South Canton Funeral Home & Chapel, 3147 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA (2026)

04/20/2026

Martha Louise Martin

Louise Martin, age 83, of Jasper, GA, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Emory Health Care.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Don Williams and Rev. Steve Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery, Roswell, Georgia.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at South Canton Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Cliff Stone, Siblings, Husband: Alton Martin, and Special Companion: Bobby Smith

Survivors include:

Special Friend - Tina McNabb and husband Robby

Life Long Friend - Judy Burnette

Nieces: Betty M. Stroup, Linda A. McLemore and Diane McLean

Nephews: Donald Stone and Randy Stone

Special Friend - Chris Smith and wife, Sabrina

In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital in Louise's memory. (www.stjude.org)

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com

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04/18/2026

Victoria Jean Donohue

Victoria Donohue, age 37, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on April 13, 2026. She was a devoted mother, a beloved daughter, and a cherished sister whose life was defined by the deep love she held for her family.

Victoria was preceded in death by her brother, Mitchell Donohue.

She is survived by her three children, Riley Bayus, Abigail Bayus, and Declan Bayus, and their father, Mark Bayus. She also leaves behind her devoted fiance, Andrew Cuozzo.

Victoria is further survived by her parents, Barbara and Thomas Donohue, and her brothers, Jaimeson Donohue and Jordan Donohue and his fiance Miranda Harvey. Her memory will be forever held dear by those who knew her.

A local viewing will be held in Georgia at South Canton Funeral Home on Saturday, April 19, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Following the local services, Victoria will be transported to New Jersey for her final rest. She will be laid to rest alongside her brother, Mitchell, at Resurrection Cemetery. A graveside burial service will be held there in Piscataway, NJ.

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com

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04/15/2026

Marilyn Louise Taenzler

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04/15/2026

Jeanne Henderson Smith

Jeanne Henderson Smith, age 81, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 13, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1944, and lived a life marked by love, strength, and devotion to her family.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Horace Henderson; her mother, Harriett Peck Henderson; and her brother Denny Edwin Henderson.

She is survived by her daughter, Julie Smith Carter of Cu***ng, Georgia.

Her son, Scott Alan Smith of Canton (Jillian), Georgia, and her three beloved grandchildren, Elodie Carter, Kaison Smith, and Ryder Smith.

Jeanne will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, love of Jesus, and the deep care she showed to those around her. Her presence brought comfort and joy, and her legacy lives on in the lives she touched. Her generous heart and spirit will be missed by everyone who knew her.

A private family ceremony will be held on Anna Maria Island, a place she spent visiting her parents’ home with family.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ALS.org, which she loved to support in memory of her father.

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04/13/2026

Christopher Valentine Ruda

Christopher V. Ruda, 66, of Canton, GA, joined his parents in Heaven on Monday, April 13, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease Dementia. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 at South Canton Funeral Home.

The placement of cremains in the columbarium will be held on April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. The United States Air Force will present honors.

Chris was born in Buffalo, NY, on February 19, 1960, to Ernest and Loretta (Kozlowski) Ruda. He graduated from Williamsville North High School in 1978. Following high school, Chris joined the US Air Force, where he served as an F-4 aircraft crew chief at Moody Air Force Base. While in the Air Force, he met Valerie Miller and the two married on June 8, 1984. Following the Air Force, Chris continued his career in aerospace at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia, where he first worked as a flight line mechanic and later as a functional test engineer after earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University. He finished his career with Lockheed Martin and retired in 2018.

For hobbies, Chris enjoyed general aviation as a private pilot, muscle cars (Mopar only), automobile restoration, gardening, and home improvement. He was also known as the Chief Pyrotechnic Officer at family 4th of July gatherings, and was a lifelong, albeit frustrated, member of the Buffalo Bills Mafia. Later in life, Chris spent a lot of time as a caregiver for his parents and was a kidney donor for his father, an act for which the family is forever grateful.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Valerie Ruda of Canton, GA. Son, Kyle (Amanda) Ruda of Acworth, GA. Two daughters, Krista (David) Stewart of White, GA, and Janelle Ruda Fritz of Morrill, KS. Two brothers, Joel (Robin) Ruda of Powder Springs, GA, and Andy (Chrissie) Ruda of Kennesaw, GA. Two sisters, Mary Ellen Taylor of Indianola, WA, and Celine (Tony) Dalfonso of East Amherst, NY. Chris was also a proud Papa to Carter, Hudson, and Jasmine Stewart, Max and Owen Ruda, Jacob and Allyssa Mez, Bradyn Schulenberg, and Lincoln, Caroline, Maverick, and Harper Cochran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Leslie and Jackie Miller, brother-in-law, Stacie Miller, and sister-in-law, Laurie Starkey.

Chris Ruda was a brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and veteran who worked extremely hard to ensure his children and grandchildren would be successful and experience a life greater than his own.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com

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04/07/2026

Billy "Bill" Ray Burke

The Lord called Billy (Bill) Ray Burke (73) of Ball Ground, GA home on April 2, 2026. Bill loved the Lord and lived a quiet life of faith that spoke volumes. He served many years as a deacon and Connect Group Leader as a member of Canton First Baptist Church. He loved to work outdoors, looking for any chance to use his chainsaw, and spent numerous happy days with the Properties Team working on the church campus.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Elnora Burke and his brother-in-law Jim Bates. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Donna Kay Burke, two sons, Justin Burke (Carol) of Acworth GA, and Joey Burke(Denise) of Chattanooga TN. Bill is also survived by his sister Vivian Bates of Woodstock GA, brother Gerald Burke (Paula) of Malvern AR, father-in-law Don Moody of Hot Springs AR, sister-in-law Vicky Moody of Savannah GA, brother-in-law Donald Moody (Paula) of Hot Springs AR, four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Bill fell in love with chemistry in High School which led him into a career in the nuclear power industry. After37 years of service, he retired from the Institute of Nuclear Power. During his lengthy career, Bill inspected the chemistry programs at most of the power plants in the United States as well as numerous chemistry programs in other countries. The programs he developed are still in use in many nuclear plants across the country.

He loved his family and loved them well. Bill was so proud of his sons’ becoming men of integrity and watching them grow in their love of the Lord and seeing the way they love and provide for their families. God gave him sons’ and blessed him again when Carol and Denise joined the family as his daughters. His greatest blessings were his grandchildren Amber Burke, Evan Burke, Emily Burke, and Jennifer Burke who he loved and cherished. The highlight of each year was time spent traveling with them showing and teaching them about this great nation.

Bill had lots of things that he enjoyed. Working on his farm was his happy place where he relished time basking in the beauty of God’s creation as well as driving his tractor. Fishing with his brother and brother-in-law and anyone else who wanted to spend a day on the water. Bill was a handy man at heart and loved serving others by working with his hands on any project. This world is a better place because Bill was here, and his family treasures the time they had with him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Canton First Baptist Church at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Burial will be in the Morning Star Cemetery in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with a graveside service at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canton First Baptist Church Debt Retirement Fund(cantonfirstbaptist.org/give) or by mail to: Canton First Baptist Church, 1 Mission Point, Canton, Georgia 30114.

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04/04/2026

Travis Blanton Morris

Travis Morris, age 83, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at her residence.

Preceded in death by:

Husband - Clyde Mack Morris, Jr.

Father - Homer Alexander Blanton

Mother - Miriam Gramling Blanton

Brother - Jere Mell Blanton

Sister - Wava Lou Phillips

Survivors include:

Daughter - Sheree Len Kincaid (Danny Howard Kincaid)

Daughter - Tonja Kay Morris

Daughter - Travis Linette Mitchell

Sister - Sonja D. Whitley

Grandchildren - Michael A. Morris (Bailey), Scott A. Davis (Kayla), Brandon S. Mitchell, Hannah M. Mitchell, Stephen D. Kincaid (Alesha), Jennifer B. Martin (Brandy), Danica F. Lathery (Daniel), Ashley M. Dodd (Oscar)

11 Great Grandchildren also survive

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com

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03/30/2026

Mary Ellen LeCroy

Mary Ellen LeCroy, age 86, of Marietta, GA, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Grandson: Jacob LeCroy and the other Grandchildren officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the South Canton Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by Father: James Shelton, Mother: Hazel Morris, Brother: Tommy Morris, and Granddaughter: Cora Anne LeCroy

Survivors include:

Husband of 70 years: Dewey Paul LeCroy

Son - Dewey Paul LeCroy, Jr. and wife Sonna

Son - Kenneth Wayne LeCroy and wife Tracy

Grandchildren: Amber Cane (Nathan), Adrian LeCroy (Kaleigh), Hunter LeCroy (Jordan)

Great Grand Children - 5

Sister - Barbara Jones

Several Nieces, Nephews, friends, and other family members also survive.

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com

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03/29/2026

James Edward Orr

James Edward Orr, age 87, of Canton, GA, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Orr officiating. Interment will follow in the Orange Methodist Church Cemetery with Honors given by the United States Army.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday, March 30, 2026, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at South Canton Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janeal Orr

Survivors include:

Son - Mark Orr and wife Charlotte

Son - Mike Orr and wife Stephanie

Grandchildren - Matt Armstrong and wife Cheyenne, Savannah Adams and husband Talor, Brian Armstrong, Ashlyn Orr, and Blake Orr

Great Grandchildren - Elias, Amelia, and Elsie James Armstrong

Several Nieces, Nephews, friends, and other family members also survive.

Family is accepting flowers or donations can be made to the First Baptist Church, Chipley, Florida. Mail to P. O. Box 643, Chipley, Florida, 32428, or go to the website for online giving. ( https://firstbaptistchipley.com/give/ )

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com

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03/26/2026

Whitney Allison Bell

Whitney Allison Bell, age 46, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Smith and Rev. Bobby McFarland officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the South Canton Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Geneva Dupree, Aunt Lynette Conner, her grandfather, C. W. Burgess; her grandmother, Dorothy Burgess, and her stepfather, Jerry Mason

Survivors include:

Mother - Betty Mason

Father - Larry Dupree and wife Cindy

Daughter - Morgan Bell

Daughter - Amelia Clarke

Brother - Joseph Dupree

Other family and friends also survive.

In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Send donations to Doug Ghorley, Church Clerk, 136 Jack Ghorley Lane, Canton, GA. 30114

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com

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03/23/2026

James O. Burton

James Omer Burton, age 88, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home.

James was born in Tignall, Georgia, and later moved with his family to Thomson, Georgia, where he grew up. He attended Thomson High School and, following graduation, continued his education at West Georgia College and North Georgia College.

He began his professional career as a salesman with Standard Oil of Kentucky (Chevron), working in the sales office where he developed the skills that would shape his future success. He later opened his first full-service gas station in Atlanta, Georgia, and went on to expand his business interests over the years.

James was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who deeply loved his family and friends. He could often be found at the ballpark, either playing or coaching, always supporting those he loved. He had a lifelong passion for sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs. He was a strong and steady presence in his family’s life and will be remembered for his dedication, character, and love.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, with U.S. Army Honors and Pastor Don Cu***ngs officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at South Canton Funeral Home in Canton, Georgia, and from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Curtis Funeral Home in Thomson, Georgia.

James was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Louise Burton (Walker); his father, Montie Burton; his mother, Thelma Burton; his brothers, Carroll Burton, Mack Burton, and Ray Burton; and his sister, Rebecca Reese (Burton).

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Julie Burton; his daughter, Lauri Burton; his grandchildren, Grant Burton, Hunter Burton, and Amanda Watson (Burton); his brother-in-law, Teddy Reese; his sister-in-law, Annie Florence Burton (Land); his nephews, Roger Burton, Perry Burton, and Billy Walker; and his nieces, Sandra Inglett (Burton), Tracy Ansley (Reese), Carla Cole (Reese), and Bonnie Baskett.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home.

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03/10/2026

George F. Satterfield

George F. Satterfield, age 92, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Rock Creek Manor. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He was a past President of the Macedonia Community Club. He was the Owner/Operator of Western-Sizzlin Steak House and a loyal member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Rev. Terry Caylor and Rev. Brad Ramey officiating. Interment will follow at the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, and from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the South Canton Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 71 years, Bonnie Satterfield

Survivors include:

Son - Stanley L. Satterfield and wife Barbara

Daughter - Cheriyl Padgett and husband Wayne

Daughter - Kristiena Walker and husband, Trey

Grandchildren - Amy Jusak (Scott), Tracy Bedgood (Jamie), Hannah Newton Ford, Dorothy Ingebrigtsen (Jeff),

Great Grandchildren - Hunter Bedgood, Taylor Bedgood, Kennedi Newton, and Gabbie Ingebrigtsen

Great Great Grandchildren - Luke Walker, Levi Walker, and Winston Williamson

Sister-in-law - Olga Satterfield

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, other Family and Friends also survive.

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com

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