OBITUARIES


Rose Martin

Rose Martin

Dec 14, 2005

Mrs. Rose Herndon Martin, 90, of Dalton, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Whitfield County, daughter of the late, Eugene Oglethorpe and Agnes Hill Herndon and was preceded in death by her brother, John Herndon. Rose taught first grade at Morris Street School for many years and retired from the Dalton Public School...

Fletcher H. Painter

Fletcher H. Painter

Dec 14, 2005

MR. FLETCHER “HERSHEL” PAINTER, 95, OF DALTON AND FORMERLY OF ELLIJAY, GA., DIED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2005 AT THE REGENCY PARK HEALTH CARE. HE WAS BORN OCTOBER 17, 1910, SON OF THE LATE COLUMBUS B. PAINTER AND ETTA BOATRIGHT PAINTER AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FIRST WIFE, RUTH SCOTT PAINTER AND HIS SECOND WIFE, FANNIE BELL PAINTER;...

Gary Edward Hawkins

Gary Edward Hawkins

Dec 14, 2005

MR. GARY EDWARD HAWKINS, 41, OF DALTON, DIED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER14, 2005 IN GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN ATLANTA, GA. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS GREAT-GRANDPARENTS, MAUDE AND CALVIN WEEKS; GRANDMOTHER, PATE DYER AND SPECIAL AUNT, GEORGIA LUFFMAN. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS SONS, GARRETT HAWKINS AND MATTHEW HAWKINS BOTH OF CHATSWORTH. PARENTS, CHARLES AND PATRICIA “PAT” HAWKINS OF...

Annie Neighbors

Annie Neighbors

Dec 13, 2005

Mrs. Annie Abernathy Neighbors, 87, of Dalton, died Tuesday, December 13, 2005. She was the Daughter of the late, William and Nola Gibson Abernathy and was preceded in death by her husband, T. J. Neighbors, Jr.; brothers, Lee Abernathy and Carl Abernathy. Annie was a life long member of Mt. Rachel Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter...

Luther Massingill

Luther Massingill

Dec 11, 2005

Mr. Luther “L. C. “ Massingill, 79, of Dalton, died Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Addis Dyer Massingill. L.C. is survived by his three step-sons, Bruce Dyer, Arlen Dyer and Bobby Dyer all of Dalton. Step-Grandchildren. Nieces and Nephews. Services will be 11 A.M. Tuesday in the Chapel...

Maude Mashburn Kelley

Maude Mashburn Kelley

Dec 6, 2005

Maude Mashburn Kelley, 92 of Dalton, passed away at her home, December 6, 2005, in the arms of her loving and devoted daughter, Jean Kelley. Her dedicated and long-time caregivers, Mary Carter and Joan Kennedy were also present. She was the daughter of the late, Jeff and Ruby Baxter Mashburn and was preceded in death by her beloved son,...

Luna Mccune Armstrong

Luna Mccune Armstrong

Dec 4, 2005

Mrs. Luna McCune Armstrong, 99, of Dalton, died Sunday, December 4, 2005 in Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, John Morgan and Lela Smith McCune and was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Henry Armstrong: Children, Jessie Belle Armstrong, John Armstrong, Bob Armstrong, Helen Roach, Marion Tyler. She is survived by her Grandchildren, Jan...

Ann Hendrson Blackstock

Ann Hendrson Blackstock

Dec 3, 2005

MRS. ANN HENDERSON BLACKSTOCK, 85, OF DALTON, DIED SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2005 AT RECENCY PARK HEALTH CARE. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE DALTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, CLAUDE E. BLACKSTOCK IN 1991. ANN IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW, KAYE AND JIM JONES OF DALTON. SON, RON E. BLACKSTOCK OF...

James Michael Beach

James Michael Beach

Nov 29, 2005

MR. JAMES MICHAEL “MIKE” BEACH, 59, OF DALTON, DIED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2005. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS, JAMES “CODY” BEACH AND TOMMIE LEE BARTENFELD BEACH. MIKE IS SURVIVED BY HIS DAUGHTER, DARE BEACH OF ATLANTA, GA. SON, GREG BEACH OF DALTON. GRANDDAUGHTER, MIRACLE JOYCE OF DALTON. SPECIAL AUNT, GINGIE BARTENFELD OF DALTON. AUNTS, UNCLES AND...

Julian D. Kiker

Julian D. Kiker

Nov 28, 2005

Mr. Julian D. Kiker, 90, of Calhoun and formerly of Dalton, died Monday, November 28, 2005 in Gordon Hospital. He was a W.W. II veteran having served with the U. S. Army. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Grace and Richard Gilbreath, of Calhoun. Son and daughter-in-law, Dwight and Linda Kiker of Dawsonville, GA. Sisters, Mary Lee...

Bobbie Leathers

Bobbie Leathers

Nov 25, 2005

Mrs. Bobbie McGill Leathers, 83, of Dalton and formerly of Greenville, SC., died Friday, November 25, 2005 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Nellie Stover McGill and was preceded in death by her husband Harry Allen Leathers and sister Margaret Kennedy. Bobbie was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church and previously...

Cleo Morgan

Cleo Morgan

Nov 25, 2005

MRS. CLEO MIOLEN MORGAN, 96, OF DALTON, DIED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005. SHE WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE AND AS A PERSON, SHE NEVER KNEW A STRANGER AND NEVER REFUSED A SOUL IN NEED. HER LOSS WILL BE FELT BY AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY. HER GENEROUS SPIRIT, OPEN HAND AND HEART, GRACIOUSNESS, GENTLENESS, KINDNESS AND...

Vido Hammontree

Vido Hammontree

Nov 25, 2005

Mrs. Vido Huggins Hammontree, 90, of Dalton, died Friday, November 25, 2005 in Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hammontree and her son, Randell Hammontree. She was a member of the South Dalton Baptist Church. Vido is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Tommy Duke of Dalton. Daughter-in-law, Anne Hammontree of...

Nellie B. Prater

Nellie B. Prater

Nov 22, 2005

Mrs. Nellie B. Morgan Prater, 91, of Resaca, died Tuesday November 22, 2005 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, John and Burnice Hendon Morgan and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Earl Prater, Sr; daughters, Oline Elizabeth Cooper Deaton, Joyce Marie Rackley; brothers, Clarence Edward Morgan, William Franklin Morgan and James Riley Morgan....

Pearl Holsonback

Pearl Holsonback

Nov 19, 2005

Mrs. Pearl Scott Holsonback, 76, of LaFayette, Ga. and formerly of Dalton, died Saturday November 19, 2005 at Hamilton Medical Center. She retired from Wachovia Bank in 1989 after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrell E. Holsonback on October 4, 1993. Brother, Billy J. Scott and her parents, Bill & Pearl Scott...

Robert Maynard

Robert Maynard

Nov 18, 2005

Mr. Robert G. “Jerry” Maynard, 66, of Dalton died Friday, November 18, 2005 at Regency Park Healthcare. He was the son of the late R.B. Maynard, and was owner of TEC, Inc. He was a member of the Georgia Tech Alumni Asscoiation and the Dalton Elks Lodge. He is survived by his loving wife, Wylene King Maynard. Son and...

Mae Jeffcoat

Mae Jeffcoat

Nov 18, 2005

Mrs. Mae Mullinax Vaughn Jeffcoat, 87, of Sugar Valley died Friday November 18, 2005 at Gordon Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Mullinax and Annie Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. “Cork” Jeffcoat in 2004, son-in-law, Cleve Miles and several brothers and sisters. Mae is survived by her children, C.B....

Russell W. Powell

Russell W. Powell

Nov 16, 2005

Mr. Russell W. “Dasher” Powell, 85, of Dalton, died Wednesday, November 16, 2005 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, George W. Powell, Sr. and Jimmie Lou Caylor Powell and was preceded in death by his brothers, Hollis Powell and George W. Powell, Jr.; sister, Dorothy E. Chapman. Dasher was a veteran of WW II...

Martha Dempsey Higginbotham

Martha Dempsey Higginbotham

Nov 14, 2005

Mrs. Martha Dempsey Higginbotham, 90, of Dalton, died Monday November 14, 2005. She was the daughter of the late, Elder and Mrs. J. W. Dempsey, Sr., and was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph Dempsey, Reuben Dempsey, Bunyan “Red” Dempsey, J. H. “Sam” Dempsey, Joseph W. Dempsey, Jr., Robert Dempsey and Newton Dempsey. Martha is survived by her...

Ann Painter

Ann Painter

Nov 13, 2005

Mrs. Ann Cook Painter, 68, of Dalton passed away Sunday November 13, 2005 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Painter in 1982. Ann is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Todd & Lisa Painter of Dalton and Greg & Kathy Painter of Louisa, Ky. Daughter and son-in-law, Cindy &...

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