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Troy Jenkins

Troy Jenkins

Oct 2, 2020

Troy Jenkins, 83, of Dalton passed away at his home Friday morning, October 2, 2020, due to stage 4 lung cancer. Just like he handled all experiences in life, Troy managed his illness with strength and hope, and wanted to spend as much time as possible with his loved ones. He spent his final days at home, surrounded by...

Frances Nell Knowles

Frances Nell Knowles

Sep 27, 2020

Frances Nell Knowles entered into God’s hands on September 27, 2020 at the age of 84. Her husband and her four children were by her side when she entered heaven. Frances was born in McRae, GA, to the late Will and Estelle Mathews on September 3, 1936 and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Archie, Herman, Nora,...

Lenora Reed Maret

Lenora Reed Maret

Sep 25, 2020

Lenora Reed Maret, 89, of Dalton passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. Lenora was a member of Dalton First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Karl D. Maret, in 1993; her parents, James and Ruby Reed; brother and sister-in-law, James Arthur Reed (Emma Ruth); and, brothers-in-law, Randall Maret and Bud Gravely.

Lenora...

Robert "Bob" C. Miller

Robert "Bob" C. Miller

Sep 25, 2020

Robert C. ‘Bob’ Miller, Jr. of Dalton, Georgia passed away peacefully at age 83, on Friday, September 25th, 2020.

He was a member of Central Church of Christ in Dalton and retired as a mechanical engineer in the carpet industry.  Bob was a native of Florida and attended Georgia Tech.

He was preceded in death...

Sanford Elbert Dover

Sanford Elbert Dover

Sep 22, 2020

Sanford Elbert Dover, 90, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Sanford Dover; parents, Charles and Hassell Dover; siblings, Charles David Dover, Betty Ward Dover and Conrad Hale Dover.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Black Dover; son, Douglas...

Sherman Franklin Williams

Sherman Franklin Williams

Sep 21, 2020

Sherman Franklin Williams, 86, of Rocky Face entered into Heaven on Monday, September 21, 2020.

He was the son of the late Sherman Foster and Loda Brock Williams and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Richard and Audrey Williams, Pauline and Elbert Miller and Myrtle and Vernon Tidmore.

He is survived by his...

Leon Murrill Ham Iii

Leon Murrill Ham Iii

Sep 16, 2020

Mr. Leon M. Ham III, 91, of Rocky Face passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Leon M. Ham Jr. and Sara Cutler Ham and was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Leon M. and Kate Wakefield Ham, and Sam and Sadie Cutler; sister, Sara and his...

Dolores "Dee" Hickerson

Dolores "Dee" Hickerson

Sep 9, 2020

Dee Hickerson, 89, of Dalton, GA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Dee always said she lived a full and blessed life.

A mother of 8 children, Dee was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Lloyd; Parents Rittie Edge and Loren Weaver; son Lee Hickerson and daughter Bambi Hickerson Kennedy....

Ruth Compton Brock

Ruth Compton Brock

Sep 3, 2020

Ruth Compton Brock, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 3, 2020 after battling a long illness.

She was the daughter of the late Rev. George and Dessie Compton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Paul Brock; great-grandson, Will Blackstock; sisters, Connie Huffman, Pearl Cagle, May Jones,...

Louie H. Bartenfeld, Jr.

Louie H. Bartenfeld, Jr.

Sep 3, 2020

Louie H. Bartenfeld, Jr., 70, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie H. Bartenfeld Sr. and Nan Bartenfeld and his brother, Cleve Bartenfeld.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a proud father that knew he had good kids.

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Mary Bess Finley Defore

Mary Bess Finley Defore

Sep 1, 2020

Mary Bess Finley DeFore, 92, of Dalton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father, Luther Finley; mother, Ethel King Finley DeFore; step father, James DeFore.

She was a member of Crown View Baptist Church since 1961.

Mary is survived by...

Chang Bin Yim

Chang Bin Yim

Aug 31, 2020

Loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and prominent business leader, Mr. Chang Bin Yim, age 82, of Dalton, GA, passed away on August 31, 2020.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Mr. Yim lived a full and blessed life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ji-Soon Yim, his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Lian-Pao...

Willie Gene Jackson

Willie Gene Jackson

Aug 28, 2020

Mr. Willie Gene Jackson, 83, of Rocky Face passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020.

He was the son of the late Claude and Gladys Jackson and was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Jackson, 1 brother and 3 sisters.

Willie is survived by his sons, Mike Jackson (Angela) and Roy Ketchersid...

Robert Lee Jones

Robert Lee Jones

Aug 25, 2020

Mr. Robert Jones, 85, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Stella Dockery Jones; mother, Linnie Ann Hunter; brothers and sister, Charles Hunter, William Hunter and Mildred Lands; uncle, John Smith.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Gloria and Danny...

Mildred B. Ivester

Mildred B. Ivester

Aug 24, 2020

Mildred B. Ivester, 92, of Dalton passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020.

She will be laid to rest with a private family graveside service.

Morris W. Nichols

Morris W. Nichols

Aug 23, 2020

Morris W. Nichols, 77, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Ruth Nichols and his brother, sister and parents.

Morris is survived by his son, Michael M. Nichols; aunt, Betty Peeks Sumler (Roger); nephew, Jimmy McClure.

He was a Past Master of...

Mark Edward Dunn

Mark Edward Dunn

Aug 23, 2020

Mark Edward Dunn, 56, of Villanow passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at a hospital in Chattanooga after succumbing to cancer.

Mark always gave more than he ever received in return. He had a kind heart and always thought of others before himself. Mark enjoyed the outdoors, he spent countless hours working in the yard and...

Ed Jones

Ed Jones

Aug 18, 2020

Edward Harris Jones

August 28, 1929 - August 18, 2020

Ed Jones, age 90 of Dalton, passed away peacefully at home, early Tuesday morning, with his daughters near him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnne Liles Jones. Also, parents, William Lewis Jones and Mary Sweeney Jones and sisters & brothers-in-law,...

Jerrica Jade Mathis (Hallum)

Jerrica Jade Mathis (Hallum)

Aug 12, 2020

Jerrica Jade Mathis (Hallum), 31, of Dalton, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

Born in Dalton, GA on September 23, 1988, Jerrica was the eldest of two children to Pat and Jerry Mathis of Tunnel Hill, GA. Jerrica graduated in 2006 from Northwest Whitfield High School in Tunnel Hill, GA. Following graduation, she attended Georgia...

William Darren Johnson

William Darren Johnson

Aug 11, 2020

William Darren Johnson, 52, of Dalton and formerly of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Johnson and his grandparents.

Darren was a wonderful man who loved his family dearly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, father-in-law, and brother. He loved the outdoors and...

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