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Betty Carolyn Turner

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

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

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

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...

Trevylian Andrew Nelson

Trevylian Andrew Nelson

Mar 31, 2017

Trevylian Andrew Nelson III, age 46, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away March 31, 2017. Known as “Andy” to his family and “Trev” to his friends, he was born June 18,1970 in Dalton, Georgia. He was a graduate of Southeast Whitfield High School and received an associate degree from Dalton State College. He later attended the University of Georgia where...

Rose Gearin Combee

Rose Gearin Combee

Mar 28, 2017

Mrs. Rose Gearin Combee, 68, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Charlotte Reinsberg Gearin and was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Tiffany Anne Combee; grandson, Paul Wesley Nipper; brother, Larry Joseph Gearin; sister, Muriel Browne. Rose was a member of Varnell United Methodist...

Hazel Hughes Howell

Hazel Hughes Howell

Mar 27, 2017

Hazel Hughes Howell passed away March 27 at her Royal Oaks residence. She was born in Summerville (Chattooga County) in 1928 and was preceded in death by her parents, C.D. and Mary Bridges Hughes and three brothers and a sister. Mrs. Howell served as an Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of State of Georgia in the late 1950s and...

Dennis Clayton Standridge

Dennis Clayton Standridge

Mar 21, 2017

Mr. Dennis Clayton Standridge, 42, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He is survived by his father, Dennis W. Standridge of Chatsworth; mother and her husband, Shirley and Stephen Herzfeld of Ringgold; special friend, Desiree Dunn; sister, Kelly Weaver of Dalton; brother, Kenneth Standridge of Ringgold; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday at...

Gordon "Monroe" Jones

Gordon "Monroe" Jones

Mar 20, 2017

Mr. Gordon “Monroe” Jones, 76, of Dalton passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. Gordon was an avid race car driver and fan and was known by his friendly smile. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Alma Jones, Christine Jones; step-daughter, Cathy Lovain; brother, Jack Jones and sister, Helen Jones. Survivors include his sisters, Brenda Cooper...

Ernest "Harold" Shepherd

Ernest "Harold" Shepherd

Mar 20, 2017

Mr. Ernest “Harold” Shepherd, of Dalton, passed away on his 88th birthday, Monday, March 20, 2017. He was the son of the late John and Nettie Holt Shepherd. Harold was a member of Central Church of Christ. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Whitfield County Schools after 33 years. He is survived...

Sue Langford

Sue Langford

Mar 19, 2017

While surrounded by her loving family, Sue Townsend Langford went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Patty Garrett Townsend and was preceded in death by mother-in-law and father-in-law, Hazel and J.C. Langford and son, Jon Langford. Sue is survived by her...

Tullie Smith

Tullie Smith

Mar 15, 2017

Mrs. Tullie Smith, 95, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Smith and a grandson, Matthew Smith. Tullie was a member of Olivia Baptist Church and loved her Church Family. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She is survived by her children and their spouses,...

Lana Barker Gross

Lana Barker Gross

Mar 14, 2017

Mrs. Lana Barker Gross, 68, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She was the daughter of the late David and Reba Barker and was preceded in death by her husband, David “Punkin” Gross. At Lana’s request no services will be held. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402...

Richard Knott

Richard Knott

Mar 13, 2017

Mr. Richard G. Knott, Jr., 65, of Cohutta, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard retired as a Tech Sergeant in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska and had 13 years of civil service in Elmendorf, Alaska. He is survived...

Lela Akins

Lela Akins

Mar 13, 2017

Lela Mae Richards Akins, age 75, of Dalton passed away at her home March 13, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Jack Bruce Richards and Reba Mae Groves Richards and was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Akins in 1991 and brothers, Charles E. Richards, Jewell Richards and Jack Richards Jr. Lela married the love...

John Shipman

John Shipman

Mar 13, 2017

Mr. John V. Shipman, 92, of Dalton passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Regency Park. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Belle Petty Shipman and children, James Floyd Shipman, Roy Shipman, Walter Shipman, Sue Waters and Peggy Carroll. John is survived by his children, R.L. and Aletha Shipman of Cleveland, TN, Dennis Shipman of...

Kierie Block Parker

Kierie Block Parker

Mar 10, 2017

Kierie Block Parker born December 31, 1931 finished her journey on this earth Friday, March 10, 2017 and is now in the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Kierie was preceded in death by her father and mother Leenert Block and Clara Taber Jones of Nantucket, MA. She is survived by one sister, Sara Block Johnsen of...

Donald Poe

Donald Poe

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. Donald Howard Poe, born September 8, 1933, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by 2 infant brothers and also brothers and sisters-in-law, Oscar and Lilly Poe, Lewis and Ruby Poe, Bill and Katherine Poe, Idus and Christine Poe and Gene Poe; sister and brother-in-law, Nadine and Glen Morgan; brothers-in-law, Richard Bennett, Troy...

Audrey Morgan

Audrey Morgan

Mar 2, 2017

Audrey Faye Sanford Morgan, loving mother and “Nanny” to dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren, died peacefully on March 2 with her family at her side. She was 86. Mrs. Morgan lived in Dalton, Ga. and was a former resident of Magnolia, Ark., Rayville, La. and Natchez, Miss. Born July 5, 1930 on a farm in Archibald, La. to...

Clifford Edward Maney

Clifford Edward Maney

Feb 28, 2017

Mr. Clifford Edward Maney, 87, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was the son of Clifford C. and Nellie Maney and was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Clifford was a member of Crown View Baptist Church and was a retired Chief of the Dalton Fire Department. He was...

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