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Argimiro Granados

Argimiro Granados

Jan 7, 2017

Argimiro Granados, 55, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. Argimiro was born June 28, 1961 in Huetamo Michoacan. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolina Rodriguez Granados of Dalton; son, Natanael Granados of Evans, GA; brothers, Esteban Granados of San Antonio, TX, Armando Gama of Hattiesburg, MS, Samuel Gama of Hattiesburg, MS, Pedro Granados of Huetamo,...

Gaudencia Triana

Gaudencia Triana

Jan 6, 2017

Gaudencia Triana, age 65, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born on January 22, 1951 in Ojitos Zacatecas Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Silvino Aguilar Diaz; sons, Octavio Agvilar Triana, Luis Alanso Aguilar Triana, Sebastian Aguilar Triana; daughter, Beatriz Adriana Aguilar Triana; sisters, Graciela Triana, Maria De Jesus Triana, Edelmira Triana, Elizabeth Triana;...

Dennis Eugene New

Dennis Eugene New

Jan 4, 2017

Dennis Eugene New, age 59, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born on June 13, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Culbert New and Ellen May Ebbert New; a brother, Robert "Bobby" New; and a sister, Susie New. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl New of Summerville; sons, David New...

Jacqueline Martin

Jacqueline Martin

Jan 3, 2017

Jacqueline Martin, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was born on March 23, 1926 in Dayton, KY. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Conard Chamlee, Ervin Revell and Veron Martin; daughter, Patricia Chamlee Gosney; and her parents, Earl and Mildred Spencer. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Gary...

Oscar Ortiz

Oscar Ortiz

Jan 1, 2017

Oscar Ortiz, age 19, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was born on March 15, 1997. He is survived by his parents, Jorge Ortiz of Chatsworth and Sonia Sanchez of Dalton; brothers, Jorge Ortiz of Dalton and Omar Ortiz of Dalton. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Oscar Ortiz will be held at 2:00...

Delia Wimpy

Delia Wimpy

Jan 1, 2017

Delia Wimpy, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Oliver Duckworth and J.C. Wimpy; parents, William A. Land and Mary Ann Woody Land; daughter, Stella Jane Smith; and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons and daughter...

Martha Hastings

Martha Hastings

Dec 26, 2016

Our sister, Martha Smith Hastings, 69, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation. Martha was the daughter of the late James R. and Emma Garrett Smith. Her paternal grandparents were Walter G. and Doshie Lee Smith. Maternal grandparents were Robert and Arenda Teems Garrett. She was preceded in death by one sister, Kay Emily Smith,...

Jimmy Lester Gallman

Jimmy Lester Gallman

Dec 23, 2016

Jimmy Lester Gallman, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. He was born on October 19, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Mary Gallman; brothers, Willie Gallman and Robert Gallman; and sister, Ida Mae Gallman. He is survived by his wife, Janis Gallman of Dalton; daughter, Lisa Griffin of Atlanta; brother...

Ernest Shultz, Sr

Ernest Shultz, Sr

Dec 21, 2016

Ernest Shultz, Sr., age 65, of Brooksville, Florida passed away December 21, 2016 in Dalton, GA. He was born March 28, 1951 in Batavia, NY. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cowan, TN and a veteran of the US Army, serving two tours in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Shultz; four children, Wendy...

Unita "Nita" Martin

Unita "Nita" Martin

Dec 20, 2016

Unita "Nita" Martin, age 70, of Collinsville, Alabama passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She was born on March 20, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marrow and Vella Beard; a son, Jeff Moore; a brother, Russell Beard; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Harkins. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, James Tilmon Martin of Collinsville,...

Sandra Vineyard

Sandra Vineyard

Dec 19, 2016

Sandra Gail Vineyard, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at her residence. She was born on August 28, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Elvie Rhea of Chattanooga; a sister, Donna Farmer of St. Elmo; and a niece, Elaine Vineyard Cline. She is survived by her husband, Norman Vineyard of...

Ricky Welch

Ricky Welch

Dec 18, 2016

Ricky Thomas Welch, 61, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Hamilton Medical Center. Ricky was born February 7, 1955 in Dalton. Ricky loved fishing, his birds Tweety and Tweety Bird, his many many fish, his dogs Pepper and Diamond, and listening to classic rock. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Eugene Welch; brother,...

Tomasa Perez Limas

Tomasa Perez Limas

Dec 18, 2016

Tomasa Perez Limas, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. She was born on January 3, 1944 in Las Penas Huejucar Mexico to Alejo Perez and Beatriz Limas. She is survived by her husband Juan Perez of Dalton. A funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Tomasa Perez Limas will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday,...

John Rivers

John Rivers

Dec 15, 2016

John Rivers (AKA) Juan Rios, Jr. age 96, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. He was born November 15, 1920 in Laredo, Texas. He retired from the US Army in 1963 with 20 years of active service and 10 years Reserve. He was a Purple Heart recipient and earned other medals including the Silver Star. He...

Millie Shampo

Millie Shampo

Dec 12, 2016

Millie M. Shampo, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born on December 31, 1931 in Birchleaf, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Shampo; and her parents, Marion and Hadie Edwards. She is survived by her sons and daughter in law, David and Wilma Shampo of Tunnel Hill, GA, Tim...

Kinsleigh Johnson

Kinsleigh Johnson

Dec 9, 2016

Little Kinsleigh Marie Johnson, 2 months old, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. She was born on October 6, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Megan Davis of Rocky Face and Derrick Johnson of Dalton; grandparents, Ellen Henry and Steve Jones of Rocky Face, William Davis and Rhonda Davis of Summerville, Sharon Burgess of Dalton....

Francisca Ponce

Francisca Ponce

Dec 9, 2016

Francisca Ponce, 65 of Dalton Georgia departed this life on December 9, 2016 at Erlanger Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Francisca was born on June 20, 1951 to the late Andres Estrada Zoniga and Natividadnino Gonzales in Juan Aldama Zacatecas Mexico. Francisca is survived by her loving husband Jose Refugio Ponce Sr ; sons Jose R. Ponce Jr, Jose...

Samantha Fross

Samantha Fross

Dec 9, 2016

Samantha Rose Fross, 13, from Americus, GA passed away November 22, 2016, in Gainesville, FL. She was loved by many and loved everyone that she met. She was preceded in death by two very loving grandmothers Darlene Fross and Thelma Raper. She survived by both sets of parents Kathie and Billy Land and Kristopher and Pattie Fross; her siblings Nicholas...

Dee Bridges, Sr

Dee Bridges, Sr

Dec 7, 2016

Dee Bridges, SR, age 78, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was born on January 30, 1938. He was preceDee Bridges, SR, age 78, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was born on January 30, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Murpha Bridges; and his wife, Ruth...

Stephen Farris

Stephen Farris

Dec 7, 2016

Stephen Douglas Farris, age 52, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was born on October 8, 1964. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Farris Blackwell. He is survived by his son, Justin Williams of Chattanooga; daughter, Kelly Williams of Dalton; Brother and sister in law, Billy and Sheila Farris of Cohutta; sisters, Tanya...

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