OBITUARIES
Thomas Speck
May 29, 2017
Mr. Tommy R. Speck, 84, of Dalton passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late George M. and Artie Bagley Speck and was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Monteen Williams Speck and brother, George Bowie Speck. Tommy was veteran of the United States Army, having served during...
Katheryn Cloer Scott
May 25, 2017
Katheryn Cloer Scott, 80, of Villanow, GA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Katheryn was co-owner with her husband, James W. Scott, of J&K Yarns from 1972 to 2012. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and tending to her vegetable...
Suzanne Mitchell Carson
May 24, 2017
Mrs. Suzanne Mitchell Carson, 84, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Hershel Lee and Edna Maynard Mitchell and was preceded in death by her husband Joe M Carson. Suzanne was a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking and shopping. She...
Patsy Ruth Howard
May 18, 2017
Ms. Patsy Ruth Howard, 71, of Chatsworth, departed this life on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Collins, and Irene and William Roberts and sisters, Edna Harper and Brenda Collins. Pat is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sonya Howard of Ringgold; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and...
John Chester Iv
May 18, 2017
John Chester IV, 56, of Dalton passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. John was Battalion Chief of the Whitfield County Fire Department, where he served for 26 years. He was a member of Tilton Baptist Church. John was a graduate of Columbia High School in Albany, NY and was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps....
Beecher "Ray" Miolen
May 17, 2017
Mr. Beecher “Ray” Miolen, 85, of Ringgold passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Ray was a veteran of the Korean War and a Bronze Star recipient. He served in the United States Army and proudly served his country. His parents, Arthur M. and Nora Lou and brothers and sisters,...
Michelle Fossett
May 16, 2017
Miss. Teressa “Michelle” Fossett, 50, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Michelle was an active member of Dalton Trinity United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Dalton High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Fossett; grandmothers, Corrie Knick and DeEtte Fossett; aunts, Maude Ketchum and Carolyn Yaeger; uncles, George Knick and Ivan Knick. Michelle...
Herman Dalton
May 12, 2017
Mr. Herman O. Dalton, 90, of Dalton, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Henry C. and Frances Whittimore Dalton and was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Bryant Garrison, his second wife, Inez Bagley Dalton and a grandson, Dean Merritt. Herman was a veteran of the United...
David C. Clay
May 12, 2017
David C. Clay, 65, husband of Kathleen A. Clay, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, at his home in Georgetown, KY. Born in Trenton, MI, he was the son of the late Paul Dean and Estella B. Clay. David was a veteran of the United States Air Force, group leader with Toyota (TMMK) and an agent with Rector Hayden...
Frances Anderson
May 5, 2017
Mrs. Frances B. Anderson, 94, of Dalton, passed away Friday May 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late William H. Bartenfeld and Winnie L. Sapp Bartenfeld and was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. (T.J.) Anderson. Frances was a graduate of Dalton High School; attended Georgia State Women’s College and was a member of Dalton...
Edna Odessa Gossgae
May 4, 2017
Mrs. Edna Ellis Gossage, 87, of Dalton, passed away Thursday May 4, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Powell Ellis and was preceded in death by her brother Ronnie James Ellis. Edna is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Hubert Gossage of the residence; daughter and son-in-law, Shelia and...
Virginia Cross
Apr 28, 2017
Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” Carmical Cross, 81, of Dalton passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Chattanooga. She was the daughter of the late H.D. and Lillian “Bill” Carmical and was preceded in death by the love of her life, Dean Cross in March 2001. Ginny is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Deana Cross, Gina and Kendall Black...
Claudett Callahan
Apr 28, 2017
Miss. Claudett Callahan, 70, of Dalton passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017. Burial will be in Whitfield Memorial Gardens. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave. Dalton is in charge of arrangements.
Gertrude "Tut" Mcfarland
Apr 26, 2017
Miss. Gertrude Manly McFarland (Tut), 90, of Dalton passed away Wednesday April 26, 2017 at her residence. Tut was born in Dalton to the late Judge James A. and Gertrude Manly McFarland (Jolly) on July 19, 1926. Tut was educated in the Dalton Public School System and at LaGrange College where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Samuel "Sam" Little
Apr 22, 2017
Mr. Samuel Fenn Little, 80, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late William and Katherine Little and was preceded in death by his wife of over 57 years, Frances Morgan Little. Sam was a graduate of the University of Georgia Law School, was on the State Bar...
Lois Deems
Apr 14, 2017
Mrs. Lois Ralston Deems, 92, of Dalton, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. She was born November 4, 1924 to the late Clifford Ralston and Millie Long Ralston and was preceded in death by her husband, John Elston Deems; sisters, Ruby Weaver, Lillie Sandige, Loretta Ralston, Esmer Long, and Viva Ralston; brothers, Wayne Ralston, Willie Ralston, Joseph Ralston and...
Betty Carolyn Turner
Apr 13, 2017
Betty C. Turner, age 77, a resident of Maple Ridge Health Care Center, Cartersville, GA, passed away on April 13, 2017. Mrs. Turner was born April 6, 1940, daughter of the late James and Grace Jones of Dalton, GA. She attended the Dalton School System, and graduated from Dalton High School in 1956. Betty attended Georgia State University in...
Mark Lane
Apr 10, 2017
Mr. Mark Lane, 60, of Dalton, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Harold W. and Carolyn Haynes Lane and was preceded in death by his brother, Kim Lane. Mark is survived by uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 6 PM on Monday, April 24,...
James Thomas Shepherd
Apr 8, 2017
Mr. James Thomas (J.T.) Shepherd, 91, of Rocky Face died Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was born in Rocky Face on January 26, 1926 to the late John and Nettie Holt Shepherd. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Alwilda Gilbreath Shepherd in Dec. 2016., brothers, Julian Shepherd, Harold Shepherd and Talmadge Shepherd; sisters, Frances...
Howard Cecil Nesmith
Apr 6, 2017
Mr. Howard Cecil NeSmith, 87, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late Elander James NeSmith and Odell Williams NeSmith and was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Wood NeSmith; brother, Oscar NeSmith and sister, Mim NeSmith Williamson. Cecil is survived by his wife, Betty...
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