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Billy Eugene Lance

Billy Eugene Lance

Sep 21, 2014

Billy Eugene Lance, age 74, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014. He was born on August 29, 1940 in Dalton to the late Martin Van Lance SR and Ethel Lewallen Lance. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Russell Lance; brothers, Benny Lance, Robert Lance; sisters, Sue Nucholls, Brenda Lance,...

Thomas Arvil Ross

Thomas Arvil Ross

Sep 17, 2014

Thomas Arvil Ross, age 63, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. He was born on June 9, 1951 in Blue Ridge, GA. Thomas loved his family. He enjoyed being a member of the Crown View Baptist Church and he loved his church family. He is preceded in death by his father, Leonard Frances Ross; and his...

Frederick "Ricky" Clyde Smith

Frederick "Ricky" Clyde Smith

Sep 8, 2014

Frederick "Ricky" Clyde Smith, age 64, of, Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He was born on August 9, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred C. Smith and Myrtle Sutton Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mildred "Bett" Lucille Smith of Dalton; son, Alan Smith...

Willie Clyde Mcdaris

Willie Clyde Mcdaris

Sep 2, 2014

Willie Clyde McDaris, age 83, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. He was born on May 18, 1931 in Bradley County, Tennessee to the late James Oscar McDaris and Nora Carroll McDaris. Clyde enjoyed spending time with his family, he also enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping. Along with his parents he was also preceded in...

Sam Stout

Sam Stout

Aug 31, 2014

Samuel Allington Stout, age 68, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014. He was born on May 28, 1946 in Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia. Samuel is preceded in death by his parents, Casville C. Stout and Ruby Brown Stout. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Jason and Shanda Stout of Dalton, and Mike Stout; daughter,...

Viola E. Trammell

Viola E. Trammell

Aug 29, 2014

Viola E. Trammell, age 60, of LaFayette, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 surrounded by her loving friends and family. She was born on December 7, 1953 in Calhoun, Georgia, to John and Inez Hughes. Viola was preceded in death by her son, Steven Jeffery Mills; brother, Robbie Hughes; sisters, Dorothy Hughes, Villa Mae Waters, Kathy Hughes, JoAnn...

William Harrison Baggett

William Harrison Baggett

Aug 29, 2014

William Harrison Baggett, age 60, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014. He was born on April 28, 1954 to Robert and Odell Baggett. William enjoyed working on cars and helping friends with their car repairs. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Baggett; brothers, Roy Baggett, Hugh Baggett and Randy Baggett; sister, Margaret Baggett....

Olan L. Thomason

Olan L. Thomason

Aug 29, 2014

Olan L. Thomason, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014. He was born on March16, 1931 in Dalton to the late Manning Hamilton Thomason and Viola Redmond Thomason. Olan was a Veteran and served his country with pride. He also took great pride in his lawn and garden. Along with his parents Olan is also...

Joseph Albert Desalvo

Joseph Albert Desalvo

Aug 27, 2014

Joseph Albert DeSalvo, age 71, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. He was born on March 28, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank and Mary DeSalvo. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Albert DeSalvo and Dominic DeSalvo; sisters, Joana Mears and Virginia Kirmey. Joseph is survived...

Victor Morales

Victor Morales

Aug 21, 2014

Victor Morales, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was born on June 13, 1931 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Juan Morales and Agapita Ortiz. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Morales; sons, Nathanial Morales and Obed Morales; daughters, Damaris Avendano, Lydia E. Alvarado,...

Donna Karen Burkett

Donna Karen Burkett

Aug 17, 2014

Donna Karen Burkett, age 60, of Flintstone, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014. She was born on November 12, 1953 in Dalton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Burkett; and her 2 year old granddaughter, Trinity Ella Bryson. Donna is survived by her daughters and son in law, Crystal and Marcus Elsberry of Flintstone,...

Cameron Bart Stirling

Cameron Bart Stirling

Aug 16, 2014

Cameron Bart Stirling, age 79, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014. He was born on October 17, 1934 in Collinsville, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Jeannie Stirling; brother, Richard Stirling; sisters, Bernice Adams, Violet Engles and Vinice. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Bill and Frances...

Little Eli Waters

Little Eli Waters

Aug 6, 2014

Little Eli Waters, Infant son of Veronica Heath and David Waters of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Erlanger. Little Eli was also born on August 6, 2014. Along with his parents he is survived by his brothers, Tristian and Gerald Griggs of Chatsworth; grandparents, Gail Waters of Chatsworth, Bessie Heath of Crandall, Fannie Heath of...

Daryl Shea Bell

Daryl Shea Bell

Aug 4, 2014

Daryl Shea Bell, 23, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014. He was born on April 18, 1991, in Dalton. He is survived by his father and step mother, Daryl and Starlit Bell of Chatsworth; mother, Meleah Bell of Calhoun; grandparents, Linda and Jimmy White of Panama City, and Mitchell and Jackie Peavy of Dalton; great grandparents,...

Wanda Lynn Bowman Houston

Wanda Lynn Bowman Houston

Jul 29, 2014

On the morning of July 29, Wanda Houston, 71, of Dalton, passed quietly from this world surrounded by her children. She was born on January 7, 1943 to the late J.H. Bowman, and Doris Chitwood Bowman, who resides at Regency Park. A favorite hobby of Wanda's was playing Pogo games online, where she was an administrator of a Canasta league....

Jill Harden Owen

Jill Harden Owen

Jul 14, 2014

Jill Harden Owen, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014. She was born on November 9, 1953 in Rome, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Roy Harden; mother, MayDell Harden; sister, Kathy Pope. Jill is survived by her husband of 25 years, David Owen of Dalton; daughter and son in law,...

Rhonda Reese

Rhonda Reese

Jul 13, 2014

Rhonda Reese, age 48, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014. She was born on April 29, 1966 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Reese; and her daughter, Kristin Reese. She is survived by her son, Michael Damian Conner of Chatsworth; daughter and son in law, Chastan and Jim Sharp...

Bertha Hunt

Bertha Hunt

Jul 12, 2014

Bertha Hunt, age 82, of Newborn, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was born on September 1, 1931 in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Hortie Richard Coker and Fannie Mae Coker. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her son, Mike Sarkesian; daughter, Lynn Cantrell; brothers, Odell Coker, Jack Coker, Billy Coker, Warn...

Miss Katherine "Katiebug" Hixson Bearden

Miss Katherine "Katiebug" Hixson Bearden

Jul 11, 2014

Miss Katherine "Katiebug" Hixson Bearden, age 16, of Dalton, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus after a hard battle with a brain tumor at Hamilton Medical Center on Friday, July 11, 2014. Katie was born on July 26, 1997 in Chapel Hill, NC. She was a senior at Southeast High School, where she received a Presidential Scholarship for medical...

James "Jimmy" R. Starks

James "Jimmy" R. Starks

Jun 27, 2014

James "Jimmy" R. Starks, age 57, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 27, 1956 in Dalton, Georgia to Roy and Kathleen Starks. Jimmy loved watching the GA Bulldogs, playing cards, hunting, fishing, softball, playing bingo and hanging out with his many friends....

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