OBITUARIES

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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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 11, 2018

Kim Pierce, 63, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late James Pierce and Florence Pierce and is survived by her stepmother, Ann Pierce and many special friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with Rev....

Dec 11, 2018

Mr. Jack Bradley Dixon, 86, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Melvin and Tessie Borders Dixon and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Bob, Melvin Jr. and granddaughter, Sky Dixon Ragan.

Jack is survived by his loving wife...

Dec 7, 2018

On Friday, December 7, 2018, Craig Winfield Davison, father, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 61 years.

He was the son of the late Robert and Madge Davison and is survived by his children, Zachary W. Davison and Emily E. Davison both of Roswell. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert...

Dec 7, 2018

Mr. Jeremy Wade Cantrell, 39, of Chatsworth passed away on Friday, December 7,2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter “Shorty” and Betty V. Johnson; great-grandparents; uncle, Jimmy O’Del; other aunts and uncles.

Jeremy loved to be outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

He is...

Dec 4, 2018

Ms. Melinda Long Trotter, 73, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Reflections of Tranquilty.

She was the daughter of the late Robert Scholze and Barbara Watkins Long and was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert (Robin) Scholze Long II, Michael Watkins Long, Sim Perry Long; and nephews, Patrick Paul Long and Jason Eric...

Dec 4, 2018

Mr. B. H. Smith, Jr. 91, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

He was the son of the late Benjamin Harrison Smith, Sr. and Georgia Cargal Smith and was preceded in death by his sisters Lena Little, Flora Roberts, Neta Henderson, Sue Stevens and Catherine Rich and brothers Sam Smith, Lloyd Smith, George Rollin...

Dec 3, 2018

Mr. Ray Green, 59, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center.

Ray was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Ray Green II and Tara of Calhoun, and Zach and Randi Green of Dalton; parents, Billy Ray and...

Nov 29, 2018

Arnold S. King age 93, of Dalton passed away at his home on Nov. 29, 2018. He was born on March 23, 1925 in Dalton, Georgia. Arnold was preceded in death by his first wife, Elinor Nance King; his parents, Charlie P. King and Maud Watters King; brothers, George P. King Sr. (Sarah), Charlie Grady King (Betty), Sam King, Ronald...

Nov 29, 2018

Louise Satterfield Jones, 89, passed away at home on November 29, 2018, with her family by her side.

She was born on March 8, 1929, in Dalton, Georgia as the eldest child to the late Flossie and Eugene Satterfield. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Jones and her sisters, Delores Straw and Wilma...

Nov 28, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth ‘Libby’ H. Jordan, 86, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Emma Hardigree and was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Dan Jordan; brother, Jerry Hardigree; brother-in-law, Boyd Jordan; sister-in-law, Polly Jordan and grandson, Robert ‘Robbie’ Vance Hunsucker III. Libby was a lifelong Methodist and...

Nov 28, 2018

Mr. Gordon Lee Franklin, 89, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was the son of the late Steed and Foy Lea Potts Franklin and was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Foster Franklin; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Ted Welch; and sister, Esther Franklin. Gordon was a member of Olivia Baptist Church and loved fishing and...

Nov 26, 2018

Mrs. Betty L. Lindsay, 79, of Dalton passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kinsey Sr. and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Lindsay Sr. and brothers, Robert Kinsey and John A. Kinsey Jr. Betty was a devoted wife and business partner, she...

Nov 25, 2018

Mr. James W. Boyd, 87, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

He was the son of the late Fred and Lillie Boyd and was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon E. Boyd, Sr.

James worked for Cabin Craft, which became West Point Pepperell, then Shaw Industries for 45 plus years.

Nov 22, 2018

Mr. William (Bill) Hollis Colley, 81, of Dalton passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was born in Chambers County, Alabama, the son of the late Hollis and Idella Moore Colley and was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Genelle and Bobby Crowder. Bill graduated from Valley High in Valley, Alabama, and also from Auburn University in 1959...

Nov 19, 2018

Cora Hackney, affectionately known as “Ganny” passed away peacefully on November 19, 2018, at the age of 93.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Callie Pierce and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert “Bob” Hackney.

She was a member of Central Church of Christ and is survived by her...

Nov 19, 2018

LIFE OF Al THOMAS HICKMAN

Mr. Al Thomas Hickman, 94, of  Dalton passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center.  He was born in San Francisco, California, the son of the late Albert and Augusta Coulter Hickman.

He attended Catholic and public schools in San Francisco.

Al is...

Nov 19, 2018

Mrs. Judy Dyer Boyd, 75, of Dalton passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Annie Dyer and was also preceded in death by her brother, Chris Dyer.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Doyle Boyd of Dalton; brother, Kenneth Wesley Dyer of...