All Obituaries

Dwaine Alex Stark 82, of Canton passed away after a brief illness at Tranquility Hospice on April 28, 2021. Dwaine was born at home and grew up in Wagoner Oklahoma.  The spirit of this small rural setting helped shape his strong personality and unique character.  As he grew into adulthood he worked with his father, in the family business of car repair, honing his skills as a mechanic.  Dwaine was ambitious and had a vision of growing his knowledge and attended both Oklahoma...

Erin Joyner Davis, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021.  She is now resting joyfully with her Lord and Savior.  Her husband, Ray, wrote that “Heaven just got a little better.” Left to mourn her loss are her husband, Ray, and their children Mallory and Ryan, Erin’s father and step-mother, Bob Joyner and Janis Kilgore, Sylvia Davis, Erin’s mother-in-law and her grandmother, Ruth McConnell, along with many other relatives and...

We remember and celebrate the life and spirit of Donald Eugene Williams, who left us to be with God on Sunday afternoon, April 25th, 2021.  Known to all as Don, he was born on March 10, 1951 in Columbia, South Carolina to Donna and Fraser Williams, Sr.  Those fortunate to have known Don are no doubt familiar with his trademark “Howdy” greeting.  Whether over the phone or in person, one could always count on this warm and inviting...

    On the evening of April 19, 2021, John E. Cook passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, Georgia.  John was 71 years old and succumbed to complications from liver disease. John was born April 15, 1950 in St. Paul, MN.  He was the second child of Shirley Marie (Niles) and Eugene Thomas Cook. John spent his formative years in the Midwest, attending St. Joseph’s Grade School in Grafton,  WI. He attended high schools in Illinois and Florida...

Irmgard Elsa Smith 83, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on April 15, 2021. Originally from Heidelberg Germany, she recently relocated to Canton to be close to her family. Irmgard was predeceased by her parents Walfried and Maria Mösch and a daughter Cormae Davis. She is survived by her husband Nolan Smith,  a son Rick Davis(Kim) and two sisters Inge Longeuay and Helga Baillie as well as 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Prior to...

Rogelio Canales 44, of Canton passed away Wednesday April 14, 2021 after a brief illness at  Northside Cherokee Hospital.  He was predeceased by his parents Sebastian and Felicitas Canales. He is survived by his wife Sindy,  and three children Rogelio Jeremiah Canales II, Valerie Alexus Canales, and Jose Luis Hernandez-Canales, two  brothers Jose Luis Canales and Sebastian Canales, and three sisters Maria Fajardo, Paula Canales, and Virginia Canal. A...

Tracy Elizabeth Bradford 57, of Dawsonville passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021 at her residence. Tracy is predeceased by her parents Cecil and Betty Waters. She is survived by sons Joshua(Trista) and Justin Bradford, a brother Randy Bradford, two sisters Laura Alvizio and Faye Bradford, as well as 7 grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date. Canton Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tracy Bradford.  

  Linda (Sharpe) MacArthur, 64, of Acworth, Georgia transition to an enteral life Monday, April 12, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, Georgia) on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 1pm. All guest are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Linda was born on January 12, 1957 in Alexander City, Alabama, the daughter of Carl and Edna Mae (Epperson) Sharpe. Linda attended Auburn University...

Deborah Elaine Miller 66, of Resaca Georgia passed away quietly at Advent Health in Calhoun on April 8, 2021. A native of Atlanta, Deborah was predeceased by her parents Nathaniel and Margaret Daws and a son Mitchell(Mitch)Miller. She is survived by a son Michael(Rachel) of Canton, a sister Darlene Daws of Woodstock, and two brothers Gerald Daws(Lin) and Clarence Daws(Kenna) both of Atlanta. She is also survived by her grandchildren Makayla, Braedon, and Landon Miller and numerous...

Jacob Gray Holcombe 26, of Alpharetta passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his parents Matthew and Carmen Holcombe of Elijay and two brothers Javen and Ethan. Jacob was a graduate of Ole Miss University with a BS in Geological Engineering and was employed by Wood Engineering. He loved the outdoors and especially the mountains. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Canton Funeral Home on Sunday  April 18, 2021 at 3:00pm preceeded by a...