Obituaries

Aug 27, 2018

Elvira Scalia de Paiva passed away Monday, August 27, 2018.  A native of Goias, Brazil she was a resident of Cobb County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Jose Paiva.  She is survived by two daughters Vick Ferreira of Kennesaw and Lorena de Paiva of Marietta, two sons Anderson de Paiva and Alessandro de Paiva both of Marietta.

Aug 26, 2018

Lilly Kaye Franklin passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018.  Lilly is survived by her parents Joshua Franklin and Cydney Unck of Canton and one brother Eastyn Franklin.

A memorial service for Lilly will take place on Friday, August 31st at 6 pm in the chapel of Canton Funeral Home.  An inurnment will be held prior to the memorial service...

Aug 25, 2018

Jean Anne Thorman of Fairmount, passed away August 25, 2018 at the age of 83.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mildred Storck Kaiser both of Belleville, Illinois, a brother, John Kaiser and a son, Ronald J. Thorman (Donna).  She is survived by her husband, Ronald Thorman, sons Steve Thorman (Kathleen), Thomas Thorman (Nikola), and Joern Thorman...

Aug 17, 2018

Anthony Eugene (Hillbilly) Hill born August 31,1963 to Hoyt and Wanda Hill.  A loving father, son, uncle, brother and Apop, and an avid outdoorsman,  passed away on August 17, 2018. Anthony goes to join his father and many loved ones. He is survived by his wife Angelia Burgess-Hill, mother Wanda Hill, sister Lunda Blanton, daughter Brandis Burgess-Hill, son Brady...

Aug 14, 2018

Enid Juany Lopez Lopez infant daughter of Victor Lopez Jaucinto and Floridalma Lopez Lucas passed away on August 14, 2018.  Along with her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Griselda Lopez Lopez and Candy Rosemary Lopez Lopez.  Visitation will be held in the chapel of Canton Funeral Home on Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 9 am until 12:30...

Aug 13, 2018

Patricia Mayes Perkins age 80 of Hayesville, North Carolina passed away Monday, August 13, 2018.  A native of Richmond, Virginia, Mrs. Perkins was preceded in death by her parents Wilbur Grenaway Mayes and Laura Eloise Greene Mayes.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Robert Edward Perkins, Jr.  Four adoring children, Robert Edward Perkins III (Patricia...

Aug 11, 2018

Mary Ellen Hedrick, 86, of Woodstock passed way Saturday, August 11, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her parents Herold and Mary Easly Vaughan.  She is survived by three sons, David Mott and Brian Mott both of Woodstock and Michael Mott of Marietta.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 10am until 12pm with a service in...

Aug 9, 2018

Angelica Severiana Dieguez de Chervero age 93 of Ball Ground passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.  She is survived by her husband Roberto Chervero, two daughters Mrs. Thomas Hadley (Marta) and Mrs. Eduardo Schwerdtfeger (Cristina), one sister, Amalia Dieguez, four grandchildren, Eric Hadley (Melissa), Cynthia Schwerdtfeger, Martin Schwerdtfeger (Mariana),  Maximilliano Schwerdtfeger and three great-grandchildren, Anna Hadley, Uma Schwerdtfeger and Noa Schwerdtfeger.  A...

Aug 8, 2018

Marian Rose Ruggiero of Alpharetta passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  A native of Brooklyn, New York she is survived by her brother Mr. Michael Ruggiero also of Alpharetta.  The family plans a private memorial service at a later date.  Canton Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Marian Rose Ruggiero.

Aug 5, 2018

Mercedes Maria Creisstoff Reyes of Canton passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the age of 104.

No memorial service is planned at this time.  Canton Funeral Home and Cemetery is honored to serve the family of Mercedes Maria Creisstoff Reyes.

Jul 25, 2018

Chrys Straughan, age 86, of Cumming passed away Wednesday with her loving family by her side.

Chrys was born in Belize City to the late Jim Hyde and Eunice Locke Hyde.  She was a secretary for the University of the West Indies in Belize.  She was a devout follower of the Bahá'í faith worshipping in the Forsyth...

Jul 20, 2018

Freddie L. Stoker, age 71, of Canton, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018.

Freddie was born in Walker County, Georgia to the late J.C. Stoker and Nola Bee Sutton Stoker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers, Delmar Stoker, James Stoker, Perry Stoker, and Doyle Stoker.

Freddie loved...

Jul 19, 2018

Brenda Byrd Richardson passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018.

There is no memorial service planned at this time.  Canton Funeral Home and Cemetery is proud to serve the family of Brenda Byrd Richardson.

Jul 13, 2018

Charles Edgar Botts, age 58, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 following a brief illness.

Charles was born in Talking Rock to the late Cicel Kenneth Botts and Onie Lee Stiles Botts.  Charles enjoyed his years as a truck driver for P.D.I., Inc., Winnelson Co., and Baits Lumber Company.  He loved playing on the PS4 with his brother, Shorty...

Jul 13, 2018

Thomas W. Williams passed away on July 13, 2018- one day prior to his 74th birthday.

Tom was born in Leavenworth, Kansas to the late Thomas Orien Williams and Morlie Dunn Williams.  He never met a stranger and loved to talk to anyone that would listen.  Tom loved shoes, owning a pair in every possible color, and...

Jul 12, 2018

Marion Winfred Daughtry, age 82, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Marion was born in Andalusia, Alabama to the late Rufus Marion Daughtry and Lavice Ann Page Daughtry.  He loved the outdoors- whether he was working, fishing, or hunting.  But above all, he loved being “PawPaw” to his grandchildren.

Marion is survived by his two...

Jul 4, 2018

Rhonda Gonano Mullins, 62 of Alpharettta passed away July 4, 2018.  Born May 28, 1956 in Sharon Pennsylvania, Rhonda ultimately settled in Alpharetta Ga. Arrangement details are still being finalized and will be published when available.

Jul 1, 2018

Ligia Margarita Barahona Romero, 55 of Canton passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018.  Born in La Ceiba Atlantida, Honduras, she is preceeded in death by her parents Elsie Romero and Hernan Barahona.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2018 from 3 pm-9 pm and from 10 am-1 pm on Thursday, July 5th in the Chapel of Canton Funeral Home. ...

Jun 30, 2018

Janie Nickens, age 97, passed away June 30, 2018.

Mrs. Nickens was born in Somerset, Kentucky and grew up in Savannah where her father was head of the Agriculture Department of Atlantic Coastline Railroad.  She graduated from Savannah High School in 1939 where she was voted “Most Likely to Succeed”.  She was a gifted pianist and artist. ...

Jun 20, 2018

Delbert Sitzberger, age 89, of Canton passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018.

Delbert was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Walter Sitzberger and Angeline Bolengo Sitzberger.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two daughters, Debbie Sitzberger and Karen Sitzberger; and brother, Walter Sitzberger.

He is survived by his...