Obituaries

Feb 20, 2025

Emily Marie Watahovich, 89 of Canton, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She is the wife of Charles Thomas Watahovich.

Funeral plans will be announced, please check back for a completed obituary.

Feb 19, 2025

Renee Smith Mansour, age 70, of Canton, GA, peacefully entered heaven to be with her

Lord on February 19, 2025. Renee was born on July 26, 1954, to Harold and Bertha

Smith of Barnesville, Georgia, where she spent her childhood and married her high

school sweetheart, John Edward Mansour.

Renee is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Bertha Smith and brothers,

Harold and...

Feb 14, 2025

Joseph L. Patterson, 90, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Northside Cherokee Hospital, Canton, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Helen S. Patterson of 20 years.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Canton Funeral Home, 10655 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton, Ga. from 10:00 am to...

Feb 11, 2025

Candice Ann (Wilson) Merritt, 71, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on February 11 th ,

2025. Candice was born November 27, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Anthony

Wilson and Nancy (Rorert) Wilson. She moved frequently as a child, but had called the

Atlanta area home since 1978. Candice worked at High Meadows School for 33 years,

mostly as a teacher, but...

Jan 31, 2025

Lue Brenda Turner born 3rd February 1958 Born to Eternal Life 31st January 2025. Don't stand at my grave and weep Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am...

Jan 29, 2025

John Russell Heist, age 85, passed peacefully on January 29, 2025. Visitation will be at 1 pm, followed by a service at 2 pm on February 8th at Canton Funeral Home, 10655 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, GA. At a later date, a memorial will be held in Northport, NY, and details will follow.

John was an absolute gentleman, who was an...

Jan 26, 2025

Regina (Teotonio) Soares 80, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Arruda) Teotonio.

Surviving includes her husband, Jose Soares of 58 years; one son, Jose T. Soares and his wife Zita; one daughter, Sandra Kwiecien and...

Jan 23, 2025

Jeffrey Scott Robertson passed away peacefully at home with his beloved dogs Milo, Ice and Sophie by his side on January 23rd 2025. Jeff was born on August 5th, 1961, in Marietta, Georgia to Donald and Joan Robertson. 

Jeff is survived by his loving mother Joan, his sister Leslie, his 3 nieces Katherine, Melanie, Christina and brother-in-law Craig Hodnett. He is...

Jan 19, 2025

Jan 10, 2025

Susan Kay Bennett

February 20, 1956 — January 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Kay Bennett, 68 years old

of White, GA. She passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.

She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed, not only by her

family, but also by all who knew her. She was a...

Jan 8, 2025

Jean Maxime Charlot, born on January 27, 1959, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, passed away

peacefully on January 8, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and

friend who lived a life of service, dedication, and love. Jean was a devout follower of Jesus and

served God.

Jean’s journey took him from his early years in Haiti to Brooklyn, NY, in 1966, and then...

Jan 7, 2025

Frank Albert Watson went to be with his beloved Linda in Heaven on Tuesday, January 7 th , 2025, after a

brief illness. Frank was born on July 13th , 1943, to Robert and Winnifred Watson, in Penn Yan, New York.

He married Linda Watson (English) on October 10th , 1964.

Frank was a devout Christian for his entire life. He started working...

Jan 6, 2025

Amy Michele Strong went home unexpectedly to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025. Beloved daughter of James and Janice, most cherished sister to Jennifer (Randy) Kitts, and adored Aunt to Ashlea Ball, James (Morgan) Stroope, Daniel, and Madison Kitts. Great Aunt (and I mean GREAT) to Tommy and Dylan Ball, Landon and Carter Stroope.

A dearly loved partner, Amy...

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Paul Thomas Hogan, 79, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on January 1,

2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born June 30, 1945, in the Bronx, New York, to proud Irish immigrants Denis Paul and Kathleen

McLarney, Paul was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He

was the brother of Brendan, Kathleen, and Maureen. A lifelong...

Dec 31, 2024

Philip Fredrick Ziegler, 62, of Canton, Georgia passed away suddenly on December 31st, 2024 surrounded by his family and ones who loved him most. 

Rick was born on November 15th in Moultrie, Georgia to Philip and Dorothy Ziegler. He was happily married to Holly Blackmon Ziegler and they shared 41 wonderful years together. Rick was a loving and devoted father to...

Dec 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Annie Lee Ledford Post, 81 years old of Ball Ground GA.  She passed away on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed, not only by her family, but also by all who knew her. She was a very...

Dec 28, 2024

Christopher Daniel Hatcher age 33 passed away Saturday December 28th. Christopher was born December 19th, 1991 in Canton Georgia to Vernon, Jr and Renee Hatcher.

 Born into a large family, Christopher was always willing to help anyone if they needed assistance in any way he could, from being a stand-in date for prom to buying a tank of gas for a...

Dec 24, 2024

Dec 23, 2024

ELLEN LOUISE (HOLT) STETSON

August 25, 1929 - December 23, 2024

Canton, GA

Ellen Louise (Holt) Stetson, age 95, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 23rd after a short battle with cancer. Ellen was born August 25, 1929, in Windsor, VT to Leon E. Holt and Achsah (Whitney) Holt, and grew up in Barnard, Vermont. She graduated in 1947 from Hartford High...