OBITUARIES

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 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 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...

Apr 17, 2019

Henry Lee Plott, 86, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, April 17 , 2019.

He was known for his skill as a builder and built many churches and homes in the community. Henry served as a sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a deacon at Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was an...

Apr 13, 2019

Eula Mae Mooney, 92, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, April 13 , 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Mooney; sons, Randall Mooney and Lee Roy Mooney; daughters, Annie Ruth Hurley and  Kathy Mooney; sister, Gartie Spriggs.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law,...

Apr 12, 2019

Wilma Nadine Polk, 86, of Dalton passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Ruby and Hugh Hill and was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Polk; daughter, Sue Hasty; brothers, Lloyd Hill and Jimmy Dale Hill; sisters, Laverne Polk and Sue Addington.

Wilma attended Lakeport Christian...

Apr 7, 2019

Ronnie “Ron” Phillips, 70, of Rocky Face passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019.

He was the son of the late Lonnie and Della Davenport Phillips and was preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma Stone and Myrtle Phillips.

Ron was an avid tennis player, a music lover, a guitar player and an amateur novelist. He...

Apr 7, 2019

Ewin Alan Reed, Sr., 60, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

He was the son of the late Etta and JC Moon and Eddie Joe Reed. He was also preceded in death by his daughters Brittany Reed and Amanda Kinsey and son Ryan Alan Reed.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley...

Apr 1, 2019

David Lanier Rice passed away on April 1 , 2019.

He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 1 , 1937 to the late David and Erlyne Lanier Rice. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Robert “Bobby” Fleming Rice.

David is survived by his wife of 53...

Mar 30, 2019

Mr. Terry Lee Johnson, AIA, 58, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Walter A. and Betty V. Johnson, brother, Jimmy O. Johnson, and nephew, Jeremy W. Cantrell.

At the age of twelve, Terry met Danita at a wedding and knew from first glance that he was...

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. David Larry Blaylock, 80, of Dalton passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Anne de Sieyes Blaylock of Dalton; daughters, Lucia and Kenneth Curry of Ashburn, Virginia and Margaret and Joseph Berardelli of Reston, Virginia; sons, David and Marianne Blaylock of Marietta, Georgia, Scott and Patricia Blaylock...

Mar 29, 2019

Hassell Herrin, age 80, passed away at Dalton Place on March 29, 2019.

He was the son of the late Horton Burnett and Margaret Sprayberry Herrin of Dalton. He is survived by a sister, Margaret Herrin, and as he called her “his honorary sister”, Ann Clarke.

He was a graduate of Dalton High School, and...

Mar 24, 2019

Quince Edward “Big Ed” Fletcher, 80, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

He was the son of the late Earnest and Dolly Mae Richardson Fletcher and was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Bramblett Fletcher in 2008.

Big Ed affectionately coached many young men throughout Whitfield County. He loved fishing...

Mar 23, 2019

Leaving behind a legacy of faithfulness, generosity, and gratitude, Milton James Ryman, Jr. passed away at home on Friday, March 23rd, surrounded by his loving wife of nearly 70 years and his three daughters and son in law. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on August 16, 1928, the son of Milton James Ryman, Sr. and Martha Walker Ryman....

Mar 19, 2019

Merilyn Bush Ridley, 94, of Rock Hill, SC beloved wife of late Charles (Charlie) B. Ridley began their love story in 1944, and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage together.  Merilyn died peacefully Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Merilyn is survived by her son Charles B. Ridley Jr, wife Jackie, and their family,  and her daughter Merilyn R....

Mar 19, 2019

Brenda Dianne Lunsford, 65, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

She is survived by her husband, J.D. Heath; daughters and sons-in-law, Shiona and Earl Seay , Jennifer Heath and Jonathan Orizetti; son and daughter-in-law, Dylan and Robyn Heath; granddaughters, Brianna and Jasmin.

Your 65 years were way too short. The impact you...

Mar 15, 2019

Mrs. Mollie Rose Rodgers, 91, of Dalton passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at the home of her daughter Brenda.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Agnes Husky Clay and was preceded in death by her husband, Verble Rodgers; and brother, Paul Deal Clay.

Mollie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Mar 14, 2019

Mrs. Sara Ann “Sally” B. Wester, 72, of Dalton passed away peacefully Thursday, March 14, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earle Neil Wester III; parents, Charles Henry Butler and Lucy Carden Butler; and brother, David Butler.

Sally is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Earle Neil “Buzz” Wester IV and wife...

Mar 12, 2019

Mrs. Betty Kilgore James, 80, of Chatsworth and formerly of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the residence of Ed and Margaret Kilgore.

She was the owner of Brent’s Florist and Gifts and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Chatsworth.

She was the daughter of the late Lorene Kilgore...

Mar 9, 2019

Miss Betty Sue Cook, 91, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Dalton Place.

She was the daughter of the late Homer Lee and Edna Spence Cook and was preceded in death by her sisters, Eunice Souther, Lois Cargel, Hazel Gentry, Fornadia Cook, Annie Laura Stanley, and Marguerite Bowman; brothers, Horace, Noel, Ned, and...