OBITUARIES

Jan 9, 2022

Surrounded by her loving family, Louise Morris Cheever, 87, of Dalton (formerly of Roanoke AL, Wisconsin, and Ft. Myers, FL.), passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Cheever; her parents, Gordon and Bessie Morris; brother and sisters, Lois Hamm, Annie Jo Clegg, Alfie Boyette, Fargo “Bubba”...

Jan 2, 2022

Jeffrey Thomas Cox, 64, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Long and J.T. Cox and grandparents, Dennis Turner and Gussie Caldwell.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Andrew Thomas Cox and Sarah; grandchildren, Lenlee Cox and Graham Thomas Cox; sister, Susan...

Dec 31, 2021

David George Joyner, 71, of Dalton, passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, George Joyner.

Mr. Joyner is survived by his wife of fifty (50) years, Pamela Joyner; daughters, Melanie Bishop and Amy Jaekel (Sven); granddaughters, Lexi Jaekel and Luci Jaekel; mother, Bonnie Joyner; sisters,...

Dec 31, 2021

Kathy Cole Parr, age 62 of Dalton, left our lives too soon Friday, December 31st 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Robert Cole and the late Fannie Barks Cole. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Ricky Parr and her loving mother Fannie Barks Cole.

Kathy is...

Dec 29, 2021

Jorge Manuel Estevez, 59, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Jorge was born in Havana, Cuba, and grew up in Elizabeth, NJ. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Estevez.

Jorge is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Maria Estevez; his children,...

Dec 28, 2021

Melvyn N. Metcalf, 79, of Dalton, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, Kelly Metcalf; his parents, L. J. and Josie Metcalf; and his brother, Lindsey Metcalf.

Mr. Metcalf is survived by his wife of fifty-seven (57) years, Barbara J. Metcalf; daughter, Melissa Metcalf (J. R....

Dec 27, 2021

Jesse Edward Chadwick Sr., 76, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.

He was the son of the late, Levi and Willie Chadwick and was also preceded in death by his son, William and siblings, Louise and Bob.

Jesse is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline Chadwick; children, Jesse Chadwick...

Dec 27, 2021

Joan Moore Stevens, age 90, passed away December 27 th at Regency Park in Dalton, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Stevens; mother, Jessie Lou Parks Powell; father, Charles Moore; and special step-father, Bob Powell.  She is survived by her daughter, Lydia Postell (Vince); brother-in-law, Raymond “Bo” Bledsoe; niece, Karen Bledsoe, along with many...

Dec 26, 2021

Roger Dale Loftis, Jr. passed away at his home on December 26, 2021, at the age of 55, in Dalton, GA.

Born in in Chester, SC, Dale was a graduate of Marion High School and attended Gardner- Webb University then moved to Dalton GA. to be near family and worked in the textile...

Dec 23, 2021

Mr. Vernon Eaton, 92 , of Dalton passed away on December 23, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents,  Zemeri Hill Eaton Sr and Ethel Cook Eaton; wife, Mollie Sue Eaton; several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his daughter, Jeaney Baker; son, Rick Eaton (Gina); grandchildren, Emily...

Dec 20, 2021

Dorothy Gentry Satcher, 99, of Cohutta passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.E. Satcher and siblings, Velma Kiser, Martha Chapel, Harvey Gentry, Emma Tate, Cliff Gentry, J.B. Gentry, Hubert Gentry, Marion Teems and Magdalene Brookshire.

Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Lynn...

Dec 18, 2021

On December 18th, Scot Kirk LaVelle was called to heaven, surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Christine; his sister, Brenda; his brother, Blair; and his children, Alex, Meredith, William, and Evelyn.

He was born on June 21st, 1955, in Medina, OH, to Gene LaVelle and Cynthia LaVelle-Pahl....

Dec 15, 2021

Christopher “Chris” George Kirkpatrick, age 63, of Sugar Valley, GA departed this life Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by loving family. Chris was born August 6, 1958 in Dalton, GA and is the son of the late Mary and George Kirkpatrick. Chris is also preceded in death by his son, Matthew Kirkpatrick. A graduate of Dalton High School, Chris...

Dec 8, 2021

George William Mitchell, Sr. died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Harris Mitchell, his brothers, Charles and Thomas Mitchell, and his parents, Paul and Violet King Mitchell. He is survived by his three children and their families: Terese Mitchell and Jeff Burr, Tammy and Steve Herndon,...

Dec 8, 2021

Tincy Olivine Dollar, age 91, of Dalton passed away Wednesday December 8, 2021, at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alton Dollar; sons, Paul “Buck” Dollar and Robert “Bobby” Dollar; parents, Jeff and Hattie Foust Dollar; brothers: James Dollar, Jesse Dollar, Frank Dollar, William Dollar, and David “Eldridge” Dollar; and sister, Lilly Mae Dollar.

Dec 8, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family and staff of Love Funeral Home announce the passing of Judy Love Joyce.

Judy passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She loved her family “THE MOSTEST” and they loved her even more. She was a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church....

Dec 8, 2021

Doyle Boyd, 79, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home. Doyle is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Judy Boyd, his parents, Ernest Clyde and Lillian Pauline Boyd, and his sisters, Lois Cate and Colleen Powell.

Doyle is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Dan Trowell,...

Dec 6, 2021

Royal Wayne Hall, Senior, well known as “Pop” passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Wayne was the son of the late Robert Virgil and Golden Adell Hall. He was born on July 7, 1933 in De Kalb, Texas before moving to Dalton, GA where he...

Dec 3, 2021

Ms. Azlee “Pug” Metcalf, 96, of Dalton passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Regency Park Health.

She was born at home on June 11, 1925 to Cecil and Ila Smith Metcalf. Pug’s twin sister Azail “Neg” was 15 minutes her senior. The family gave them the nicknames of Pug and Neg and they stuck. She...

Nov 26, 2021

Christopher (Chris) Todd Souther, 58, of Dalton, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, James Donald Souther, grandparents Frank and Margaret Bartenfeld Rich, Sr. and W. M. and Nannie Key Souther, and his uncle, Frank J. Rich, Jr.

Chris is survived by his mother, Carol Rich Souther, brother, Sean...