OBITUARIES


Marie Westmoreland

Marie Westmoreland

Jul 10, 2017

Marie Larmon Westmoreland, age 90, of Dalton, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Marie was of the Baptist faith and a member of Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church. She was a avid gardener and seamstress. She and her husband were co-owners of L&W Grocery on North Hamilton Street for twenty years. Marie...

Rickey Hartley

Rickey Hartley

Jul 10, 2017

Mr. Rickey Eugene Hartley, 64, of Dalton passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Janet Whittle Hartley. Rickey was a beloved husband, dad and friend. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a 1971 graduate of Valley Point High School. Rickey...

Todd Black

Todd Black

Jul 8, 2017

Todd Jonathan Black, age 47, passed away at home on Saturday, July 8, 2017. He was born August 9, 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Woodward Academy in Atlanta and the University of Georgia in Athens. He resided in Rocky Face, Georgia for the past year. Todd was a lifelong restaurateur, and his love of food was passed down...

Sis Brown

Sis Brown

Jul 8, 2017

Mary M. “Sis” Brown, 89, of Dalton passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on July 8, 2017, finally being reunited with the joy of her life, her husband James E. Brown, who preceded her in death in March 2004. She passed away one day prior to her ninetieth (90th) birthday. Mary, much better known as “Sis”, spent her formative...

Mary Jane Dunlap

Mary Jane Dunlap

Jul 6, 2017

Mary Jane Hodges Dunlap July 7, 1916 – July 6, 2017 Mary Jane Hodges Dunlap, beloved mother of Alice H. Squillario and James Albert Hammack, Jr. both of Dalton, died on July 6, 2017. She was born in Brinson, GA on July 7, 1916 to Alice Trulock Hodges and Dewitt Clinton Hodges. She was preceded in death by her...

Mark Ellis

Mark Ellis

Jul 4, 2017

Mr. Mark Ellis, 51, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Mark was a 1984 graduate of Dalton High School and a graduate of the University of Georgia. He was a member of ChristChurch Presbyterian and was also a big influence in many medical communities. He was preceded in death by...

Michael Clark

Michael Clark

Jul 1, 2017

Mr. M. Michael Clark, 75, passed away Saturday July 1, 2017. He was the son of the late Yoder and Loretta Clark and was preceded in death by his wife Clara Annette Clark in 2014. Mike was a member of ChristChurch Presbyterian and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved playing golf and hunting. Mike is survived...

Wanda Stagg

Wanda Stagg

Jul 1, 2017

Mrs. Wanda Lou Stagg, 79, of Ringgold and formerly of Dalton went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Oshel and Ida Mae Oldaker. Wanda was a dedicated wife, loving mother and doting grandmother. For many years she was a loyal member of the...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Jun 30, 2017

Mrs. Mary H. Brown, 90, of Dalton passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. She was a graduate of Women’s College of the University of North Carolina, Greensboro with a degree in Secretarial Administration. She was a member of ChristChurch Presbyterian. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Hallman and Lola S. Hallman; husband of 65 years,...

Donald Bramblett

Donald Bramblett

Jun 24, 2017

Mr. Donald G. Bramblett, 63, of Rocky Face passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Richard and Margaret Cummings Bramblett and was preceded in death by his brother, James Bramblett. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Luffman of Rocky Face; children, Melinda Bridges of Ringgold, Matthew...

Katherine West Stansell

Katherine West Stansell

Jun 23, 2017

Mrs. Katherine West Stansell, 92, of Dalton passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at Quinton Memorial Healthcare. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Addie Jones West and was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Troy L. “Shine” Stansell; daughter, Glenda Stansell Mirabella; brother, Ray West; sisters, Blanche Chitwood, Gladys Mashburn and Leona Freylach....

Bobbie Penn Burkett

Bobbie Penn Burkett

Jun 20, 2017

Mrs. Bobbie Penn Burkett, 91, of Athens, GA and formerly of Dalton passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA. Bobbie was the daughter of the late Clyde and Frances Cater Penn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman D. Burkett, Sr. in 2010. Norman was President of Hamilton Medical...

Brian Horton

Brian Horton

Jun 16, 2017

Mr. Brian Horton, 48, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at his residence. He was a graduate of Ringgold High School and Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a member of the United States Coast Guard and worked many years with U.S. Veterans Department. Brian was preceded in death by his grandfather,...

Helen Ruth Bowman Dardin

Helen Ruth Bowman Dardin

Jun 15, 2017

In precious memory of Helen Ruth Bowman Dardin, 92, of Dalton, who passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. M. Victor Dardin and granddaughter, Tammara Price Luftig. She was a volunteer at Hamilton Medical Center for 21 years. Helen is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Dardin Price and Johnny...

Jerome "Romeo" Dyer

Jerome "Romeo" Dyer

Jun 10, 2017

Mr. Jerome “Romeo” Dyer, 73, of Dalton passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late, Jim and Pate Ann Shoemaker Dyer and was preceded in death by his brother, Otis Dyer; sisters, Susie Callahan, Marie Parker, Georgia Luffman, Betty Lowery and Mary Elizabeth Dyer. Jerome is...

Nancy Colston

Nancy Colston

Jun 10, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Keister Colston, 79, of Dalton passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Penny and Mary Alice Keister. Nancy was a faithful member and treasurer of Eastside Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Pete Colston of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and...

Elizabeth Jane Kilgore

Elizabeth Jane Kilgore

Jun 10, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Reynolds Kilgore, 66, of Chatsworth passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, Dennis and Frances Brookshire Reynolds and was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Lee “Buddy” Kilgore and a grandson, Tyler Anthony Burns. Jane was a member of Chatsworth First United Methodist Church. She loved to read and...

Philip Sutton

Philip Sutton

Jun 9, 2017

Mr. Philip D. Sutton, 59, of Dalton passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Candler and Mary Weaver Sutton. Philip was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his son, Ben Sutton of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Geneva Sutton of Ellijay; sister, Loretta Rhodes of Dalton; nieces...

Shirley Ann Stover Silvers

Shirley Ann Stover Silvers

Jun 5, 2017

Ms. Shirley Ann Stover Silvers, 73, of Dalton passed away Monday, June 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Efford and Bertie Wade Stover and was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, McKala Clark. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Silvers of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Beth Silvers of Newborn; grandchildren, Sharee (Robert)...

Juanita Sue Bennett Coker

Juanita Sue Bennett Coker

Jun 4, 2017

Mrs. Juanita Sue Bennett Coker, 82, of Dalton passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. Juanita was born July 6, 1934 to the late W.G. “Grady” and Arthalee Green Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Gordon Lee “Jeter” Coker; brothers, Dewey Bennett and Tom Bennett; sisters, Era “Pete” Crumbley, Vera...

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