OBITUARIES

Aug 8, 2019

Donald “Duke” Lynn Williams, 62, of Dalton passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late JH and Ruth Williams and was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Williams and Hubert Williams; nephew, John Chester; brother-in-law, RC Trammell.

Duke had been a resident of Ridgewood Manor...

Aug 8, 2019

Shirley Gordon, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gordon and son, Bill Gordon.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Terry Gordon and Wayne Gordon, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Saturday in the chapel of...

Aug 6, 2019

Kathryn Crider Kenemer, 85, of Tunnel Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Dorothy and John Crider and was preceded in death by her brothers, J.W. Crider, Jerry Crider and Kenneth Crider; sister, Janice Crider; and a son-in-law, Larry Ault.

Aug 6, 2019

Mrs. Agnes Stanley Fossett, 85, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Agnes was a faithful and devoted wife of 62 years, to her surviving husband George. Out of a combined 15 other siblings and their spouses, George and Agnes are/were both the last remaining members of their respective families. Their love...

Aug 5, 2019

George Maurice Farmer, a former federal agent for the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and a longtime supporter of Dalton High School, died Monday, Aug. 5. He was 83.

Services for George will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, at First Baptist Church of Dalton. Family and friends are invited to visit in the atrium of...

Aug 5, 2019

Hazel Irene Swinford, 90, of Dalton passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019.

At Hazel’s request no services will be held.

She will be laid to rest at Union Hill Needmore Cemetery in Alabama.

Aug 2, 2019

Mrs. Carol J. Ramsey, 56, of Dalton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father Jack Richards, Jr. and brother John Richards.

Carol was born October 14, 1962 in Payson, AZ. After moving to Dalton, she met the love of her life Dean at 7 years old....

Jul 29, 2019

Janet Ellenburg Moore, 78, of Dalton passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.

She was born on February 9, 1941 in Seneca, SC the youngest of 7 siblings and the last surviving one. Janet was an ORN at Hamilton Medical Center for 25 years and retired in 2006.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....

Jul 29, 2019

Virginia “Ruth” Cate Craig, age 94, of Dalton, passed away July 29 , 2019.

She was born in Ocoee, Tennessee, to parents Grover C. and Annie Howell Cate. One of five girls, she was a lifelong resident of the Chatsworth and Dalton area.

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Jul 25, 2019

Doris Jones Koger, 66, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father Cecil Jones and her sister Brenda Maxwell.

She is survived by her children, Patricia Walkey (Randall) of Dalton, Kelly Koger (Laura) of Dalton and Tiffany Newberry of Athens, AL; grandchildren, Richard Walkey (Zoie), Ethan...

Jul 23, 2019

Duma Heard Silvers of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Silvers and daughter, Donna Silvers King.

Duma is survived by her sister, Dot Dyer.

She loved working in the yard and growing beautiful roses.

The family would like to thank...

Jul 17, 2019

Theresa Ba Sai Wong passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home.

Theresa was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed.

She is survived by her husband, Peter Wong; children, Allen and Hope Wong, Richard Wong and David and Sarah Wong; grandchildren, Oliver Wong, Evie Wong, Kaylen Chitwood and Luke ...

Jul 7, 2019

Robert (Bob) Martin Lewis of Dalton, age 86, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He passed away at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born March 5, 1933 in East Point to Belle Martin and Henry R. Lewis. A graduate of Russell High School and the Georgia Institute of Technology, Bob earned...

Jul 6, 2019

Ruth Geneva Baggett, 85, of Winder and formerly of Dalton, passed away peacefully July 6 following an extended illness. She was surrounded by her loving daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren and slipped quietly into the loving arms of her Savior and her daughter, parents, brothers and sisters who were waiting for her. Ruth loved life and her family and lived...

Jul 4, 2019

Kenneth W. Hughes, 80, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. He was the son of the late Arthur and Ethlee Hughes and was also preceded in death by his brother, Weldon Hughes. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Rebecca S. Hughes; son, Dana Williams; siblings, Tommy Hughes (June), Joe Hughes, Rose Ann Cross, Michael Hughes (Connie),...

Jun 30, 2019

Heaven is sweeter today because Bobbie Stanley Brookshire gained her Angel wings on June 30, 2019 surrounded by her loving daughter and son in law Karen and Clay Nations.

Bobbie was born December 30, 1936 to the late Grover and Jessie Lee Stanley and grew up in the Pine Grove Community. She was also preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2019

Jimmy Jordon Nolan, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born in Murray County, GA on October 2, 1937 to the late Robert Allen Nolan and Ora Gray Nolan. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Louise Carter, Juanita Awtrey and Lorean Greeson.

He is...

Jun 25, 2019

Mr. Larry Sims, 80, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Regency Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Ruby Sims.

Larry was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Johnnie Bryson Sims; son, Ricky and Rita...

Jun 17, 2019

Heaven is sweeter today as Ms. Evelyn Poe entered the gates with Jesus to greet the love of her life and all her family and friends who have gone before her. Evelyn’s smile was contagious and lit up any room. Evelyn loved attending church at Quinton Memorial. She had an amazing green thumb and kept her windowsill full of...

Jun 17, 2019

Ann McCutchen McDonald, 65, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late F. Kelly McCutchen Sr. and Louise McCamy McCutchen and was preceded in death by her brothers, F. Kelly McCutchen Jr. and Carlton “Babba” McCutchen.

Ann was an accomplished dancer and a avid Georgia Bulldog fan, loved taking...