Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Patricia Ann Broome
Feb 16, 2016
Patricia Ann Broome, age 65, of Cohutta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. She was born December 18, 1950 in Oneida, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bessie Pike; brothers, James Pike, Robert Pike, Hobert Pike; sisters, Faye Hullet, Betty Deremer, Brenda Adams; nieces, Michelle Jones, Sherry Davis, Shelia Keeton; and a nephew, Brian...
Gary Joyce
Feb 15, 2016
Gary Joyce, age 64, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. He was born on February 22, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ishmael Joyce and Juanita Nations. He is survived by his daughter and son in law Anisley and Kyle Chaffin of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Reid Chaffin and Norah Chaffin of Columbus, OH; his...
Luke Caden Sanford
Feb 14, 2016
Infant Luke Caden Sanford, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was the infant son of Jonathan Sanford and Candice Johnson. A service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home with Brother Bruce beach officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 12:00 PM until the hour...
Larry "Craig" Reece
Feb 8, 2016
Larry "Craig" Reece, 35, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at his residence in Dawnville, Georgia. Craig was born February 22, 1980 in Dalton, Georgia. He was known for his love of dirt track racing and was known to the area as "The Dalton Bad Boy. Reece followed the tire tracks of his father, Larry, taking the seat of the...
Freddie Williams
Feb 8, 2016
Freddie Williams, 54 of Rossville, Ga passed away Monday February 8th, 2016 in Statesville, Nc. He was born and raised in Rossville, Ga. He loved sports and was well known in the North Georgia area for his many years as a Softball and Baseball coach. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his two sons and was loved by all who...
Gladys Ruby Shipman
Feb 6, 2016
Gladys Ruby Shipman, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016. She was born on July 12, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Illene Young; brother, Clinton Young; and a sister, Geneva Lomax. She is survived by her son, Danny Shipman; brothers and sister in law, Fred and Vivian Young, Carl Young,...
William Houston Smith
Feb 3, 2016
William Houston Smith, age 67, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was born on December 28, 1948. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Smith; and his father, James Smith. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Adam and Ruby Smith of Lafayette, TN; mother, Alice Smith of Chatsworth; sisters,...
Anna Mae Welsh
Jan 29, 2016
Anna Mae Welsh, age 80, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. She was born on October 23, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Welsh; daughter, Joan Welsh; parents, Owen and Alta Weber; and a brother, Owen Weber. Anna is survived by her sons and daughters in law, Frankie and Lilly Miller, Jimmy...
Johnnie Sue Carroll
Jan 27, 2016
Johnnie Sue Carroll, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was born on November 24, 1933. Johnnie worked for Kirk, General Telephone and Alltel for a combined total of 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Carroll; parents, Glenn and Dimple Keith; brother, Donald Keith; and a step son, Terry Carroll....
Larry Dean Rickett
Jan 27, 2016
Larry Dean Rickett, Sr., age 74, of Resaca, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. He was born on October 28, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bertha Rickett. Larry is survived by his wife, Linda Rickett of Resaca; sons, Jeff Rickett of Dalton, Bryan Rickett of Chatsworth, Larry Dean Rickett, Jr. of Dalton; daughters,...
Willie Eugene "Geno" Phillips
Jan 26, 2016
Willie Eugene "Geno" Phillips, age 81, of Ranger, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He was born on February 11, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Clearsie Phillips. He is survived by his daughters and son in law, Ricki and Terry Chapman of Dalton, Nancy Runyan of Dalton; son and daughter in law, Bobby...
George C. Williford
Jan 25, 2016
George C. Williford, 87, died Monday, January 25, 2016. George was the retired owner of G.W. Home Improvement. He attributed his 40 plus years of sobriety to the programs of A.A. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Robert Williford; and his beloved wife of 64 years, Louisa Garrison Williford. He is survived by his daughter, Diana East (Scott);...
Janet Bray
Jan 22, 2016
Janet Fay Bray, 74, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, formerly of McArthur, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1941 in Madison, West Virginia, daughter of the late Willard and Pearl Dillon Workman. Janet was the widow of the late James Bray. She was a retired LPN. Janet is survived by her sisters, Nina...
Allen Mitchell Franks
Jan 21, 2016
Allen Mitchell Franks, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He was born on March 31, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elis and Susie Franks; son, William Knight; daughter, Helen Tucker; and a brother, Richard Franks. He is survived by his wife, Martha Franks of Dalton; son and daughter in law, Paul...
Tommy Tucker, Sr.
Jan 21, 2016
Tommy Tucker, Sr., age 57, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was born on August 14, 1958. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen B. Tucker; parents, Charles David and Beatrice Tucker. Tommy is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Tommy Jr. and Paige Tucker of Chatsworth, Tony and Angie Tucker of...
Lela Elizabeth O'Bryant
Jan 18, 2016
Lela Elizabeth O'Bryant, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Wood Dale Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeneral & Leola Ogle; brothers, Jack Ogle and Danny Barnes; sister, Barbara Ogle. She is survived by her husband, Ben O'Bryant of Dalton; daughters & sons-in-law, Penny & Frank Hayes of Rocky...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.


