Obituaries

Mar 3, 2019

Leann Sheppard Purves, age 54, passed away at her home in Dunwoody, GA on Sunday, March 3rd. Leann was born in Washington Courthouse, OH on May 26, 1964. Her brother Charles Christopher Sheppard precedes her in death in 1992. She is survived by her children Kristen Anne Richardson (Scot) of Cumming, GA, Nicholas Parker Purves and Ryann Taylor Purves...

Mar 1, 2019

Grover Clarence Johnson(CJ), 76 passed away March 1, 2019 after an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was preceeded in death by his parents Calvin and Ruby Johnson and wife Brenda Johnson.

He is survived by a sister, Grace Johnson, daughters Tonia Scofield(Tucker) and Tammy Smith(Gary), grandchildren Samuel Johnson Scofield, Alyssa Scofield, Cassie Davidson, Robert Nichols, Andrew Nichols, and...

Feb 28, 2019

David Fritz Sullivan, Sr. of Canton, GA passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 87.

David was born in Madison, GA to the late Walter and Eloise Sullivan.

He was preceded in death by one son, Scott Sullivan.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Sullivan, daughters LuAnn Banks...

Feb 22, 2019

Imogene Morgan Turrentine , 92, died peacefully the morning of February 22, 2019 in Roswell, Georgia. She was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on November 29, 1926 to the late Alonzo and Louise Davis Morgan. She was predeceased by her  brothers  Harry H. Morgan, Cecil E. Morgan and  William D. Morgan; and, her sister, Anne  Morgan Van Sickle.

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Feb 18, 2019

Steve Beck of Canton passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the age of 61.  Steve was known as an optimist who had a great love for his family including his Pella work family, he also loved golf and talking politics.  Steve was preceded in death by his birth mother, Gloria Abbott Beck, his father George Beck and one...

Feb 3, 2019

The Beautiful, Lovely and Talented Janet Elizabeth Frampton O’Hare of Atlanta, GA passed away peacefully on the eve of her 74th birthday, Sunday, February 3rd, 2019.  She is survived by her son Paul Deacy O’Hare (Catherine Lauren), her two granddaughters Moira Elizabeth and Etta Charles O’Hare, one brother Leslie Orville Frampton, two nieces Deacy Ann and Katie Ann Frampton,...

Jan 26, 2019

Christopher Nicholson of Elijay passed away on September 20, 2018. Canton Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Jan 26, 2019

Greta Malmquist Gregory age 87 from Canton, Ga passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 26, 2019.  Greta is survived by her four children Kim, Bradford, Bryan and Barry Gregory . She lived with her daughter Kim and dear son in law Brian Baker in Laurel Canyon.  GG will be missed by her grandchildren Zachary, Benjamin, Molly,...

Jan 18, 2019

Martha Louetta Anderson passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 78.  Service information to be announced at a later date.

Martha Anderson is in the care of Canton Funeral Home.

Jan 15, 2019

Mr. Walter Otto Klements, age 87 of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  He is survived by his four children Scott Klements (Connie) of Canton, GA, Phil Klements (Diane) of Deland, FL, Larry Klements of Toccoa, GA and Jackie Klements Metzger of Rockwall, TX.  Also surviving is a brother, Al Klements (Beth) of Ocala, FL and one...

Jan 10, 2019

Nosrat Gozashti age 93 of Ball Ground passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019.  A graveside service was held Friday, January 11th at Noon in the cemetery of Macedonia Memorial Park.

Canton Funeral Home and Cemetery at Macedonia Memorial Park was in charge of arrangements for Nosrat Gozashti.

Jan 10, 2019

Arthur "Art" Danielson age 96 of Waleska, GA passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019.  A veteran of the U.S. Marines where he earned the rank of Master Sargent, he then became an Area Maintenance Engineer for the Standard Oil Company.  Mr. Danielson was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Wilma Jean Bigelow Danielson and his parents George and Nellie...

Dec 21, 2018

Annie Jean Thomas, 56 of Temple Ga. passed away December 21, 2018. Annie, a mother of two daughters was predeceased by her daughter Natasha. She is survived by her mother Sharyn Trucks, a daughter Alicia Morris(Ryan Wales), two sisters Kelley Adams and Jennifer Trucks, and one granddaughter Laya Wales.

A visitation is planned for 10:00am for 1 hour...

Dec 16, 2018

Sara Flores-Herrera of Atlanta passed away December 16, 2018.  A native of Guanajuato, Mexico, she worked for the last 14 years with Isotec International and considered them part of her family.  She is predeceased by her parents Felix Flores and Francisca Herrera and one child, Alejandro Moreno.  Sara is survived by her three children, Adrian Martinez-Flores, Nancy Martinez-Flores and...

Dec 15, 2018

Gary Parker Bowles age 61 of Ball Ground passed away December 15, 2018.  Gary is survived by his mother, Sylvia Parker Bowles, sisters Suzanne Skelly (Jack), Diana Wohnig (Donnie), one brother Gregory Bowles (Manuel), a daughter Christen Pellum (Kevin), one son Corey Bowles (Meghan), their mother Mary Bowles, two grandchildren Ryder and Rett Pellum, and a special friend Pam White. ...

Dec 3, 2018

Ralph D. Cloud, 85 of Canton passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.  Ralph was preceeded in death by his parents Dee and Enon Cloud, wife Peggy Cloud and sons Ralph Mitchell and Bryan Anthony Cloud. Surviving relatives are his brother Bob Cloud, and sisters Alma Turner, Blanche Blanton and Nell White. his daughter Phyllis C. Cloud, five grandchildren Clay Henry Cloud, Paul Christopher...

Dec 1, 2018

Jason Tucker, 49 of Ballground passed away Saturday December 1, 2018 after an extended illness. He and his family had lived around the country and finally settled in Ballground when they found their dreamhome.

Jason is survived by his wife Danielle, their four children, sons Ryan Christopher, Kevin Michael, Shaun William, and daughter Emily Jane. He is also survived...

Nov 27, 2018

Stephen Christopher Smith, 17 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Stephen, a Senior at Creekview High School was an excellent student receiving many honors and awards including National Honor Society and Good Citizenship.  He was an avid gamer, he loved cars, music and the colors red and black. He also aspired to become an engineer.  Stephen was...

Nov 27, 2018

William “Bill” Howard Hulsey, Jr., 78 of Ball Ground passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.  A native of Gainesville, Ga., Bill served as an Army reservist for 11 years and was actively involved in Gideons International organization.  He was predeceased by the love of his life, Joanne Hulsey, a brother Bobby Hulsey and a nephew Michael Woll.  Surviving...

Nov 22, 2018

Margaret Annie Laurie Seifried of Macedonia, GA passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018, with her family at her side.  Margaret, 96, was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and came to New York City as a child with her parents.

She attended Hunter College, expecting to train to be a nurse until she was told she was...