OBITUARIES

Jun 29, 2020

Mr. John “Frank” Collins, 82, of Dalton passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.

He was the son of the late Bertie and Effie Putnam Collins and was preceded in death by his sisters, Herlene Collins, Virginia Hill and Barbara Blaylock.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Collins; daughter, Donna Collins; grandchildren, Craig Brock...

Jun 27, 2020

Mrs. Martha Pauline “Polly” Groves Williamson, 88, of Rocky Face, passed away Saturday June 27, 2020 peacefully at Regency Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle & Bonnie Morris Groves; husband, Howard Williamson; son, Marvin Williamson; daughter, Sharon Williamson; brother, Charles Groves; sister-in-law Barbara Master & brother-in-law, Henry Williamson.

Polly loved doing...

Jun 27, 2020

Mr. Maurice Lamar Hogan, 90, of Dalton passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 peacefully at Regency Park.

He was the son of the late Troy and Velva Hogan and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sybil Williams Hogan.

Maurice was a lifetime member of Central Church of Christ, where he served that congregation...

Jun 24, 2020

Constance Loretta Duckworth, 75, of Rocky Face passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Herman and Oveline Pratt and was also preceded in death by her brother, Terry Pratt and sister, Marilyn Ruth Pratt.

Constance was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a true servant...

Jun 21, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth “Penny” Blakely Redwine, 78, of Dalton passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Redwine Sr.; her father and mother, Mr. Cosby and Mrs. Alma Vanira Blakely; and her in-laws, Mr. Chester and Mrs. Maud Redwine.

Penny is survived by her...

Jun 21, 2020

Mrs. Marian Michalak passed away at her home Sunday June 21, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel Croy Painter  & Grady Painter; husband, John Michalak.

She is survived by her 4 children; Rodney Kirk of Lakeland,TN, Patti & Frank Cale of Dalton, Chip & Julie Kirk of Dalton & Jeff Kirk...

Jun 21, 2020

Betty LeRoy Langford, 89, of Dalton passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020. Betty was born April 30, 1931, to the late Ed and Kate LeRoy, and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Langford, and her brothers, Bob and Walter LeRoy.

Betty was an educator, having taught 25 years in the Dalton Public School System...

Jun 20, 2020

Allie Mae (Watson) Allen-Payne

Allie, 92, of New Hope Alabama, formerly of Dalton passed away on June 20, 2020 at 2:10 pm with her youngest son, Jeff hugging her. She was born in Fannin county Georgia on December 7, 1927.

She is no longer in pain and is with her parents, Charlie & Eva (Allison)...

Jun 20, 2020

Reverend David Trammell Campbell, 84, of Dalton, passed into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

His life was a testament to his love of the Lord and he dedicated most of his years to the ministry. He served as choir director, singer, and deacon, but most of all he was a beloved...

Jun 19, 2020

Frances Pauline Hall, 92, of Dalton passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Jack and Dollie Manis Hall and was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred J. Hall, Frank Hall, Guy Hall, Hubert Hall, Clyde Hall and Claude Hall; sisters, Mae Hall Houston, Ethel Hall and Vera...

Jun 17, 2020

Betty Beal Edwards, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Betty was a business owner and hairdresser in Oak Ridge, TN for most of her life. Her husband of 71 years, William M. “Bill” Edwards was a Dalton High graduate of 1947 and helped prevent accidents in Oak Ridge for the Atomic Energy Commission. Betty was...

Jun 16, 2020

James Edward Hall “Ed”, 84, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

He was the son of the late Jim Hall and Helen Ellis and was also preceded in death by his son, James Hall, Jr. and daughter, Debra Ann Hall.

Ed was a supporter of Murray...

Jun 14, 2020

Herschel Osborn, 97, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was born October 14, 1922 to the late Norman and Sybil Osborn. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ava Nell Brock and Elizabeth Osborn; brothers, Voyd, Glenn, Bob, John, and H.J. Osborn.

He was a proud veteran of WW2. Herschel served in the...

Jun 8, 2020

Mrs. Peggy Pratt Dyer, 74, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at her home on June 8, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd B. Pratt & Bessie Katherine Pratt; son, Danny Dyer; brothers & sisters.

Peggy was a loving mom and great source of comfort and advice for all of her family...

Jun 8, 2020

James L. Colston, Jr. “Pete” passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, one day shy of his 89 th birthday.

He was the son of the late James and Jennie Colston and was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Colston and brother, Michael Colston.

He served in the United States...

Jun 7, 2020

Judy “Mamaw” Goforth, 71, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Goforth, Jr.; special friend, Harry Halliday; grandson, Jeremy Lee Goforth; brothers and sisters.

Judy was a member of City View Church of God and was a loving, strong and feisty mother and grandmother...

Jun 5, 2020

Sarah Stocks King passed away on June 5, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband W.C. King, Jr., her father Charley L. Stocks and brother Frank T. Stocks.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie King Percy and son Buddy King (Elaine), grandchildren Cayman James (Danny), Michael Percy (Lindsay), Hollie King Bryant (Adrian)...

Jun 1, 2020

Peggy Ann Saggus, 73, of Dalton passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dessie Saggus  and sisters, Anna Louise Truelove and Johnnie Ruth Saggus.

Peggy is survived by her nieces, Traci Johnson and husband Darren and Sanna Denise Truelove; nephew, Thomas Alvin Truelove; great niece,...

May 30, 2020

Wimberley Cagle Sims, born August 17, 1943, was the beloved bride of Bill Sims, and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage together. Wimberley went to be with Jesus on May 30, 2020. She is survived by her daughters, Windy Sims Barron and husband Will of York, SC, and Karen Sims Turner and husband Henry of Atlanta; grandchildren, Mollie Barron...

May 30, 2020

Jack Howell Maeger, 91, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

He was born June 25, 1928 to the late Claud and Mattie Maeger. He was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Knight Maeger, brother James Maeger and son-in-law Bruce Parker.

Jack was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and...