OBITUARIES

Jan 6, 2020

Sidney Guy Abernathy, age 90, of Dalton, passed away peacefully in his home at Royal Oaks Monday, January 6th, just one week shy of his 91st birthday.

Sid was born in Columbia, Tennessee and was preceded in death by his father Sidney Guy Abernathy Sr., mother Esther Jackson Abernathy, brother William Abernathy, sister Evelyn Campbell and nephews...

Jan 6, 2020

Mr. Windle Jerry "Jimmy" Holloway, age 76, a Whitfield County retired auto mechanic, went home to be with his Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2020.

Jimmy was born on September 29, 1943 and preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Eula McCallister Holloway; sister, Pat Holloway Barlow; brothers, David and Robert Holloway; step-children,...

Jan 6, 2020

Lawrence Edward Hanes, Sr., of Dalton passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 just shy of his 88th birthday. He was a lifelong resident of Dalton, but spent the last two years in a home in Macon, GA where he stayed until his death.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Dee and Etta Hanes; brothers, Gene...

Dec 25, 2019

Mr. Ernest D. Nicholson, 86, of Ft. Oglethorpe, a retiree of Scott Paper Company, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank W. Nicholson; mother, Rinda H. Nicholson; step-mother, Gladys E. Nicholson; brother, J.D. Nicholson; sister, Gerlean N. Cavendar; brother-in-law, Colquitt Cavendar and nieces, Karen N. Hanes...

Dec 25, 2019

Mrs. Mary Eugenia Sims Dykes, 92, of Dalton died peacefully in her sleep at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Sims Sr. and Vivian I. Sims; her husband, Clay Dykes Jr. and her brother, Warren Sims Jr.

Mary is survived by her children, Jane (Wes) Pate Davis and Clay (Cindy)...

Dec 23, 2019

Chris Vining Cole, 62, of Dalton passed away suddenly on Monday, December 23, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Charles Freeman Vining, Jr. and Star Cashon Vining and was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Dot Cole Hall.

Chris loved fashion and dancing. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren...

Dec 21, 2019

Ira Jeanette Ledford Croy, 83, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

She was born in Dalton on November 12, 1936 to the late Ralph Roosevelt Ledford and Jesse Armetta Gay Ledford. She now also joins her husband, Billy Croy who passed away on September 28, 2019. Billy and Jeanette celebrated their 66 th wedding...

Dec 19, 2019

Cassie Redwine, 72, of Dalton passed away Thursday, December 19 , 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

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Dec 17, 2019

Haynes Henton Townsend, 64, of Dalton went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

He was the son of the late Clifford and Evelyn Townsend and was also preceded in death by his uncle, Emmett Henton.

Haynes had a servant heart and a love for community. He started working...

Dec 16, 2019

Barbara Lam Yarbrough, 68, of Dalton passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Lam, Sr. and Betty Hackney Williams. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Lam.

Barbara loved her family and was a proud “Baba” to her grandchildren....

Dec 15, 2019

John Sherard Quarles, 90, of Dalton, GA, passed away at home on Sunday December 15, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1929 in Abbeville, S.C. to Dr. William Yeldell and Mabel Reid Quarles. He was one of seven children.

John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia Cobb Quarles, his son, Cobb Quarles of...

Dec 12, 2019

Mrs. Carol Louise Moore, 80, of Dalton passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Irene Jackson Pierce and was preceded in death by her husband, Farris “Butch” Moore and brothers, Claude Pierce and Lamar Pierce.

She loved spending time with family and attending all of her grandchildren’s...

Dec 6, 2019

Willia Nell Nix, 88, of Dalton passed away Friday , December, 6, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eva Hood Carter; husband, Charles Nix; brother, Eddie Carter; sister, Betty Hayes.

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Dec 6, 2019

Mr. Sam Sitton Jr. went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, December 6, 2019.  He was surrounded by his family and a great deal of love.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 73 years, Dorothy Boliek Sitton, sons and daughters-in law Allan and Tish Sitton and Larry and Diane Sitton, daughter and son-in-law Paul and...

Dec 6, 2019

Elizabeth Ann (Betty Ann) Callaway Clark, 91, of Dalton passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pope and Camilla Stokely Callaway and her husband, James L. (Jimmy) Clark, Sr.

Betty...

Dec 5, 2019

Kathryn (Katie) Bernice Holmes McGhee passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

She grew up in St. Louis Park, MN and graduated from high school at Maplewood Academy in Hutchinson, MN in 1941.  She then attended LaSierra University and graduated from nursing school at Loma Linda University in 1946.

Married Earl Taylor McGhee in December...

Dec 3, 2019

Judith Ann Williams Stocks, 77, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Judy, Mom, Nonne lived a life dedicated to those she loved: her family, her friends, her church, and her God. She was a faithful wife of 58 years, dedicated church member, deacon, prayer team leader, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Whether she was cooking...

Dec 3, 2019

Mr. James Gillean, 71, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillie Mae Lewallen Gillean.

James is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sheryl Beach Gillean; daughter, Angie Favors (Lynn); son, Robert Gillean (Amanda); daughters, Rose Thomas (Matt) and Crystal Babb (Mike);...

Dec 2, 2019

Charles "Chuck"  Durham, 67, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Clemons Durham and is survived by his mother, Joy Durham; mothers of his children, Mitzi Durham and Debbie Durham; sister, Cheryl Wheeler; sons, Charlie Stacy Durham, Nathanial Durham and Jeremy Durham (Paige Staten).

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Dec 1, 2019

William “Bill” Jackson Cavender, 88, of Eton passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

He was the son of the late Oliver and Ester Cavender and was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Samantha Fross.

Bill was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a Mason for 47 years. He was...