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Jerry Dennis Nelson

Jerry Dennis Nelson

Dec 17, 2024

Jerry Dennis Nelson, age 82, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was born December 2, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Evelyn Roach Nelson. Jerry, a proud veteran, honorably served his country as a member of the United States Navy, specifically in the Construction Battalion, affectionately known as the Seabees....

Clara Mae Bramblett

Clara Mae Bramblett

Dec 15, 2024

Clara Mae Bramblett, age 65, born January 31, 1959 passed into eternity Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family when Jesus called her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton Willis Thomas and Rosie Lee Halloway; brother, Leroy Halloway; sisters, Opal Bedwell, Linda Halloway, and her fur baby, Boy....

Travis Leon Heath

Travis Leon Heath

Dec 14, 2024

Travis Leon Heath, age 68, of Plainville, Ga. passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born September 30, 1956. He was preceded by his parents, Albert Loland and Ruby Irene Morris Heath; sisters, Lily May Meals, Janie Heath, Marie Kirby; grandson, Christopher Bennett. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca "Becky" Heath; his children, Pete Barbara Epperson...

Jessica Taylor "Stauch" Howe

Jessica Taylor "Stauch" Howe

Dec 11, 2024

Jessica Taylor "Stauch" Howe, age 16, of Tunnel Hill, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born November 21, 2008. She proudly played the trumpet in the band and, with her deep love for cows and agriculture, she wanted to become a veterinarian. She is survived by her parents, Scott and Tara Howe; brothers, Nathaniel Gibson, Chandler...

Salvador Garcia Espinoza

Salvador Garcia Espinoza

Dec 6, 2024

Salvador Garcia Espinoza, age 75, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2024. He was born January 7, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roman Garcia and Angelina Espinoza; brothers, Guadalupe Garcia, Francisco Garcia, Raynaldo Garcia; sisters, Rosa Garcia, Ana Garcia, Teresa Garcia. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Maria Velasquez; sons, Geraldo...

Wallace Johnson Jr.

Wallace Johnson Jr.

Dec 5, 2024

Wallace Johnson Jr., age 73, of Calhoun, Ga. passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born September 4, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Johnson Sr. and Anna Ruth Johnson; sister, Mildred Gann. He is survived by his son, Wallace Johnson III and his wife Kristie; Leighann Johnson; brother David Johnson and his wife...

Michael "Sharp" Sharpnack

Michael "Sharp" Sharpnack

Dec 5, 2024

Michael "Sharp" Sharpnack, age 60, of Rocky Face, Ga. passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born July 1, 1964. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Gail Sharpnack; parents, Ronald and Dixie Sharpnack. Sharp had a love that roared to life on the dirt tracks, a passion that carried him through every lap with determination...

Regina Darlene Nichols

Regina Darlene Nichols

Dec 5, 2024

Regina Darlene Nichols, age 50, of Summerville, Ga. passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born February 21, 1974. She was preceded in death by her brother, Teddy Fowler; sister, Angela Fowler. She is survived by her mother, Regina Fowler; sons, Randall Conner, Josh Lombardi, Zack Davis, Johnny Nichols, Matthew Campbell; daughter, Cheyenne Nichols; brothers, Robert Fowler, George...

Barbara Ann Free

Barbara Ann Free

Dec 5, 2024

Barbara Ann Free, age 74, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born January 20, 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Thomas; parents, William Langley and Ruby Jean Patterson; grandchildren, Heather Ray, Lydia Craig; great grandchild, Logan Bryson. She is survived by her son, William Thomas Craig; daughter, Bonnie Harrison; brother,...

Teresa Lavonne Cunningham

Teresa Lavonne Cunningham

Dec 4, 2024

Teresa Lavonne Cunningham, of Dalton, GA passed away December 4, 2024. She was born December 31, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felton Cochran Sr. and Catherine Ellis Cochran; brothers, Felton Mitchell Cochran Jr., Donnie Cochran; sisters, Connie Cochran Stark, Edith Kendrick; the love of her life, Ronnie Dodd and her beloved fur baby, Highlander. She is...

Michael Edward Payne

Michael Edward Payne

Dec 3, 2024

Michael Edward Payne, age 55, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born February 11, 1969. He was preceded in death by his cherished parents, Eddie and Brenda Payne; grandparents, Lush and Nellie Payne, Wilburn and Ella Mae Powell; aunts, Shirley Fortner, Betty Yarbrough, Myrtle Mason, Irene Farner; uncles, Deyo Powell, James Robert Powell Frank...

Ronald "Ronnie" Amos

Ronald "Ronnie" Amos

Dec 1, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" Amos, age 46, of Elberton, GA. passed away on Friday, December 1, 2024. He was born August 22, 1978. He was preceded in death by his wife Melissa Amos; parents, Henry and Ida Amos. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Amos; brother, Michael Amos; sister, Michelle Burk and her husband Daniel; several other family members and friends....

Doyal C. Long

Doyal C. Long

Nov 30, 2024

Doyal C. Long, age 83, of Morganton, Ga. passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born January 11, 1941. He worked with local 43 Chattanooga Plumber and Steamfitters Union for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blaine and Trophie Long; son, Keith Long; sister, Helen Cork. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Randy Douglas Whitener

Randy Douglas Whitener

Nov 28, 2024

Randy Douglas Whitener, age 55, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was born June 4, 1969. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Whitener and mother, Reba McGill Whitener; sisters, Angie Whitener and Vicky Whitener. He is survived by his son, Douglas Whitener; granddaughter, Emilyn Whitener. There will be no services at this...

Jene Ricky Shinall

Jene Ricky Shinall

Nov 24, 2024

Jene Ricky Shinall, age 72, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born October 12, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, William Francis Shinall Jr. Ricky was well loved. He is survived by special friends, Amber Cobb, Jonah, Steve Laird, Doug Ink and children, Les and Alecia Halman and their children. Many...

Mary Frances Plumley

Mary Frances Plumley

Nov 24, 2024

Mary Frances Plumley, age 71, of Rocky Face, Ga. passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born April 7, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington and Ida Bell Nelson; brothers, Ulyss Nelson, Elmer Nelson. She is survived by her husband, Larry Plumley; daughter, Stacey Plumley; sisters, Louise Aikens, Jessie Thomas; grandchildren, Joey Chastain,...

William Kelly Hanson

William Kelly Hanson

Nov 24, 2024

William Kelly Hanson, age 41, of Lafayette, Ga. passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born June 18, 1983. He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Turner; daughter, Destiny Turner. He is survived by his dad, Ronald Hanson and step mother Shauna, and Earnest Moss; sons, Nicholas Turner and wife Layla, Christian Turner and wife Anna,...

Deloris Joan Baggett

Deloris Joan Baggett

Nov 24, 2024

Deloris Joan Baggett, age 76, of Cohutta, Ga. passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born February 24, 1948. She was preceded in death by her father, John Daughtery; mother Doris Gordy. She is survived by her loving husband, James Baggett; brother, Johnny Daughtery, sister, Debbie Brooks; grandchild, Kristy Jo Baggett. A funeral service to celebrate the life...

Randal Marvin Rogers

Randal Marvin Rogers

Nov 23, 2024

Randal Marvin Rogers, age 58, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born April 18, 1966. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva McClure; step-mother, Mildred Rogers; brother, Gary Rogers, sisters, Cathy Rogers, Melinda Neal, Rhonda Neal. He is survived by his father, Charles Rogers; son, Steven Rogers; daughters, Crystal Roden, Kelly Rogers;...

Andrew D. "Wolf" Jackson

Andrew D. "Wolf" Jackson

Nov 23, 2024

Andrew D "Wolf" Jackson, age 34, of Resaca, Ga. passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born September 17, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Amy Jackson; parents, Gary and Debbie Jackson; brothers, Jamie Jackson and wife Felicia, Kevin Jackson, Kenneth Jackson; several cousins, nephews and fur babies, Daisy, Nemo, Koga. A graveside service to celebrate the...

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