OBITUARIES

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. Lawrence Eugene McFalls, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

He was the son of the late Ted and Georgia McFalls and was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Opal McFalls and sister, Mary Frances Duncan.

Lawrence is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Marie McFalls...

Nov 29, 2022

Richard Marlin Shook was born in Dalton, GA September 1, 1957. He was 65 when he went to meet the Lord on November 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Marlin and Elizabeth Shook. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Patricia and William Moreland, grandchildren Vance Lewis, Heather McGatha and Joshua Moreland, and great...

Nov 27, 2022

Hazel Robertson Sewell, 98 of Dalton, went to her heavenly Father on November 27, 2022.

She was born on June 13, 1924, in Rutledge, GA and was the only surviving child of George and Agnes Robertson, who had nine children. Her parents came to America from Scotland in 1901. Hazel graduated from Rutledge High School, Rutledge Georgia...

Nov 25, 2022

Hubert Odell Cochran, Sr., age 90, born March 12, 1932, has moved into his new home in glory with the Everlasting Father, our Redeemer Jesus Christ, and the sweet Holy Spirit. After a long battle with dementia, Odell graduated to heaven on November 25, 2022.

Odell was better known to family and friends as “Odie,” “Dad,” “Pops,”...

Nov 16, 2022

Randy Hayden Gibson passed away on November 16, 2022, at the age of 65. He was born on July 9, 1957, in Ellijay, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Eva Gibson.

Randy wore a lot of hats: father, grandfather, husband, friend, and mentor, to name a few. He is survived by his...

Nov 14, 2022

Martha Ann Glenn, 86, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Odis and Cora Lee Wimpy and was also preceded in death by her husband, John T. Glenn and brother, Charles Wimpy.

Martha is survived by her children, Cathy White (Tim), Sheila Glenn (Brian Tucker) and George Glenn...

Nov 8, 2022

George Claude Ogle, 86, of Dalton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cam and Dicie Ogle; brothers, Charlie Ogle, Richard Ogle, Earl Ogle, and Junior Ogle; and sisters, Pauline Caldwell, Mildred Sneed, Wahlice Lacey, and Lillian Peffley.

George is survived by his loving wife of...

Oct 30, 2022

Timothy “Tim” Lee Chesser, 64, of Ringgold, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty Chesser.

Tim is survived by his daughters, Taitlyn Lee Chesser and Taylor Grace Chesser, and their mother, Tammy Orr Chesser; daughter and son-in-law, Samantha...

Oct 26, 2022

Kimmy “Kim” Denise Moore, 62, of Newport, TN, formerly of Dalton, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Quillian H. and Duzzie A. Adams Moore; and brothers, John Moore and Tommy Moore.

Kim loved and was deeply committed to her family, always putting them first in every aspect of...

Oct 21, 2022

Mr. Edward Trammell Scott, lifelong resident of Dalton, died at the age of 91 on October 21, 2022.

Trammell was preceded in death by his parents Edd and Clara Scott, his son Patrick Edward Scott, his wife Patricia Ellis Scott, his brother Frank Scott, and his sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Marshall Painter.

Oct 21, 2022

Edra Pilcher Nix, 88, of Dalton, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sherman Nix; grandsons, Brandon Nix and Stefan Nix; parents, Jeptha and Sarah Elizabeth Picher; siblings, Annie Mae Burnette, Ovelle Smith, J. T. Pilcher, Leonard Pilcher, William Carl Pilcher, Arah Hayes, Malvin Pilcher, Trammell Pilcher, Wilford Pilcher, Virginia...

Oct 18, 2022

Michael David Phillips, 60, of Cohutta passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Valorie Rogers and grandparents, Aileene Evelyn Harris and Aulton Phillips.

He was caring, lived life to the fullest, and would help anyone. He enjoyed Tennessee Vols football. He always had a great sense of...

Oct 18, 2022

Delia Margarita Valladares Starks, 88, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her children, Charlene Starks and Staff Sergeant Anthony Starks and her sisters, Amanda and Sophia.

Delia was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Michael R. Starks; daughter and son-in-law, Tonya...

Oct 18, 2022

Joseph Richard “Rick” Williams, 70, of Tunnel Hill passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lovel and J.I. Williams and brother, Jerry Williams.

Rick was a Christian man and was part of the Crosspointe Church family. He was a devoted father and proud grandfather who will be...

Oct 9, 2022

Randall Eugene Martin, 61, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene Martin and Neva Mae Sane.

He is survived by his stepfather, Wesley Sane; children, Lindsey Cooper (Chris) and Tyler Martin (Kristin); grandchildren, Lily Holmes, John Wesley Martin and Sissy Martin; stepsisters, Carol Crow...

Oct 7, 2022

Ralph Eugene “Gene” Stinson went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Betty Jean Oxford Stinson; his adoring children Regina Stinson Adams (Britt) and Timothy Eugene Stinson (Aimee); grandchildren Lily Adams, Abby Adams, and Chase Sornson; sister Connie Rollins; brothers-in-law Lamar Oxford and David...

Oct 6, 2022

Susan Chandler Lumpkin always envisioned herself a little girl, holding flowers and running through the heavenly gates into Jesus’s arms. This was realized October 6, 2022, after a peaceful night sleep, her battle with cancer over.

She was born July 6, 1950, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital to proud parents Dan and Janell Chandler. Brother Jeff came 3...

Oct 4, 2022

Margaret Taylor, 90, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Olin and Mary Pike and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Taylor and sisters, Shirley Corcoran and Betty Shaw.

Mrs. Taylor was a member of First Baptist Church of Dalton and was an...

Oct 1, 2022

William Norris Little Sr. went to be with his Lord on October 1, 2022 at the age of 91.

Norris is survived by his loving wife Billie M. Little; his beloved children W. Norris Little Jr. (Francie), J. Alan Little (Cindy), Laurie L. Lokey (Bill); his grandchildren William N. Little, III (Sara), Henry S. Little (Dana), Esther...

Sep 29, 2022

Guadalupe Luna Quintero, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her dearest family and friends.

Guadalupe was born in Miguel Aleman, Tam., MX and called Raymondville, TX her home for most of her young life. Dalton, GA became and remained her home for 33 years afterwards.

She was a...