OBITUARIES


Louise E. Caswell,

Louise E. Caswell,

Jan 27, 2008

Mrs. Louise E. Caswell, 83, of Dalton, GA. and formerly of Atlanta passed away Sunday, January 27,2008. Mrs. Caswell was born in Heard County, GA. She retired from Retail Credit/Equifax in 1986 after 27 years of service. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church, Stockbridge, GA for 51 years. Mrs. Caswell is survived by daughter and son-in-law...

Clida Jones Wilson

Clida Jones Wilson

Jan 26, 2008

Mrs. Clida Jones Wilson, 94, of Dalton, passed away, Saturday, January, 26, 2008 at her residence. She was the son of the late, Carlquit and Ella Rape Jones and was preceded in death by her husband William Lester Wilson, SR.; daughter, Elizabeth “Tootise” Tipton; sons, Jessie Wilson and Jimmy Wilson. Clida was a member of the Church of God...

James Jim Skidmore

James Jim Skidmore

Jan 24, 2008

Mr. James E. “Jim” Skidmore, 62, of Ringgold, Ga., died Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. He is survived by his daughter, Tina Skidmore Cox and his son Robert Lee Hackney both of Jacksonville, FL.; brothers, John Skidmore of Ringgold and Terry Hackney of Calhoun; sisters, Marilyn Thomas of Dalton and Carol Saenz of Calhoun; special cousin,...

Alma Casper

Alma Casper

Jan 21, 2008

Mrs. Alma Conley Casper, 91, of Dalton passed away, Monday, January 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey A. Casper, Sr. Alama was a member of St Mark’s Episcopal Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Harvey A. Casper, Jr. and Anne of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Norman McCoy of Dalton;...

Frances White

Frances White

Jan 21, 2008

Mrs. Frances “Cat” Bramblett White, 90, of Dalton, passed away, Monday, January 21, 2008. She was the daughter of the late, Thomas and Ruby Hall Bramblett and was preceded in death by her husband, Claude White; sister, DeEtte Fossett; brothers, J. C. “Hoss” Bramblett, and Paul Bramblett. Cat was a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church and was...

Thomas Alton Howell

Thomas Alton Howell

Jan 20, 2008

Mr. Thomas Alton Howell, 51, of Wilson, N. C., and formerly of Dalton, died suddenly Sunday, January 20, 2008. He was the son of the late, Jerry and Genell Nations Howell. Thomas is survived by his wife, Deborah Ann Bissette Howell of Wilson; son and daughter-in-law, Kris Williams and Tonya of Bailey, N. C.; granddaughters, Lindsey Twisdale and Michaela...

Cecil Brown Cole

Cecil Brown Cole

Jan 20, 2008

Mr. Cecil Brown Cole, 79, of Mitchell Bridge Road, Dalton, passed away, Sunday afternoon at 4 P.M. at his residence, surrounded by his devoted family. He would have celebrated his 80 th birthday on January 25. Cecil was a kind, loving, caring and wonderful husband, Dad, Paw, brother, uncle and friend. Cecil was on the 18 th hole in...

James Michael Gluff

James Michael Gluff

Jan 19, 2008

Lance Corporal James Michael Gluff, 20, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, died Saturday, January 19, 2008, from injuries received in combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. He was a United States Marine. Michael is survived by his wife, Hope Perez Gluff of Tunnel Hill; son, Michael W. Gluff of Tunnel Hill; mother and step-father, Ellen Sells Betancourt and Lupe of Tunnel...

Leon J. Brown

Leon J. Brown

Jan 18, 2008

Mr. Leon J. Brown, 73, of Dalton, passed away, Friday, January 18, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late, William M. and Sudie Westmoreland Brown. Leon was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Pat Bowen Brown of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Jill Brown...

Grady Swafford, Jr.

Grady Swafford, Jr.

Jan 17, 2008

Mr. Grady Swafford, Jr., 72, of Sugar Valley, GA., died Thursday, January 17, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Grady Swafford, Sr. and Effie Swafford. Grady is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Brittney and Scott Holland of Cartersville, GA., Rosey Swafford and Daniel Baggett of Lilburn, GA.; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith Swafford,...

Jessie Cearley

Jessie Cearley

Jan 16, 2008

Mrs. Jessie Owenby Cearley, 100, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday, January 16, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Carrie Anderson Owenby and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. “Bob’ Cearley; brother, Glenn Owenby; grandson, Garry Barton; sister, Willie Owenby Hyatt; step-mother, Pearl Owenby and daughter-in-law, Sue Henry Cearley. She was a member...

Thomas J. Dousharm

Thomas J. Dousharm

Jan 12, 2008

Mr. Thomas J. Dousharm, 62, of Dalton, died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was retired from the U. S. Army and is survived by his wife, Lois Dousharm of Dalton; children, Debbie Staton and Kenny of Dalton, Sherri Meadows and Joe, Michelle Moore and Sean, Tommy Dousharm and Nancy, Terri Dousharm all of Valdosta, Ga.;...

Salauddin Keen

Salauddin Keen

Jan 12, 2008

Mr. Salauddin Keen, 77, of Dalton, passed away, Saturday, January 12, 2008 in Hamilton Medical Center. Salauddin was a long time and very respected member of the Dalton and Whitfield community and the Carpet Industry. He was founder and owner of Cosmic International. He is survived by his wife, Nuzhat Keen of Dalton; Son, Khalid M. Keen of Dalton;...

D. L. Cooper

D. L. Cooper

Jan 11, 2008

Mr. D. L. Cooper, 69, of Dalton, passed away, Friday, January 11, 2008 at Emory Medical Center in Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Cooper in 2006. He was a long time employee of Coronet Carpet. D. L. is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Jimmy Harrison of Dalton, Christa Cooper-Vance and...

William C. Roberts, Sr.

William C. Roberts, Sr.

Jan 10, 2008

Mr. William C. “Bill” Roberts, SR., 84, of Dalton, passed away, Thursday, January 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII and the Korean War and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He is survived by his...

Clinton Edward Burnette

Clinton Edward Burnette

Jan 8, 2008

Mr. Clinton Edward Burnette, 73, of Resaca, passed away, Tuesday January 8, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Fate Edward and Effie Lou Gray Burnette and was preceded in death by the mother of his children, VanDora Burnette; daughter, Susan Burnette; sister, Shirley Hair; grandchildren, Anthony Ciesielski and Ashley Ciesielski; brothers-in-law, Bill Richardson...

William Henry Shugart

William Henry Shugart

Jan 5, 2008

Mr. William Henry Shugart, 65, of Cohutta, Ga., died Saturday, January 5, 2008. He was the son of the late, Earl and Mary Shugart and was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia Merrie Shugart. William is survived by his wife, Nancy B. Shugart of Cohutta; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Tony Freeman of Lake Park, Ga.; sons...

Paul P. Cole

Paul P. Cole

Jan 3, 2008

Mr. Paul P. Cole, 82, of Dalton, died Thursday, January 3, 2008. He was the son of the late, Frank and Pearl Presley Cole and was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in W. W. II. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Wilburn Cole, Jim Cole, Ernest Cole, Donald Cole and Troy Cole; sisters, Ethel Cole...

Arie A. Wood

Arie A. Wood

Jan 2, 2008

Mr. Arie A. Wood, 94, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at his residence. A veteran of World War II, he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Emma Hardin Wood and was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Julia Hope Wood; brothers and sister-in-law, Bill and Mamie Wood, Arthur B. (Buddy)...

Cecile Taylor

Cecile Taylor

Jan 1, 2008

Mrs. Cecile Ausmus Taylor, 86, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy F. Taylor, Sr.; sons, Roy F. Taylor, Jr. and Ronnie F. Taylor; sisters, Gladys Ausmus and Emma McCarty; brothers, Horace Ausmus, Dan Ausmus, Fred Ausmus, Milburn Ausmus, Edd Ausmus, Roy Ausmus and Floyd Ausmus. Cecile is survived...

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