OBITUARIES
Myrtle "Marie" Johnson
Jan 8, 2014
Mrs. Myrtle “Marie” Ledford Johnson, 70, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 6, 1943, daughter of the late James Edward and Hollie Marie Henderson Ledford and was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Edward Ledford and sister, Betty Jean Ledford Jones. Left to cherish...
William Addington
Jan 7, 2014
Mr. William Augusts Addington, 85, of Rocky Face, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late. Roy Marshall and Lydia Louise Davis Addington. William was a devote christian and an avid defender of the second amendment. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Sue Hill Addington of the residence; sister-in-law and...
Raymond Wilson Jr.
Jan 7, 2014
Mr. Raymond Edwin Wilson Jr, 59, of Rocky Face passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, “Big Mama” Hester McGill Hall; step-father, David Sims; nephew, Andy Tallent and his special dog, Shawdy. Raymond worked for Shaw Industries for 36 years. He is survived by his loving...
Nettie Ballew Penland
Jan 6, 2014
Mrs. Nettie Ballew Penland, 87, of Dalton passed away Monday January 6, 2014. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Lillie M. Ballew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pledger “Pete” Penland; sisters, Willie Mae Ballew, Ruth Welch, Carrie Welch and Pat Hawkins; half brothers, Luther Ballew, Price Ballew and Claude Ballew; half sisters,...
Lois Thompson
Jan 6, 2014
Mrs. Lois Kilgore Thompson, 97, of Tunnel Hill passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Ernest Thompson; sons, Richard Thompson and Walter Thompson; daughter, Elaine Horne. Lois is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Wilda Thompson of Woodstock, GA; son-in-law, Reece Horne of Tunnel Hill; grandchildren, Michelle Dorman, Joe...
Sue (Sue-Ma) Russell
Jan 2, 2014
Mrs. Sue L. (Sue-Ma) Russell, 94, of Rocky Face, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the residence. She was the daughter of the late David and Lena Self Lowery and was preceded in death by her husband , Charles Ralph Russell; son Harvey Allen Russell; sisters, Ada Leonard and Lavada Lowery; brothers James Lowery and Leonard Lowery. Sue...
Joyce Schultz
Dec 30, 2013
Mrs. Joyce Herring Schultz, 77, of Dalton passed away Monday, December 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Schultz and daughter, Rebecca Abernathy. Joyce is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Julie Schultz of Cohutta; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Fred Pullen of Calhoun; grandchildren, Brittany and Mike Fountain, Brigette...
David Burton
Dec 28, 2013
Mr. David E. Burton, 53, of Dalton passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Burton. David is survived by his wife, Lisa Arnold Burton and children, David Erik Burton and Lisa Burton all of Dalton; mother, Thelma E. Burton of Calhoun; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Panda...
Carolyn Couch
Dec 28, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn Doyle Couch, 70, of Dalton passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Emory Hospital. She was born in Shellmound Tennessee and grew up in Jasper. The daughter of a hardworking farmer and school teacher she had a wonderful childhood. She Graduated from South Pittsburgh High School, Middle Tennessee State College and received a Master’s in Education from...
Virginia Johnson
Dec 27, 2013
Ms. Virginia Ilene Johnson, 77, of Dalton, GA and formerly of Houston, TX, passed away December 27, 2013 at Regency Park. She was the daughter of the late, Pickett and Rachel Merchant Johnson and was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Loyd Tripp. Ilene was a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and received her masters from...
George Tuder
Dec 23, 2013
Mr. George Leonard Tuder, 59, of Dalton passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth King Tuder and was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Tuder. George is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Linda Tuder of Rocky Face. Graveside services will be Friday...
John Raymond Painter
Dec 22, 2013
Mr. John Raymond Painter, 63, of Chattanooga and formerly Dalton passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death his father, Ed Painter of Dalton. John is survived by his loving wife, Susan Z. Painter and son, Matthew L. Painter both of Chattanooga; daughter, Carmen Angles Ekdahl of Atlanta; son, Levi A. Purvis of...
Frances Ray
Dec 21, 2013
Mrs. Frances W. West Ray, 61, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, December 21,2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Stanton and Annie Lou Kenner West and was preceded in death by her brother, Arvil West; father-in-law and mother-in-law, R.V. Ray, Jr. and Jewel Ray. Frances was of the Baptist faith and was a loving...
William "Bill" Anderson, Jr.
Dec 20, 2013
Mr. William S. “Bill” Anderson, Sr., of Jupiter, FL and formerly of Dalton, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 in Jupiter. While in Dalton he was a member of the Dalton First Presbyterian Church and part owner of Multitex. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis C. and Martha S. Anderson and son, William S. Anderson, Jr....
Frances Moorehead
Dec 18, 2013
Mrs. Frances Land Moorehead, 76, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Edward “Jim” Moorehead Sr. Frances is survived by her daughters, Catherine “Cathy” Moorehead and Brenda Moorehead Young both of Dalton; sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence Edward Moorehead Jr. of Resaca, Presley and Angela Moorehead, Johnny Moorehead all of...
Betty Crane
Dec 17, 2013
Mrs. Betty Crane, 84, of Ringgold and formerly of Dalton passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Parkside Nursing Home in Ft. Oglethorpe. She was preceded in death by her husband James Lewis Crane Sr. in 1985. Betty is survived by her daughters, Carol Frye Grondin of Ringgold and Glenda Durham of Summerville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, James Lewis...
Norene Boring
Dec 8, 2013
Mrs. Norene Elaine Boring, 86, of Dalton passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Paul and C. Elaine Smith and was preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Smith. Norene was a registered nurse and a member of the Dalton First United Methodist Church. She was a long standing...
Billye Cook
Dec 8, 2013
Mrs. Billye Cook, 80, of Dalton passed Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born November 12, 1933, daughter of the late Louis and Thelis Daigle and was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Preston Daigle, Irene Arceneaux, Iris Daigle and Berlin Daigle. She was a veteran of the United States Army where she...
Zachary "Zack" Norville
Dec 8, 2013
Mr. Zachary Samuel Norville, 85, of Dalton passed away Sunday, December 08, after a lengthy illness. The founder of Norville Industries, Norville was one of the early pioneers in what grew to become the tufted textile industry. Born in Arcadia, Florida, Zack Norville was the son of the late Zachary Norville, Sr. and Hallie McRee Norville. He was preceded...
Theresa Walls
Dec 6, 2013
Mrs. Theresa Lois King Walls, 83, of Dalton passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Rhea County in Dayton, Tennessee. She spent much of her life working beside her husband in their family owned carpet business in Chatsworth, Georgia. She was a loving spouse, mother and grandmother who had a passion for baking,...
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