OBITUARIES


James Gordon

James Gordon

Nov 22, 2011

Mr. James Gordon, 64, of Villanow, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2011 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife Mattie in November 2009; his parents, Hubert and Mattie Gordon; and his sisters, Margaret Hunt and Louise Sword. James is survived by his daughter, Melissa Horn and grandson, Logan Horn both of Villanow; brother and sister-in-law,...

Ruth W. Lamb

Ruth W. Lamb

Nov 19, 2011

Ruth (Woolf) Lamb, 85, died peacefully at her Dalton home on November 19th surrounded by family and friends. Ruth, daughter of Ervin and Laura May Woolf, was born on November 3, 1926. One of four siblings, she grew up on the family farm in Stewartsville, NJ. She attended New Jersey schools and graduated from Trenton State Teachers College with...

George "Mitch" Coker

George "Mitch" Coker

Nov 17, 2011

Mr. George Mitchell “Mitch” Coker, 53 of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Thursday November 17, 2011 at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Adderholt of Ringgold; sisters and brothers-in-law, Johnnie and Howard Peters of Ringgold, Linda and Gene Webb of Ellijay, Dorothy and Arnold Davis of Cleveland, TN, Joyce and Charles Cleary of Cohutta and...

Eddie Hamm

Eddie Hamm

Nov 16, 2011

Mr. Eddie Hamm, 86, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday November 16, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late W. K. and Georgia Stokes Hamm and was preceded in death by his wife Geneva Hamm. Eddie was a veteran of the United States Army having served during WWII. He was a deacon at Valley Baptist...

William "Bill" Barker

William "Bill" Barker

Nov 14, 2011

Mr. William F. “Bill” Barker, Jr., 75, of Dalton, passed away Monday November 14, 2011 at his residence. He was the son of the late, William F. Barker, Sr. and Esther Sampson Barker and was preceded in death by his son, Richard Barker and a sister, Betty Leonards. Bill worked in the transportation industry for years, he then worked...

James "Earl" Smith

James "Earl" Smith

Nov 12, 2011

Mr. James “Earl” Smith, 89, of Ringgold, passed away Saturday November 12, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tessie Smith on November 4, 2011. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Earl is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Charles Osborne of Atlanta; sons and daughter-in-law, Ken Smith...

Ruth Putnam

Ruth Putnam

Nov 10, 2011

Mrs. Ruth Dennington Putnam, 94, of Rocky Face, passed away Thursday November 10, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Blane and Mae Cagle Dennington and was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Putnam and son, Gary Putnam. Ruth is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Ramona Putnam of Atlanta; sister,...

Hazel Laster

Hazel Laster

Nov 8, 2011

Mrs. Hazel Hall Laster, 77, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at her residence. She was a Para-Pro, with the Valley Point School, for many years and was also a member of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church. Daughter of the late Otis and Thelma Hall and she was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Laster;...

Minnie Jeanette Cady

Minnie Jeanette Cady

Nov 5, 2011

Mrs. Minnie Jeanette Stinson Cady, 75, of the Dawnville Community, passed away Saturday November 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Ruby Mae Stinson and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Billy G. Cady in 1996. Jeanette is survived by her daughters...

Tessie Smith

Tessie Smith

Nov 4, 2011

Mrs. Tessie Davis Smith, 89, of Ringgold, passed away Friday November 4, 2011 at Morningside Assisted Living. She was a member of the Noble Church of God in Lafayette, Georgia. Tessie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Charles Osborne of Atlanta; sons and daughter-in-law, Ken Smith of Dalton and Roy and Lisa Smith of Rossville, GA;...

Juanita Nix

Juanita Nix

Nov 4, 2011

Mrs. Juanita Headrick Nix, 78, of Chatsworth, passed away Friday November 4, 2011 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Oscar O.G. and Fannie McClure Headrick and was preceded in death by her husband, Clint Nix; son, Randall Staten; grandson, Keith Staten; sisters, Shannon Warnack, Margie Calhoun and Mildred Fontenot. Juanita is survived by her daughters...

Nelle May

Nelle May

Nov 3, 2011

Mrs. Nelle Calhoun May, 94, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at her residence. Nelle was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, of 62 years, Robert L. “Bob” May in 2007; She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Bertie Calhoun and was preceded in death...

William Lamar "Bulldog" Smith

William Lamar "Bulldog" Smith

Oct 29, 2011

Mr. William Lamar “Bulldog” Smith, 74, of Dalton, passed away Saturday October 29, 2011 at his residence. He was the son of the late Hubert W. and Edith King Smith and was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Ronald David Elkins. Lamar is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Lee Green Smith of Dalton; daughters and son-in-law, Dianna Elkins...

Mamie Bond

Mamie Bond

Oct 29, 2011

Mrs. Mamie Westmoreland Bond, 94, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Wood Dale Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband and the father of her children, Gordon Westmoreland and a son, Earnest Westmoreland. Her husband, Delbert Bond, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Betty Lewallen of Rocky...

Vinnie Elaine Roach

Vinnie Elaine Roach

Oct 28, 2011

Vinnie Elaine Roach, who was born in Whitfield County on September 22, 1919, made her transition on October 28, 2011. Vinnie was the ninth of ten children born to the late Parizade Griffin Roach and Hillie Roach. Vinnie’s sisters and brothers who have also made their transition include Flossie Orr, Estelle Helton, Burns Roach, Olera Wade, Irvine Roach, and...

Betty Broadwater

Betty Broadwater

Oct 27, 2011

Mrs. Betty Puryear Broadwater, 85, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl “Red” Broadwater in 1991; sisters Mary Frances Morrison and Jane Rainwater; brother, John Henry Puryear. Betty is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Clay Broadwater of Rocky Face and Brian and Debbie Broadwater of Tunnel Hill;...

Samuel Smith, Jr.

Samuel Smith, Jr.

Oct 27, 2011

Mr. Samuel Smith, Jr., 63, of Dalton, passed away Thursday October 27, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 A.M. in the chapel of Love Funeral Home. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge...

Billy Cavender

Billy Cavender

Oct 25, 2011

Mr. Billy Cavender, 72, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday October 25, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late, Lee and Lela Cavender and was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Joyce Cavender; sisters, Esta Mae Biles and Bernice Bryant. Billy was a veteran of the United States Army and...

Annie Mooney

Annie Mooney

Oct 22, 2011

Ms. Annie Ruth Mooney, 68, of Dalton, passed away Saturday October 22, 2011 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her companion of 48 years, James E. Hurley; brothers, Randall and LeeRoy Mooney; father, J.B. Mooney; sister, Cathy Mooney and great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Lynn Hurley. Ms. Mooney is survived by her...

Gertrue Lokey

Gertrue Lokey

Oct 21, 2011

Mrs. Gertrue Bagley Lokey, 77, of Dalton, passed away Friday October 21, 2011. She was the daughter of the late, Lloyd and Lois West Bagley and was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Lokey; sister, Mary Hufstetler; brother, Olin Bagley. Gertrue was a member of Rocky Face Baptist Church, she loved to do crafts, sewing and cooking. She...

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