OBITUARIES

Jan 21, 2019

Dennis Lamar Jackson, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, January 21, 2019.

Born and raised in Dalton, Georgia, Dennis was a member of Central Church of Christ, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents CH and Ethel Hiett Jackson; brothers Raymond Jackson, Bobby...

Jan 20, 2019

Mrs. Sandra Boshers Townsend, 69, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her father, Morris Boshers.

Sandra was a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church. She loved tennis, Bible study, mission trips, reading and puzzles.

She is survived by her...

Jan 17, 2019

Theodore “Ted” F. Holt, 90, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late John and Dovie Petty Holt and was preceded in death by his wife Louise Mansfield Holt and his siblings Charles (Libby) Holt, Hubert (Dot) Holt, Howard (Betty) Holt and Dimple Holt.

Jan 13, 2019

Mrs. Marion Rego, 92, of Dalton and formerly of Mystic, CT passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Max and Catherine Kopko and was preceded in death by her husband John Rego, brothers and sisters.

Her life revolved around giving.

Marion is survived by her daughter, Catherine...

Jan 13, 2019

Kaye Carol Stanley, 71, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed from this life on January 13, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 29, 1947 in Dalton, GA to parents Harmon O. Ingle and Dimple P. Ingle. She was a graduate of Dalton High School class of 1965. On June 7,...

Jan 12, 2019

DeForest (Buck) Bishop, 84, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

He was the son of the late Frank and Mamie Bishop and was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Jerry Ledford.

Buck is survived by his son, Terrell Bishop of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Tony Lopez...

Jan 11, 2019

Mr. Farris “Butch” Carl Moore, Jr., 74, of Dalton passed away Friday, January 11, 2019.

Farris was a veteran of the United States Air Force, played minor league baseball, and was an avid golfer. One of his greatest joys was being at his grandchildren’s sporting events and games, especially golf tournaments and basketball games.

Farris...

Jan 10, 2019

Mrs. Christine Coats Thompson, 93, of Dalton passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children.

She was the daughter of the late Walter and Lula Hilburn Coats and was preceded in death by her husband, Toby Thompson.

Christine was a member of First Baptist Church of Dalton.

She...

Jan 7, 2019

Mrs. Nedra White, 77, of Dalton passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Dallas Lee and Virginia Bishop White and was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Lee Albertson, brother Fred White and niece Greena Albertson.

Nedra retired from the Whitfield County School System after 42 years...

Jan 3, 2019

J. Sherwood Jones, Jr, MD, died January 3, 2019 after a prolonged illness. He was born on October 29, 1934 and reared in Hogansville, GA, the son of the late Sherwood Jones and Clifford Wilkinson Jones. He was preceded in death by his brother in law, Charles Parham of Dalton.

He attended Emory University where...

Jan 2, 2019

Mr. Hubert E. “Gopher” Gossage, 97, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

He was the son of the late Prater R. and Nora Staten Gossage and was preceded in death by is wife, Edna Ellis Gossage; brothers, Steed Gossage, Harold Gossage and P.W. “Quack’ Gossage.

Hubert was a WWII veteran of the United...

Dec 30, 2018

Mr. Perry T. Cox passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the age of 77. Perry was born on April 23, 1941.

He was the son of the late Earl T. and Bonnie Cox.

Perry is survived by his wife, Doris D. Cox of Tunnel Hill, GA. Daughters, Vickie Phillips and Barbara Cox; nieces...

Dec 29, 2018

Mrs. Betty Ross Chapman Henley, 87, of Dalton entered into God’s divine glory Saturday, December 29, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Fort Payne, Alabama and was raised in Lafayette, Georgia, daughter of the late Seab Moore Chapman and Lucille Brock Chapman. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Dec 26, 2018

Mr. Grady Pickel, 87, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Charlie and Callie Stanley Pickel and was also preceded in death by his wife Frances Holland Pickel and brother Bill Pickel.

Grady was a veteran of the United States Army and a...

Dec 23, 2018

Mrs. Ruth Dyer Ledford, 85, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Jim and Pate Shoemaker Dyer and was also preceded in death by her husband Luke Ledford, children Ronnie Ledford, Kathy Ledford, and Linda White, sisters Susie Callahan, Marie Parker, Georgia Luffman, Betty Lowery...

Dec 20, 2018

Mrs. Madeline Holsomback Lindsay, 98, of Dalton passed away Thursday December 20, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late, Clinton and Inez Mills Holsomback and was preceded in death by her husband D.A. “Skeet” Lindsay and two brothers and one sister.

Madeline was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a great...

Dec 18, 2018

Thomas James Sosebee, 88, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

He was the son of the late Garfield and Bettie Sosebee and was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Fowler Sosebee, grandson, Robert Sosebee, brother, George Sosebee and sister, Bertha Payne.

He was a veteran of the United States Army,...

Dec 14, 2018

Mr. Jamie Hicks, 46, of Atlanta, Georgia and formerly of Dalton passed away Friday,

December 14, 2018.

He was the son of the late Jimmy Hicks and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Horace and Louise Fincher and Ed Hicks and Frances Hicks Serritt.

Jamie is survived by his mother, Betty Hicks...

Dec 14, 2018

Mr. John L. “Jay” Dyer, 76 of Dalton passed away Friday December 14, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late, Miller L. and Johnnie R. Hawes Dyer.

Jay was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Grove Level Baptist...

Dec 14, 2018

Mr. John Ralph Ledford, Jr., 80, of Dalton passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at his residence.

He was the son of the late John Ralph Ledford, Sr. and Nannie Mae Lankford Ledford and was also preceded in death by his brother, Marion “Red” Ledford. Ralph is survived by his nieces, nephews and cousins.

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