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Linda Faye Cartwright
Jul 25, 2026
Ms. Linda Faye Cartwright, age 65, of Chatsworth, Ga, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1960. Ms. Cartwright was preceded in death by her parents, John and Zella Mae Daughtrey; grandson, Ethan; and brother, Jack Daughtrey. Linda was a ginseng hunter, an animal lover, and she couldn’t say no! The thing she loved...
Earnest Ray Mann
Jul 24, 2026
Mr. Earnest Ray Mann, age 56, of Dalton, Ga, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1969. Mr. Mann was preceded in death by his parents, William Mann and Exie Chastain. Earnest loved working on big and small engines, listening to music, singing, camping and riding dirt bikes and spending time with family and...
Edna Michelle McClintock
Jul 23, 2026
Ms. Edna Michelle McClintock, age 48, of Dalton, Ga, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1977. Edna was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Padgett; daughter, London McClintock; mother, Betty Bryant; and sister, Malissa Blodget.
Ms. McClintock is survived by her son, Austi Bryant; daughters, Brooklyn Rose, Brittaney Pollock (Devon), and Kevlyn Hood;...
Mary Rose Quinn Jones
Jul 22, 2026
With a heart way to big for this world. Mary Rose Quinn Jones was born August 7, 1931 in Cleveland, TN. She departed this life Jully 22, 2026 at her home with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Roy Quinn, husband, Wayne Jones, daughters, Benda “Kay” Glover, Linda Fowler, son, Jerry Jones, sisters, Shirley...
Kathy Elaine Elrod
Jul 21, 2026
Mrs. Kathy Elaine Boyd Elrod, age 69, of Chatsworth, Ga, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1957. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sadie Boyd; sisters, Virginia and Silvers (Bill), and Mary Ann Bryson (Bobby).
Kathy was a very peaceful lady, and she was the one the family would run...
Gregory Henry Scott "Psycho Scott" Dale
Jul 15, 2026
Gregory Henry Scott “Psycho Scott” Dale, born on June 10, 1969, in Dalton, passed away on July 15, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Scott’s journey through life was marked by deep devotion to his family and an unwavering passion for wrestling, which shaped both his personal and professional pursuits.
Known as “Psycho Scott,” Scott’s love for wrestling...
Stuart Fitzgerald Smith
Jul 12, 2026
Mr. Stuart Fitzgerald Smith, age 53, of Dalton, GA. passed away on July 12, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1972. Mr. Smith is proceeding in death by his parents, Frank Edward Smith and Glena Ruth Babb Smith; sister, Melinda Sanchez; and brothers-in-law, Paul Knight and Troy Jones. Mr. Smith loves going to church and worshiping our Lord and...
Erica Wright
Jul 10, 2026
Ms. Erica Wright, age 39, of Dalton Ga., made her way to her heavenly home Friday morning, July 10, 2026. She was born on November 22, 1986. Family has requested In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dalton Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, Ga. 30721. (706) 529-5371
Edward Howard "Sonny" Callahan
Jul 9, 2026
Mr. Edward Howard “Sonny” Callahan, age 87, of Rossville, Ga, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edd Wyatt Callahan and Meredith Gibbons Callahan. Mr. Callahan owned Callahan & Son Trucking & Excavating; he enjoyed showing and judging horses, as well as go-kart and dirt...
Raymond Rogers
Jul 9, 2026
Mr. Raymond Roger, age 81, of Dalton, GA. passed away at home on July 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 20, 1945, to Boyd and Marie Rogers.
He spent his life working with his hands on trucks, cars, planes, and mowers; his talents were endless! He enjoyed being at Home with his animals, working in...
Nancy Gillespie
Jul 7, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Gillespie, age 76, of Chatsworth, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. She was born on March 18, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis Ledford and Zelma Trantham; sister, Betty Ledford.
Mrs. Gillespie enjoyed spending time with her family and loving the Lord.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Gillespie; sons, Allen Gillespie...
Vickie Kay Anderson
Jul 6, 2026
Vickie Kay Anderson, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center. Born in Lafayette, Georgia, on February 14, 1957, Vickie was a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and a friend to many. Her family and those who knew her will remember her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love.
Vickie’s Baptist faith was a guiding force throughout...
Wanda Sue Duke
Jul 4, 2026
Wanda Sue Duke, age 78, of Dalton, GA., finished her earthly race and peacefully passed on July 4, 2026. Born on November 8, 1947, in Ringgold, GA. Wanda spent her entire life in the community she loved, faithfully serving God, her family, and those around her.
Wanda shared a beautiful marriage of 60 years with her devoted husband, whose love and...
Brenda Kay Glover
Jul 2, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Kay Glover, age 64, of Dalton, Ga., gained her heavenly home on Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by those she loved. Mrs. Glover was born on December 26, 1961. Kay lived a life anchored in faith and family. She was a follower of Christ, she was blessed with a beautiful voice that would give...
James Walter Burns
Jul 1, 2026
James Walter Burns, born on August 18, 1938, in Dalton, Georgia, peacefully passed away at his residence on July 1, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. His life was marked by steady dedication, deep love, and a constant commitment to the people he cared about.
The son of John Franklin Burns and Lillie Malisa Burns, James was born in Dalton, where...
Mildred Lawson
Jun 27, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Inez Loftis Lawson, age 91, of Dalton, Ga., passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Lawson Sr.; daughters, Judith L. Barrett and Cathy Lawson; grandson, Walter Brock; parents, Jessie and Oconee Loftis; and brothers, Wayne Loftis, Bill Loftis, and Jerry Loftis.
Mrs. Lawson...
Brenda Sue Cribben
Jun 27, 2026
Ms. Brenda Sue Hartley Brown Cribben, age 76, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2026, at Regency Park with her family gathered around her. She was born on March 31, 1950, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles Taylor Whittle and Clemmie Henderson Whittle. Paternal grandparents, William Hartley...
Minnie R. Massingill
Jun 26, 2026
Mrs. Minnie R. Massingill, age 95, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was born on May 11, 1931. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Massingill; parents, James F. Atkins and Rosa Atkins; and sister, Francis Griffin.
Minnie retired after many years in the carpet mill industry. She liked a good book and going...
Jane Harriet Boyles
Jun 25, 2026
Ms. Jane Harriet Boyles, age 87, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Friday, June 25, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Boyles and Francis Loudine Boyles; brothers, John Boyles and Henry Boyles; sisters, Virginia Mashburn, Nancy Beach, and Carol Hunter; and grandchild, Kenneth Hawkins.
She is survived by her...
Diane Celia Sumbs
Jun 23, 2026
Diane Celia Sumbs passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center, just two days before her 71st birthday. Born on June 25, 1955, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, Diane’s life was a testament to unwavering love, kindness, and dedication to family.
Diane was a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and supportive sister whose presence touched all who knew her. She...
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