Obituaries

Aug 15, 2020

Dr. Vernon Rudolph Alford Jr. was a visionary, leader, opportunist, intellect, and a loving and committed Father who loved traveling, adventure, and life.

Born in Bennettsville, SC on October 16,1954 and raised in Laurinburg, NC, Vernon was the 3rd oldest of nine siblings. He came from humble beginnings growing up in Washington Park in a three bedroom...

Aug 12, 2020

JOSÉ LUIS URRUTIA Falleció en Marietta, Georgia el día miércoles, 12 de agosto de 2020 a la edad de 77 años, habiendo recibido los sagrados sacramentos.

Su esposa Paula García de Urrutia, sus hijos e hijas Luis Antonio, Dora María, Mélida de los Ángeles, Gloria Celina, Carlos Eduardo, Marta Marina, Mario Ernesto y Raquel Saraí, así como...

Aug 3, 2020

James H. Ballowe, age 72, died at 11pm on Monday, August 3rd at Kennestone Hospital due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease.

Mr. Ballowe is survived by his wife, Pat Ballowe, their children: James H. Ballowe Jr. and Robert L. Ballowe as well as two brothers, Robert E. Farmer and Thomas L. Ballowe. He also leaves behind five grandchildren:...

Jul 29, 2020

Georgia Louise Dowling, 87 of Canton, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at The Oaks at Towne Lake in Woodstock, GA.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Dowling enjoyed crafts, quilling, and gardening.  She was an avid dog lover and loved spending time with family.

Mrs. Dowling...

Jul 22, 2020

Felipe Andres Miguel, 21 of Canton, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26, from Macedonia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at Canton Funeral Home.

Felipe is survived by his mother,...

Jul 18, 2020

Carolyn Overstreet, 84 of Smyrna, passed away quietly on July 18, 2020. A funeral service followed by interment will be held Wednesday July 22, 2020 at 2:30  at Canton Funeral Home and Cemetery for immediate family only. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph T. Cook, her mother, Dahlia Thompson, her brother, Radford J. Cook and her...

Jul 17, 2020

John F Millar, age 75 of Canton, Georgia passed peacefully on July 17, 2020 due to complications following recently-diagnosed sarcoma. A Canadian citizen who was a permanent U.S. resident since 1993, John is survived by his wife of 25 years, Michele “Micki”; daughter Kerri Ann Niro (Tony), Tottenham, Ontario; son Robbie John, Cumming, Georgia and their mother Gail Pawson...

Jul 15, 2020

Maggie Irene Beaty, 75 of Canton, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence in Canton, GA.

Maggie and her husband, Rodney owned and operated Beaty Drywall.  Maggie enjoyed gardening, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Lizzie Monday, siblings, Vicie Sharp,...

Jul 13, 2020

Guerry Dell Wise Sr., 85 of Cumming, GA, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 from the Chapel of Canton Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the Macedonia Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until...

Jul 11, 2020

Michael “Mike” Allen Hayes Jr., 41 of Cumming, GA, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, GA.

Celebration of life services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020 (Mike’s 42nd birthday) at 12:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Canton Funeral Home.

Mike enjoyed traveling, especially to his “happy place” of...

Jul 6, 2020

Franklin Fitzgerald “Fit” Paschal, 53 of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence.

Fit was born in Marion, OH to Frank and Nora Paschal on October 11, 1966.  Fit retired from FedEx and he loved riding motorcycles, he was an avid Steelers fan and loved spending time with his family.

Fit...

Jun 30, 2020

Robert P. Young, Sr., also known as "Bob" to  his friends and family, passed away peacefully in his home, in Canton, GA, surrounded by  family, Tuesday, June 30th at the age of 93. He was a designer, artist, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Young was born in Barre, Vermont on April 8, 1927 and moved to Georgia with his...

Jun 25, 2020

PATRICIA MITCHELL, 80, PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 25TH, 2020 AT CHESTNUT RIDGE NURSING HOME IN CUMMING, GA. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M. AT CANTON FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY AT MACEDONIA MEMORIAL PARK.

PATRICIA WAS BORN ON MAY 30, 1940.  SHE LIVED MOST OF HER LIFE IN TENNESSEE...

Jun 20, 2020

Christopher Ryan Unger, of Ball Ground, unexpectedly passed away on June 20, 2020.  Visitation will be held at Canton Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 24th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 25th, from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. followed by a burial service at Macedonia Memorial Park. Christopher was...

Jun 19, 2020

Mama Ceralia passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, from complications Heart Failure.

Mama Ceralia was born in Port-De-Paix, Haiti; but has been living in the U.S. for the past eighteen years.

Mama Ceralia married Nicolas Carvil at the age of 17 years; and that marriage produced a daughter. The marriage ended in divorce...

Jun 14, 2020

Carla Michelle Grant, of Canton, passed away on June 14, 2020. Friday, June 19, 2020, a visitation will be held at Canton Funeral Home, from 12pm-2pm. Service will start at 3pm followed by a Burial at Macedonia Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Clarence C.& Ruth Grant, Egbert & Winnie Turner, Brother Mark Grant....

Jun 14, 2020

Susan “Peggy” Joseph, 49 of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, transitioned on to glory, Sunday June 14, 2020

Susan was preceded in transition by her Dad, Teddy H. Belgrave Sr., and her Grandmother Alberta Burnette.

Continuing to carry on her Legacy is her Husband John, Daughter Tenisha, Sons Antione,  Jamoi, Shaquan, and Jeremiah, Grandchildren Anniyah,...

Jun 4, 2020

Christopher Daniel Dewey Holden, of Ball Ground, passed away on June 4th in Atlanta. Visitation and Memorial Service will be June 18th 2020 at 1-3. Memorial service will begin at 3. Services will be held at Canton Funeral Home in Macedonia. Daniel was born at Pickens County Hospital on August 24, 1999 to Nancy Holden and Anthony Goode. He...

May 29, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Morrell passed quietly in her sleep on May 29, 2020 in Canton, Georgia.  She was born on July 15, 1921 in Jersey City, NJ to Ernest and Frederika Hildebrand.

Betty met her husband, Bob, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in West New York, NJ.  They married on March 24, 1946 and resided in Waldwick, NJ...

May 28, 2020

Ted Miller, age 72, of Canton, Georgia, succumbed to acute myeloid leukemia after a courageous 12-year battle with prostate cancer. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his wife and four of his children on May 28, 2020. Ted was born June 29, 1947 in Albany, New York to Theodore and Evelyn Miller. He graduated from Vero...