OBITUARIES


Margaret Ann Ellis

Margaret Ann Ellis

Nov 14, 2021

Margaret Ann Ellis, 84, of Dalton passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Hazel Ellis, her siblings, Ronny Ellis, Edna Gossage, Betty McNally and Pat Souther. She is survived by her son, James Mathews (Shawna), granddaughters, Breanna Mathews Sotelo and Kayla Mock (Jon), great-grandsons, Grayson and Westin Mock, as well...

Jackie Ray Hall

Jackie Ray Hall

Nov 13, 2021

Jackie Ray Hall, 63, of Calhoun passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Dolly Hall and Charlie and Stella Poindexter; parents, Claude and Ruby Hall; brother, Dennis Hall.

He is survived by his daughter, Aaliyah Hall; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Thomas Locke; aunt, nieces,...

Sandra Kay Burnette Cook

Sandra Kay Burnette Cook

Nov 11, 2021

Sandra Kay Burnette Cook, 73, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Claude Cook, Sr., her son, James Claude Cook, Jr., her parents, Earl and Ruby Burnette, her sisters Glenda White and Elizabeth Higgins, and her brothers, Carl Burnette and Bill Burnette. She is survived by her grandson,...

Sara Kate Spann Steele

Sara Kate Spann Steele

Nov 6, 2021

Mrs. Sara Kate Spann Steele, age 91, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born December 7, 1929, in Dalton, GA, the daughter of the late Thomas Wesley Spann of Calhoun, GA and Annie Obera Rogers Felker of Painton, MO.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Steele Sr, and her brother, Thomas Wesley Spann,...

Maurice Eugene Daffron

Maurice Eugene Daffron

Nov 5, 2021

Maurice Eugene Daffron, 86, of Dalton, passed away at his home on Friday, November 5, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Pinion Daffron, parents, William and Frankie Daffron, sister, Rebecca Bryson, and niece, Teressa Bryson. Mr. Daffron is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Trenette Patton; his granddaughter, Sarah Greeson (Tyler); his great-grandchildren,...

Joy Ellen Cook Durham

Joy Ellen Cook Durham

Nov 4, 2021

Joy Ellen Cook Durham, 91, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Harry and Lois Cook and was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Durham, son, Chuck Durham and sister, Ann Painter.

Joy worked at Smith and Green Construction and then was a long-time...

Evelyn Larmon Brown Roach

Evelyn Larmon Brown Roach

Nov 3, 2021

Evelyn Larmon Brown Roach, 99, of Cohutta passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Roach; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Irene Brown; daughter and son-in-law, Marsie and Jack Mitchell; sister, Peggy Headrick; special caregiver and friend, Courtney Rucker; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

At Evelyn’s request a private...

Angela Gentry Ball

Angela Gentry Ball

Nov 1, 2021

Angela Gentry Ball, 50, of Dalton passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021.

Services for Angela will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 4 PM at Mt. Olive Church of God in Cleveland, TN. Visitation will be held at Love Funeral Home on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 5 until 7 PM and Saturday, November...

Hattie Mae Bagby Morse

Hattie Mae Bagby Morse

Oct 31, 2021

Hattie Mae Bagby Morse, 88, of Dalton, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lottie Phillips, her husbands, Robert “Bob” Bagby and Aubrey Morse, and her daughter, Anita Dunlap.

Mrs. Morse is survived by her children, Brenda Rice, David Bagby (Dale), Leslie West (Charles...

Roy J.D. Watson

Roy J.D. Watson

Oct 31, 2021

Roy J.D. Watson, 85, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

He was the son of the late Gilbert and Minnie Trentham Watson.

He was preceded in death by his son, Bryan Watson, and his siblings, Margie Hagler, Anna Lee Thomason and Earl Watson.

He is survived by his daughter and...

Brenda Whaley Cantrell

Brenda Whaley Cantrell

Oct 30, 2021

Brenda Whaley Cantrell “Nana”, 74, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Grady Whaley and Jewell Fortenberry.

Brenda loved her family, horses and excelled at making bread.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby K. Cantrell; daughters and sons-in-law, Dwayne and Moni Cantrell Ray...

Mary Frances Crump

Mary Frances Crump

Oct 25, 2021

Mary Frances Crump, 64, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Dorothy Brown and siblings, Patsy Babb, Evelyn Payne and Fred Boatwright.

Mary Frances is survived by her husband, Gary Crump; daughter, Haley Nicole Crump; son, Christopher Crump (Christy); grandchildren, Harrison Welch, Dalton...

Spencer S. Milbourn

Spencer S. Milbourn

Oct 25, 2021

Spencer S. Milbourn, 19, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Spencer’s family best describe him with a quote from P.T. Barnum, “ No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else”.

He is survived by his parents, Tiffany and Dustin Turley and Amos Milbourn; siblings, Malachi Turley, MiKayla Turley and Mason Milbourn;...

Betty Zee Harden

Betty Zee Harden

Oct 22, 2021

Betty Zee Harden went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was 82 years young and was born in Milner, Georgia on April 6, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Harden; father, Isom Pratt; mother, Clora Humble Pratt; brothers, Jerry and Mack Pratt.

Betty is survived by her...

Evan O'Ryan Hall

Evan O'Ryan Hall

Oct 15, 2021

Evan O’Ryan Hall, 23, of Dalton passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, P.J. Hall and James Howell Roberts.

Evan was the love, light and truth. He is dearly loved and will be missed.

He is survived by his parents, Shana Roberts Hooker and Garrett...

Marco Stevens Bledsoe

Marco Stevens Bledsoe

Oct 13, 2021

Marco Stevens Bledsoe, 89, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Odie Stevens, and her brother, Clyde E. Stevens.

Marco is survived by her husband of 71 years, Raymond “Bo” Bledsoe; daughter, Karen Bledsoe; grandson, Brent Bledsoe; sister-in-law, Joan Stevens; nieces and nephew....

Judy Connatser

Judy Connatser

Oct 13, 2021

Judy Connatser, 74, of Rocky Face passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Keith; mother and stepfather, Mary Elizabeth Helton and Thomas Joe Helton; brother, Jackie Keith.

Judy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Terry Connatser; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Hagin and Wade Goolsby;...

Efstratios "Titos" Perantatos

Efstratios "Titos" Perantatos

Oct 12, 2021

Efstratios “Titos” Perantatos, 86, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Perantatos and sister, Lena Tsimerli.

Efstratios and his family moved to Dalton from Greece in 1984. He worked at Royal Oaks for 25 years and led monthly music classes with the...

Peggy Louise Ellis

Peggy Louise Ellis

Oct 10, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Louise Ellis, 84, of Dalton passed away Sunday morning at home surrounded by family. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Rocky Face.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Ellis; parents, Howard and Flossie Joyce; brother, Rick Joyce; daughter-in-law, Sue Smith.

She is survived by her sons and...

Jane Elizabeth Craig Cochran

Jane Elizabeth Craig Cochran

Oct 8, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Craig Cochran, 71, of Dalton passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Born in Dalton, she was the daughter of the late Therlow and Ruth Craig.

Jane loved the sandy beaches of St. Simons Island, Ga., and the beautiful mountains of North Georgia.  She enjoyed careers in both nursing and real estate.

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