OBITUARIES

Nov 21, 2019

Mr. Sammy Arthur Robinson, 68, of Dalton passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd V. Robinson and brother-in-law, Barry Barnes.

Sammy was a longtime truck driver and loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

He is survived by his mother, Eunice Robinson; brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Shirley...

Nov 20, 2019

W.R. “Ears” Caldwell, 92, of Dalton rounded third and made it home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Viola Caldwell; his brothers, Bob Caldwell and Rags Caldwell; son-in-law Jimmy Richardson and grandson, Zachary Hall.

He is survived by his wife,...

Nov 12, 2019

Charles Billy “Bill” Mashburn of Dalton passed away November 12, 2019 at his residence.

Bill was the son of the late Jeff B. Mashburn & Rowena Hall Mashburn.

He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Karen Mashburn; paternal grandparents, J.R. & Julia “Fronie” Mashburn; maternal grandparents, Fronnie & Clement Hall; mother &...

Nov 7, 2019

Mrs. Willena Fauscette Wilbanks, 85, of Dalton passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over 55 years, Jack Wilbanks Jr. and her parents, Chester A. Fauscette Sr. and Mamie Lingerfelt Fauscette.

Willena had perfect attendance from first grade through graduation from Dalton High School. She was a...

Oct 30, 2019

Mrs. Joyce A. Kendall, 63, of Chattanooga and formerly of Dalton passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wylie James and Dorothy Woody Kendall.

She is survived by her children, Victoria Kendall and Nicholas Yuri Kendall of Chattanooga and her cousin, Larry (Ann) Kendall of...

Oct 25, 2019

Gary Lynn Tunnell passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at his home in Dalton, Georgia, with his loving wife by his side.

Lynn was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on January 31, 1939, to the late Gilbert Rex Tunnell and Jessie Parker Tunnell and was preceded in death by his brother, Rex Tunnell.

He is...

Oct 25, 2019

Mrs. Bessie Mae Cantrell Selvidge, 87, of Dalton passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Dale Selvidge; her parents, Steve and Lemma Cochran Cantrell; 4 brothers and 1 sister.

Bessie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Johnnie Selvidge of Dalton;...

Oct 23, 2019

Margie Adams, 89, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Adams and her son, Michael Adams.

Margie was a member of Salem Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Deborah Adams; dear cousin, Faye O’Bryant; dear friend, Shirley...

Oct 23, 2019

William Eugene Edwards, Jr., passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family & friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene & Eldora Edwards; parents-in-law, Paul & Ann Bradley; brother-in-law, Dick Bradley.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Bradley Edwards; son...

Oct 19, 2019

Mr. Joseph L. “J.L.” Brown, 85, of Dalton went to meet the Lord Saturday, October 19, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Sue Brown; mother, Ella Mae Brown and father, Joe Brown; sisters, Lillie Mae Dale and Nellie Jo Quarles; brothers, C.L. “Boat” Brown, R.B. “Shorty” Brown, Joseph Eugene “Buster” Brown and Leonard...

Oct 17, 2019

Samuel Jefferson “Jeff” Davis, Jr. age 72, beloved husband, father, uncle, nephew and cousin passed quickly from this world to the next Thursday night October 17 th , 2019.

He is survived by his wife of over 49 years, Mary (Miles) Davis of Dalton; two sons, Jefferson and Jonathan and respective daughters-in-law who he loved greatly, Katy...

Oct 14, 2019

Tony Hill, 80, of Dalton passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019.

He was the son of the late Joe and Virginia Hill and was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert “Bud” and Jewell Holcomb.

Tony is survived by his wife, Jane Hill; children, Jennifer (Greg) Thompson, Tony Hill, Jr., Marc...

Oct 13, 2019

Bill Lee Gillilan, 89, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away in his home on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Bill was born on February 15, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Annelle Cox Gillilan. He was the son of the late Thomas Lee Gillilan and Mary Kate Souther Gillilan.

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Oct 12, 2019

Louis Francis Jourdain, 97, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on October 12, 2019 at his home.

An Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, Lou was a brave and loyal soldier who proudly served his country. He later graduated from the University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry and practiced for more than 40 years...

Oct 10, 2019

Elsie Louise Stover Hardin, 94, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late John and Flora Stover and was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Edward Hardin; daughter, Linda Hardin Forrester; granddaughter, Sandra Lavon McGath; sisters, Bonnie Ellis, Mary Lois Willerson and Peggy Paris;...

Oct 9, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Barganier Bates, 79, passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 9, at Hamilton Medical Center.   She was the daughter of the late William and Mae Barganier of Dalton.  Betty was a life-long resident of Dalton.  She was a lifetime member of Christ Church Presbyterian, formerly First Presbyterian Church of Dalton, where she was an active volunteer, choir member...

Oct 4, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Peter Anthony "Tony" Plavich announce the passing of their brother, friend, mentor, long-time area coach and educator on Friday, October 4th in his home surrounded by family following several months of battling Pancreatic Cancer. Tony was 66 years old.

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Oct 2, 2019

Martha Morgan McMahon, age 87, of Dalton passed away October 2, 2019 at Tranquility of Dalton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. McMahon; parents, Myrtle Tipton and Joseph Heiskell Morgan; sister, Virgie Williams; brother, Roy C. Morgan.

Mrs. McMahon was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Dalton.

Survivors include a...

Oct 2, 2019

Leaving behind a strong legacy of faith and family, Ann Williams Wright of Dalton went to be with her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Ann was born in Aragon, Georgia, on April 7, 1942, the first daughter of Horace and Ethel Williams.  She grew up in Polk County, Georgia on a dairy farm. She graduated...

Oct 1, 2019

Mr. Arvil Westmoreland, 86, of Dalton departed this life on Monday, October 1 , 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Arvil was born June 25 , 1933 in Dalton, GA, son of the late Ben and Effie Martin Westmoreland. He was also...