Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton

Stephen Honea, Jr, age 82, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ken May and Mr. Robert Barber officiating. Interment will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 24th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Stephen was blessed with many gifts and talents. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking and being outdoors. Stephen was a talented craftsman and musician. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Honea; parents, Noel and Luna Honea; and siblings, Watson Honea, Harold...

Shirley Louise Gentry, age 77, of Ball Ground, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Carl George, Rev. Phillip Burt and Rev. Michael Lusk officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Shirley was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and taking care of her...

John H. Arnett, age 68, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. John was born on January 14th, 1954, to Evanell Neitzel Arnett and Bernard Arnett in Albany Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1976 with a BBA in business and would pursue a career in finance. John would remain an avid Georgia fan that could be found in front of a television, or next to a radio, every Saturday in support of his Bulldogs. In addition to his love of Georgia football John enjoyed history, cooking, and strategy board games. He was an animal lover and was often kept company by one or more dogs as he went about his day. He was preceded in death by his...

Charlotte Page Gayton, age 83, of Canton, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at The Brian Center in Canton. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Oakdale Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Page, Rev. Mike Ware and Rev. Jimmy Gayton officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Mrs. Gayton was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church. She loved spending time with and taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by her late husbands, Jack Page and James Gayton; children, Stevie Alan Page and...

Dorothy M. Maraziti (Nov 20, 1925 - Oct 23, 2022) died in her sleep, at her son Albert's home. Dorothy was born in Newark NJ, the eldest child of William H. & Mary A. Strohlein. She was raised in Nutley NJ, Jersey City NJ, & two wonderful extended summers at Lake Parsippany, NJ (there were then only 50 homes around the lake). Dorothy shunned playing with dolls, for she was a tomboy. She would rather be outside running races, climbing trees, or playing with the boys. Her father was an apartment building superintendent & a backyard auto-mechanic. Dorothy was his helper. She learned many valuable mechanical, automotive, & repair skills that served her well for a lifetime. The...

Dorothy M. Maraziti (Nov 20, 1925 - Oct 23, 2022) died in her sleep, at her son Albert's home. Dorothy was born in Newark NJ, the eldest child of William H. & Mary A. Strohlein. She was raised in Nutley NJ, Jersey City NJ, & two wonderful extended summers at Lake Parsippany, NJ (there were then only 50 homes around the lake). Dorothy shunned playing with dolls, for she was a tomboy. She would rather be outside running races, climbing trees, or playing with the boys. Her father was an apartment building superintendent & a backyard auto-mechanic. Dorothy was his helper. She learned many valuable mechanical, automotive, & repair skills that served her well for a lifetime. The...

Brad Fowler, a beloved husband and father, died at home unexpectedly of natural causes on August 14, 2022, at the age of 44. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 5:00pm on Saturday, August 27th, at Canton First United Methodist Church in Canton, Georgia. A reception will be held immediately after the service. Brad was born in Meridian, Mississippi, on January 21, 1978, to Doug and Karen Fowler. He graduated in 1997 from Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi. He attended Mississippi State University and graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Banking and Finance. Brad was employed with Fastenal as a General Manager for 15 years. On July 27, 2002, he married...

Brad Fowler, a beloved husband and father, died at home unexpectedly of natural causes on August 14, 2022, at the age of 44. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 5:00pm on Saturday, August 27th, at Canton First United Methodist Church in Canton, Georgia. A reception will be held immediately after the service. Brad was born in Meridian, Mississippi, on January 21, 1978, to Doug and Karen Fowler. He graduated in 1997 from Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi. He attended Mississippi State University and graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Banking and Finance. Brad was employed with Fastenal as a General Manager for 15 years. On July 27, 2002, he married...

With sadness for ourselves and rejoicing for her, the family of Glennis Faye (Roper) Cagle, announces her passing on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Northside-Cherokee Hospital. Glennis was born April 30, 1939 and was 83 years old. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Charles Cagle, her daughters, Cindy Turner and MaryAnn (Barry) Page, grandsons, Stephen Turner, Jim (Nicole Lord) Turner, Bo (Sarah Pinson) Page and granddaughter, Clare (Brandon) Ward. Greatgrandchildren Jack Turner, Wyatt Turner, Garrett Lord, Henry Turner, Charlie Lord and Adalynn Ward also survive as well as several beloved nieces and nephews. Glennis was preceded in death by her father, James Eugene Roper, her mother,...

Howard Shaeffer Avery Jr., age 79, of Marietta passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at GraceLife Church, 1083 Allgood Rd. NE, Marietta, GA 30062. Pastor Randy Brooks officiating. The family will receive friends at GraceLife Church on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Shae served in the U.S. Air Force and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Tech. He was the Owner and Operator of the Avery Gallery which he opened in May of 1982. Shae loved art, especially Kasimir Etchings. He was a Sierra Club member and was active for many years with Boy Scout Troop 287. Shae enjoyed camping,...

Augustus C. (AC) Rogers, Jr. 86, of Canton, GA passed away peacefully on the morning of June 23, 2022. He was born on May 7, 1936 in Thomaston, GA., where he was raised by his loving grandmother Molly Rogers and devoted aunt and uncle, OB and Becky Turner. After graduating from his beloved Georgia Tech in 1959 with a degree in Textile Engineering, he married the love of his life Carolyn Spray who was attending Grady School of Nursing. During their 63 year marriage they built a foundation of loving support for each other, their family and friends. AC was a self-made man, who came from humble roots but was determined to ensure his family had a better life than him. He traveled the...

Lester V. Goss, age 83, of Marietta passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. Survivors include his children, Lisa Arrington, Mark Goss, Leslie H. Wehunt and Charity Goss NeSmith (Derek); five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, Georgia is honored to serve the family....

Mary Ann Forrester Goss, age 82, of Marietta passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Survivors include her children, Lisa Arrington, Mark Goss, Leslie H. Wehunt and Charity Goss NeSmith (Derek); five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, Georgia is honored to serve the family. ...

Ronnie Plummer, 65 of Canton, Georgia passed away at his home surrounded by family on February 22, 2022. He was born June 18, 1956 in Oakland, California. to Earl Plummer. He stayed in California while his father served in the Navy and then later moved to Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Permian High school (MOJO) in 1974. With many life long friends. In 1976 he married Theresa Toft and had two beautiful children Jason and Hayley. Ronnie spent 25 years working at Commercial Ice Machine. During that time he married Suan Plummer in July 5, 1985 in Red River, New Mexico they also had two beautiful children Indy and Jacob. Ronnie and his family moved from Odessa, Texas to Canton, Georgia where...

Larry "Doug" Choate, age 70, of Cartersville, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at Cartersville Medical Center. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Crosswalk Nazarene Church with Rev. Charlie Gilliland officiating. Doug was a simple man that found gratitude in the small things in life. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping, spending time with family and visiting the Chattanooga Choo Choo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lesley and Helen Choate. Survivors include his son, Zachary Choate (Duong) and Ansley Jerauld (John); grandchildren, Addi Jerauld, Ellie Jerauld, Ezekiel Choate and grandson on the way, John Jerauld; sisters,...

Marlene Carter Plumley, age 77, of Cumming, GA formerly of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. To read her complete obituary please go to www.sosebeefuneralhome.com.

Shirley Irene Hillhouse, 85, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Oakdale Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Ware and Rev. Steven Sheffield officiating. Interment followed in the Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery. Shirley was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church and a retired custodian with the Cherokee County Board of Education. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Hillhouse; parents, Herbert "Wormie" and Jessie Fowler; brother-in-law, Doyle Sims and sister-in-law, Kathy Fowler; Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Chapman (Randall); grandchildren, Jason Edwards, Robbie Edwards...

Katie Bea Hamilton Anderson passed away September 20, 2021. She was married many years to William Benton Anderson(WB) deceased. Katie is survived by three Children, Ester Ann Early of Woodstock, Kirby McClain Anderson of St Augustine FL., and Benton L. Anderson of Canton. Katie was born August 6, 1921 in Tennessee, graduated from Crabapple,GA. High School, lived in Woodstock from 1939 until her death. Her home place from 1948 till death was the three story Brick Home at corner of Dobbs Rd and Main St. in Woodstock. Katie was a member of and served Woodstock Baptist Church many years and Woodstock Methodist later. As well being a community member of several women's clubs and at one time...

Scott Carlton Forward, 73, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Joe Vernon officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Interment will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Georgia National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Helen Forward; survivors include his wife of 37 years, Denise B. Forward; children, Kelly Benzel (Jay), Kristina Bazargan-Forward (Saba), Scott Forward, Jr.(Catalina Rivera), Paul...

Elizabeth "Lib" Epperson, age 84, of Canton, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Kent Samples officiating. Interment will be held 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Georgia National Cemetery. Mrs. Epperson was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Lakemont, Georgia and a member of the Canton Moose Lodge. She retired from Hickory Flat Elementary School where she worked in the Cafeteria. Lib enjoyed flower gardening, camping, fishing and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her children, Steve Justus and Tim Justus and...

Dorothy S. Young Cochran, age 85, of Cartersville, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Spires at Berry College. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2021 at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Tidwell, Rev. Byron Chastain and Rev. David Young officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Cochran will lie-in-state at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at Sosebee Funeral home on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Cochran was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, cooking and baking. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel David...