All Obituaries

Maribeth Hartman, 87 of Canton passed away peacefully on September 16 after an extended illness. Maribeth faithfully served the lord as a pastor's wife with her husband in ministry since their marriage in 1953. A beautiful soul loved by all, Maribeth was predeceased by her parents Travis and Patti Williams, her husband Stanley Hartman, a son David Hartman,and a brother Jerry Williams. She is survived by three daughters Martha Gail Moore, Patricia Sue Page, Lauren Beth Ward,...

Juan Manuel Luna Chavez 58, of Canton passed away suddenly on September 14, 2019.  A lawyer by education, Mr Luna Chavez will be returned to his native Mexico to be buried.

Ernest Strickland, 55 of Canton passed away quietly Friday August 30, 2019 after an extended illness. A devout Bahai, Ernest will be laid to rest in the Bahai Garden at Macedonia Memorial Park. Ernest is predeceased by his brother Lonnie. He is survived by his parents Ernest and Shelby Strickland, four sisters, Carolottia Strickland, Kheene Russell, Norma Jones, and Sarada Elrod. He is also survived by a nephew Lorenza Pettway. Ernest spend many years working at Northside Cherokee Hospital...

Carol H. Barron, 77 of Canton passed away August 26, 2019 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Originally from Queens NY, Carol was was Seamstress and spent many years in the Professional Dry Cleaning Business. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Dorothy Hunn. She is survived by her husband David, 2 children a son JR Meeks, and a daughter Princess Rowe and two granddaughters, Mary and Sabrina. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Canton Funeral Home on Friday August...

Richard P. Shields, 79 of Ball Ground passed away on August 24, 2019 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Originally from Queens NY was a retired IT Consultant.  He was predeceased by his parents George and Sadie Shields and a brother George and a sister Connie. He is survived by his wife Barbara and 2 daughters Christa Maguire and Ashley Williamson. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Canton Funeral Home is honored to serve the Shields family.

Mr. Junius Henry Johnson Jr. age 69 passed away on August 24, 2019 at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton Georgia.  Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana where he lived until this past year.  Mr. Johnson relocated to Canton Ga. to be with his daughters.  He is predeceased by his parents Henry (Junius)  and Lillie Joseph Johnson and sister Joyce Lawrence also from New Orleans.  He is survived by his son Patrick, wife Melody and two daughters Erica...

Herbert W.Holt 80, of Ball Ground Georgia passed away after an extended illness with his family by his side. Herbert was a Mason and Business owner. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert Clay and Annie Mae Holt. He is survived by his wife Ellen, 2 sons Williams and James, and a daughter Jodi(Jeff) Payne, and a sister Hazel Croy as well as 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild with another on the way. A visitation is planned for Thursday August 22, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 pm. A funeral...

Darlene Setser Stoker 70, of Canton passed away August 20, 2019 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Deeply loved by her family, Darlene was predeceased by her parents James and Lula Setser and her husband Freddie Stoker and a sister Evelyn Blanton.  She is survived by a son Danny Stoker, 3 daughters Karen Welchel(Todd), Lisa Stoker(Mike), Donna Stoker (Chris), 4 Sisters Shirlia Jordan, Marie Childers, Dill Pruitt, Alline Donaldson, and 5 brothers Billy Setser, Buster Setser, David Setser,...

Adaljisa Del Carmen Gonzalez, 80 originally from Cuba and later Venezuela passed away suddenly on August 19, 2019. Ms. Gonzalez who recently settled in Milton with her family is predeceased by her parents Augustine and Maria Gonzalez.  She is survived by her children, a son Rene and two daughters Adaljisa and Maria Teresa and a sister Dunia Dominguez. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren. A funeral service is planned for Thursday August 22, 2019 in the Chapel of Canton Funeral Home...

Janet H. Gobbel, 78 of Ball Ground passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2019. A Registered Nurse for over 45 years, Janet’s positions included Director of Nursing in several institutions and was credited with teaching first EMT class in South Carolina. Among her stations, Janet practiced at Gwinnett Medical and Northside Cherokee Hospital as well as others. Janet and her husband Bruce were active parishoners at St. Catherine Laboure in Copper Hill Tn. Janet was predeceased by her...