OBITUARIES


Thelma Awtrey

Thelma Awtrey

Oct 8, 2007

Mrs. Thelma McClurd Awtrey, 90, of Dalton, died Monday, October 8, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius S. Awtrey in 1988; her son, Billy J. Awtrey in 1996; her sisters, Jewell Wilborn and Frances Wright. Thelma was owner of the Madonna Apparel Shop for many years and was a member of...

Willie W. Roberson

Willie W. Roberson

Oct 7, 2007

Mr. Willie W. Roberson, 80, of Dalton, died Sunday, October 7, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Roberson. Willie is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Flora Rogers and Jeff Smith, Wanda and Joe Hix all of Tunnel Hill; Rena and James Pascento of S.C.; Ann Maddron and Roy Cocksee of Cohutta; Linda Rodriguez of...

Robert Lee (Bob) Ellis

Robert Lee (Bob) Ellis

Oct 6, 2007

Mr. Robert Lee (Bob) Ellis of Dalton died Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born August 22, 1924 in Dalton, GA to the late, Samuel Carter and Fannie Perry Ellis. He was employed by Shaw Industries, Rogers Dye Finishing and Cabin Crafts. He was preceded in death by his brothers Perry...

Warren Erwin

Warren Erwin

Oct 6, 2007

Mr. Warren “Grandpop” Erwin, 63, of Dalton, died Saturday, October 6, 2007 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Robert and Frances Reynolds Erwin. Warren was a 1962 Dalton High School graduate, where he was a pitcher for the Dalton Catamount baseball team and in 1960 they were state runner-up; he was a loyal supporter and...

Larry Wayne Beck

Larry Wayne Beck

Oct 6, 2007

Mr. Larry Wayne “Butch” Beck, 57, of Dalton, died Saturday evening, October 6, 2007 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late, Clarence and Dorothy Masingill Beck and was preceded in death by his son, Billy Beck and his daughter, Emily Beck. Butch is survived by his sons, Eric Beck of Dalton...

Sylvania Rogers

Sylvania Rogers

Oct 5, 2007

Miss. Sylvania Rogers, 89, of Murray County, died Friday, October 5, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her sister, Nevada Rogers and her brother, Bill Rogers. Sylvania is survived by her sister, Bertha Rogers of Murray County. Services will be Saturday at 3 P. M. in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with the...

W. Billy Richards

W. Billy Richards

Oct 3, 2007

Mr. William “Billy” Richards, 79, of Dalton, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007. He was the son of the late, Elmer and Adell Brackett Richards and was preceded in death by his daughters, Judy Richards and Diane Richards. He was a member of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church. Billy is survived by his wife, Frances Ray Richards of Dalton; son...

Roy Dickson

Roy Dickson

Oct 2, 2007

Mr. Roy Albert Dickson, 46, of Cohutta, Ga., passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2007. He was the president of the National Cowboy Association and was owner of Dickson Bobcat Service. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Denise Dickson of Cohutta; daughter, Tifney Franklin of Cohutta; father, Red Dickson of Chattanooga, TN.; mother, Glenda Davis of...

Glenn Martin

Glenn Martin

Oct 1, 2007

Mr. Robert Glenn Martin, 83, of Dalton, died Monday, October 1, 2007 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Walker and Mae Martin and was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Winters Martin and his son, Robert Douglas Martin. Glenn is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and David Collins of Birmingham, AL., Cindy...

John Perry Payne

John Perry Payne

Sep 30, 2007

Mr. John Perry Payne, 74, of Rocky Face, Ga., died Sunday, September 30, 2007. He was the son of the late, Herman and Daisy White Payne and was employed for years in the maintenance department with the Dalton Public Schools. He is survived by his wife, Carol Payne of Rocky Face. At John’s request, no services will be held....

Katherine Spann Powell

Katherine Spann Powell

Sep 30, 2007

Mrs. Katherine Spann Powell, 87, of Dalton, died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell W. “Dasher” Powell in 2005. Katherine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russ Powell and Shannon Aanderud of Hendersonville, TN.; grandson, Matthew R. Powell of Kennesaw, GA.; sisters, Cornelia Johns and Gene Bagley...

Chester L. Henry

Chester L. Henry

Sep 29, 2007

Mr.Chester L. Henry, age 78, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007. He was a gradute of Georgia Tech and spent many years in church work in Dalton. Chester is survived by his children, David, Mark and Mary Beth and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in the chapel at First Baptist Church of Dalton, on Saturday, Oct. 6...

Gladys Talley Welch

Gladys Talley Welch

Sep 29, 2007

Mrs. Gladys Talley Welch, 80, of Dalton, died Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Welch; sons, Ralph Welch and Harold Welch; grand-daughter, Delana Cleary; sisters, Mae Deal, Eula Welch and Annie Caylor; brothers, Horace Talley, Alvin Talley, Carl Talley and Wayne Talley. Gladys is survived by her daughters...

John E. Runyan

John E. Runyan

Sep 29, 2007

Mr. John E. Runyan, 72, of Tunnel Hill, Passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Jesse and Mattie Jones Runyan and was preceded in death by his brothers, B. F. Runyan, Jess Runyan, and Floyd Runyan; sister, Helen Faw. John was a veteran of the United States Army in...

Thelma Thomas Souther

Thelma Thomas Souther

Sep 28, 2007

Mrs. Thelma Thomas Souther, 88, of Dalton, died Friday, September 28, 2007. She was born in Whitfield County, daughter of the late, Sam and Lucy Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband, C. H. Souther; brothers, John Thomas and Albert Thomas. Thelma is survived by her children, Sam and Fontaine Souther, Sally and Gary Fortenberry all of...

Mary Elaine Hayes

Mary Elaine Hayes

Sep 28, 2007

Mrs. Mary Elaine Shuler Hayes, 64, of Rocky Face, Ga., died Friday, September 28, 2007 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Hayes and her father, Charlie Shuler. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Jimmy Crider of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; Mendy and Clifford Middleton of Ringgold, Ga.; son, Michael Hayes...

George Lackey

George Lackey

Sep 27, 2007

Mr. George “Red” Lackey, 74, of Dalton and Savannah, Ga., died Thursday, September 27, 2007 at his residence in Savannah. He was the son of the late, Tom and Jewell Bennett Lackey and was preceded in death by his sister, Denise Gable. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force; was a member of the Eastside Baptist...

Beth Mama Cat Nysewander

Beth Mama Cat Nysewander

Sep 26, 2007

Mrs. Beth “MAMA CAT” Nysewander, 63, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday evening, September 26, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Benjamin Azimon and Mary E. Williams. Beth is survived by her husband, Bill Nysewander of Dalton; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Anthony Rakis of New York, Margaret Nysewander and Tod Lawrence of Atlanta,...

Miss. Ethel Davenport

Miss. Ethel Davenport

Sep 26, 2007

Miss. Ethel Davenport, 88, of Dalton, died Wednesday, September 26, 2007. She was preceded in death by her sister, Grace Satterfield; brothers, Fred Davenport, Lloyd Davenport and Roy Davenport. Ethel is survived by her nieces and nephews, Beulah Morrison and Mollie Rogers both of Dalton, C. L. Satterfield, Jr. of Chatsworth, Ga., Gary Satterfield of Gainesville, Ga., Russ Davenport...

Minnie Koplan

Minnie Koplan

Sep 26, 2007

Mrs. Minnie Miller Koplan, 91, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday September 26, 2007. She was the daughter of the late, Isaac and Ida Pinchuck Miller and was preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. Koplan; son, Stephen J. Koplan and her seven brothers and sisters. Along with her husband, Minnie was a founding member of Temple Beth-El. She...

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