OBITUARIES


John Bates

John Bates

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. John Morris Bates, Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, October 10, after a long illness at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation.

He was the son of the late Archie and Ruby Bates of Dalton. John was a lifelong resident of Dalton. He was a longtime member of ChristChurch Presbyterian, formerly First Presbyterian Church of Dalton, where he...

John Tice

John Tice

Oct 6, 2024

John David Tice, 93, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away peacefully at his home  on Sunday, October 6, 2024. John was born on September 28, 1931, in Anderson, South Carolina, the son of the late Grace Murdock Tice and David Tice. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty (50) years, Ila Jo Daniel Tice. John...

Valerie Lambert Hayes

Valerie Lambert Hayes

Sep 25, 2024

Valerie Lambert Hayes, age 52, of Dalton, GA passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2024.  She was born on October 22, 1971 in Bridgeport, Alabama to James and Donna Lambert and was the fifth of seven children.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters-in-law, Jennifer Kirk Lambert, Rita Powell, and Cathy Strictland, daughter-in-law, Sabrina Moore Hayes, grandchildren, Hayden...

Michael Edwin Cantrell

Michael Edwin Cantrell

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Michael E. Cantrell, Sr., age 64, of Dalton, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Emory E. Cantrell, his mother, Carol Louise Moore, and his stepfather, Farris “Butch” Moore.

Michael is survived by his wife, Christie Cantrell; his children, Lindsay Bennett (Cole), Heather Cooper (Kat), and...

Frank Guy Henley III "Buddy"

Frank Guy Henley III "Buddy"

Sep 23, 2024

‘…All your children are taught by the Lord, and great is thy peace…’ – Isaiah 54:13

Frank Guy ‘Buddy’ Henley III, age 62, of Dalton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Buddy touched numerous lives through his generous spirit of grace and generosity.  He was always one to regularly call and check on his...

Barry Andrew Siegel

Barry Andrew Siegel

Sep 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Andrew Siegel, who was born in Boston, MA on 10/18/66 and died in Dalton, GA on 9/22/24.  Barry was an avid reader and history buff, with a special interest in military history inspired by our father's military service during WWII.  He also enjoyed science fiction and collected...

Lillian Faye Stanley

Lillian Faye Stanley

Sep 19, 2024

Mrs. Lillian Faye Stanley, age 92, of Dalton, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19th, 2024.  She was born on Saturday, May 14th, 1932.  Lillian retired from Shaw Industries Sample Division after 26 years.  Lillian’s favorite pastime was meeting friends and shopping at the mall.  She also enjoyed gardening, camping, and spending time with...

William Larry Joyce

William Larry Joyce

Sep 17, 2024

William Larry Joyce, affectionately known as Larry, passed away on September 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on November 21, 1947, in Dalton, GA to W.L. and Mavis Joyce. He grew up in the “Eastside" area of Dalton, where he forged lifelong friendships and earned the nickname “Lightning Larry” through his passion for...

Tina Mcfadden

Tina Mcfadden

Sep 17, 2024

Ms. Tina Michelle Moore McFadden, age 56, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.

Tina was born on Monday, September 2, 1968, to Mr. Tom and Mrs. Marge Johnson.

Tina was truly a one-of-a-kind individual; to quote her mother, she...

River Cole Mchan

River Cole Mchan

Sep 15, 2024

River Cole McHan was born into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Valence Ooten, Billy McHan and Sharry McHan and great-grandparents, Shirley and Luther Bramlett.

River is survived by his parents, Tasha Bramlett and Billy McHan; siblings, Kase, McKynleigh, Braxton and Ridge McHan; grandmother,...

Polly Cooper

Polly Cooper

Sep 14, 2024

Mrs. Jackie Pauline ‘Polly’ Richards Cooper, age 77, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Polly was born in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, July 17, 1947, to the late Mr. Jack and Mrs. Reba Groves Richards.

In addition to her parents, Polly is...

Wilma Jean Green Flowers

Wilma Jean Green Flowers

Sep 12, 2024

Wilma Jean Green Flowers, 87, of Cohutta passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Oscar Green and Martha Howard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Flowers; son, Larry G. Flowers; and siblings, Roy Green and Geraldine Morgan.

Wilma was an amazing mother and...

Sandy Martin

Sandy Martin

Sep 10, 2024

Mrs. Sandra ‘Sandy’ Louise Carlson Martin, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Quinton Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Sandy was born on Monday, April 1, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, to the late Mr. William and Mrs. Elizabeth Allen Carlson.

Sandy grew up all...

Stanley Eric Carlson, Sr.

Stanley Eric Carlson, Sr.

Sep 10, 2024

Mr. Stanley Eric Carlson, Sr. of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 10th at the age of 90.

Stan was born March 5th, 1934, in Winona, Minnesota and grew up in Elberton, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sylvia Mohler Carlson, and his three sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Mechelle Carlson, Tony...

William Lawrence (Larry) Mcconnell

William Lawrence (Larry) Mcconnell

Sep 10, 2024

William Lawrence (Larry) McConnell passed from this life to eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Larry was born in Chattanooga, TN and grew up in Dalton, GA. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Dalton High School and a 1967 graduate of Mercer University in Macon, GA. After graduation Larry...

Mickey Walker

Mickey Walker

Aug 28, 2024

Mickey Walker, 71, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Mickey was born on February 6, 1953, to the late Boyd Eugene Walker and Hazel Schurch Walker.

He loved music, photography and building and working with his hands. Most importantly Mickey loved his family with all his heart.

He is survived...

Cindy Allred

Cindy Allred

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Martha Ellen Powell Allred, known throughout her entire life to everyone as ‘Cindy,’ passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Cindy was born on Monday, October 14, 1935, in Cartersville, Georgia, to the late Mr. Dewey and Mrs. Mamie Jo Stone Powell....

John Edmond Duke

John Edmond Duke

Aug 22, 2024

John Edmond Duke, 89, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Doreen Duke; mother of his children, Betty Ann Duke; siblings, Doloris Burkett and Buck Duke.

John was a member of The Church of God of the Union Assembly and spent most of his life...

Sara Ann Proffitt Masters

Sara Ann Proffitt Masters

Aug 21, 2024

Sara Ann Proffitt Masters, 96, of Dalton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, entering the eternal presence of her beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ joining beloved family members and friends waiting for her homecoming. Sara Ann was born in Dalton on January 20, 1928, to the late J.R. and Floried Adams Proffitt. In addition...

Loraine Bradford

Loraine Bradford

Aug 19, 2024

Mrs. Loraine Richards Bradford, age 99, of the Redwine Cove community in Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Bradford was born in Dalton on Wednesday, September 24, 1924, to the late Mr. George and Mrs. Alma Richards Wilson.

Mrs. Bradford was a lifelong member of...

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