OBITUARIES
Ely Nathan Cavender
Nov 3, 2006
Mr. Ely Nathan Cavender, 68, of Dalton, passed away, Friday, November 3, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Frank Cavender and Ima Jean Adams and was preceded in death by his step-father, Freeman Adams; brothers, Amos Cavender and E. J. Cavender; Grandchild, Malachi Andrews Padgett. Nathan is survived by his wife, Betty Andrews...
Annie Thornbrough
Oct 31, 2006
Mrs. Annie Cudd Thornbrough, 94, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. Annie was born in Walker County in 1912 to the late Robert and Lizzie Phillips Cudd and was preceded in death by her brothers, George Cudd, John Cudd, Jim Cudd, Bob Cudd and Charlie Cudd; Sisters, Mary Thacker, Lulu Edwards and Lillie...
Velimir Svoren, M.D.
Oct 31, 2006
Velimir Svoren, M.D., 63, died October31, 2006. Dr. Svoren was born and educated in Croatia amd immigrated to the United States in 1968. For 38 years, he worked as a Psychiatrist, helping literally thousands of people throughout his lifetime. Vel was a beloved physician, full of compassion and known for his wit and unique style. His passion included Murray...
Sandra (Sandy) Ann Raitz
Oct 29, 2006
Sandra (Sandy) Ann Raitz, 37, passed away suddenly at her home in Denver, Colorado, on October 29, 2006. Her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Raitz, lost their “baby” on that day. Other survivors are: brother and sister-in-law Ron and Bridgette Raitz, Marietta, GA; sister Karen Raitz, Woodstock, GA; brother Kenneth Raitz, Chattanooga, TN; niece and nephew Tiffany and Robert...
Colonel (Ret.) Stephen E. Gordy
Oct 27, 2006
Colonel (Ret.) Stephen E. Gordy, 86, of Dalton, passed away, Friday October 27, 2006 at his residence. He graduated from the U. S. Military Academy in June, 1943; Served in the European Theater in World War II and as an Artillery officer in battery, battalion, and group positions; Served in Third U. S. Army from the Normandy Beachhead to...
Harold M. Barber
Oct 25, 2006
Mr. Harold M. Barber, 83, of Dalton passed away October 25, 2006 at Regency Park Health Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ernestine “Tina” Barber in 2002; parents, William Simpson and Annie Murphy Barber; Brothers, Bill Barber and Jack Barber; Sisters, Delsie Mae Arnold, Louise Dewberry and Betty Jean Keen. Harold is...
Arnold Rutherford
Oct 24, 2006
Mr. Arnold Ray Rutherford, 72, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2006 in the V. A. Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN. He was the son of the late, William and Vada Hooper Rutherford and was preceded in death by his sister, Minnie Joyce; brother, O. D. Rutherford; brother-in-law, William Stout; father-in-law, Carl Rittenhouse, Sr.; son-in-law, Scott Millsap and...
Archie H. Haggard
Oct 24, 2006
Mr. Archie H. Haggard, 88, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his Brothers and Sisters; was a WWII veteran and was a school teacher for Whitfield County schools for 30 years before retiring in 1981; then he started driving a school bus, which he did for 18...
Marvin Williamson
Oct 21, 2006
Mr. Marvin Paul Williamson, 57, of Dalton, died late Friday evening, October 20, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was employed with Shaw Industries WD and was preceded in death by his father, Howard T. Williamson. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Jane Johns Williamson of Dalton. Daughter, Jennifer Williamson of Dalton. Mother, Pauline “Polly” Groves Williamson of...
Lucile Chitwood
Oct 21, 2006
Mrs. Lucile Martin Chitwood, 90, of Dalton, died early Saturday Morning, October 21, 2005 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Chester and Maude Martin of Cohutta, Ga. and was preceded in death by her husband, Paul B. Chitwood in 2003; Infant son, Paul L. Chitwood; brother, Cecil Martin and sister, Mary Martin Kerr. Lucile...
Frank Manly
Oct 18, 2006
Mr. Frank Wright Manly, 82, of Dalton, died late Wednesday evening, October 18, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Howard P. and Nell Wright Manly and was preceded in death by his son, Frank Wright Manly, Jr. Frank was a graduate of Georgia Tech; A Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in W.W....
Lucille Blanchard
Oct 17, 2006
Mrs. Lucille M. Blanchard, age 100, of Atlanta passed away at Emory University Hospital on October 17, 2006. She was born in Auburndale, Florida and resided in Atlanta for more than 75 years. Lucille was preceded in death by Husband of 65 years, Wayne Blanchard, Son, Thomas Wayne Blanchard, and Granddaughter, Sydney Blanchard Smith. Lucille is survived by her...
Virgil Franks
Oct 16, 2006
Mr. Virgil Franks, 72, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., died Monday, October 16, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Baker Franks in 2004 and her son, Donald Franks in 2005. Virgil is survived by his daughters, Cathy Land of Tunnel Hill and Diane Cannon of Cohutta, Ga. Son, Lynn Franks of Tunnel...
Mildred Smith
Oct 15, 2006
Mrs. Mildred Crosby Smith, 91, of Dalton and formerly of Scooba, Ms., died Sunday morning, October 15, 2006 at Regency Park Health Care Center. She was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by husband, Newton James Smith, Sr.; five brothers and sisters. Mildred is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Newton James...
Rev. Marshall L. Lamb
Oct 14, 2006
Rev. Marshall L. Lamb, Sr., 88, of Rocky Face, Ga., died Saturday evening, October 14, 2006 at his residence. He was a minister for more than 50 years throughout Georgia and Tennessee. Marshall is survived by his loving wife, Lois Arnold Lamb of Rocky Face. Son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Trisha Lamb of Rocky Face. Grandsons, Matthew Lamb of...
Barbara Anne Bagby
Oct 9, 2006
Mrs. Barbara Anne Bearrow Bagley, 73, of Dalton, passed away, Tuesday, October 9, 2006 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her sister, Monica Stewart and a brother, I. V. Bearrow. Barbara was a neonatal nurse with Gordon County Hospital and Medical College of Georgia. She was also a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She...
Lois Johnson Meidinger
Oct 5, 2006
MRS. LOIS JOHNSON MEIDINGER, 81, OF DALTON, DIED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006 AT HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE, LACE AND ELLA HOLLOWAY JOHNSON AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, HAROLD MEIDINGER. LOIS IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTER, MARY LENCE OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO; COUSINS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS, JOHN AND JUANITA BANKS, MARY...
Birdie Bartenfield Bowers
Oct 4, 2006
Mrs. Birdie Bartenfield Bowers, 81, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Bradford Bowers; daughter, Paulette Langford; sons, Hughlyn Bowers, Randall Bowers; granddaughter, Lynn Langford; brother, Glen Henry Bartenfield. Birdie is survived by her children and their spouses, Chris and Francine Bowers of Chatsworth, Carol...
Larry Laney
Oct 4, 2006
Mr. Larry Laney, 66, of Cleveland, Tn., passed away, Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late, T. M. and Julia Wells Laney and was preceded in death by his Grandson, Isaiah Horne. To Many of his friends Larry was Known as “The Chicken Man”. He is survived by his...
Maxine Moreland Wallace
Sep 30, 2006
Mrs. Maxine Moreland Wallace, 75, of Dalton, passed away, Saturday, September 30, 2006 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Jim and Merle Thornton Moreland and was preceded in death by her sisters, Elwyn Moreland and Patricia Neal. Maxine was a kindergarten teacher at the First Baptist Church until the Dalton City School System took that...
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