OBITUARIES
Dora Lee White
Jan 5, 2009
Mrs. Dora Lee Bennett White, 87, of Chatsworth, GA., died Monday, January 5, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Wesley Davis Bennett and Lona Wimpey Bennett; was a long time member of the Mt. Rachel Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. “Bob” White; sisters, Lela Greenway, Eula Mae...
Lena Mae Miller
Jan 4, 2009
Lena Mae Miller, 84, of Kokomo; formerly of Georgia, died at 2:26 PM Sunday, January 4, 2009 in Waterford Place Health Campus, Kokomo. Born in Taylorsville, GA on April 25, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Lester Fowler and Lenora Josephine Cagle. In November 1946 in Lexington, KY, she married Gordon Lee Miller, and he preceded...
Bernice Strain
Jan 4, 2009
Mrs. Bernice “Bunny” Craig Strain, 91, of Decatur, GA. and formerly of Dalton, GA., died Sunday, January 4, 2009 in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Strain in 1992. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Anjo Strain Jones of Decatur; son, Craig Strain of Atlanta; grandchildren, Kristen and Tres Indermark of Avondale Estates, GA.,...
Nelia Burchfield Wehunt
Jan 3, 2009
Mrs. Nelia Burchfield Wehunt, 92, of Dalton, passed away, Saturday January 3, 2009 at her residence. She was ther daughter of the late, Jim and Ivory Helton Burchfield and was preceded in death by her husband, William Clyde Wehunt and brothers, Leon Burchfield and Spence Burchfield. Nelia is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Mikki Orton of Plantation, FL.,...
Otis T. Dyer
Jan 3, 2009
Mr. Otis T. Dyer, 76, of Dalton, died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was a member of the East Side Baptist Church. He was the son of the late, Clay Dyer and Virgie Dyer Huggins and was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Dyer and Wesley Dyer; sisters, Pearlie Teasley and Barbara Dyer. Otis...
Gilford W. Woods
Jan 3, 2009
Mr. Gilford W. Woods, 82, of Dalton, died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Ruben and Nellie Corn Woods and was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Lewallen Woods and his brothers and sisters. Gilford was of the Church of God faith. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law,...
Frances Swift
Dec 31, 2008
Mrs. Frances Hudgens Swift, 91, of Dalton, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Regency Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom E. Swift and her daughter, Jolana Swift Bradshaw. Frances is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Suzy Swift of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Mark Goggans of Danville, Kentucky; son-in-law and wife,...
James Boring
Dec 30, 2008
Mr. James Marcus “Jim” Boring, Jr., 86, of Dalton, passed away, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II under the command of General George C. Patton. He was also a longtime member of the Dalton First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his...
John Edward Burton
Dec 29, 2008
Mr. John Edward (J. E.) Burton, 61, of Dalton, passed away, Monday December 29, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center due to complications from Diabetes and chronic renal failure. He was the son of the late, Aster and Edna Dixon Burton and was preceded in death by many, many Aunts and Uncles. J. E. retired after 36 years of service...
Lillian Cox Roberts
Dec 28, 2008
Mrs. Lillian Cox Roberts, 94, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 at her daughters residence. She was the daughter of the late, John W. and Georgia Overby Cox and was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Roberts; four brothers, five sisters and son-in-law, Jim Cochran. Lillian is survived by her daughters, Peggy Cochran of Dalton and...
Dr. Earl T. Mcghee
Dec 23, 2008
Dr. Earl T. McGhee, 85, of Dalton, Georgia, loving father and dedicated husband, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 23, 2008. He was born March 14, 1923 in Hartselle, Alabama to Richard Taylor McGhee and Mae Finch McGhee of Hartselle, Alabama. Dr. McGhee attended Loma Linda University (College of Medical Evangelists) in Loma Linda, California where he received his medical...
Cissy Long Vaughn
Dec 22, 2008
Mrs. Betty Jo “Cissy” Long Vaughn, 52, of Dalton, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was employed with Davies Jewelers for 15 years. Cissy was preceded in death by her brother, David Edward Long in 2007 and is survived by her daughters, Angel Stansell and Lacey Vaughn both of Dalton; parents, Frank and Betty Bailey...
Lloyd Bruce Hilliard
Dec 22, 2008
Mr. Lloyd Bruce Hilliard, 55, of the Carbondale Community, passed away, Monday December 22, 2008 at the Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, GA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Melba Pulliam Hilliard; grandparents, Master Pulliam and Elizabeth Pulliam; mother-in-law, Gladys Shelton; sister-in-law, Linda Gail Bearden; aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Joanne...
Grover Broome
Dec 22, 2008
Rev. Grover A. Broome, 84, of Dalton, passed away, Monday, December 22, 2008 at his residence. He was a retired minister and pastored many churches in Whitfield, Murray and Walker counties for over 50 years; he retired from the City of Dalton after serving as sexton of West Hill Cemetery for 31 years and was a bailiff with Whitfield...
Dorothy Kendrick
Dec 11, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Fraker Kendrick, 94, of Dalton, died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1914, in Whitfield County, the daughter of, George Heartsell Fraker and Byrd Renfroe Fraker of Dawnville. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Fraker Hackney; brothers, Richard H. Fraker and Earnest F. Fraker; nephews, James...
Dorothy Cline
Dec 9, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy Hogan Cline, 82, of the Harris Hills community near Chattanooga, TN., passed away at her residence, Tuesday, December 9, 2008 due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. A native of Dalton, Ga., she the daughter of the late, Ned R. and Janie Tipton Hogan and was preceded in death by her brother, John G. Hogan. She was employed...
Mae Hawkins
Dec 8, 2008
Mrs. Mae Dillard Hawkins, 92, of Dalton, died Monday, December 8, 2008 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, W.H. and Ida Dillard and was preceded in death by her sisters, Jane Macey, Mildred Dalbey, Minnie Masters and Grace Brock. Mae is survived by her husband, James C. Hawkins of Dalton; granddaughter , Alana Self, who...
Ida Lou Chance
Dec 5, 2008
Mrs. Ida Lou Flowers Chance, 81, of Dalton, went home to be with her Lord, Friday, December 5, 2008 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard Lee Chance, Sr. and her daughter, Evelyn Hooper; sons, Jerry Stephens, Parris Stephens and Dillard Lee Chance, Jr. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and...
Janet Gordon
Dec 4, 2008
Mrs. Janet Gordon, 55, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her first husband, C. J. “Doc” McAllister; brother Danny Breeden. Janet is survived by her husband, Terry Gordon of Dalton; mother, Jewell Breeden of Cochran, GA; father, James Breeden of Ringgold, GA.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Shirley...
Janice Dukes
Dec 2, 2008
Ms. Janice Acree Dukes, 60, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. and formerly of Dalton, GA. died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at her residence in Ft. Walton. She was the daughter of the late, Ernest Millard Acree, Sr. and Dixie Barnett Acree. She graduated from Dalton High School in 1966 and was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church....
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