OBITUARIES

Feb 4, 2024

Lorraine Marie Schuster Roberts, beloved mother, aged 93, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024, at Southern Haven memory care home, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 4, 1930, in Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of Oscar Schuster and Anna Marie Aul Schuster, and the youngest sibling to Rudy and Herb.

Jan 31, 2024

Durenda Ann Erwin Underwood, 75, of Dalton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry E. Underwood, and her parents, Robert and Frances Erwin. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Underwood; brother, David Erwin; cousin, Pat Wade; and nieces, Rachel Erwin and Tara Coiner.

The...

Jan 29, 2024

Jenell Smith 93, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Dalton Square.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillie Mae Brown and was also preceded in death by her husband of 73 years Glen Smith. Jenell was the last living Brown sibling and was predeceased by her nine brothers and sisters.

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Jan 25, 2024

Margaret Louise Green, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Regency Park surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late John and Nola Roberts and was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Green and her brothers and sisters.

Margaret is survived by her children, Mike Green...

Jan 21, 2024

Rhenda Cook Spence, 82, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Rhenda loved cooking, flower arranging, the arts, her church, and her family. She was born in Dalton and grew up here, cheerleading at Dalton High. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in English and Speech at Wesleyan College in Macon. She earned...

Jan 19, 2024

Beverly Jackson Mauldin, 82, of Dalton, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Personal Care Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Glenn Mauldin, and her parents, Obie Rufus and Willa Hiett Jackson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Missy and Kevin Kyer; siblings, Jonathan Jackson (Jennifer), Deuane Jackson (Mary Ann),...

Jan 19, 2024

Dr. Robert Warren Weathersby, II, aged 79, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Robert and Priscilla P. Weathersby of Clarksville, Tennessee, and grandson to Dr. Charles and Mrs. Nancy Pickering of Clarksville and Vernon and Lillian Weathersby of Columbia, Mississippi.

Dr. Weathersby is survived by...

Jan 16, 2024

W. B. Chitwood, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Known as Mooney by his friends, he was long associated with our local textile industry. He was a partner and founder of Commercial Mills, Inc. years ago, and later was the owner/operator of Economy Rug Company. Always interested in government functions, he served as a...

Jan 12, 2024

Margaret Putnam Bledsoe, 88, of Watkinsville and formerly of Dalton, died on January 12, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Malvia Putnam.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, John Paul Bledsoe; beloved son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Ivette Bledsoe; granddaughters who were the joy of her...

Jan 11, 2024

Mary Ann Pierce, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024. A resident of Dalton, GA, she was the wife of James E. Pierce, a well-known businessman in Dalton who co-owned the P&O Packaging Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Pierce; her loved stepdaughter, Kim Pierce; and her parents, Samuel Officer and Edna...

Jan 11, 2024

Mrs. Julie M. Schultz, age 56 of Cohutta, Georgia passed away on January 10, 2024, at her residence.

Julie was born May 2,1967, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Julie loved cooking, crafting, her cats, singing, and wildlife. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Sheaffer and mother, Evelyn Grant Sheaffer.

Survivors include her husband, Russell...

Jan 10, 2024

Dennis Gene Moore, of Dalton, GA, died suddenly January 10, 2024, with his wife at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Moore and Doris Cureton Moore, and his brother Terry Moore.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sarai Granillo Moore; daughter, Moria (Nathan) Romero of Bakersfield, CA; granddaughters, Jacqueline and Juliana Flores; sisters,...

Jan 7, 2024

Jerry Grant Wilburn celebrated his 78th birthday by passing into Heaven on January 7, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rena Cooper and Joe Wilburn; brother, Kenneth Wilburn; parents-in-law, CJ and Zella Friddell.

Jerry was an amateur and professional photographer who was always behind the camera capturing the special moments he shared...

Jan 7, 2024

Born October 11, 1936, Coy Hudson Temples of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Martha Noel Benson of Statesboro, Georgia, and his children, William Hudson Temples of Charlotte, North Carolina, Robert Benson Temples of Dalton, Georgia, and John Ambrose Temples (Nhu Nguyen) of Brighton, Michigan,...

Jan 5, 2024

Harrison Lee Clance Moore, born in Gordon County, September 8, 2014, passed away and gained his angel’s wings on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, TN. Harrison was loved by many and touched a lot of people’s hearts. He had a wonderful, contagious smile that will be especially missed by those who knew and...

Jan 5, 2024

Michael Marlin “Mike” Townsend, 75, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center. Mike was born on December 22, 1948, to the late Malvin and Christyne Townsend. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra B. Townsend, and his siblings, Donnie and Debra Townsend.

Mike is survived by his daughter,...

Jan 4, 2024

Ronald Gary Boyd, 81, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Ronnie was born to William and Josephine Boyd in Jackson, AL and passed peacefully at Hamilton Medical Center with his wife and daughter at his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife of 59...

Jan 4, 2024

Richard Don Hunter, 79, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Advent Gordon Hospital in Calhoun. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Frances Hunter; parents, Paul and Louise Hunter; siblings, Terry Hunter, Dale Hunter, and Leon Hunter. Richard is survived by his children and stepchildren, Greg Hunter (Ora Moody), Carla Knight, Lynn...

Jan 1, 2024

Mr. Thomas D. Green, 59, of Dalton passed away on January 1, 2024.

He will be laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery.

Jan 1, 2024

Donna Rene Hardin, 64, of Dalton, loving mother and wife, departed this life on January 1, 2024. She was called home after over a year battle with lung cancer that had moved to the brain, having never smoked a day in her life. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, John and Bonnie Shope; brother, Howard...