OBITUARIES

May 29, 2023

Mrs. Charlene Elizabeth Johnson Hasty, age 80 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Monday May 29, 2023, at her daughters’ home. Charlene was born October 16, 1942, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Frank and Carrie Camp Johnson. She was preceded in death by her son Wayne King and the love of her life, her husband, Reverend...

May 25, 2023

Ree Roberts Simpson, 66, of Cross Hill, SC and formerly of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Simpson and father, Derrell Roberts.

Ree is survived by her mother, Leta Faye Roberts; sisters, Marianna Lambert (Bernie) and Dana Childress; nephew, William Childress; nieces, Molly Lambert...

May 24, 2023

Pauline Dessie Cox Bartley “Cricket” was called home on May 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert Earl and Ida Slaughter Cox.

Granny, to all that knew and loved her was kind, compassionate and had a great sense of humor. Pauline worked outside the home until the early 80’s, when her and her husband...

May 23, 2023

Mary Martha Williams Wilson, 95, of Dalton, passed away at the Florence Hand Home in LaGrange, GA on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Lamar Wilson and her parents, Henry and Eva Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Scarborough (Bill) and son, Mike Wilson (Denise), both of LaGrange;...

May 23, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ruth Massingill age 86 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life 5/23/2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family after several years of declining health.

Mary was born October 2, 1936 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a daughter of the late George Harrison and Lillie Mae Cain Goforth. She was also preceded in death by her husband...

May 21, 2023

Lt. Col. William (Bill) Luttrell Chamblee (USAF Retired), 66, of Rigny-Ussé, France, passed away peacefully May 21, 2023, from cancer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Joanna Schettler Chamblee of Dalton, GA; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Chamblee of Cofield, NC and Mr. and Mrs. Gustav R. Schettler of Knoxville, TN; stepmother, Betty Ann...

May 17, 2023

Bette Louise Cooper Landers, 91, of Dalton, passed away at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Bette was born on September 27, 1931, in Rome, GA (Floyd County). She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Albert Sidney Johnston Landers, Jr. and her parents, Martin Martha 'Jackie' Cagle Cooper and Carl Dewitt...

May 14, 2023

Mrs. Betty Sue Headrick Morris, age 96, of Knoxville, Tennessee and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Sunday May 14, 2023. Betty was born September 11, 1926, in Eton, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Tinker Headrick and Sula Dixon Headrick. Betty was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 70 years,...

May 11, 2023

Wesley Alvin Sane, 90, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

He was the son of the late W.C. and Pearl Land Sane and was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy L. Sane; wife, Neva Sane; daughter, Kimberly Cagle; son, Randall Martin.

Wesley is survived by his children,...

May 11, 2023

Hazel Poteet Metcalf, born June 23, 1934, in Dalton, claimed her promise of eternal life on May 11, 2023, at her home in Dalton, GA surrounded by her family and caregivers.

Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, Lige and Nellie McGaha Poteet of Dalton; her brother, Ernest Poteet of...

May 10, 2023

Mrs. Ana Maria Barragan, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Salomon Garcia officiating. she will be laid to rest at West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive...

May 9, 2023

Era Dee Burnette Tallent, 89, of Cohutta, GA, passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Lola Burnette; brother, Robert Burnette; sisters, Betty Burnette, Kathryn Jackson, and Bonnie Tudor.

Mrs....

May 8, 2023

Bibi Shirah Quinn, 84, of Dalton, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Quinn; daughter, Yasmin Singh; and sister, Carmen Omrow.

Mrs. Quinn is survived by her daughter, Zally Roopnauth (Lloyd); son-in-law, John Singh; grandchildren, Haika Beepat (Mike),...

May 2, 2023

Michael James Cook, 76, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Michael was born on February 16, 1947, to Noel and Beulah Cook in Dalton, Georgia.

Michael was a devoted husband to Carole, his wife of 40 years, and a loving father to his three daughters, Alecia (Les) Halman, Monica (Josh) Rechnitz, and...

Apr 29, 2023

Joyce Hogsett Durham, 94, of Calhoun, GA, formerly of Albany, GA and Vienna, GA, passed away at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, GA on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Craddock Durham. Born in Cordele, GA, she was the daughter of the late John...

Apr 23, 2023

Mr. Wendell R. Pierce, age 71 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Sunday April 23, 2023, at his home. Wendall was born Tuesday July 24, 1951, Ellijay, Georgia, the son of the late James Taylor and Ella Davenport Pierce. He was also preceded in death by his brother Randy Pierce.

After over a yearlong battle with brain...

Apr 16, 2023

Betty S. Smith, born July 7, 1934, In Dalton, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home at Royal Oaks surrounded by her loving family. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Edna Wilbanks of Resaca and her brother, Bill (William) Wilbanks, of Rocky Face. She is survived by her loving husband, Alton M....

Apr 15, 2023

Mrs. Marolyn Dianne Cochran Brooks, age 73 of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Dianne was born July 26, 1949 in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Milton Chester Cochran and Clara Bell Mulkey Cochran.

Dianne attended Valley Point High School and studied business...

Apr 15, 2023

Carol Rogers Snell, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, April 15, 2023. Carol was born January 31, 1937, in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late J. Herbert Rogers, Sr. and Will Frances Rogers.

Carol graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1959. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Apr 13, 2023

Ms. Carolyn Callie Wooten Nelson, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Thursday April 13, 2023, at her home. Carolyn was born December 30, 1947 in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Robert Vernon Wooten and Ruby Strickland Wooten. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert “Bud” Wooten and Clinton Wooten.

Carolyn...