OBITUARIES

Aug 2, 2020

Nora Kate Ensley, 76, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Joe and Ella Mae Brown and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ensley and siblings, Lillie Mae Everett Dale, Nellie Joe Henderson Quarles, C.L. “Boat” Brown, R.B. Brown, Joseph Eugene “Buster” Brown, Leonard Brown...

Aug 2, 2020

Anita L. Bagby Dunlap, 67, of Dalton passed away on August 2, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert William Bagby.

She is survived by her husband, Calvin L. Dunlap Jr. of Dalton; mother, Hattie May Bagby Morris; children, Rachel (Michael) Anthony of Cleveland &  Robert (Betsy) Bagby of Cleveland; grandchildren, Robert...

Jul 31, 2020

Kenneth Russell Kidd, 77 years old, passed away at his home in Resaca, Georgia, on Friday, July 31.  He was surrounded by his loved ones and died peacefully after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Ken was born and raised in Vonore, Tennessee.  After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1968, he moved to Whitfield...

Jul 30, 2020

Preston Wayne McAtee, 22, of LaFayette passed away July 30, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eddie Nabors; great-grandparents, Edward & Bertha Lee Thornton; grandparents, Louis & Fred Haney.

He is survived by his mom, Crystal (John) Spurgeon; siblings, Christon McAtee, Katerina McAtee, Raylan McPherson & Jaxon McPherson; father, Phillip McAtee; grandparents,...

Jul 29, 2020

Tommy Joe Kirk, 83, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at home.

He was the son of the late James Willard and Margie Kirk and was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Doris Kidd Kirk and infant son.

He was a member of Dalton Masonic Lodge 105 for...

Jul 23, 2020

Elsie Guerra was born April 28, 1926, in Tehachapi, California, to Manuela and Miguel Guerra. She passed away peacefully on July 23, 2020, in Cohutta, Ga., in the presence of family. She is predeceased by all of her siblings: sisters Ruth Lomas, Irma Yates, Rosie Guerra and Annie Guerra and brothers Lee Guerra and Sam Guerra. She is survived...

Jul 22, 2020

Dorothy Hackney Hammontree, 95, of Varnell passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hammontree; great-granddaughter, Lauren Tucker; parents and several siblings.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Robert Hammontree, Betty Floyd, David Hammontree (Phyllis), Donnie Hammontree (Laura) and Debra Roach (Danny); 13 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 10...

Jul 20, 2020

Salvador Figueroa “Papa G”, 79, of Dalton passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena; daughters, Estela (Martin), Maria, Alejandra, Frances (Richard), Olga and Yuliana; sons, Ramiro (Alica), Salvador (Eva) and Eduardo; grandchildren, Karina, David, Angeles, Alan, Edith, Eric, Valeria, Ramiro Jr., Angel, Alejandro and Lalito; great-grandchild, Ariana.

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Jul 19, 2020

Ruby Lee Hall, of Dalton, passed away on her 90 th birthday, Sunday, July 19, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Stella Poindexter and was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Hall; son, Dennis Hall; brothers, Robert and Gene Poindexter.

Ruby is survived by her children, Rhonda Jeanette Locke...

Jul 19, 2020

Warren E. Deviney, Jr., 77, of Cohutta passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020.

He was the son of the late Warren E. Deviney, Sr. and Carolyn Deviney.

He was a veteran of the US Army, serving as a 1 st lieutenant and forward observer in Vietnam. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology...

Jul 19, 2020

JoAnn Cox Looper, 91, of Dalton, went to be with Her Lord Sunday, July 19, 2020 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Cader B. And Ruby Martin Cox. She was married to the late Harry Stuart Looper, Jr.. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Cox and C.B. Cox Jr.; sister,...

Jul 16, 2020

Jeffrey Carl Keeler, 48, of Resaca passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

He was the son of the late James and Wilma Keeler and was also preceded in death by his best friend, Junior Holtzclaw.

Jeff was an avid Georgia fan. He enjoyed watching the Bulldogs while grilling out and having a beer. He...

Jul 15, 2020

Bruce Lambert Broadrick, Sr., 68, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 15 th , 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Frank M. Broadrick, Sr. and Mary Anne Lambert Broadrick.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Mauldin Broadrick; his children,...

Jul 15, 2020

Mr. William Heartsel “Bill” Fraker, 95, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2020 at The Retreat at Jasper.  He was born March 14,1925 in Whitfield County, Georgia to the late George Heartsel and Lula Byrd Fraker. He grew up in the Dawnville community and resided most of his life in Dalton before retiring to Ocala, Florida in 1987 and...

Jul 13, 2020

Van Crockett, 61, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Crockett Sr.

Van is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Crockett; brother, David Crockett Jr. (Janet); sister, Jerre Leonard (Mike); nephew, David Crockett III (Kristal); nieces, Stella and Emelia Crockett.

Jul 5, 2020

Alan Gregg Bishop, 67, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

He was the son of the late Albert and Estelle Bishop and was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Bishop, sister, Glenda Bishop and aunt, Mary Belle Price.

Alan is survived by his children, Alana Gail Bishop and Jason Alan...

Jun 30, 2020

Arthur “Leon” Helton, 85, of Dalton passed peacefully at home and into the arms of his Lord Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Leon was born June 3, 1935, in Chattannoga, Tennessee, and moved to Dalton when he was three days old. He lived the rest of his years in Dalton.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jun 30, 2020

Mrs. Velma Norris Johnson, 100, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emerson and Nora Lee Norris; step mother, Mrs. Annie Norris; husband, William Johnson; daughter, Helen Coker and brothers, R.C., Emmit, Rubin and Larry Dean Norris.

Mrs. Velma was a member of Carolyn Baptist Church. ...

Jun 30, 2020

Fearby Lena Russell Abernathy, 86, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Bessie Russell; husband, Carl Abernathy; sister, Reathel Wilson.

Fearby is survived by her sons, Russell Abernathy and Richard Abernathy and her sisters, Carol Carter and Stella Rittenhouse.

Services will be...

Jun 29, 2020

Mr. Billy Posey, 56, of Dalton passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Hellen Posey.

Known as “Uncle Silly”, Billy was a loving single father and best friend who loved being with Will at the motorcross track.

Billy is survived by his son, Will...