Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton

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...

Jonathan David Howell, age 40, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Northside Cherokee Hospital. Jonathan's pride and joy were his kids. He enjoyed seeing them excel in everything they did. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was always willing to help everyone in any way he could. Jonathan is no longer in pain, and has gone home to walk the streets of gold. There is a glad reunion in Heaven. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Landrum and Donnie Mae Ridings and Jesse and Margie Howell, and cousin, Brian Ridings. Jonathan is survived by his wife, Becky Howell; children, Hunter, Grace, Lawson, Katie, Kristen and Jesse; mom and dad, Sammy and Dianne...

Donald (Don) Odell Plott, 92, of Ranger, GA went to be with the Lord July 28, 2021. Don was born April 12, 1929 in Chatsworth, GA to the late Dallas E. Plott and Mary Blanche Groves Plott. Don was preceded in death by his brothers Emmett Plott, Charles Plott, James Plott, Bobby Plott, Bud Plott, H.L. Plott and grandchild Andrea McNabb. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Hood Plott of Ranger, GA, sister Juanita (Jan) Huggins of Tunnel Hill, GA, and four children; Donna Plott Blankenship and her husband Darin of South Carolina, Joy Plott Strickland and her husband Keith of Smyrna, GA, Tiffany Plott Redman of Ranger, GA, and Donald (Don) Plott, Jr. and his husband Larry of Atlanta, GA....

Donald (Don) Odell Plott, 92, of Ranger, GA went to be with the Lord July 28, 2021. Don was born April 12, 1929 in Chatsworth, GA to the late Dallas E. Plott and Mary Blanche Groves Plott. Don was preceded in death by his brothers Emmett Plott, Charles Plott, James Plott, Bobby Plott, Bud Plott, H.L. Plott and grandchild Andrea McNabb. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Hood Plott of Ranger, GA, sister Juanita (Jan) Huggins of Tunnel Hill, GA, and four children; Donna Plott Blankenship and her husband Darin of South Carolina, Joy Plott Strickland and her husband Keith of Smyrna, GA, Tiffany Plott Redman of Ranger, GA, and Donald (Don) Plott, Jr. and his husband Larry of Atlanta, GA....

Donald (Don) Odell Plott, 92, of Ranger, GA went to be with the Lord July 28, 2021. Don was born April 12, 1929 in Chatsworth, GA to the late Dallas E. Plott and Mary Blanche Groves Plott. Don was preceded in death by his brothers Emmett Plott, Charles Plott, James Plott, Bobby Plott, Bud Plott, H.L. Plott and grandchild Andrea McNabb. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Hood Plott of Ranger, GA, sister Juanita (Jan) Huggins of Tunnel Hill, GA, and four children; Donna Plott Blankenship and her husband Darin of South Carolina, Joy Plott Strickland and her husband Keith of Smyrna, GA, Tiffany Plott Redman of Ranger, GA, and Donald (Don) Plott, Jr. and his husband Larry of Atlanta, GA....

Rev. Lamar F. Guyton, age 74, of Cartersville passed peacefully at his residence on Friday, June 18, 2021. Lamar was born on March 4, 1947 in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Olin E. Guyton and Betty Jo Barker Guyton Leachman. He graduated from Bradwell High School Class of 1965. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from October 1966 until October 1969. He married Nancy Dempsey June 12, 1971 and graduated from Wesley Bible College in 1974. Lamar then served as a pastor in churches throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia, retiring in 2012 from Crosswalk Church of the Nazarene in Cartersville. He served as a Hospice Chaplain for many years and a volunteer...

Denver Hill, 74, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Cumming. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gene Hyde, Rev. Mike Green and Rev. Kent Samples officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 9th from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Denver enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, hunting and working with his hands. He was an auto mechanic and a former volunteer firefighter at Circle 5 Fire Station. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Peggy Hill; sons, Allen Hill and James Hill; grandchildren, Chris Hill (Rachel Plotzke), Nikki Blassingame (Evan) and...

Funeral services for Connie and Andy Alexander will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Minister Brandon Roberts officiating. Interment will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral service. Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, GA is honored to serve the family. Sosebeefuneralhome.com 770-479-2131

William Bill "W.T." Evans, 78, of Centre, Alabama formerly of Cartersville passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Floyd Medical Center. Bill was born July 6, 1942 in Dalton, Georgia to the late John and Ruby McMichen Evans. He served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. Bill was a local business man for 18 years, operating Evans Gulf on West Avenue. He was a member of Crosswalk Nazarene Church and retired from Goodyear. Bill enjoyed traveling and especially loved hauling classic cars on his Rollback. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021 at Crosswalk Nazarene Church with Pastor Charlie Gilliland officiating. The family will receive friends one hour...

Anfred "Andy" Alexander, age 89, of Canton passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Minister Brandon Roberts officiating. The family is receiving friends prior to the service on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Georgia National Cemetery. Andy was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was retired after a 40 year career with the United States Federal Government. Andy loved to travel and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded...

Buddy "Bud" Cloud, 82, of Jasper formerly of Free Home passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jonathan Kirby, Rev. Kenny Sutton and Rev. Clyde Boling officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 17th from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Bud was a member of Conns Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed the Rodeo, Nascar, fishing and hunting. Bud was a hard worker, throughout his career he worked for Bramco, Cherokee Tool and...

Matt Waller, age 48, of Cartersville passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Crosswalk Nazarene Church with Pastor Charlie Gilliland officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Matt loved music, dancing, working on cars, flower gardening and taking pictures. He was a member of the Epilepsy Foundation. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Terry and grandmother, Norma Jean Brock. Matt is survived by his parents, Cheryl and Charles Terry; biological father, John Waller, Sr.; children, Chris Key (Amanda) and Autumn Brooke Edwards; granddaughter, Aubree Key; siblings, Jerome Waller, Catherine...

Matt Waller, age 48, of Cartersville passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Crosswalk Nazarene Church with Pastor Charlie Gilliland officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Matt loved music, dancing, working on cars, flower gardening and taking pictures. He was a member of the Epilepsy Foundation. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Terry and grandmother, Norma Jean Brock. Matt is survived by his parents, Cheryl and Charles Terry; biological father, John Waller, Sr.; children, Chris Key (Amanda) and Autumn Brooke Edwards; granddaughter, Aubree Key; siblings, Jerome Waller, Catherine...

On Friday, April 30, 2021, Sharon Byrd, 59, passed away in her home in Ball Ground, Georgia. Sharon was born on August 30, 1961, in Marietta, Georgia, to Herman and Ruby Haney. On November 4, 1982 she married John Taylor Byrd, III. Together they raised four children, Ashley, Andon, Kilee and Shawna. Sharon was strong, fierce, inviting, passionate, hilarious and had the utmost faith in those she loved. She enjoyed Mexican food and margaritas, and would've spent every single day of her life with her toes in the sand by the ocean if she could've. She fiercely loved her children and her husband of 38 years, and never missed a chance to take a trip with her sisters. She loved the Lord and found...

Virginia Turner, age 85, of Canton passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Lee Gaddis and Mr. Jody Honea officiating. Interment will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday one hour prior to the funeral service. Virginia was very active, she was kind, generous and would do anything for anyone. She loved playing cards, sports, fishing and traveling, especially to her second home in Florida. Virginia enjoyed watching her favorite t.v. shows, I Love Lucy and...

Donnie Path, age 52, of Jasper, TN, formerly of Cartersville, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Hospice of Chattanooga. Celebration of Life services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Crosswalk Nazarene Church. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Donnie was a loving, caring person who always helped others and opened his home to Matthew, Landon and Joanna. He was a member of Crosswalk Nazarene Church. He enjoyed cooking, sewing and collecting eagles. He was preceded in death by his son, Jordan Avery Smith and parents, Charles and Brenda Smith. Donnie is survived by his husband, C.J. Path; sister, Angela Smith;...