OBITUARIES

Jun 8, 2019

Mrs. Sylvia Hamer “Syb” Ford, 86, of Dalton passed away peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Dr. Douglas Hamer and Thelma Harbin Hamer of Lenoir, NC, and was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Mann Ford III of Dalton.

Syb was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great...

Jun 7, 2019

Bernese Blackburn, 91, of Dalton passed away at home on Friday, June 7, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Homer and Jesse Shoemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, W. H. “Billy” Blackburn Jr; sons, Johnny Blackburn and Jerome Blackburn; sisters, Pauline Gibson and Maebelle Murray.

Bernese is survived by her sons and...

Jun 6, 2019

Mr. Don Terrell Sayer passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care in Placida, FL.

Don was born May, 25 1936 in Toccoa, GA. He was a graduate of Mercer University and spent most of his career working in the carpet industry. He was the co-founder of Emerald Carpet where he served...

Jun 2, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jo Ellis McNally, 86, of Dalton passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late Homer and Hazel Powell Ellis and was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny D. McNally.

Betty was a graduate of Dalton High School. She was a beloved and devoted...

May 31, 2019

Leona Ruth Martin Rippy, 95, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at 12:45 PM, Friday, May 31 , 2019 at Quinton Memorial Healthcare in Dalton Georgia.

Ruth was born April 5 , 1924, the 5th of 7 children, in Bethpage, Tennessee to parents William Arthur Martin & Jennie...

May 22, 2019

Elaine Quarles Bennett, 67, of Dalton went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May, 22, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Dolores Quarles and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Elaine is survived by her daughter, Mandy Broome (Greg); grandchildren, Cody Broome (Lacie), Casey Broome, Jasmine Broome and...

May 20, 2019

William Glenn “Bill” Boyd, Jr. 79, of Dalton passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019.

He was the son of the late William Glenn Boyd, Sr. and Gertrude Warmack Boyd and was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Gertrude Lotspeich Warmack.

Bill graduated from Dalton High in 1958 and was a Master Eagle Scout....

May 16, 2019

Mrs. Evon Waters Rymer, 86, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Chatsworth Health Care.

She was the daughter of the late George and Bessie Payne Waters and was also preceded in death by her husband Ira Rymer and 9 brothers and sisters.

Evon is survived by her sons, Wayne (Sharon) Rymer...

May 14, 2019

Edna Stinson Parker went to join our Lord on her 85th birthday. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with so much love and passion. She loved Jesus with all her heart and made sure her family, friends, and anyone she may meet, knew how much her Savior meant to her. She was preceded in death by her...

May 6, 2019

William Michael Hurst, 72, went to be with Jesus on May 6, 2019.

Michael was born October 6, 1946, in Manchester, GA, to William Dan Hurst and Ruby Jewell Favors Hurst. Michael loved nature and the great outdoors, particularly the mountains where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was happiest in the north Georgia mountains where the...

May 5, 2019

Mr. John Burlin “J.B.” Postelle, age 93, of Dalton passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born to the late John Postelle and Jane McArthur Postelle.

J.B. is also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Nicholson Postelle; brothers, James Arvil Postell and Jess Postell; infant sister, Georgia Ellen Postelle and sister, Ella...

May 3, 2019

Mrs. Frances Jewel Howell Stone, 89, of Dalton passed away Friday, May 3, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late H.M. “Pete” and Bessie Casey Howell and was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Troy L. Stone; brother, Earl D. Howell; sisters, Ruby Howell Thorne and Claudelle Beckler.

Frances was a...

May 2, 2019

Lynda Hyde Eidson, 75, of Dalton went home to be at peace with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Florence and Thomas Hyde.

Lynda is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Rodger Eidson of Dalton; sons, Hank Eidson (Ellen) of Atlanta, Judson...

Apr 28, 2019

Roy Gentry, Sr., age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Gentry; mother, Mae Belle Gentry Moore; two daughters, Sandra and Susan Gentry; three brothers, Dude, Robert, and Jerry Gentry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years,...

Apr 26, 2019

Mr. Robert Tucker Boyett, 84, passed away in his home on April 26, 2019.

He was born on December 10, 1934 to the late Mr. George Jackson Boyett and Mrs. Annie Tucker Boyett of Dalton.

He graduated from Dalton High School in 1953. He attended Gordon Military College where he played football and then transferred...

Apr 23, 2019

Mrs. Vernetta “Kate” Ruth Turner, 68, of Rocky Face passed away Tuesday, April 23 , 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Mary Wilburn; husband, James Hodges; infant daughter; sister, Polly Huff; brother, Lowell Sherwood.

Kate was a loving...

Apr 23, 2019

Charles (Chuck) S. Kimsey Sr., 88, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was the son of the late Johnny and Margaret Kimsey, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Kimsey.

Chuck was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Dalton and a deacon at Maple Street Baptist Church in...

Apr 21, 2019

Clara Driggins, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ella Crutchfield. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Josephine Smith, son, Tim Driggins and sons-in-law, Carl Williams and Charlie Clowers.

Clara was a loving woman who will be greatly missed by all that...

Apr 21, 2019

Bernice Gallman Smith of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, and grew up with 8 brothers and sisters. She founded House of Beauty with her close friend Janelle Lemon in 1961 and was a beloved hair stylist for many years. She was a...

Apr 20, 2019

Grace Kathryn “Kathy” Todd Sutton, 86, of Destin, Florida, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 20 , 2019 at Niceville Memory Care.

Kathy will be remembered for her loving personality, faithfulness, kindness, generosity and adventurous spirit.  She will live on in our hearts forever.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Larlin...