OBITUARIES

Apr 18, 2024

Gail Ann Duke, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Dalton, GA, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and selflessness. She was 76 years old.

Born to Ralph and Vido Hammontree, Gail grew up surrounded by love and warmth in Dalton, GA. She was preceded in...

Apr 14, 2024

Carl Lee Knowles entered into God’s hands on April 14, 2024, at the age of 93.  His four children and several of his grandchildren were by his side with their hands on his body when he entered heaven.  Carl was born in McRae, GA, to the late James Robert and Melinda Towns Knowles on September 6, 1930, as the...

Apr 14, 2024

Louise Ham, 94, of Rocky Face, GA passed away at home on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. (E. Helen) Russell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leon M. Ham III and her two sisters, Mrs. Emory Larson of Lutherville, MD and Mrs. John Folk...

Apr 11, 2024

R. Carter Pittman, Jr., 84, born January 8,1940 of Dalton passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlotte Pruden Pittman and R. Carter Pittman, Sr. and sister, Jane Pittman Lieberman.

Carter graduated from Dalton High School in 1959, where he played football. He...

Apr 10, 2024

Rex Allen McCurdy, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

He was the son of the late Paul McCurdy and Madeline Head Fowler. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne McCurdy.

Rex was an avid fisherman and loved playing Yahtzee. He could often be found eating meatloaf and watching crime shows....

Apr 7, 2024

Sheila Griffin Stancill, 75, of Rocky Face, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Sheila was born on September 17, 1948, to the late Winfred and Mildred Griffin. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lamar Stancill, and her sister, Montez Bearden.

Sheila is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Keith...

Apr 7, 2024

Patsy Ann Scott, 87, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Leon and Georgia Beard and was also preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Scott and sisters, Glenda Faye Beard and Mattie Lou Murphy.

Patsy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She attended Rockbridge...

Apr 3, 2024

Linda Lewis Allen, 78, of Dalton, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Baroness Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Bertice Lewis, and her late husband, Garland Headrick.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, James Allen; children, Todd Headrick (Meredyth), Cassie Short (Dean), Carol Allen, and Amanda...

Apr 3, 2024

Charline Cuthbert, 82, of Rocky Face passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents H.V. and Geneva Bennett and brothers, Charles Bennett and Henry Bennett.

Charline was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Edward Cuthbert; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and William Combs;...

Apr 2, 2024

Chester Joseph Kawa, Jr., 80, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

He was born on March 10, 1944, in New Bedford, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his family and late wife, Nancy Kawa. Chester is survived by his wife, Wanpen Kawa.

Memorial services will be held at 6:30 PM on...

Mar 30, 2024

James A. Waskin, 82, of Dalton, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 30, 2024.

James, fondly known as Jim, was born to Mildred and Stanley Waskin, on March 7, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. As a child, he loved to fish with his father at their lake house in Michigan. He was a talented...

Mar 29, 2024

Shirley Fromm died peacefully at the age of 86 in her home surrounded by her family on March 29, 2024. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on June 9, 1937.  Shirley was the first in her family to pursue higher education by obtaining her Diploma in nursing from Henry Ford Hospital. She worked as a nurse in San Francisco...

Mar 28, 2024

Jackie Allen Lynch, 78, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

He is survived by his sons and daughter in law, Travis (Louise) Lynch, and Marty Lynch; grandchildren, Sarah Lynch and Benjamin Lynch; brother, William Lynch; nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m....

Mar 28, 2024

Barbara Baldwin, 77, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Baldwin, parents, Jack and Ann Garland and mother-in-law and father-in-law, C.B. and Jessie Baldwin.

Barbara will be remembered by her many dear friends at Bradley Wellness Center. She was grateful for her First Baptist...

Mar 26, 2024

Evelyn L. Bahlow, 97, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Regency Park Health. She was born in Roscoe, PA on March 12, 1927 to the late William Sidney Lewis, Jr. and Susanna Ermlick Lewis.

After graduating from high school in 1944, she moved to Washington D.C. to work for the F.B.I. until 1950....

Mar 26, 2024

Bernice Ann Hall, 87, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Nathaniel David Durham; son-in-law, Charles Erwin Durham; brother, Pete Barry.

Bernice attended Temple of the Lord Church, where she faithfully served as pianist for 46 years.

She is survived by her husband,...

Mar 26, 2024

Natalie White Bellamy, 47, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Henry Lee and Martha Francis Apple and paternal grandparents, Frank and Edith Jewell White.

Natalie was a 1995 graduate of Dalton High School, where she was a member of the Dalton Catamount Band. She was...

Mar 26, 2024

Philip Bates Bailey, age 78, passed away at home on March 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Easton Bailey, Jr. and Jimmie Bates Bailey. He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Dell Hitchcock Bailey, daughters Natalie Bailey (Dave Eubanks), Melisa English Bailey (Erin English Bailey), and Allison Bailey; grandchildren Noah...

Mar 18, 2024

Mary Ruth Sane, 90, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Ted Sane; parents, Amos and Stella Bishop; brother, Quinton Bishop; grandson, Harold Lee Burrell.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Terry Sane and Doug and Pat Sane; grandsons, Heath Sane...

Mar 17, 2024

Patricia (King) Hall, 77, passed away on March 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born on April 2, 1946, in Chattanooga, she was lovingly known by family and friends as Patsy or Pat. She is a graduate of Central High School in Chattanooga and retired from the State of Georgia Department...