OBITUARIES

Apr 3, 2018

Mrs. Elsie Bryson Rackley, 96, of Dalton went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Bryson and was preceded in death by her husband, John William Rackley; brothers, Wiley, Willard and Grady Bryson; sisters, Dora Fisher, Ailene Vance, and Berla Mae Price.

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Apr 2, 2018

Mrs. Frances Holsomback Pullen, 83, of Dalton passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Frances graduated from West Georgia University with an Associate’s degree. She was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she taught a Sunday school class for over 40 years. Frances worked alongside her husband, Tom Pullen at State...

Mar 31, 2018

Mr. Jacob Harrison Ward, 41, of Dalton passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Brett Noblitt.

Jacob is survived by his mother, Diana B. Ward and her husband, Bill Lockhart; father and step mother, Harry and Missy Ward; sons, Alex, Kamron, and Draggen Ward; brothers and sisters-in-law, Isaac...

Mar 27, 2018

Mr. Douglas Neill Wilder, 84, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his residence in Brunswick, Ga.

He was the son of the late Erret and Thelma Hunt Wilder and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley Stagg Wilder; brothers, Ray, E.B. and James Wilder; sister, Carolyn Wilder Gaither....

Mar 26, 2018

Mrs. Mary Ellen Jackson, 79, of Dalton passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Emory Saint Josephs Hospital in Atlanta.

She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ludell Bridges of Monroe , GA. and  brother, Elmer “Moe” Bridges of Albany, GA.

She grew up in Monroe, Georgia where she was the Drum Major...

Mar 24, 2018

Denis Peter Donegan passed away March 24, 2018 at the age of 83-years-old.  Denny was born July 19, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY.  His parents were Denis Donegan and Margaret Brady.  He was raised on Long Island where he learned to play golf at Beth Page State Park and hockey on the frozen Long Island ponds.  He grew up watching...

Mar 21, 2018

Mr. Elliott Ehrlich, 64, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Elliott is survived by his wife, Brenda Ehrlich of Dalton; daughter, Andrea Cline of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Veleta Ehrlich of Florida; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Joseph Alonso of Florida, Barbara and Wally Kay of New York, and...

Mar 15, 2018

Mrs. Krystal “Nan” Nanette Campbell, 59, of Dalton passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late J.L. Campbell and Nellie Sue Travillian Campbell and was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Gerald Dinardo.

Nan is survived by her spouse, Gary Hyde; son, Brandon Vinyard and her grandson...

Mar 15, 2018

Mr. Hubert Jackson, 67, of Dalton passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late C.H. and Ethel Hiett Jackson and was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Jackson and Bobby Jackson.

Hubert is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Holly Finnemore of Cartersville;...

Mar 14, 2018

Mr. Charles William "Bill" Simpson, 77, of Tunnel Hill went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry, of 40 years; son, Ross (Becca) of Hamilton, Virginia; daughters, Sarah Allen (Jon) of Rome, Georgia and Margaret Coughlin (Michael) of Boca Raton, Florida; grandchildren, Rowan Simpson and Madeleine...

Mar 14, 2018

Harold Wilburn McMahon (known by some as Mac), age 90, of Dalton, passed away March 14, 2018 at Tranquility of Dalton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Walker and Onie Deverell McMahon; sister, Pauline Hardin; brothers, D.W., Carl, and Ralph McMahon.

Mr. McMahon was parts manager for Brooker Ford and Brooker Motor...

Mar 11, 2018

Mr. Arvil Cotis Center, 88, of Resaca passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his residence. He was the son of the late George and Lula Brookshire Center and was preceded in death by his son, Richard Center; sister, Edith Carpenter; brothers, Clarence Center and Clay Center. Arvil was a member of the National Guard and attended Eleventh Avenue Baptist...

Mar 8, 2018

Mrs. Judy Ann McNeese Frost, 78, of Dalton passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Bruce McNeese and Minnie Morgan McNeese and was preceded in death by her brother, Hoyt McNeese. Judy is survived by her children, Kim (Mike) Worthington and Ben (Tammy) Frost of Dalton and Stacey...

Mar 7, 2018

Mr. Joseph W. “Toby” Reid, Jr. 61, of Dalton, GA passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. He was born February 13, 1957, in Reading, PA, but his family roots go back to South Georgia – to Americus, Plains, Leslie, and Desoto. Toby was preceded in death by his...

Mar 4, 2018

Mr. Simon Duke, 55, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Sammy and Louise Duke; sister, Susie Chadwick; brothers and sister-in-law, Clint and Christie Duke, Mark Duke, LeBron Duke, and Jodee Duke; special uncle and aunt, Daniel and Wanda Duke; other uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will...

Mar 1, 2018

Ms. Louise C. Kephart, 82, of Dalton passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Quinton Memorial Healthcare. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Lillie Dyer Henderson and was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Kephart; brothers, Conway, Thomas, Wallace, Hoyt, Charles and sister, Helen Gee. Louise was retired from J & J Industries after many...

Feb 26, 2018

Clifford Frederick Kelley, 94, of Dalton passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at Morningside Assisted Living. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Blone Lee Kelley; his parents, J.O. Kelley Sr. and Annie Maude Kelley; brothers, J.O. Kelley Jr. and Rural C. “Butch” Kelley; and sister, Katherine Plemons. He is survived by his...

Feb 25, 2018

Mr. David Lamar Newberry, 70, of Dalton passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zelma Ora Laughridge and Walter Webster Newberry Sr. and numerous siblings. David is survived by his children, Chad (Craiglyn) Newberry of Dalton, Mandy Albertson of Chatsworth, Tracy Newberry of Dalton, and Tiffany Newberry of Dalton; grandchildren, Rodney Ray,...

Feb 24, 2018

Mr. Paul Andrew Johnston, 61, of Cohutta passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Julian Johnston. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Johnston and children, Audrey Johnston and Andrew Johnston all of Cohutta; mother, Ann Johnston of Smyrna, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lynne Johnston and her husband Steve DeTore of...

Feb 19, 2018

Mr. Arthur William “Bunky” Lindsey Jr, 78, of Ellijay and formerly of Dalton passed away early on Monday, February 19, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the son of the late A.W. “Ott” Lindsey and Georgia Lindsey and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ione Campbell Lindsey in 2016. Bunky was a graduate...