OBITUARIES

May 21, 2022

Vivian “Charlotte” Bunch Putnam, 81, of Dalton passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at her home.  Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband, Lester Putnam;  her parents, Horace & Morene Bunch, and brother, Ronald Bunch.

One of Charlotte’s most obvious spiritual gifts was that of patience.  She raised and nurtured her family with love and “the...

May 18, 2022

Emma Lee (Emily) Smith, 96, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Wood Dale Health Care in Dalton. She was born on September 16, 1925, and was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, C. H. (Ace) Smith; her parents, Starling and Harriet Porter; sister, Illa Belle Martin; and nieces and nephews.

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May 16, 2022

Bill Edwards, age 91 of Oak Ridge, TN and Dalton, GA, passed away May 16, 2022.

Bill was born in Dalton, GA December 22, 1930. He graduated from Dalton High School in 1947. He was married in 1949 to his wife of 71 years, Betty Lucille Beal Edwards. Betty was born March 30, 1934 in Subligna, GA,...

May 15, 2022

Michelle “Mickey” Norton passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Edwin Norton, twin infant sons, James and Michael, son, James E. Norton, and sister, Monica Feighery Whaley.

Mickey was born in Dalton on September 24,1942, to the late James M. and Helen...

May 9, 2022

Harold Gordon “Pete” Sweenie Jr., 61, of Atlanta (formerly of Dalton) passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home. Pete is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Jane Sweenie.

He is survived by his life partner of 34 years, Gerald Crowder and special friend Michael Turnipseed, as well as his siblings Lisa Murr (Dave)...

May 4, 2022

Joseph Wayne Eason, 69, of Dalton passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

He was the son of the late John and Ruth Revell Eason and was also preceded in death by his brother, Norman Eason and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Betty Sue Hasty and Gene Hasty.

Wayne attended Tunnel...

May 3, 2022

James “Jim” Dowling Lord, III, 78, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

He was the son of the late James “J.D.” Lord Jr. and Elizabeth Vick.

Jim was a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and loved to fish and play golf....

May 3, 2022

Henry Stewart Stansell, 71, of Dalton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Henry is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Billie Stansell, and his father-in-law, James D. Blalock. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Susan Stansell; son, Will Stansell; daughter, Angel Stansell; grandchildren, Landon Dale and Olivia Dale; mother-in-law, Annie...

Apr 21, 2022

Sadie Wilson Hale, 95, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Dalton, GA.

Born in Dalton, GA on February 25, 1927, Mrs. Hale was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Annie Lee Wilson. She was married to the late Doyle C. Hale and was also preceded in death by her...

Apr 21, 2022

Bobbie Jean Price

January 3, 1935 - April 21, 2022

Ms. Bobbie Jean Price, 87, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the home of her daughter Penny.  She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper before her retirement.

She is preceded in death by her father,...

Apr 20, 2022

Mark Thomas Ridley, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on his 53rd birthday, April 20th, 2022. Mark was born on April 20th, 1969, to his parents, Tommy and Patricia Ridley, also of Dalton, Georgia. Mark’s greatest joy was his family. He was married for 27 years to the love of his life, Holly Pruitt Ridley. During those 27 years, they...

Apr 20, 2022

Doris Reynolds Chapman, 87, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Reynolds; granddaughter, Kate Leigh Chapman; siblings, Mary Helen Moss and James Howard Reynolds; nephew, David Reynolds; great-nephew, Jason Johnson.

Her family, friends and church were her life. She loved life and her smile...

Apr 17, 2022

Charles Bryan Hair “Chase”, 29, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Chase was born Easter Sunday, April 11, 1993 in Dalton, GA. He was a 2012 graduate of Dalton High School and studied at Auburn University, University of California Irvin, and Kennesaw State University. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.

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Apr 14, 2022

Patricia Marie Holian Grimes Smith, 84, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on April 14, 2022, in Dalton, Georgia after a long illness.

Patricia was born in 1938, the only child of Austin and Catherine Holian, in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. When her family moved to the Washington Heights area of Manhattan, she...

Apr 10, 2022

Stephen Anthony Moscardini of Dalton, Georgia, beloved husband, brother and pastor, stepped into glory on April 10, 2022.

Left to cherish his memory are wife Dahlia; sister, Judy (Moscardini) Garcia and other family members. Also surviving are Apostle John and Carmen Boney and the Emmanuel Ministries International family, Dug Gap Baptist Church family and other members of...

Apr 8, 2022

Neva Mae Sane, 83, of Dalton passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Letha and Luther Scott and was also preceded in death by her siblings and stepdaughter.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 50 years, Wesley Sane; children, Randall Martin (son), Debbie (daughter) and...

Apr 6, 2022

Calvin Edward (C.E.) Whisenant, 92, of Dalton, made his transition peacefully to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Calvin was a humble U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War, and receiving many medals, including The Purple Heart. After his military service, he became a master as a masonry contractor,...

Apr 6, 2022

Ronnie Lee Ensley, born November 24, 1952, age 69, passed away at his earthly residence to his heavenly home on April 6, 2022. He wasn’t just a husband, a dad, and a loving Pawpaw, he was a strong believer in the Baptist faith and had accepted Jesus Christ as his own personal Savior years ago. He was a member...

Mar 30, 2022

Edna Louise Wininger, 81, of Tunnel Hill passed away on  Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Wininger and children, Deana and Samuel Wininger.

Edna will be remembered for her ability to bring laughter to those around her and by the amount of love she had for her family...

Mar 29, 2022

Johnny Carney, 68, of Resaca passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. Carney and Ethel Carney Moore, and brother, Gerry Carney.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 30 years, Casey Carney; son, Jake Carney; sister, Patricia Lynne Scherencel (Rod); sister-in-law, Melissa DeArk (Scott); brother-in-law, Doug...