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Anna Mae Welsh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Joseph V. Grooms

Joseph V. Grooms

Jan 15, 2016

Joseph V. Grooms, of Ocala, FL passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. At his wishes he was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Courtesy of Dalton funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.

Ronnie Leon Holloway

Ronnie Leon Holloway

Jan 14, 2016

Ronnie Leon Holloway, age 72 died Friday, January 8, 2016 at Pruitt Health Care of Lafayette, Georgia. He was born May 19, 1943. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Holloway; parents, Freeman Bill and Leva Holloway; step mother, Eva Holloway; and a sister, Barbara Sanford. Survivors include his daughter, Rita Horne of Cleveland, TN; brother and sister...

Michael Ray Gossett

Michael Ray Gossett

Jan 13, 2016

Michael Ray Gossett, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was born October 14, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Winston Gossett and Jewel Dean Headrick Gossett. He is survived by his daughter, Thea Gossett of Dalton; brother and sister in law, Gary and Debbie Gossett of Chickamauga, GA; niece, Jenny...

Elsie Imagene Ball

Elsie Imagene Ball

Jan 11, 2016

Elsie Imagene Ball, age 78, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. She was born July 10, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Ridley and Minnie Duggar Ridley; brothers, Jim Ridley, Clifford Ridley; sisters, Irene Massengill and Agnes Hackler. She is survived by her husband, Perry Ball of Calhoun; sons and daughter in law,...

Dallas Roberts

Dallas Roberts

Jan 10, 2016

Dallas M. Roberts of Dalton, Georgia, age 75, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born February 2, 1940. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Emma Mae Roberts; brother, James Roberts; sisters, Barbara Saunders and Carolyn Norman. Dallas is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Patricia Patton Roberts; sons and daughters in law,...

Alfred Bulon Ownbey "A.B." "Spanky"

Alfred Bulon Ownbey "A.B." "Spanky"

Jan 6, 2016

Alfred Bulon Ownbey "A.B." "Spanky", age 66, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was born January 8, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvan and Evelyn Ownbey; and a brother, David Ownbey. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Vickie Ownbey of Dalton; son, Donnie Ownbey; daughter and son in law,...

Harold "Peewee" Neeley

Harold "Peewee" Neeley

Jan 3, 2016

Harold "PeeWee" Neeley, age 40, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was born January 18, 1975 in Orlando Florida. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Neeley. He is survived by his mother, Velva Neeley of Chatsworth; sons, Wyatt Neeley of Dalton, Emmett Neeley of Dalton; brothers and sisters in law, Jessie and Carrie...

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