Obituaries

Apr 7, 2024

Services for Mrs.  Chando are being finalized and will be published when available.

Mar 31, 2024

Charles Ellis Roop, age 81 of Dawsonville, GA passed away at his home on March 31, 2024.Charles was born in Knoxville, TN in 1942. Charles retired from AT&T after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Wanda Sue Roop. He is survived by Sons Randall Roop (Dana) of Canton, GA, Duane Roop(Suzette)...

Mar 27, 2024

Auther David Parker, 82 of Alpharetta passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2024.  Funeral services are planned for Monday April 1, 2024 at !2:00 noon in the chapel of Canton Funeral Home followed by interment in Macedonia Memorial Park. A visitation will take place from 11:00 am until the funeral hour at noon. 

Mar 23, 2024

Leella B Moles,  passed away at her residence in Ball Ground, Georgia. Born in St. Albans, West Virginia, Leella brought joy and dedication to every aspect of her life.Throughout her career in Brevard County Florida, Leella demonstrated unwavering commitment and precision, earning the respect and admiration of all who had the pleasure of working with her. Her work ethic was...

Mar 21, 2024

William Edward Ness passed away Thursday, March 21st.William Edward ‘Bill’ Ness was born April 14, 1947 to Lowell and Algia NessBill attended Gillis Sweet Elementary School in Fairview Park, Ohio,Louie B Mayer Middle School, and  Fairview High Schoolwhere he played varsity football and varsity basketball and it was heard said, ‘Bill was the best natural born athlete they’d ever seen.’Bill...

Mar 11, 2024

No services are planned at this time.

Mar 8, 2024

Arthur Witt Hadley, age 78, died peacefully at home surrounded with love by his family after a long battle with Sarcoma cancer.Arthur is survived by his wife, Myra, his brother Donald and his wife Judy and many nieces and nephews along with his brother in law, Bill Hunt and wife Pat.Art served in the United States Army Division as 1st...

Mar 7, 2024

Sylvia Eltha Hardeman Davis, 89, of Canton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March7, after kidney failure and other health problems.Sylvia was born on August 25, 1934, to Raymond and Hessie Hardeman inPoughkeepsie, New York (due to her father taking a job in a shipping yard). The familyreturned to Georgia, and Sylvia grew up in Athens (Go Dawgs). After graduating from high...

Feb 27, 2024

Larry Stephan Damman born on August 30th, 1970 passed away in Georgia on February 27th 2024. Son of the late Stephan Stepho and mother Najiba Hummo of Woodstock, GA.

Larry was a man loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. His nickname growing up Deacon Larry because he had great heart everyone thought he would become a...

Feb 24, 2024

Karen Lang Doyle, who co-created the first Equestrian Paralympics Games and funded American Competition Opportunities for Riders with Disabilities (ACORD), died on Feb. 24, 2024, after a catastrophic stroke. She was 54.  

Karen was a brilliant and successful sports marketer who managed sponsorships and events for some of Atlanta’s biggest brands, including the Coca-Cola Co. She worked with the sports...

Feb 21, 2024

Feb 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Hinman, who left us on February 20th 2024. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and cherished grandfather.

Born on May 3, 1954 in Petersburg, VA, Dan was the child of Nelson and Jewell Hinman. He served the Navy for 28 years – nine years of active duty...

Feb 20, 2024

Carter Lee Woodall, age 6,

passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, after a heroic fight against pediatric brain cancer. 



Born July 13, 2017 to Bradley and Rebecca (Mikulis) Woodall, Carter was a true wild child from the start. Carter was the light and laughter in every room he entered. And he had a natural ability to make anything fun and never backed...

Feb 19, 2024

Feb 17, 2024

Linda Stokes Dixon of Canton, Ga., went to be with the Lord on February 17th, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of love and generosity for her family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Richard R. Dixon, parents Lucy Jo and Edward Stokes, and brother Wayne Stokes. 

She is survived by her daughter Tonya Eldred (husband Chris Eldred), son Joel Dixon (wife Shannon Dixon), brother Frank Stokes (wife...

Feb 15, 2024

Feb 10, 2024

Larry Dale Peterson, 75, of Canton, Georgia died unexpectedly on February 10, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1948, the son of Milton and Berdeen Floch Peterson in Greenville, Pennsylvania.



Larry is survived by his childhood friend, high school sweetheart and wife of  55 years Linda, his two daughters, Amy Gralnick Relyea (John) and Susie Yuhasz (Chris) and his treasured...

Feb 4, 2024

Feb 2, 2024

Mr. Niroumand Sobhani 61, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on February 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was predeceased by his father Besharatolah Sobhani, mother Manijeh Toghiyani and a son Yazdan Sobhani.  Mr. Niroumand is survived by his wife, Fariba Misaghian, his daughter, Marjan Sobhani. Also, surviving are three brothers, Davar, Davood and Avaz Sobhani and a sister, Frouzandeh...

Jan 26, 2024

Marvin Doughty passed away on January 26,2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 19, 1942, the son of the late Samuel C. Doughty, and Francis Lawrence Doughty.

Marvin was an aeronautical engineer and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1963 then went on to get his master's degree from Georgia State. He loved gardening and palm trees. 

He is...