OBITUARIES

Jun 26, 2018

Mrs. Susie Mae Cooper, 88, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Winfred Cooper in 2004; parents, William and Ethel Boyd Blackwell; brothers, Edward Blackwell, J.C. Blackwell, Buck Blackwell, Sammy Blackwell and an infant sister.

Susie attended Whitfield Baptist Church...

Jun 24, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Jean Bennett Greeson, 87, of Resaca passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Hattie Phillips Bennett and was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Jerry Greeson; brother, Ronnie Bennett; sister, Katie Bramblett and son-in-law, Hank Mueller.

Barbara was a member of Northside Church of...

Jun 20, 2018

Mrs. Lorene Wells, age 95, of Dalton, GA passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born June 5, 1923 and was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Wells and daughter, Joyce Hackney.

Lorene is survived by her son and daughter in law, Alan and Deb Wells; daughter and son in law, Betty and Scott Andersen;...

Jun 18, 2018

Winton Allen Reason, age 91, of Maryville, TN passed away Monday, June 18, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Cleo Gracie Reason. Winton is survived by their four children: Anna Sisk (Wayne) of York, SC, Allen Reason of Maryville, TN, Charles Reason (Elizabeth) of Smyrna, GA, and Mary Pratt of Dalton,...

Jun 14, 2018

Mrs. Sarah Jane Nations Hammontree, 83, of Dalton passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late J.C. Nations and Hester Russell Keasler and was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Nations.

Jane was an active member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She loved spending time...

Jun 12, 2018

Mrs. Julia Doris Harris Stafford Hayes, 95, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her residence in Royal Oaks. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Theo and Emma Mae Harris of Bowman, GA; first husband, George C. Stafford of 44 years; loving son, Grover Harris Stafford; second husband, F. Doyle Hayes; and stepdaughter, Linda Hayes all...

Jun 9, 2018

Mrs. Kathleen Goldston Rogers, 92, of Dalton passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Regency Park Health Care.

Kathleen was the daughter of the late Claude and Flora Langley Goldston and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Rogers and son, Charles William Rogers, Jr.

Kathleen is survived by her grandchildren, Zachary Rogers...

Jun 9, 2018

Mr. Destin David Groves, 29, of Cohutta passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Ann Groves, aunts, uncles and family.

Destin was a stay at home dad to his son, Brayden.  He always had a smile on his face, loved music, food,...

Jun 8, 2018

Catherine Thomas Mashburn of Dalton passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center. She was 94. She was the daughter of Grady and Ester Downey Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband, John Willis Mashburn; sisters, Evelyn Wilson and Paulette Rosser and brothers, Billy Thomas and Bobby Thomas.

Survivors include sisters, Betty Todd...

May 29, 2018

Frank E. Howell passed away May 29 at his Royal Oaks residence.

He was born in Summerville (Chattooga County) in 1919 and was preceded in death by his parents, Deed and Ella Howell, his wife, Hazel, two brothers, Bob and Olan Howell and a sister, Margaret Strickland. He and Hazel had been married almost 70 years at...

May 28, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Dillard Sheppard Bell, 82, of Dalton, GA passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at her home.

She was the widow of Wayne E. Bell, Sr. and was preceded in death by her father, James Christopher Dillard, mother, Margaret Dillard, and brother, Wayne Brock Dillard.

Barbara was an active member of Christ the King...

May 26, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Mullinax Evans, 80, of Dalton passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Life Care Center of Collegedale.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jon H. Evans; parents, Boyd and Helen Crook Mullinax; brother, Larry Mullinax.

Patricia was very devoted to her husband. She loved gardening, raising orchids, attending her koi pond,...

May 24, 2018

Mrs. Frances Thomas Purvis, 93, of Dalton passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Spurgeon and Jewel Ford Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Purvis in 2004.

Frances is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Patricia Purvis and Kim...

May 22, 2018

Thelma Estes Hall, 82, most well-known as Mama, Mamaw, and Big Mamaw, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 after a battle with ALS.

Thelma was the daughter of the late John B. and Mary Porter Estes. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky but made her home for more than...

May 20, 2018

Mr. Ronnie Lee Lipscomb, 81, of Dalton passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Quinton Memorial Healthcare.

He was the son of the late James and Lois Tollison Lipscomb and was preceded in death by his son, Mark Lee Lipscomb.

Ronnie was the owner of Dalton Pawn Brokers for 51 years and was the promoter...

May 20, 2018

Mr. Herbert Holmes, 89, of Resaca passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Brady and Susie Childers Holmes and was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Louise Edmond Holmes in 2017, daughter, Wanda Holmes Grant, and brothers and sisters.

Herbert was retired from...

May 16, 2018

Enid McGregor Whitecotton of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at home with her family.

Enid was preceded in death by her husband William A. “Bill” Whitecotton whom she helped for many years in the family business, Whitecotton Leather Co. Enid was born July 31, 1927 to Claude and Rella McGregor who passed in 1985...

May 15, 2018

Mr. Thomas “Tom” William Mitchell, 88, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Homer and Ethel Mailings Mitchell and was preceded in death by his wife, Earline Medley Mitchell; grandson, Graham Scott Mitchell; sister, Myrt Mitchell and brother, Robert Mitchell.

Tom was a...

May 12, 2018

Mr. Gary D. Maney, 67, of Cohutta passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Ormond Beach, FL.

He was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Helen Broome Maney.

Gary was the owner of Industrial Control Systems and was an avid collector of classic cars.

He is survived by his loving wife,...

May 12, 2018

Mrs. Betty Ann Coget Likens, 79, of Rocky Face passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Emil and Goldia Arnold Coget.

Betty is survived by her loving husband, William “Bill" Likens of Rocky Face; daughter, Anita Denise Likens Long of Rocky Face; granddaughter, Heather Long Defore...