went to sleep peacefully. As many of you know, hes been battling for a long long time and never gave up. Hes always been a fighter. Growing up my dad coached me in baseball from the time I was in...

Mar 25, 2025

Annie Laverne Furman, 88 of Jasper, GA passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Canton Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Macedonia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Furman enjoyed crocheting, spending...

Mar 21, 2025

Leonard (Lenny/Len) Miller age 83 of Canton, Georgia, died on Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born one of four children of Evie Miller and Victoria (Roark) Miller Brick on May 3, 1941, in Pineville, Bell County, KY. He resided in the Cincinnati, Ohio, and Southeast Indiana areas for over 60 years. Lenny retired from General Electric Aviation in Cincinnati,...

Mar 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Paul Edward Donley December 6, 1942 March 14, 2025 Paul Edward Donley, 82, of Merritt Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with heart disease, Parkinsons, and dementia. He was surrounded by his loving family in hospice care. Paul was born on December 6, 1942, in Ironton, Ohio, to Dorothy...

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