OBITUARIES

Nov 29, 2024

G. Rick King of Dalton died unexpectedly Friday night, November 29, 2024, at his home while watching the Georgia Bulldogs next to his beloved wife of almost 48 years. By the time the game ended following eight overtimes, Rick was likely fully checked into his heavenly reward and in a higher position to see his Dawgs win the game....

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. John Bradley Barker, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 25, 2024.

He was born in Elkhart, Indiana, in 1936 to John William and Agnes Marie Barker.

John was an Air Force veteran and received his degree from Fresno State College.  He served as a Fresno City...

Nov 23, 2024

Betty King Posten, 87, passed away peacefully November 23, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born Mable Elizabeth King (Betty) in Dalton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy King and Freddie Halstead. She was preceded in death by brothers Trammell King and Roger Halstead and late husband Jack Posten.

Betty briefly...

Nov 19, 2024

Carol Ann Massingill, 64, of Dalton, passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2024, at her home.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years Mike Massingill of the residence; daughter, Jesse Swanton of Miami, FL; sisters, Cherisse Taylor of Liberty, NY and Margaret Kidd of Lenoir, NC; brothers, Gregg Smollen of Pittsburgh, PA and Billy Smollen...

Nov 14, 2024

Mrs. Dimple Sue Brown Smith, age 89, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Dimple was born on Tuesday, October 22, 1935, in Old Fort, Tennessee, to the late Mr. Norris and Mrs. Hester Wilson Brown.

To know Dimple was to love her.  ...

Nov 12, 2024

Mary Jane Chitwood passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at The Gardens @ Royal Oaks.  She was known only as Sug by a host of friends and classmates.  She was a graduate of Dalton High School, class of 1950; and later, a graduate of The Herring Business School.  She worked as a bookkeeper for Economy Rug Company, the...

Nov 11, 2024

Capt. James Walter Brumlow, Jr, (Retired) of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, at the age of 85.

Born in Dalton, Ga. on April 21, 1939, he attended several schools in the Dalton, Ga. area excelling in basketball and baseball and graduating in 1958 from Valley Point High School. After graduation he enlisted...

Nov 11, 2024

Juanita ‘Janie’ Ensley, born November 29, 1958, age 65, passed away to her eternal home in glory on November 11, 2024.

Janie, as most people called her, was full of so much love and life.  She had such an infectious spirit and smile that radiated through her wherever she went.  She never met a stranger.  She was...

Nov 1, 2024

Mrs. Christine ‘Polly’ Schneider, age 92, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Morning Pointe of Calhoun.

Polly was born on Thursday, March 31, 1932, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Regan and Mrs. Marie Cochran Callahan.

Polly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great...

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Ann Walraven, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She died peacefully with family by her side, whom she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Julia Pitts; her husband, Clifton Walraven; her son, Dewey Walraven; and her brothers-in-law, Vernon Youell and Jackie...

Oct 30, 2024

El Sr. Pedro Pablo Pérez Valderrama, de 91 años de Dalton, Georgia, partió de esta vida el miércoles 30 de octubre de 2024 por la tarde. Nació el 01 Agosto de 1933 en Santiago de Chuco, Peru. Hijo de Socrates Perez Vazquez y Luz Angelica Orbegoso. Deja atrás al amor de su vida Mercedes Emérita Pérez Benites, sus hijos...

Oct 28, 2024

Maribelle Burnette Richardson, age 88, of Tunnel Hill, GA went to be with Jesus on October 28, 2024.

She was born on January 18, 1936 in Dalton, GA to the late Fate Edward Burnette and Effie Lou Burnette.

Maribelle was preceded in death by her loving husband William Arthur Richardson whom she was married to...

Oct 27, 2024

Bill Chappell passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning surrounded by his family. William (Bill) Jerry Chappell was born February 12, 1933, in LaGrange, Georgia. He was preceded by his parents Lucille and Leon Chappell, his daughter Andrea Chappell and his sister-in-law Joyce Bledsoe.

Bill considered his family to be his greatest blessing and love. He...

Oct 21, 2024

Sandra Diann ‘Sandy’ Spires Housley, age 74, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and formerly of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away on October 21, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia, after a brief illness, with her beloved daughter, brother, and immediate family by her side.

Sandy was born on Tuesday, December 27, 1949, as a surviving twin to Mr....

Oct 17, 2024

Vicki Susan Hill Dillard, 70, of Dalton, passed away on October 17,2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob Hill and Carol Highsmith; sister, Valerie Hill.

Vicki is survived by her husband, Michael Dillard; daughters, Carrie Clayton and Jocelyn (Robert) McClure; grandchildren, Dillard Griffin, Benjamin Griffin, Kyle Griffin, Landen Talley, Reagan McClure; great-grandchild,...

Oct 17, 2024

On a cold winter day on December 14, 1935, Pauline and Luther Barnwell welcomed their baby boy, William Lawrence Barnwell, into the world.  When Pauline found out she was pregnant, she confided in her younger sister, Rose, that she was going to have a son and that he would grow up to be a doctor.  His was a humble...

Oct 11, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Delores Bearden Holsomback, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 11, 2024, one day short of what would have been her 91st birthday.

Pat was born in Dalton on Thursday, October 12, 1933, to the late Mr. Pharris and Mrs. Ruby Allmon Bearden.

Pat...

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Doyle Weems White, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Weems was born on Friday, November 17, 1939, in the Atco community of Cartersville, Georgia, to the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. Dora Bennett White.

Weems proudly...

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. John Morris Bates, Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, October 10, after a long illness at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation.

He was the son of the late Archie and Ruby Bates of Dalton. John was a lifelong resident of Dalton. He was a longtime member of ChristChurch Presbyterian, formerly First Presbyterian Church of Dalton, where he...

Oct 6, 2024

John David Tice, 93, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away peacefully at his home  on Sunday, October 6, 2024. John was born on September 28, 1931, in Anderson, South Carolina, the son of the late Grace Murdock Tice and David Tice. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty (50) years, Ila Jo Daniel Tice. John...