Obituaries

May 5, 2021

On Wednesday, May 05, 2021, Nicholas Vance Harden, loving husband, father of three and grandfather of five, went to join our Heavenly Father.

Nick was born on March 10, 1961 in Macon, Georgia to Ronald and Betty Harden.

Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Carol Harden; son Jason Harden (Kiley) of Dublin; daughter...

Apr 28, 2021

Dwaine Alex Stark 82, of Canton passed away after a brief illness at Tranquility Hospice on April 28, 2021.

Dwaine was born at home and grew up in Wagoner Oklahoma.  The spirit of this small rural setting helped shape his strong personality and unique character.  As he grew into adulthood he worked with his father, in the...

Apr 26, 2021

Erin Joyner Davis, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021.  She is now resting joyfully with her Lord and Savior.  Her husband, Ray, wrote that “Heaven just got a little better.”

Left to mourn her loss are her husband, Ray, and their children Mallory and Ryan, Erin’s father and step-mother, Bob Joyner and...

Apr 25, 2021

We remember and celebrate the life and spirit of Donald Eugene Williams, who left us to be with God on Sunday afternoon, April 25th, 2021.  Known to all as Don, he was born on March 10, 1951 in Columbia, South Carolina to Donna and Fraser Williams, Sr.  Those fortunate to have known Don are no doubt familiar with his trademark “Howdy” greeting.  Whether over the...

Apr 19, 2021

On the evening of April 19, 2021, John E. Cook passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, Georgia.  John was 71 years old and succumbed to complications from liver disease.

John was born April 15, 1950 in St. Paul, MN.  He was the second child of Shirley Marie (Niles) and Eugene Thomas Cook.

John...

Apr 15, 2021

Irmgard Elsa Smith 83, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on April 15, 2021. Originally from Heidelberg Germany, she recently relocated to Canton to be close to her family.

Irmgard was predeceased by her parents Walfried and Maria Mösch and a daughter Cormae Davis. She is survived by her husband Nolan Smith,  a son Rick Davis(Kim) and two...

Apr 14, 2021

Rogelio Canales 44, of Canton passed away Wednesday April 14, 2021 after a brief illness at  Northside Cherokee Hospital.

He was predeceased by his parents Sebastian and Felicitas Canales. He is survived by his wife Sindy,  and three children Rogelio Jeremiah Canales II, Valerie Alexus Canales, and Jose Luis Hernandez-Canales, two  brothers Jose Luis Canales and Sebastian Canales, and...

Apr 13, 2021

Tracy Elizabeth Bradford 57, of Dawsonville passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021 at her residence.

Tracy is predeceased by her parents Cecil and Betty Waters. She is survived by sons Joshua(Trista) and Justin Bradford, a brother Randy Bradford, two sisters Laura Alvizio and Faye Bradford, as well as 7 grandchildren.

A private family service...

Apr 8, 2021

Deborah Elaine Miller 66, of Resaca Georgia passed away quietly at Advent Health in Calhoun on April 8, 2021.

A native of Atlanta, Deborah was predeceased by her parents Nathaniel and Margaret Daws and a son Mitchell(Mitch)Miller. She is survived by a son Michael(Rachel) of Canton, a sister Darlene Daws of Woodstock, and two brothers Gerald Daws(Lin) and...

Apr 5, 2021

Jacob Gray Holcombe 26, of Alpharetta passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his parents Matthew and Carmen Holcombe of Elijay and two brothers Javen and Ethan.

Jacob was a graduate of Ole Miss University with a BS in Geological Engineering and was employed by Wood Engineering. He loved the...

Apr 5, 2021

Lester Dockery 87 of Alpharetta quietly passed away at his home on Monday April 5, 2021. A Georgia resident his whole life, he was a 1952 graduate of the original Milton High School in Alpharetta, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Annie Mae Dockery, his sister, Lois Hall of Alpharetta and nephew, Joel Davis...

Apr 4, 2021

Bruce A. Rose passed away on April 4, 2021. He was born June 11, 1940 in Englewood, New Jersey. He was the son of Frances and William Rose. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Patricia Bickett Rose and  children Sheila Rose Walker and Bruce "Todd" Rose, as well as grandchildren Macey Walker Shelton and William "Scott"...

Mar 28, 2021

Sonya Ann Joyner 44, beloved wife of Patrick Joyner of Canton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 28, 2021. A navy veteran and currently  employed by Cherokee County, Sonya is survived her husband Patrick, parents James and Brenda Howard, children Patrick, Tiffany, and Brittany, a brother Charles LM Hayes and one grandchild.

Folllowing a service at Canton...

Mar 23, 2021

Dorothy Kilpatrick McBrayer, cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend 92, passed away on March 23, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Georgia, and one of nine children, she was predeceased by her parents Bryant and Marie Kilpatrick and siblings, Dora Brumbelow, Freeman Kilpatrick, Bryant Kilpatrick Jr., Wofford Kilpatrick, Marie Deitert, Thomas Kilpatrick, Paul Kilpatrick, and Charles Kilpatrick.

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Mar 23, 2021

Hannah Sunny Barahona, beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter entered heaven on March 23, 2021. She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful heart full of gifts and talents. As a child she excelled at sports, dance, and cheerleading. She was full of humor and always made us laugh.

Her life’s dream was to create a beautiful...

Mar 20, 2021

Joel Lester Hill 59, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2021 at his home in the Macedonia community. An avid sportsman in his younger days, Joel was preceded in death by his father Milford Hill.

Joel is survived by his mother Kathryn Hill and a sister Kathy French (Scott).

A gathering of friends and...

Mar 18, 2021

Corine "Janet" Miller 82, of Canton passed away at her home om Thursday March 18, 2021 after a brief illness.

Janet was predeceased by her parents James and Pallas Chesney and a son James Robert(Robbie) MIller. She is survived by daughters Janis Reece, Brenda Boots(Guy), Gayle Lowe(Patrick) and daughter-in-law Melissa Miller-Freeman. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren...

Mar 14, 2021

Andrew Stephen Brooks, age 30, of Kennesaw, GA passed away March 14, 2021.  He was a son, brother and friend. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Rene' and Gene Ellington, his father, Kevin Brooks, his sisters, Candace Brooks,  Michelle Cooksey,  Melanie Black and brother Martin Ellington and 8 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is...

Mar 14, 2021

Robert D. Dornbush, known to all as "Bob," passed away on March 14, 2021, at the age of 79 years.

Beloved husband and best friend of Florence Dornbush

Loving father of Theresa (Chris) Hoback and Rob (Julie) Dornbush

He was the proud grandfather to Ben and Olivia Dornbush and Natalie and Holly Hoback...

Mar 12, 2021

Anita Ruth Harrison 90, of Canton unexpectedly passed away March 12, 2021.

Anita was predeceased by her parents Rudy and Rosa Ochs, a daughter Sheri Crouch Trimmer and a sister Darlene Powell.

She is survived by her sons Craig Crouch(Judy) and Mitchell Crouch, as well as four grandchildren, Lindsey Aarts, Crystal Crouch Rocconi, Jessica Stutzman, and...