OBITUARIES


Margie Barton

Margie Barton

Mar 9, 2025

Margie Barton, 99, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late William Louis Jones and Mary Sweeney Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy F. Barton and siblings, Edward Jones (JoAnne), Hazel Stone, and Charlotte Hudson.

Margie loved her church family and was a longtime faithful member of Central Church...

John "Clifford" Ingle

John "Clifford" Ingle

Apr 24, 2025

John “Clifford” Ingle, born August 4, 1935, in Dalton, GA passed away peacefully at his home, The Gardens at Royal Oaks on April 24, 2025.

Clifford worked as a wholesale ice cream distributer for Paramount Daries and Meadow Gold Daries. In his later years, he opened 2 shops for collectables. He enjoyed time with family & friends, collecting, going to the...

Jamie McKoy Jones

Jamie McKoy Jones

Apr 22, 2025

Jamie McKoy Jones entered the Kingdom of God peacefully on April 22, 2025. She was 91. Born to Tom and Katherine McKoy in Roanoke Alabama she moved to Opelika as a small child. In 1946 the McKoys moved to Dalton. She married her “great love,” Bucky Jones in January 1957. Jamie and Bucky lived in Texas and Venezuela before settling...

Bobbie Jo Laster Rolen

Bobbie Jo Laster Rolen

Apr 19, 2025

Ms. Bobbie Jo Laster Rolen, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025.

She was born on Friday, December 28, 1934, to the late Mr. John T. Laster and Mrs. Janie Lou Cleary Laster.

Bobbie Jo lived out her entire lifetime in Dalton, Georgia, making many friends throughout the years.  She attended...

George Riley Woody

George Riley Woody

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. George Riley Woody, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Arrangement and obituary details are forthcoming and will be announced by Love Funeral Home.  A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date in Florida.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mr. Woody's family may be expressed through Love Funeral Home's...

Larry Leon Jett

Larry Leon Jett

Apr 15, 2025

Mr. Larry Leon Jett, age 92, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025.

Obituary details and arrangements will be announced by Love Funeral Home.

Condolences and messages of sympathy for Mr. Jett's family may be expressed through Love Funeral Home's online register book.

Robert Bruce Adams

Robert Bruce Adams

Apr 15, 2025

The Honorable Judge Robert Bruce Adams of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday evening, April 15, 2025. Born and raised in Dalton, Georgia he was the son of the late Isaac C. Adams and Opal Swick Adams.

Robert, called Bob or Bobby by those who knew him well, was a 1959 graduate of Dalton High School. He attended Emory at Oxford,...

Terrell Randall Holtzclaw

Terrell Randall Holtzclaw

Apr 12, 2025

Terrell Randall Holtzclaw, 82, passed peacefully into Heaven on Saturday, April 12, 2025, with his wife and family by his side. Born and raised in Dalton as the only child of Roy and Alice Holtzclaw, his kindness touched countless lives, leaving a legacy of love and generosity.

A 1960 graduate of Dalton High School, he is survived by his high school...

Denny Franklin Smith

Denny Franklin Smith

Mar 30, 2025

Mr. Denny Franklin Smith, age 56, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

He was born on Friday, July 5, 1968, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Everett Smith and Mrs. Imogene Gazaway Smith.

While Denny’s family mourns his loss, they are grateful for his life that he lived, and they celebrate the profound...

Richard Dennis Gregg

Richard Dennis Gregg

Mar 28, 2025

Mr. Richard Dennis Gregg, age 88, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 in Panama City, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Gregg; parents, Jack and Bernice Gregg; sister Vivian Hayes; and brother Robert Gregg.

He is survived by his sons, Rick Gregg (Janet), Steve Gregg, and Brad Gregg (Debbie); sister, Katherine Jordan; and brother, Jerry Gregg (Linda).

Mr....

Mary P. O'Briant

Mary P. O'Briant

Mar 26, 2025

Mary P. O’Briant, 75, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late W.C. and Leila Bowen Parks and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Parks, Bill Parks, and Walter Parks.

Mary was a proud graduate of Dalton High School, class of 1967, and she was honored to be part of the...

Daisy Irene Dezell

Daisy Irene Dezell

Mar 23, 2025

Daisy Irene McNeese Dezell, of Dalton, Georgia, the beloved matriarch of the McNeese family, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the age of 89, just 6 days short of her 90th birthday. 

She was born in Dalton on Thursday, March 28, 1935 to the late Mr. Emory and Mrs. Emma Painter McNeese. 

She was a graduate of Westside High School...

Norma J. Roberts

Norma J. Roberts

Mar 20, 2025

Mrs. Norma J. Roberts, age 89, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

She is survived by her son, Mark Roberts of Sugar Hill, Georgia, as well as her nephews, Lenny Faulkenberry of Gainesville, Georgia, and Neal Faulkenberry of Decatur, Georgia.

Norma liked to be on the move and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends....

Cecil C. Miller, Jr.

Cecil C. Miller, Jr.

Mar 18, 2025

Cecil C. Miller, Jr. age 86, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

He was the son of the late Cecil Miller Sr. and Estelle Miller and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Marion Miller, Sue Dyer, Jimmy Miller, Willie Miller, Larry Miller, Travis Miller, Steve Miller, Bobby Baliles, and Benny Miller.

Cecil was a third-generation brick mason....

Virginia G. Cooley

Virginia G. Cooley

Mar 16, 2025

Virginia G. Cooley, age 103, died peacefully on March 16, 2025 at her home at the Gardens at Royal Oaks.  She was preceded in death by her parents J Warren and Edith Gilchrest, her husband Wallace C Cooley, her four brothers, and her grandson Andrew R Cooley.

She is survived by her children Linda Helm, Russell Cooley, Clifford Cooley, Beth Murphy,...

Barbara Blalock Parker

Barbara Blalock Parker

Mar 14, 2025

Ms. Barbara Sue Blalock Parker, age 87, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025.

She was born on Friday, April 16, 1937, in Lindale, Georgia, to the late Mr. James William Blalock and Mrs. Betty Sue Smith Blalock.

Barbara retired from the State of Georgia after serving for many years as an administrator for the Special Supplemental...

Melba M. Williams

Melba M. Williams

Mar 14, 2025

Mrs. Melba M. Williams, age 92, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Sherman Franklin Williams.

Per Mrs. Williams's wishes that she expressed prior to her passing, no formal services will be held.  

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for the family through Love Funeral Home's online...

June Elizabeth Stacy

June Elizabeth Stacy

Mar 13, 2025

Mrs. June Stacy, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born on Monday, February 3, 1941, in Marietta, Georgia to the late Mr. Warren Lake Metcalf and Mrs. Gladys Godfrey Metcalf. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Mr. Franklin Dale Stacy. She...

Wilarlie Knight Barto

Wilarlie Knight Barto

Mar 11, 2025

Wilarlie Knight Barto, 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Alma and Wilson Knight and was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Barto and brother, Kenneth Knight.

Wilarlie was born February 17, 1927, and grew up in Nashville, TN. She was an active member and officer of the Nashville District Methodist...

Gustavo Lopez Ambriz

Gustavo Lopez Ambriz

Mar 10, 2025

El Sr. Gustavo López Ambriz, de 77 años, de Dalton, Georgia, falleció el Lunes 10 de Marzo de 2025.

El Sr. Ambriz nació el Domingo 21 de Septiembre de 1947 en Tumbiscatio, Michoacán, México, hijo del difunto Sr. Ponciano Ambriz Madrigal y la Sra. María López Cerda.

Al Sr. Ambriz le sobrevive su amada esposa, la Sra. Rosario Ambriz. Otros que sobreviven...

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