OBITUARIES

Mar 3, 2019

Leaving behind a strong legacy of generosity, Carey Springer Bowen Craig passed away on Sunday night, March 3 rd , at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.  She was born in Dalton on June 1 st , 1940, the first daughter of William Carey Bowen Jr. and Idawee Springer Bowen.  Her beloved childhood home on Sunset Circle was full of...

Mar 2, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Dillingham Mallett Johnson, 89 of Dalton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday March 2, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late G. E. and Dollie Staten Dillingham and was preceded in death by her first husband, James “Ed” Mallett and second husband, Melvin Johnson; sisters, Ruby Gillian, Edith Apple and...

Feb 28, 2019

Mrs. Reine Khabbaz Cornelison, 85, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Wood Dale Health and Rehabilitation.

She was preceded in death by her
 husband, John E. Cornelison.

She is survived by her
 son and daughter-in-law John E. and Elyse Cornelison of Tallahassee, FL; daughters and son-in-law Mary and Jimmy Myers of...

Feb 26, 2019

Mrs. Peggy “Sue” Smith, 61, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Alfred Davis and Lily Defor and was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Lamar Ellis.

Sue is survived by her husband, Tommy Smith; children, Shaun and Jenny Smith,  Jenny and Jason Keown, and Angie Pritchett;...

Feb 25, 2019

Betty Jewell Ogles, age 89, of Dalton passed away on February 25, 2019, at Wood Dale Health and Rehabilitation.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Doyle Ogles, and her daughter Cathy Ogles.

Survivors include her sons, James (Patricia) Ogles of Charleston, Tennessee, Doyle Ogles of Dalton, Michael (Donna) Ogles of Adairsville, Georgia,...

Feb 24, 2019

Mrs. Peggy Hall Hogan, 83, of Dalton passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Frank Hall and Laura Zelle Childers and was preceded in death by her husband, W. H. “Preacher” Hogan.

Peggy was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She loved to read, do word search puzzles and...

Feb 24, 2019

Gary “Lane” Ashworth, 64, of Dalton passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.

Lane was born January 8, 1955 in Dalton, GA, son of the late DeeEtte Calhoun Ashworth and Wendell Lee Ashworth; grandson of the late Thomas

Hughes and Minnie Mallet Calhoun, Joseph Bartow...

Feb 23, 2019

Mr. Thomas C. “Tommy” Stocks, 86, of Dalton went home to live with the Lord Saturday February 23, 2019.

He was the son of the late John and Inez Pierce Stocks and was preceded in death by his brother John Ralph Stocks and a nephew David Williamson.

Tommy graduated from Dalton High School in 1950...

Feb 23, 2019

Mrs. Betty Evelyn McPherson, 88, entered Heavens gates on Saturday, February 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mammie Bishop. Betty was also preceded in death by her son, James “Lamar” Bailey; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Jerry Ledford; brother, Deforest “Buck” Bishop; son-in-law, Herb Joyce.

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Feb 17, 2019

Karen Nicholson Hanes, 68, of Peachtree City, GA, stepped through the gates of Heaven early on Sunday morning, February 17, 2019 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, J.D. Nicholson of Dalton and father-in-law, Ed Hanes of Bowling Green, KY. She is survived by her husband, Clark Hanes of Peachtree City; mother, Nita Nicholson...

Feb 16, 2019

Miss Betty Lee Jones, 88, of Dalton passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019, at The Gardens at Royal Oaks. She was the daughter of the late James M. and Marilou Godfrey Jones, and was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn E. Jones, and her sister, Moreen Headrick.

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Feb 13, 2019

Mrs. Ann Chadwick Owen, 91, of Smyrna, GA and formerly of Dalton passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late William and Gladys Clements Chadwick and was preceded in death by her husband, Max Owen; son, Jimmy Owen; sisters and brothers, Mary, Mable, Kitty, William “Bill”, Jr. and Paul.

Ann...

Feb 12, 2019

Ms. Donna Donatelli Bandy, 65, of Cohutta passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Fay Skinner Donatelli; father, Frank Thiry; brother-in-law, Steve Cassidy.

Donna was an active member of Rock Bridge Community Church and was a retired teacher at...

Feb 6, 2019

Mr. Paul Lake Crutchfield, 93, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Paul was born on July 10, 1925 in Shelbyville, TN to the late Thomas Morris and Mary Crutchfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcile Wesley Crutchfield and his sister and brother-in-law, Christyne and Malvin Townsend. He graduated...

Feb 3, 2019

Mr. Jonathan Newberry, 38, of Resaca and formerly of Dalton, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta.

His father, John Newberry, preceded him in death.

Jonathan loved to be outdoors, on his tractor, hunting, fishing or just riding in the mountains.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 31, 2019

Mr. Grover B. Stanley, JR, 67, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Grover Stanley, SR. and Jessie Lee Stanley and was preceded in death by his son Egan Stanley and sister Ola May Brooks.

JR loved his family and was very...

Jan 30, 2019

Jerry McDowell, 77, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

He was the son of the late Ernest and Esta Lee McDowell and was also preceded in death by Judy McDowell.

Jerry was very active in Georgia Legal Services, loved old cars and enjoyed helping stray animals.

He is survived by...

Jan 27, 2019

Shirley Ellen Calloway, 75, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Ridgewood Manor.

She was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Jenkins Callaway and was also preceded in death by her sister, Doris Richardson and brothers, Robert Callaway and Jerald Callaway.

Shirley is survived by her children, Daryl Thomas (Anna)...

Jan 22, 2019

Mr. Troy L. Stone, 86, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy D. and Ruby Potts Stone; brother, Harold Stone; sister, Shirley Walters.

Troy served in the Army during the Korean War where he worked in the motor pool. He loved his wife dearly and...

Jan 22, 2019

Bobby Clenton Beck, 87, passed away on January 22, 2019 at his home in Dalton, Georgia. Bobby is preceded in death by his loving parents, Oscar and Mary Ann Beck, his sisters, Dorothy E. Beck Johnson and Erlene Beck Grice, and his son, Phillip Dennis Beck.

Bobby was born in Williston, South Carolina to Oscar Floyd and...