Obituaries

May 27, 2023

Mary Ann Hyatt Robertson (Wienke), a deeply cherished daughter, mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Ellijay on May 27, 2023. Born on July 6, 1963, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, Mary dedicated her life to the care and well-being of those around her.

Mary is survived by her deeply devoted husband, Glen...

May 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda M. Lummus announce her passing. Shetransitioned from this earth to her heavenly body on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at theage of 73.

Linda was born to Raleigh Aaron Morgan and Hazel Mize on July 21, 1949 in AtlantaGeorgia. She grew up in Canton, GA where she met her high school...

May 22, 2023

 

Marie Elizabeth Howard, age 93, passed peacefully to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, in heavenwhile at home in Woodstock with her nephew, Don, and his wife, Renata, by her side on May 22, 2023.

Marie is survived by her sister, Dorothy Taylor; her nephew Mack Howard (wife, Rose), nephew DonTaylor (wife, Renata), niece Susan Espada (husband,...

May 21, 2023

 

A Powerful Prayer Warrior

On Sunday May 21, 2023, our Lord called his child home. Maeola Gilmer was born December 5,1932 to the late Ennis and Rosie Morris and grew up in Panther Burn, Mississippi. In the late40’s, she relocated to Kennett, Missouri where she began working for Emerson Electric until shelater retired after 26 years of service. During...

May 20, 2023

 

Christopher Hilton Brooks, born Oct 24, 1988, entered into the presence of his LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2023. Chris is survived by:

Wife – Lindsay Ligon Brooks of Canton, GA

Parents – Hilton & Renee Brooks of Cartersville, GA

Sister – Gwendolyn Brooks of Cartersville, GA

Mother-in-law – Marie Burt Ligon of Canton, GA

Father-in-law...

May 16, 2023

 

Barbara L Kemp, 79, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Canton, Georgia.    Barbara was born in Newport News, Virginia, to Virginia Mayhew and Paul Kemp and graduated from Warwick High School. Barbara moved to Cedartown, Georgia, with her husband and children in the late 70’s and was a mail carrier for 29 years....

May 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce David Colvin, a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away on May 13, 2023.

David was born in Warner Robins, Georgia on October 15, 1981 to Pam and Tom Colvin. He spent his childhood on St. Simons Island, Georgia. During his summers on St. Simons, he worked as a...

May 12, 2023

Deanna Mae Stalker was born on September 30, 1937 in Little Washington,Pennsylvania. She passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, from complications ofpneumonia, in Canton, Georgia, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 85 yearsold.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Delmer Stalker. They share two sons,Dale Stalker (daughter-in-law, Vicki Stalker) and Donald Stalker (daughter-in-law,Marlene Stalker). Four...

May 12, 2023

Joan Elizabeth York 88, of Ball Ground passed away May 12, 2023 after a recent injury. Originally from Syracuse NY, Joan was predeceased by her parents Frederick and Betty Schug, and her husband Bill York.

She is survived by her children Jeff York(Lucinda), Mike York(Christina) and Daughter Debbie Powers(Bruce). Also surviving are brothers Jimmy Schug and Fritz Schug, sisters Patty...

May 1, 2023

Renee Rutledge Dotson 68, of Woodstock passed away on Monday May 1, 2023 peacefully with her family at her side. Renee was a devout warrior for Jesus.

She leaves behind two sisters and a brother, Becky, Sherri & Ricky, 8 nieces and nephews. She was very talented in crafts, cooking  and baking. She loved her family and her dog “lil...

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Apr 26, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) Newell Adams, 81, of Canton, GA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Bob was born in Stevenson Alabama on September 10, 1941 to Alice Deola (Clark) Adams and Newell Lee Adams.  Bob spent many years in northwest Indiana and moved to Georgia in the mid 1980’s. 

Bob loved a...

Apr 19, 2023

 

Joseph (Joey, Jobro) Donovan Cedro passed away in Tallahassee FL on April 19 at the age of 22.  He was a resident of Canton, GA.

Born 10/05/2000 in Hoffman Estates, IL, he was the loving son of Deron and Debra (Allman) Cedro.

Joey is a 2019 graduate of Sequoyah High School in Canton, GA. He was most recently employed...

Apr 17, 2023

Apr 12, 2023

Sue D. Griffis, age 71 of Woodstock passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a two- and half-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Born on February 5, 1952, in Ware County, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Reavis Laverne “PeeWee” and Virginia “Mamma” Jacobs...

Apr 5, 2023

David Coleman Barron 82 of Canton, passed away April 5, 2023 after a brief illness. He was a kind, generous , and loving husband and father.

He is survived by his daughters Victoria and Cynthia, stepson J.R. Meeks, stepdaughter Princess. He is also survived by granddaughters Mary and Sabrina, and great granddaughter Ariadne.

He was the greatest Dad anyone...

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Mar 27, 2023

  Our Mother, Sumie Yamazaki Eichenbaum (Age 80) of Canton sadly passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023.   Sumie is preceded in death by her husband Frederick D. Eichenbaum. She is survived by her children Cynthia (Martin) Murphy,  Alice Kishbach, and Roger (Elizabeth) Bottomley; grandchildren Victoria (Marcus) Edmonds, Steven (Savannah) Sanders, Richard (Amber) Sanders, Christopher Sanders, Jacob Bottomley, and Connor Kishbach; 5 great grandchildren;...