Obituaries

Nov 30, 2019

Mrs. Lemma Marie Jones of BallGround  age 98 passed away peacefully November 30, 2019 with her daughter by her side.  She was at Sonshine Manor in Ellijay.  Mrs. Lemma Jones was a wife, homemaker and proud mother of one son and two daughters.  She was born May 10, 1921 in Woodstock to her now deceased parents James  and Emma Davis....

Nov 27, 2019

Shirley Ann Manning, 65, of Canton, passed away peacefully as she was surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Shirley was a proud and longtime employee of the Eastman Kodak Company and a devoted member of Orange United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel McGhee and her brother, Roger...

Nov 27, 2019

Thomas Royal Swan, 83 of Blue Ridge Ga. passed away on November 27, 2019 after an extended illness. A veteran of both the Army and Air Force Mr. Swan served in both Korea and Vietnam, Mr Swan will be interred at the Georgia National Cemetery at a date to be determined. Mr. Swan is survived by his wife Gloria...

Nov 16, 2019

Amanda Casteel Torbett of Woodstock, GA was born October 18, 1988, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the age of 31.

She was preceded in death by her beloved paternal Grandmother Frances Torbett. She is survived by her parents Rick and Cindy Torbett, sister Melissa (Joey) Collier, Grandfather Reece Torbett, Grandparents Mack and Shirley...

Nov 13, 2019

Barbara Hall Skolfield, 62 of FreeHome passed away at Northside Cherokee Hospital on November 13, 2019. Well loved by all the children she helped to raise besides her own, she was predeceased by her parents W.E. and Hilda Clines and a brother Doug Clines.

She is survived by her husband Michael Skolfield, a son Shane Skolfield(Kate), a daughter...

Nov 13, 2019

Matthew Eugene Cox. 20, of Canton passed away at his home on November 13, 2019. A mechanic by trade Matthew was deeply loved and will be missed greatly.

Matthew was preceded in death by his grandfather John Henthorn. He is survived by his mother Cynthia Ann Vickers and father Chad Cox, brothers KannanVickers(Elise). Jacob Cox(Brittany), and Seth...

Nov 6, 2019

Tyrone Tony Ray Ferguson, 63, of Canton passed away at his residence after an extended illness. A Canton firefighter before his retirement, Tyrone was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Eddie Mae Ferguson.

Tony is survived by his wife Jintana Ferguson, her family the Chaikuads of ThatPanom Thailand; a daughter, Brandy (Jesse) Ferguson of Houston, Texas; a...

Nov 6, 2019

Maria Argelia Ventura, age 59 passed away November 6, 2019 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital unexpectedly.  Originally from San Salvador her birthplace, Maria migrated to the United States with her four children to give them a better life and education.  Canton Ga. has been her home for the past 16 years. She was a proud and loving Mother who worked...

Nov 5, 2019

Mark Steven Miller, 55 of Duluth passed away November 5, 2019 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Guy and Linda Miller of Ballground.  He has one sister Jill Miller and nephew Scott Goodwin of Canton. He is also survived by his girlfriend Adriana Hincapi from Duluth. He is also survived by an Aunt Jill Resmondo of Panama...

Nov 1, 2019

Martha Jane Shawd, 93 of Canton passed away quietly after a wonderful life. A lover of the beach,  Martha lived many years in the Daytona Florida area where she worked at the Daytona Beach News Journal and later at Daytona Beach State College.

Mrs Shawd was predeceased by her parents Gilbert and Pauline Barto and her husband...

Oct 25, 2019

Cindy N. Wyatt, 51 of Canton, passed away at Northside Cherokee Hospital on October 25, 2019. Originally from Marietta, Cindy and her surviving husband Steven settled in the Canton area.

Cindy was predeceased by her father Charles Griffin. In addition to her husband Steven, she is also survived by her mother Carrie Lee Griffin, two sons, Sam...

Oct 22, 2019

Donald Lee Anderson 64, of Woodstock passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2019. Born in Morven, Ga. Donald settled in Cherokee County and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was predeceased by his wife Helen Annette Anderson, his parents Robert and Minnie Lou Anderson, a son Donald "Scutter" Anderson, and two brothers William and Robert Anderson.

Oct 19, 2019

Charles F Allen, 73 of Canton passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2019. Originally from the Auburn Alabama area Charles and his surviving wife, Judy Kay Crawford Allen had settled in the Canton area while maintaining close ties to friend and family in the Auburn area.

He was predeceased by his parents Joe and Evie Mae Allen....

Oct 13, 2019

Lynda Young, 72, of Marietta passed away on October 13, 2019 after an extended illness.

Lynda was predeceased by her parents Henry and Sarah Sewell, her sons Doug Wilson, Timmy Wilson, and a daughter Lynn Ivey, two brothers Lamar and Larry Sewell. and a sister Lavinia Kirby.

She is survived by her daughter Dana Worley(Dwayne...

Oct 11, 2019

On Friday, October 11, 2019, Ronald Graham, loving husband, father of three children and

seven grandchildren passed away at the age of 83. Ron was born on May 17, 1936 in

Liverpool, England to Joseph and Violet Graham. Ron earned his Bachelor of Science

degree in manufacturing engineering in Liverpool, England. Later he...

Oct 10, 2019

Margie Sherill Rosiek, 78 of Smyrna passed away on October 10, 2019 after a brief illness. Originally from Princeton NC, she was employed by Emory University Hospital before her retirement.

She was predeceased by her parents Thurman and Mildred Martin and a sister Louise Thorpe. She is survived by a son Mark Rosiek and a daughter Tina...

Oct 8, 2019

David Richard Livingston Chamberlain, infant son of Katia and Delroy Chamberlain and brother to Hannah Michele passed away at birth on October 8, 2018. The family will hold a graveside service on Saturday, October 26, 2019 in the Virgin Mary Garden at Macedonia Memorial Park

Oct 8, 2019

Mrs Nancy Gail Elrod, beloved wife of surviving spouse Joe Davis Elrod Sr. went to be with the lord after a brief illness on October 8, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Elbert and Ruby Barnes and a son Joe Davis Elrod Jr. She is also survived by her son Elbert Elrod and daughters Gayla Key(Danny) and Audrey Clements(Mark)....

Oct 5, 2019

Jeff Hembree, 45 of Canton passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2019. An avid outdoorsman Jeff was predeceased by his birth mother Patricia Barnes. He is survived by his parents Glenn and Becky Hembree, his wife Monica, sons Jefferson Hembree Jr., Dylan Hembree, Hunter Hembree, Anthony Roberts,  Alex Roberts, Jimmy Lamb, and a daughter Katie Roberts. He is also survived...

Oct 4, 2019

Clarence Douglas Mills, 76 originally from Marshville, NC passed away October 4, 2019 after an extended illness. Clarence was a Minister and Truck Driver and retired as Pastor of the Lighthouse for Jesus Church & Estes Express Lines. After retirement he relocated from Milton, GA to Loganville, GA to be close to his family. He was predeceased by his...