OBITUARIES


William L. Rice, Sr.

William L. Rice, Sr.

Feb 25, 2012

Mr. William L. Rice, Sr, age 86, passed away Saturday, February 25 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. and Brownie Owen Rice; sister Martha Rice Beasley, and son William L. Rice, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elisabeth King Rice and daughter Elisabeth Gay Rice. Bill was...

Wanda Henderson

Wanda Henderson

Feb 21, 2012

Mrs. Wanda Lee Stroud Henderson, 82, of Roswell and formerly of Dalton passed away Tuesday February 21, 2012 in Atlanta. She was the daughter of the late Jim and Frances McGhee Stroud and was preceded in death by her husband, William “Gene” Henderson in 2011; and brother, John Stroud. Wanda is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Leta Speegle...

Neil Houston

Neil Houston

Feb 18, 2012

Mr. Neil Franklin Houston, 76, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late Dennis and Ruby Houston. Neil was a graduate of Dalton High School and Auburn University. As a Captain in the United States Marine Corp, he served as a helicopter pilot. Neil was a past president...

Dorothy Newberry

Dorothy Newberry

Feb 16, 2012

Mrs. Dorothy Kitchings Newberry, 91, of Dalton, passed away Thursday February 16, 2012 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Claude (C. B.) and Mary G. Hardin Kitchings and was preceded in death by her husband, W. W. (Dall) Newberry, Jr., sisters, Lucille Pritchard and Bessie Anderson; brothers, C. B. Kitchings, Jr. and Charlie Kitchings. Dorothy...

Marvin Bryson

Marvin Bryson

Feb 15, 2012

Mr. Marvin Truman Bryson, 76, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 after a courageous battle with leukemia. A lifelong resident of Dalton, Marvin attended Fort Hill School and was a 1953 graduate of Dalton High School where he was a member of the Dalton High Catamount Marching Band. He proudly served his...

Keith Smith

Keith Smith

Feb 13, 2012

Mr. Robert Keith Smith, 51, of Dalton, passed away suddenly, Monday February 13, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, John Robert “Bob” Smith in 1984. Keith is survived by his loving wife, Kaye Cope Smith of Dalton; his mother, Luanne Nelson Smith of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Tammy Smith of...

Mary Needham

Mary Needham

Feb 12, 2012

Mrs. Mary Hunter Needham, 74 of Dalton, and formerly of Winder, GA. passed away Sunday February 12, 2012 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, William R. and Verna Sharpton Hunter and was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Donald O. Needham sons, Vernon Needham and Phillip Needham. Mary attended Young Harris and...

William Burr, Iii

William Burr, Iii

Feb 10, 2012

Mr. William Deming Burr III, 52, passed away Feb. 10th, 2012 in Laguna Beach, California. Bill was a 1977 graduate of Dalton High and attended Mercer University. He was preceded in death by his father William Burr, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Burr of Dalton, and his brother, Jeff Burr of Dalton. The family request that...

Wanda Rose Roberts

Wanda Rose Roberts

Feb 5, 2012

Mrs. Wanda Rose Hill Roberts, 84, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 from Alzheimer‘s. The family would like to say thank you to, Heartlite Hospice, family and friends for their loving care. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Roberts in 1985; brother, Wash Hill, Jr.; sisters, Vi Stone and Dale Davis. She is survived...

Martha Virginia Montgomery

Martha Virginia Montgomery

Feb 1, 2012

Mrs. Martha Virginia Godfrey Montgomery, 71, of Dalton passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Roe Godfrey; mother, Mary Florine Gossett Gibson; infant daughter, Sandra Lee Montgomery; brother, Dennis Lee Gibson; and grandmother, Martha Nell Gossett. Martha is survived by her husband, Charles Lamar Montgomery of Dalton; daughters...

Gilbert "Buddy" Handley

Gilbert "Buddy" Handley

Feb 1, 2012

Mr. Gilbert Allen “Buddy” Handley, 74, of Dalton passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012. He was the son of the late John and Dottie Handley and was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Handley; and son, Antonio Handley. Buddy is survived by his wife, Karen Elaine Handley of Dalton; sister, Betty Sims of Smithville, TN; children, Angela Pelfrey...

Bobby Burnette

Bobby Burnette

Jan 30, 2012

Mr. Bobby G. Burnette, 72, of Rocky Face, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Marion “M.D.” Burnette and Annie Mae Pilcher Burnette and was preceded in death by his brother, Coleman Burnette and a sister, Barbara Burnette. Bobby was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He is survived...

Jane B. Moore

Jane B. Moore

Jan 30, 2012

Mrs. Jane Brand Moore, 84, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Walter Brand and Velma Estell Lewis Brand and was preceded in death by her nine brothers and sisters. Jane is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Norman Leavell Moore of Dalton; daughters...

Annie Jo Beasley

Annie Jo Beasley

Jan 29, 2012

Mrs. Annie Jo Beasley, 74, of Ringgold, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, P.O. Beasley. Annie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Dale Roy of Ringgold, GA.; sons and daughter-in-law, Garry and Carolyn White of Villanow and Chris Beasley of Rocky Face; brother and sister-in-law, David and Ann...

Juanita Lewallen

Juanita Lewallen

Jan 29, 2012

Mrs. Juanita Helton Lewallen, 79, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Lewallen in 2010. Juanita is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Tony Gamblin of Dalton; sons and daughter-in-law, Dewayne Lewallen of Sevierville, TN., Donnie and Lisa Lewallen of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law,...

Mildred Morgan

Mildred Morgan

Jan 28, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Smith Morgan, 93, of Dalton passed away Saturday January 28, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Dorsey Morgan and her brothers and sisters, Woodard, Leonard, Louise and Annabel. Mildred is survived by her nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday at...

James "Jim" Marr

James "Jim" Marr

Jan 27, 2012

Mr. James “Jim” Marr passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Ridgewood Manor. Jim was born in Marietta, Georgia in October 25, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, T.H. and Ada Marr. Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Inez Marr of Dalton; daughters and son-in-law, Janice Pressley of Dalton and Joyce...

Annabel Stacy

Annabel Stacy

Jan 27, 2012

Mrs. Annabel Barber Stacy, 86, of Dalton passed away Friday January 27, 2012 at Morningside of Dalton surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 5, 1925 in Dalton, Annabel was the daughter of the late William Simpson and Annie Murphy Barber and was preceded in death by her husband, John Ralph Stacy; and six brothers and sisters, Delsie...

Gayla Cole

Gayla Cole

Jan 24, 2012

Mrs. Gayla Evette Hope Cole, 48, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday January 24, 2012 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cole and maternal-grandfather, John Hope and maternal-grandmother, Lucille Gibson. Gayla is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Starla and Dewayne Willis of Zephyrhills, FL.; granddaughter, Ashlyn Walden of Zephyrhills; mother and father, Deedra...

Ruth Chen

Ruth Chen

Jan 23, 2012

Mrs. Ruth Joe Chen, 81, of Dalton, GA. passed away Monday January 23, 2012, (the first day of the Chinese New Year) at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Fong and Bessie Joe and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Chen; brothers and sisters, William Joe, Frances Hom, Elizabeth Joe, Albert Joe, Harry Joe...

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