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Rafael Cervantes Ramirez

Rafael Cervantes Ramirez

May 31, 2025

Rafael Cervantes Ramirez, age 80, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was born October 26, 1944. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr. Rafael Cervantes Ramirez will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Chapel of Dalton Funeral Home. Interment will be West Hill Cemetery. The family will...

Herman Dewell Foster

Herman Dewell Foster

May 31, 2025

Herman Dewell Foster age 76, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Herman was born in Oneida, TN, on April 24, 1949, the son of the late Morris Foster and Marie Moore Foster. He was a truck driver for Sunbright Lumber Company and later owned and operated a lawnmower business for many years. Herman retired from Shaw...

Fred David Hair Sr.

Fred David Hair Sr.

May 31, 2025

Fred David Hair, Sr, age 76, of Dalton, GA, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. David was born in Dalton, GA, on September 24, 1948, the son of Pauline Self Hair and the late Earl Fred Hair. He retired from Alltell after many years of service. David was the Cub Leader for Cub Scout Pack 62 for twenty-eight years. He...

Tony Lamar Blevins

Tony Lamar Blevins

May 29, 2025

Tony Lamar Blevins age 67, of Lafayette, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Tony was born in AL, on June 16, 1957, the son of the late Clifford Blevins and Louise Haney Blevins. He retired as a truck driver after many years of service. Tony was a member of Macedona Baptist Church in Villanow, He enjoyed anything outdoors...

Betty Morgan-Wagnon

Betty Morgan-Wagnon

May 25, 2025

Betty Morgan-Wagnon, born October 7th, 1944, and was called home to be with Jesus and her beloved family May 25, 2025. She graced this world for 80 years, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and kindness that will resonate through generations to come. Betty dedicated her life to praising the Lord Jesus Christ by attending Cleveland Heights Baptist Church,...

Benjamin David "Benny" Pittman

Benjamin David "Benny" Pittman

May 24, 2025

Benjamin David "Benny" Pittman age 70, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Benny was born in Chatsworth, GA, on August 30, 1954, the son of the late C.L. Beavers and Lucille Beavers. He was a carpenter and enjoyed volunteering at City of Refuge. In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by his siblings,...

Rebecca Nicole Akins

Rebecca Nicole Akins

May 23, 2025

Rebecca Nicole Akins age 35, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Nicole was born in Dalton, GA, on November 30, 1989, the daughter of the late Rickey Busby and Debbie Reed Busby. She was a manager at Wendy's. Nicole was an avid reader and enjoyed playing pokemon. In addition to her parents, Nicole was preceded in...

Robert Everett Brown Sr.

Robert Everett Brown Sr.

May 23, 2025

Robert Everett Brown, Sr. age 57, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Robert was born in Detroit, MI, on August 14, 1967, the son of the late Freddie Everett Brown and Wanda Gale Brown. He was a former comic book artist with Marvel Comics and a Martial Artist. Robert was a freemasonry. Also, was a photo...

J.E. Long

J.E. Long

May 20, 2025

J.E. Long age 80, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. J.E. was born in Dalton, GA, on September 14, 1944, the son of the late Julius Long and Gusta Postell Long. He loved being outside and going to the lake. In addition to his parents, J.E. is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen...

Randy Lorring Pearson

Randy Lorring Pearson

May 12, 2025

Randy Lorring Pearson age 71, of Dalton, GA, went home on Monday, May 12, 2025. Randy served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era and was a medic in the Army National Guard. He was born to Floyd Lorring Pearson and Mary Jewel Pearson. Survivors include his daughters, Catriana Dunn (Thomas) and Tanya Pearson; and three sisters,...

Sherry Milton Cole Sr.

Sherry Milton Cole Sr.

May 9, 2025

Our beloved Papa, Sherry Cole, Sr., born on June 10, 1926, passed away at his home in Hixson, TN on May 9, 2025, at the age of 98. His family was the most important thing in his life. He is survived by his children: Sherry (Dianne) Cole, Dianne (JW, deceased) Lawson, Randi (Vickie) Cole, Michael Cole, Candi Howard, and stepdaughter...

Drew Anthony Brandenburg

Drew Anthony Brandenburg

May 7, 2025

Drew Anthony Brandenburg age 38, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Drew was born in Fort Worth, TX, on September 18, 1986, the son of James Brandenburg and Melissa Simonds Brandenburg. Drew was a man known for his warmth, his unwavering friendliness, and his incredible smile. He had a gift for making people feel safe and...

Ralph Edward Caldwell

Ralph Edward Caldwell

May 4, 2025

Ralph Edward Caldwell, age 76, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was born January 12, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by his son, his daughter, his stepson and several nieces. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned...

Bradley Charles Dempsey

Bradley Charles Dempsey

May 4, 2025

Bradley Charles Dempsey, known to those closest to him as "Braddox," passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 54. Born in Dalton, Georgia, on March 29, 1971, and raised in nearby Cohutta, Bradley was the kind of man who didn't need the spotlight — but if you knew him, you knew his loyalty ran deep and his...

Reba Lois Fowler Davenport

Reba Lois Fowler Davenport

May 2, 2025

Reba Lois Fowler Davenport, age 80, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her life by living their lives to the fullest and loving God with all their heart and mind. Reba was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lane Davenport; parents, Jep Wiley and Ada Lee Fowler; and her...

Harold B. Love Jr. "Bubba"

Harold B. Love Jr. "Bubba"

May 1, 2025

Harold B. Love Jr. "Bubba", age 83, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. He was born on September 7th, 1941. Bubba was a licensed embalmer and funeral director for 50 years. He was a member of Fellowship Christian Athletes and Lions Club. Bubba was an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs fan. He is preceded in...

Johnny Alton Martin

Johnny Alton Martin

Apr 28, 2025

Johnny Alton Martin, known to some as "Fat Cat," passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 69 following a battle with prostate cancer. A proud truck driver and friend to many, Johnny was known for his big heart, sharp wit, and the ability to make everyone feel like family. He never met a stranger—only friends hadn't met...

Rosella Shipman

Rosella Shipman

Apr 24, 2025

Rosella Shipman age 75, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA, died Thursday, April 24, 2025. Rosella was born in Calhoun, GA, on January 30, 1950, the daughter of the late Abraham Greeson and Gertrude Lands Greeson. Rosella was of the Baptist faith. She was known as the "Can Lady" throughout Summerville and Sonoraville, GA. Rosella enjoyed coloring, cooking, gardening, flowers, and anything...

Sara Ann Griggs

Sara Ann Griggs

Apr 20, 2025

Sara Ann Griggs age 87, of Tunnel Hill, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Sara was born in Pickens County, GA, on May 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Grady Hamrick and Naomi Charles Hamrick. She enjoyed traveling and going to casinos. In addition to her parents, Sara was preceded in death by her husband, David W....

Pamela Sue "Pam" Bain

Pamela Sue "Pam" Bain

Apr 17, 2025

Pamela Sue Goswick "Pam" Bain, age 57, of Crandall, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Pam was born in Chatsworth, GA, on October 13, 1967, the daughter of Waunetta Nelson Goswick and the late Charlie Goswick. She enjoyed fishing. In addition to her father, Pam was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Goswick. In addition to her...

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