OBITUARIES

Mar 21, 2021

James Clayton Ownbey, 31, of Atlanta, and formerly of Dalton, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Clayton was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jim Ownbey, and his uncle, Chuck Hendry.

Clayton was a gifted musician and writer. He was an avid outdoorsman—from snowboarding to kayaking. Clayton loved and cherished his family and friends. He had...

Mar 21, 2021

Karen Michele Brookshire Nations, 55, of Dalton passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Bobbie Jean Stanley Brookshire.

She is survived by her husband, Clay Bryant Nations and her father, Clarence Archie Brookshire, both of Dalton....

Mar 17, 2021

Imogene (Jean) Akins Trollinger, 88, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Trollinger was born on August 20, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Trollinger; parents, Paul and Leatta Wimpy Akins; and daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Trollinger.

Mrs. Trollinger is survived by her children, Kathy (Pat)...

Mar 17, 2021

Edna Mae Sane Jones, 91, of Tunnel Hill passed away on Wednesday, March 17, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Jones; parents, James Samuel and Jessie Lee Groom Sane; son, Jerry Lee Roach; granddaughter, Caitlyn Cochran; brothers, William (Bill) Sane, Samuel Sane, John Sane, Ray V. Sane, William Baugh, and Franklin (Ted)...

Mar 17, 2021

Mary Althea Blackwell Lankford, 84, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Regency Park Health Care Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn L. Lankford;  parents, William and Ethel Boyd Blackwell; daughter, Robin Maples; son, Anthony Lankford; brothers, William R. Blackwell, J. C. Blackwell, Edward Blackwell, and Sammy Blackwell; and sister, Susie Cooper....

Mar 16, 2021

Theodore “Lamar” Gazaway departed this life on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 19, 1935 in Dalton, GA. He was the son of the late Otto Gazaway and Velma Curtis Gazaway.

Lamar loved spending time with his family and being outdoors. He was a...

Mar 15, 2021

Kendall “Cuz” Hall, 67, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia; sister, Joyce and brother, Michael.

Cuz has been a long-standing member of Resaca Church of God. He was happiest while being outdoors. He enjoyed camping and cooking over fire. His grandchildren were his...

Mar 12, 2021

Mrs. Natosha Lynn Sutton, 38, of Tunnel Hill passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Flowers and grandfather, Roy Lee Flowers.

Natosha loved her family and pets and loved working with special needs kids and caring for the elderly....

Mar 12, 2021

Edwina Grogan Wallace, 91, of Dalton passed away on Friday, March 12, surrounded by her loving family at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman H. Wallace; parents, Herman and Monnie Grogan; sisters, Loretta Stowers, Geneva Gilleland; and brothers, Wayne Grogan, Kenneth Grogan, and Hubert Grogan.

Edwina was an active and faithful...

Mar 6, 2021

Mr. Blake Ryan Hill, 47, of Dalton went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 6, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Annabel Stacy; and Arnold Hill and Hazel Hill Tucci.

Blake was a die-hard fan and graduate of the University of Georgia. He was an avid tennis player and...

Mar 1, 2021

Barbara Lee Long, 88, of Dalton passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Forest Hand and Marie Hand, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lake Long and daughter, Gail Smith.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Sellers (Alan); grandchildren, Chrissie Causby (Stephen), Mark Sellers...

Feb 23, 2021

Raymon Chance, age 84, passed peacefully from this life into the next on Tuesday morning February 23, 2021 surrounded by family.

Raymon was a devoted member and deacon of Antioch Baptist Church and was formerly co-owner of C&M Fleet Repair Service with his partner and brother-in-law Bradley Mathis.

He is preceded in death by  his...

Feb 22, 2021

Betty Louise Nelson Watson, 88, of Dalton passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 22 , 2021, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer H. and Bonnie Brown Nelson; husband, Earl H. Watson; brother, Homer B. Nelson; and son-in-law, Michael “Pete” Craig. Louise is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law,...

Feb 22, 2021

Norma Lee Ingle, 75, of Dalton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late William and Hattie Allen and was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Mershall Ingle and siblings, Norma Jean Hicks, Mark Allen, Jeff Allen, and Phillip Allen.

She loved...

Feb 21, 2021

Margie L. Cloer Ledford, 79, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

A native of Dalton, Margie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She was a long time employee of Coronet Industries (Beaulieu of America) having retired after 35 years of service. Margie enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family and spending time...

Feb 21, 2021

Martha Frances Hunter, 85, of Calhoun, GA passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Opal Phillips; brothers, James Phillips and Howard Phillips; and infant son, Howard Quinn.

Mrs. Hunter is survived by her husband, Richard Don Humter; daughters, Carla Ruth (Lee) Knight and Lynnia Quinn (Bruce) Cochran,...

Feb 20, 2021

Evelyn Myers, age 93, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family at her residence in Dalton, Georgia on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

She was born in Dalton, Georgia and remained a lifelong resident. Evelyn was the daughter of Millard Bentley Huffaker and Fannie Bell Huffaker. She was born in the Happy Top section of Dalton and...

Feb 20, 2021

Betty Barbara Goss Hall of Dalton passed away at Southern Haven Personal Care Home on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Betty was born on January 24, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Wilford H. Hall; father and mother, Joshua Paul Goss and Mamie Irene Young Goss; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Matthew Robert Hall and Johnnie...

Feb 18, 2021

George Dewey Wright Jr., 89, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

He was the son of the late Dewey and Mattie Lou Wright.

George was a graduate of McCallie School in Chattanooga and Auburn University. He was a 1 st Lieutenant in the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army and was a...

Feb 15, 2021

Mary Earl Jordan Manis went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 15, after an extended illness at Regency Park. She was a sweet and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

She is survived by her son, Tom Manis III, and daughter and son-in-law, Donna Manis (Greg) Renz; grandchildren, Amy Howell and Colton Manis; and her sisters,...