OBITUARIES


Lucille Cook

Lucille Cook

Jul 30, 2009

Mrs. Lucille Pettyjohn Cook, 84, of Dalton, died Thursday, July 30, 2009. She was born November 29, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Roland and Mattie Pettyjohn and was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Norman L. Cook, Sr.; sister, Essie Millican; brother, Ernest Pettyjohn and son-in-law, Douglas Berninger. She was a member of...

Grace Sarrels

Grace Sarrels

Jul 26, 2009

Mrs. Grace Stone Sarrels, 92, of Dalton, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2009. At her request, she was cremated. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Words of comfort may sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton is in charge of arrangements.

Earl J. Ball

Earl J. Ball

Jul 21, 2009

Mr. Earl J. Ball, age 89, of Dalton, GA, died at Brighton Gardens in Denver, CO following complications due to pneumonia. . He was one of three children, born on September 25, 1919 in Grafton, WV to the late Ozia Vernon and Nellie Ann (DeMoss) Ball. He received his undergraduate degree in Science Education from Fairmont State University, and...

James Daniel "Danny" Osborne

James Daniel "Danny" Osborne

Jul 21, 2009

Mr. James Daniel “Danny” Osborne, 56, of Chatsworth, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at his residence. He was the son of the late, James B. Osborne, Jr. and Betty Jean McDonald Osborne and was preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Jean Osborne and Rebecca D. Hendy. Danny was very loving and giving to his family and friends....

William E. Church

William E. Church

Jul 19, 2009

Mr. William E. Church, 39, of Tunnel Hill, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde W. Church; grandparents, William Bowman and Harvey and Anona Church. William is survived by his wife Sharon Epperson of Tunnel Hill; step-children, Lucas (Carlie) Gordy, Marcus (Charlotte) Gordy, and Kevin Gordy; step-grandchildren,...

Caroline Lorberbaum

Caroline Lorberbaum

Jul 19, 2009

Mrs. Caroline Sadacca Lorberbaum, of Dalton, GA., passed away July 19, 2009 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Henri and Fifi Sadacca and was preceded in death by her sisters, May Penso and Roslyn Orman. Caroline is survived by her husband of 63 years, Leonard Lorberbaum and her children, Ralph and...

William L. "Bill" Rice, Jr.

William L. "Bill" Rice, Jr.

Jul 18, 2009

Mr. William L. “Bill” Rice, 58, of Dalton, passed away, Saturday, July 18, 2009 at University of Alabama / Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He is survived by his parents, Libba and Bill Rice, Sr. of Dalton; sister, Gay Rice of Dalton; special friend to bill, Patsy Hair of Pembroke, GA. Memorial service will be Wednesday at 2 P.M....

Esta Mae Miller

Esta Mae Miller

Jul 18, 2009

Mrs. Esta Mae Spears Miller, known as “Sis” by family and friends, age 73, of Dalton went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2009. She was born in Yawkey, West Virginia to the late, Henry and Nina Spears. She was a member of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church, Esta was a very loving and devoted wife,...

Celia Stephens Looper

Celia Stephens Looper

Jul 15, 2009

Mrs. Celia Stephens Looper, 81, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at her residence. Preceded in passing by her husband John W. Looper, Jr.; her son, John W. Looper, III; her mother and father, Cecile Wood Stephens and John Raymond Stephens, all of Dalton. Born in Rawlings, Wyoming, after her parents (both from Georgia) moved west to...

Willard E. Strain

Willard E. Strain

Jul 15, 2009

Mr. Willard E. Strain, 92, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Elmer and Mildred Edwards Strain and was preceded in death by his son, Alan Lloyd Strain and brother, Charles Strain. Willard served during World War ll in the Army-Air Force as a B-24 pilot. He...

Pearl Watts Derosier

Pearl Watts Derosier

Jul 11, 2009

Mrs. Pearl Watts Derosier, 91, of Chatsworth, passed away, Saturday July 11, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Bunch Robinson and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Watts; sons, Fred Watts, Robert Watts, George Watts and Ben McGaha; brothers and sisters. Pearl was of the Baptist faith. She...

Anthony L. Rhodes

Anthony L. Rhodes

Jul 8, 2009

Mr. Anthony Lawrence Rhodes, 35, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Anthony was born October 9, 1973 and spent his childhood in Dublin, GA. He graduated from Dublin HIgh School in 1992. After taking several classes at the Dublin Center Branch of Middle Georgia College, he moved to Athens, Georgia and obtained a degree in...

Penny Bagby,

Penny Bagby,

Jun 30, 2009

Mrs. Penny Lee Bishop Bagby, 50, of Rocky Face, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was the daughter of the late, C. L. and Lolene Byers Bishop and was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Allen and father-in-law, Bob Bagby. Penny is survived by her husband, David Bagby of Rocky Face; sister, Deborah Welch of Rocky Face;...

Michael Russell

Michael Russell

Jun 27, 2009

Mr. Michael Russell, 69, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. He was a veteran of the United Stares Army. He is survived by his brother and sister in-law Robert and Brenda Russell of Calhoun; Nieces and nephews; All of his friends at Carter Hope Center. Services will be at 5 P.M. Thursday in the Chapel of Love...

Beverly Duncan

Beverly Duncan

Jun 23, 2009

Mrs. Beverly Meier Duncan, of Dalton, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June23, 2009 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Virgil L. Duncan of Dalton; daughter, Laura McDermott Edwards of Dalton; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Lynda McDermott, Curtis and Angela McDermott, Keith and Tammy McDermott all of Dalton; sisters and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Bruce...

Irene Evans Bartenfeld

Irene Evans Bartenfeld

Jun 22, 2009

Mrs. Irene Evans Bartenfeld, 89, of Dalton, died Monday, June 22, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. “Bud” Bartenfeld in 2000. Irene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and George Chastain of Dalton; granddaughter, Rhonda Chastain Gravely of Dalton; great-granddaughter, Brittney Gravely of Dalton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Juanita...

Rubie Gray Hice

Rubie Gray Hice

Jun 21, 2009

Mrs. Rubie Gray Hice, 67, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Lena Crowe Gray and was preceded in death by her brothers, Hershel Gray and Doyle Gray. Rubie was a devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt. She was a member of the Dalton First Baptist...

Edgar B. Howell, Jr.

Edgar B. Howell, Jr.

Jun 21, 2009

Mr. Edgar B. Howell, Jr., 81, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late, Edgar B. Howell, Sr. and Sarah Louise Matthews Howell and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Brand Howell. Edgar and Mary moved to Dalton in 1954, where Edgar worked...

Nancy Ann Kawa

Nancy Ann Kawa

Jun 17, 2009

Mrs. Nancy Ann Kawa, 63, of Dalton and formerly of New Bedford, MA., passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late George H. and Sarah McMullen Brightman. Nancy was a loving and caring individual, who cared more about family and friends than she did about herself. She graduated from Holy Family...

Robert B. Rollins

Robert B. Rollins

Jun 17, 2009

Mr. Robert B. Rollins, 82, of Ellijay, GA and formerly of Dalton, GA. and Chicago, IL. passed away, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in Ellijay. He was the son of the late, William Goodwin Rollins and Ruby Turner Rollins Poe and was preceded in death by his wives, Joanne Branda Rollins and Dolores Lark Rollins. Robert was a World War...

Subscribe to Receive

Obituary Notifications

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.