OBITUARIES

Jan 29, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father James Alfred Smith, of Canton, who passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the age of 93. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war who loved God and his country. He was known for his positive traits, work ethic, kind heart and compassion...

Jan 27, 2025

Jan 26, 2025

Ms. Geralyn Ione Rubin, age 86, of Jasper, passed away January 26, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Fred William Rubin.

Survived by her siblings, Robert Rubin and his wife, Joy Rubin, Jeanne Patchett, David Rubin and his wife, Ann Rubin, Daniel Rubin and his wife, Marcia Rubin, Michael Rubin and his wife, Cindy Rubin; and many nieces and...

Jan 23, 2025

Mrs. Pam Locker, age 72, of Woodstock, passed away January 23, 2025.

She was a longtime School Teacher with Cherokee County School System.

Survived by her husband of 53 years, Tim Locker; children, Kevin Locker, Whit Locker and his wife, Star Locker; sister, Connie Cook and her husband, Albert; grandchildren, Grant Locker, Evan Locker, Jacob Locker; great granddaughter, Ella-Kate Locker; nieces and...

Jan 22, 2025

Jan 21, 2025

Jan 21, 2025

Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Barba, age 95, of Woodstock, passed away January 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her, parents, Dominic and Lucille Orlando, her husband, Anthony Joseph Barba.

Survived by her children, Patty Taege and her husband, Rudy Taege, Frank Barba and his wife, Sharon Barba, Anthony Barba and his wife, Vivien Barba; sister, Marie Quercia; grandchildren, Jennifer Scaglione,...

Jan 20, 2025

Obituary for Colonel George Francis Smith, US Army (Retired)

George was born in New York City to Captain (U.S. Merchant Marine) George Wylie Smith of Camp Hill, Alabama and Vita Marie Mangogna of New York on January 21, 1941. In 1946, the family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana which George claimed to be his hometown. While in Junior High School, he...

Jan 20, 2025

Jan 20, 2025

Jan 19, 2025

Mr. Robert "Lamar" Mitchell, of Woodstock, Ga, passed away January 19, 2025.Lamar was born November 15, 1943 to George and Luddie Mitchell. He met the love of his life, Carolyn Crook Mitchell in 1964 and married her later the same year.Lamar was known for his fun-loving attitude. He was simply a great guy to be around, he wanted to see...

Jan 18, 2025

En Memoria de Ingeniero José Manuel Morales Fernández Sr.Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento del Ingeniero José Manuel Morales Fernández Sr., un esposo devoto, un padre ejemplar y un abuelo amado. José Manuel partió en paz, dejando un legado de amor, integridad y dedicación que permanecerá para siempre en los corazones de quienes lo conocieron.José Manuel fue un hombre de...

Jan 16, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Mr. Richard Lee Beasley, Sr., 83, of Canton, GA, passed away at his home on January 16, 2025. He was a tremendous man of faith who loved the Lord, his family, his friends and his country. With so many unique traits it is hard to name them all, but his family and friends would say he was kind, nurturing, an...

Jan 14, 2025

Bill Toothman, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and longtime West Virginia University Peach State Chapter President, passed away on Tuesday, January 14.

Bill was born in Saint Albans, West Virginia on August 11, 1947, to Harold and Jennie Toothman. He graduated from WVU in 1969 and forged enduring, lifelong friendships as a brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He married...

Jan 11, 2025

Jan 11, 2025

Mr. David Howard Jenkins, age 71, of Woodstock, passed away January 11, 2025, after courageously fighting a battle with cancer. 

He's preceeded by his parents Melvin Howard Jenkins and Peggy Craig Jenkins. Those left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 37 years, Tania Pias Jenkins, daughter, Jordan Leigh Fernando, son-in-law, Nicholas Brelin Fernando, son, Joshua David Jenkins, daughter-in-law,...