OBITUARIES


Johnny C. Metcalf

Johnny C. Metcalf

Mar 1, 2007

Mr. Johnny C. Metcalf, of Dalton, died Thursday, March 1, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Metcalf in 1985. Johnny and Mary were the owners of the Oakwood Cafe for 42 years. He was also preceded in death by his step-son, Clay Scott. Johnny is survived by his wife, Barbara...

Kynlee Grace Landen

Kynlee Grace Landen

Feb 28, 2007

Little Kynlee Grace Landen, 2 days, triplet daughter of Kevin and Tairen Landen of Rocky Face, Ga., died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tn.; besides her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Rylee Landen and Laynee Landen; grandparents; great-grandparents; aunts; uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be Saturday at 1 P.M. at Dunagan...

Imogene Oxford

Imogene Oxford

Feb 25, 2007

Mrs. Imogene McNabb Oxford, 92, of Dalton, died Sunday, February 25, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, William Jackson McNabb and Cora McNabb and was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Oxford in 1991; sons, J.W. Oxford and Doug Oxford; sisters, Inez King and Kate Adams; brother, William Douglas McNabb. Imogene is...

Emmett M. Whitfield

Emmett M. Whitfield

Feb 23, 2007

Mr. Emmett M. Whitfield, 91, of Dalton, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. He worked with the Ga. State Patrol, G.B.I., F.B.I. and then returned to the G.B.I., where he retired as captain. He was also a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church. Emmett is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Hazel Biggers...

Ovell Smith

Ovell Smith

Feb 23, 2007

Mrs. Ovell Pilcher Smith, 93, of Dalton, passed away Friday, February 23, 2007 at Ridge Wood Manor Nursing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon L. Smith. Ovell is survived by her children, L. Ralph Smith, Troy L. Smith, Martha and Ralph Gordon, Jerry L. and Billie Smith, Judy Ward all of Dalton; grandchildren, Brent Smith of...

Richard Stoner

Richard Stoner

Feb 23, 2007

Mr. Richard “Ricky” B. Stoner, 54, of Sugar Valley, Passed away, Friday, February 23, 2007 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, James Stoner and brother, Jimmy Stoner. Ricky loved his family and his pets. His passion was his music, especially playing his drums. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Grace...

Paula (Walley) Woody-Whitmire

Paula (Walley) Woody-Whitmire

Feb 23, 2007

Mrs. Paula (Walley) Woody- Whitmire, 55, of Ringgold, passed away, Friday, February 23, 2006. She was born September 25, 1951 to Jesse Barton and Alice Ruth Howell (deceased). Walley is also survived by her husband, Jim Whitmire of Ringgold. Daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Brent Frankenberger, Suzie and Tony Blansit all of Dalton. Son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Donna...

Judith Judy Ware

Judith Judy Ware

Feb 22, 2007

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Vick Ware, 62, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2007 at her residence. Judy was the daughter of the late Judson and Jean Vick. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Judy is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Ware of the residence. Daughters and son-in-law, Tracey Self of Dalton, Debbie and Ed Stanley...

Jerry D. Ledford

Jerry D. Ledford

Feb 22, 2007

Mr. Jerry D. Ledford, 60, of Dalton, died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines and served in Vietnam. He worked for G.T.E. and ALLTEL and retired after 30 years. He was the son of the late, William “Boss” and Margaret Beasley Ledford and was preceded in death by his...

Robert E. Greeson

Robert E. Greeson

Feb 22, 2007

Mr. Robert E. “Bob” Greeson, 49, of LaFayette, Ga. and formerly of Dalton, died February 22, 2007 at Hutcheson Medical Center in Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. He was a graduate of Dalton High School and Berry College. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace C. and Eddie Weston Greeson and his sister, Beth Greeson Howse. He is survived...

Byrdie Levine

Byrdie Levine

Feb 21, 2007

Mrs. Byrdie F. Levine, 93, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was active member of Temple Beth-El and was a volunteer at Hamilton Medical Center for 42 years. Byrdie was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan B. Levine. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marcye and Ronald Haire of...

Sara Reid Grimes

Sara Reid Grimes

Feb 19, 2007

Mrs. Sara Reid Grimes, 87, of Dalton, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira B. Grimes Jr. in 1989. Sara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Terry Snell of Atlanta; sons and daughters-in-law, Ira B. “Pep” Grimes, III and Ann of Lookout...

Ina Kate Adams

Ina Kate Adams

Feb 17, 2007

Mrs. Ina “Kate” Suddeth Adams, 86, of Dalton, parted this life to her heavenly home, Saturday, February 17, 2007 at NHC Healthcare in Ft. Oglethorpe. Mrs. Adams was born in Monroe Co., Tn. and moved to Dalton at a early age, where she lived until moving to Michigan in the early 1950’s. Upon retirement of 30 years of faithful...

Doris Patterson Smith

Doris Patterson Smith

Feb 14, 2007

Mrs. Doris Patterson Smith, 96, of Dalton, died Wednesday, February 14,2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, G.W. Smith in 1975. Doris is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Ted Thompson of Dalton; grandchildren, Lesa and Alan Clark of Dalton, Neal and Laura Thompson of Cookeville, Tn.; great-grandchildren, Katie Clark, Madelynne...

Allen Mullinax

Allen Mullinax

Feb 13, 2007

Mr. Allen Mullinax, 50, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at his residence. Allen worked for Smith and Green Construction for more than 25 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Hershel Mullinax, Sr., and a brother, Hershel Mullinax, Jr. Allen is survived by his son, Jann Mullinax of Jasper. Mother, Audry G. Smith of...

Dorothy Roberson Crider

Dorothy Roberson Crider

Feb 12, 2007

Mrs. Dorothy Roberson Crider, 87, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., died Monday, February 12, 2007 at Hutcheson Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Johnny R. and Mary Baskey Barnes Roberson and was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Crider; daughter, Janice Crider and son, J.W. Crider. Dorothy is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn...

Monnie Mcintosh Eslinger

Monnie Mcintosh Eslinger

Feb 5, 2007

Mrs. Monnie McIntosh Eslinger, 91, of Dalton, passed away Monday, February 5, 2007. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susie Eslinger. She began her LPN nursing career in 1960 and retired from Hamilton Medical Center. Monnie is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Coker of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Bertha Eslinger of Mineral Bluff, Ga.; grandchildren,...

Zollie Sisson

Zollie Sisson

Feb 5, 2007

Little Zollie Isaiah Sisson of Calhoun, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2007. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Charlene Fain and his great-great-grandfather, Roy Dodd. Zollie is survived by his parents, Mark & Dana Sisson of Calhoun. Grandparents, Juanita Fain of Calhoun, Danny Fain of Crandall and Zollie & Ruth Sisson of Chatsworth....

Mary Elizabeth Dyer

Mary Elizabeth Dyer

Feb 5, 2007

Miss. Mary Elizabeth Dyer, 71, of Dalton, passed away Monday, February 5, 2007 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Jim and Pate Shoemaker Dyer and was preceded in death by her sisters, Susie Callahan, Marie Parker and Georgia Luffman; brother, Otis Dyer; special nephews, Ronnie Ledford and Gary Hawkins; special nieces, Rita McLemore and Kathy...

Mr. Jimmie Jason Lankford

Mr. Jimmie Jason Lankford

Feb 2, 2007

Mr. Jimmie Jason Lankford, 76, of Dalton, passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 at his residence. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Bessie Giddens Lankford and was preceded in death by his sister, Johnnie Lee Martino and his brother, Robert Pierce Lankford. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and returned to Dalton...

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