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Gary Laster
Jan 20, 2025
Gary Laster, age 65, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born February 10, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Wayne Laster and Billie Jean Spiller Pagakis of Amarillo, TX.; son, Gary Don Laster of Amarillo, TX.; sister, Robin Candy Dion Laster of Amarillo, TX.; several aunts and uncles. He is...
Harvey Neal
Jan 20, 2025
Harvey Neal, age 84, of Rocky Face, Ga. passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born in Nebraska on October 3, 1940. He graduated from the University of Nebraska Law School and managed hotels in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents and both sisters. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Jacqueline Neal;...
William Parker Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
William Parker Jr., age 56, of Tunnel Hill, Ga. passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was born October 14, 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents. William Woodfin Parker Sr. and Frances Patterson Parker Bagley; brothers, Kevin Bagley, Doug Bagley. He had a true passion for adventure and exploring the world! Visiting different destinations by cruise...
Pamela "Taylor" Morris
Jan 15, 2025
Pamela "Taylor" Morris, age 71, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born August 4, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Mamie Ruth Linam Tudor. She is survived by her loving husband, David Michael Morris; brothers, Phillip Tudor, John Tudor; sister, Karen Foote. A memorial service to celebrate the...
Oscar Mae Painter
Jan 15, 2025
Oscar Mae Painter, age 75, of Cohutta, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born November 23, 1949. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Charles Painter; parents, Oscar and Panzie Sanford Smith; son, Randall Painter; brother, Freddie Smith. She is survived by her sons, Jerrimey Painter (Angelia), Tracey Painter, Clayton Painter, Steve Painter, Jacob...
Gloria Sue Teasley
Jan 15, 2025
Gloria Sue Teasley, age 77, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born February 11, 1947. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Collins Lovelady; sister, Janice Brewer; granddaughter, Kimblery Masters; great granddaughter, Sarah Collins; grandmother, Prudie Bell Roberts; nephew, Steven Massingill. Sue had a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures. She loved...
Patricia Davis
Jan 9, 2025
Patricia Davis, age 75, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born January 29, 1949. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn K. Davis; parents, Harry and Neil Woods; brother Jimmy Woods. She is survived by her sons, Jason Davis of Texas, Chris Davis of Dalton; grandchildren, Colton Davis, Elizia Davis, Shephanie Parker;...
Helen "Vondella" Worley
Jan 9, 2025
Helen "Vondella" Worley, age 65, of Tunnel Hill, Ga. passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born September 27, 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Helen Gray Hodge; brothers, Danny Hodge, Timmy Hodge, Jimmy Hodge, Larry Hodge. Vondella's hands seemed to have a magic all their own, creating intricate patterns and designs that...
Donald Rentz Farmer
Jan 8, 2025
Donald Rentz Farmer, age 74, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born May 18, 1950. He was preceded in death by his wife. Judy Fay Timms Farmer; parents, John and Dessie Christine Wilson Farmer; daughter, Jennifer Rena Farmer. He is survived by his son, Donnie Farmer (Tammie); brothers, Sherman Pat Farmer (Lois), John Wilson...
Debra Cargal
Jan 3, 2025
Debra Cargal, age 67, of Lafayette, Ga. passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. She was born May 11, 1957. She was preceded in death by her father, Judson Hilburn; mother, Daphine Hill Stancill; son, Scotty Cargal. Debra, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, touched countless lives with her kindness and warmth. She was a woman who found joy...
Ronnie Duke
Dec 31, 2024
Ronnie Duke, age 69, of Atlanta, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born May 1, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Duke; son, Ron Duke; sister, Doreen Duke. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Duke; daughter, Leeann Hammontree (Sam); brother, Donnie Duke (Kathy); sisters, Gail Smith (Paul), Tammie...
Patricia Allen
Dec 30, 2024
Patricia Allen, age 70, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born July 16, 1954. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Allen and mother Marie Barber Allen. She is survived by her sons, Paul Boyette and wife Jerrica, Anthony Phelan; daughters, Mary Boyette, Laura Phelan; brothers, Peter Allen, Al Allen, Artie Allen;...
James A. Jordan
Dec 27, 2024
James A. Jordan, 81 of Dalton GA passed away on December 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Marie Jordan, parents James Clinton and Lucille Jordan, sister Billie Smith, brothers in law Jim Smith, and Bill Decker all of Dalton, GA. In 1971, James met the...
Lester J. Youngblood
Dec 26, 2024
Lester J. Youngblood, age 62, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born June 3, 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, JC Youngblood Sr. and Ellen Frances Williams; sister, Pauline Walden. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Youngblood; son, Waylon Norris (Shannon); daughters, Heather Vaughn, Barbara McKee, Angel Henderson, Charley Henderson;...
John Franklin Burns Jr
Dec 25, 2024
John Franklin Burns Jr., age 74, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born December 30, 1949. He was a veteran and served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Burk Burns; parents, John F. Burns Sr and Lilly Shipman Burns; sisters, Louise Brown, Ellen Brown. He is survived by...
Robert Lamar Hall
Dec 23, 2024
Robert Lamar Hall, age 57, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born December 2, 1967. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Leroy and Bertha Lee "Smith" Hall; brothers, Kenneth Hall, Troy Hall; sister, Belinda Langham. Robert had a zest for life that was evident in everything he did. A devoted trout...
Nola Virginia Dunn
Dec 21, 2024
Nola Virginia Dunn, age 87, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was born February 14, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, IC and Mary Bryant, brother, Johnny Lee Bryant; sister, Betty Ferrick. She is survived by her sons, Donald Dunn and his wife Mary, Ronald Dunn and his wife Ann; daughter, Mary...
Bruce Floyd Ogle
Dec 20, 2024
Bruce Floyd Ogle, age 83 of Resaca, Ga. passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born January 17, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cam and Dicie Ogle; daughter, Mary Ann Ogle; brothers, Charlie Ogle, Richard Ogle, George Ogle, Earl Ogle, Junior Ogle; sisters, Mildred Sneed, Lillian Peffly, Wallice Lacey, Pauline Caldwell. He is survived...
Maida Geneva Bartlett Cobb
Dec 20, 2024
Maida Geneva Bartlett Cobb, age 82, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born January 4, 1942 to Fred and Ruby Bartlett. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Cobb; son, Mark Cobb; brothers Harvey Bartlett, Harold Bartlett, Harlan Bartlett. After retiring from Griffith Labs, Maida loved to make a garden and...
Jess Ridley
Dec 19, 2024
Jess Ridley, age 84, of Rocky Face, Ga. passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born May 4, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Minnie Dugger Ridley. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Jess Ridley will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and...
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