OBITUARIES

Oct 1, 2019

Mr. Julian “Jack” Brown, 89, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Jack was the son of the late William and Sudie Westmoreland Brown. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Vickie Lynn Smith Kane; brothers and sisters, Arthur Brown, Alfred Brown, Leon Brown, Willie Sue Brown Lingerfelt, Melbra Brown...

Sep 28, 2019

Billy Dee Croy, 83, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

Billy now joins his parents, William and Velma Lois Lovelace Croy along with his brothers, W.R. and Clarence Croy and beloved puppies, Denver C. and Maggie May.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1957 and then in the...

Sep 27, 2019

William Allen, 35, of Dalton passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Services will be held for William at Love Funeral Home on Saturday at 4 PM with Rev. Neil Hasty officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 3 until 4 PM. Burial will be in Dunagan Cemetery.

Sep 25, 2019

Carl Padgett Rollins, 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Dalton Place Assisted Living Facility. Born on July 8, 1943, in Tallahassee, Florida, he was the son of the late Mack Arthur and Perdita Padgett Rollins. He was also preceded in death by his infant brother, Dennis Brendan Rollins.

Carl grew up in the Dawnville...

Sep 25, 2019

Justin M. Robinson, Jr., 88, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Dalton, GA.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joan Joiner Robinson and his parents Justin M. Robinson, Sr. and Fannie Eaddy Robinson. He is survived by his son Justin M. Robinson, III (Donna Harbin Robinson) of Germantown, TN; daughter Eaddy Robinson Elrod (David...

Sep 22, 2019

Mrs. Sarah Marie Smithey, 80, of Murphy, North Carolina and formerly of Dalton passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late John and Alwane Parks and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Billy Smithey; son, Michael Billy Smithey; brother, Pete Parks and sister, Frances Ripley.

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Sep 16, 2019

Charles Daniel “Danny” Dyer, 57, of Dalton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd B. Pratt and Bessie Katherine Pratt; father, Jerome Dyer; special cousin, Michael Cook; aunts and uncles.

Danny was an avid hunter, equestrian and motorcycle rider. He loved...

Sep 12, 2019

Lillian Henderson King, 98, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly King, Sr.

Lillian is survived by her son, Kelly King, Jr. and Joan of Hayesville, NC; daughter, Kayanne DeGrace and Mike of Cashiers, NC; granddaughter, Kelli Dawson of Dalton; great-grandchildren, Stacia, Neveah and...

Sep 11, 2019

Bradford (Brad) Louis Russell was born on May 19, 1970 in Dalton, Georgia and entered into Heaven on September 11, 2019. He graduated from Southeast High School, attended Georgia Tech and received an Industrial Engineering degree from Southern Tech.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hoke and Pauline Russell of Dalton; uncles, Huey Russell of...

Sep 3, 2019

Magglene Mullins, 89, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dubert T. Mullins, brothers and sisters.

Maggie is survived by her sons, Glen Mullins, Randy Mullins and George Travis Mullins; grandchildren, Melissa, Steven, Amanda and Kayleen; sisters, Edna Cross and Geneva Lunsford.

The...

Sep 3, 2019

**Louise Babb Smith and daughter, Nellena Fae Smith will be laid to rest at Whitfield Memorial Gardens. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Nellena Fae Smith, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father, E. Martin Smith, Sr.

Nellena...

Aug 27, 2019

James Joseph Hawk, 49, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

Funeral services for James will be held Thursday at 3:00 in the chapel of Love Funeral Home.

Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service Thursday from 2 until 3.

Aug 24, 2019

Martha Hamrick Grusnick of Cohutta, GA finished her challenge with ALS Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. and has gone to be with her loving Savior and Lord.

Martha’s main focus in life was Christ first and then her family. She was a patient, forgiving and loving wife, parent, sister and friend who also worked hard...

Aug 19, 2019

Lillian Pauline (Dot) Taylor Johnson

April 25, 1925 - August 19, 2019

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” - Galatians 5:22-23.

Dot Johnson was born to Elton and Burma Taylor on April 25, 1925, in LaGrange, Georgia. She...

Aug 17, 2019

Marion DeEtte Nations Smith, 91, of Dalton passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019 at Quinton Memorial with her cherished friend and caregiver, Sue Griffin, by her side.

She was the daughter of the late John and Tommie Nations and was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Benjamin Harrison Smith, Jr.

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Aug 15, 2019

Mr. James William Powell, 86, of Dalton went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 15 , 2019.

He was the son of the late George W. And Jimmie Lou Caylor Powell and was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen Boyd Powell; brothers, Hollis, Dasher and George W. Powell Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Chapman and Mary Lou...

Aug 14, 2019

Ozella Cole Witherow, 82, of the Dawnville Community passed away Wednesday, August 14 , 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

Ozella was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Rex G. Witherow. She was the daughter of the late Frank L. And Pearl Presley Cole and...

Aug 12, 2019

John Reavis Metcalf, 57, of Dalton passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019.

He was preceded in death by Mary and Johnny Metcalf.

John is survived by his wife, Lisa Metcalf of Dalton; sons, Tyler Metcalf and Tate Metcalf both of Dalton; daughter, Abbie and Alec Wagnon of Dalton; granddaughters, Whitley Grace and Ellie Ann...

Aug 10, 2019

Beverly Gray, 72, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Harold and Bettye Clifton. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 36 years, Jay Gray, aunts, uncles and brother-in-law, Jimmy Smith.

Beverly was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, where she touched many...

Aug 9, 2019

Reverend Dr. Billy T. Nimmons of Dalton, GA died on Friday, August 9, 2019, at his home. Dr. Nimmons, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church of Dalton, GA, served as the Church’s Senior Pastor from 1977-2000. He also served other churches in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas. Dr. Nimmons was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and...