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Melvin Allen

Melvin Allen

Jan 7, 2014

Melvin Allen, age 50, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was born on May 28, 1964. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Austin Denney; his parents, Arvil Allen and Reba Jane Weaver Allen. Melvin was survived by his daughters, Crystal Allen of Summerville, Brianne Denney of Cohutta, Shonta Gaddis and her husband Daniel...

Jonell Lee Shoemaker

Jonell Lee Shoemaker

Jan 3, 2014

Jonell Lee Shoemaker, age 29, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014. She was born on June 30, 1984 in Dalton, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Catherine Shoemaker, and Dave and Nancy Patterson. She is survived by her sons, Timothy and Atticus Younes of Tunnel Hill; daughter, Katlyn Younes of...

Stephanie Michelle Eads

Stephanie Michelle Eads

Dec 23, 2013

Stephanie Michelle Eads, age 34, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was born on March 29, 1979 in Dalton, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Leon Pitts, and Jerry and Patricia Eads; and her uncle, Tim Pitts. She is survived by her son, Bradley Steven...

Gloria Markulec

Gloria Markulec

Dec 18, 2013

Gloria Markulec, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at her home. She was born on August 20, 1946 in Conrad, Montana. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Markulec; sons and daughters in law, Danny Joe and Rhonda Santa, Ernie Evans, Floyd and Misty Evans, and...

Daniel Reynolds Grant

Daniel Reynolds Grant

Dec 13, 2013

Daniel Reynolds Grant, age 62, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home. He was born on January 15, 1951 in Dalton, Georgia to the late William and Betty Grant. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Sallie Grant Warren. Daniel is survived by his wife, Mary Grant of Dalton;...

Joseph S. Koslosky

Joseph S. Koslosky

Dec 12, 2013

Joseph S. Koslosky, age 62, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was born on October 20, 1951. He is survived by special friends, Sheila Hammontree and Gail Shelton. Visitation for Joseph S. Koslosky will be from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Interment will be at West Hill...

Patricia Luann Vanderford

Patricia Luann Vanderford

Dec 11, 2013

Patricia Luann Vanderford, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born on January 2, 1943 in Indiana. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Vanderford; parents, Russell Sr. and Cathryn Baugh; sons, Daniel Jefferson Vickery, and Michael Vickery; daughter, Esther Vickery; brothers, Carl Baugh, Frank Baugh, Robert Baugh, Marvin Baugh,...

Larry William Mcdowell

Larry William Mcdowell

Dec 9, 2013

Larry William McDowell, age 62, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was born on July 13, 1951 in Ringgold, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his father, Bud McDowell; and a brother Gary McDowell. Larry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Judy McDowell of Dalton;  mother, Sara McDowell of...

Edd Lamar Callahan

Edd Lamar Callahan

Dec 9, 2013

Edd Lamar Callahan, age 68, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at his home. He was born April 25, 1945 in Dalton, GA. Edd was very outgoing, he loved to dance and loved making people laugh. He lived life to its fullest. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Violet Callahan; daughter, Michelle...

Rebecca Susan Trantham

Rebecca Susan Trantham

Dec 8, 2013

Rebecca Susan Trantham, age 55, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at her home. She was born on September 28, 1958 in Dalton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Trantham; and her mother, Linda Sneed. Rebecca is survived by her sons, Bilson Shean Trantham, Mark Wilson and his fiancé Tonya Robbinson of Dalton,...

Arnold Dwayne Dennis

Arnold Dwayne Dennis

Dec 5, 2013

Arnold Dwayne Dennis, age 52, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2013. He was born on November 25, 1961 in Tampa, FL to the late Ted and Virginia Dennis. He is survived by his brothers, William Lombard of Dalton, Steve Dennis of Florida, David Dennis of Florida and Phillip Gruber of Florida; and a sister, Debra Styron...

Harvey Kenneth "Buster" Dyer

Harvey Kenneth "Buster" Dyer

Dec 4, 2013

Harvey Kenneth "Buster" Dyer, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Erlanger Health Care System. He was born on March 4, 1936 in Dalton, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margrett Dyer; his parents, Felix and Ethel Dyer; and a brother, Charlie Dyer. Always having a smile, Buster was the one...

Pearline Kirkland

Pearline Kirkland

Nov 24, 2013

Pearline Kirkland, born September 27, 1930. She went to be with her blessed Savior on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the age of 83. She loved playing the piano and singing gospel songs. She spent the last 2 years of her life in the Ridgewood Nursing Home of Dalton, GA where she made many friends. She was preceded in death...

William "Wild Bill" George Ingram, Jr.

William "Wild Bill" George Ingram, Jr.

Nov 21, 2013

William "Wild Bill" George Ingram, Jr., age 49, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013 at a local hospital. William is preceded in death by his parents, William George Ingram, Sr. and Ella Mae Cain. He is survived by his sister, Audra (Marvin) Wilson of Chattanooga; nephew, Mark (Miranda) Wilson of Dalton; niece, Kimberly Wilson of Chattanooga; special friends, Danny Hollifield,...

Helen Sue Lofty

Helen Sue Lofty

Nov 18, 2013

Helen Sue Lofty, age 79 of Dalton, GA passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. Born on September 5, 1934 in Fairmount, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gentry Lofty; parents, John and Myrtle Roland;  brothers, Wallace Roland, Frank Roland, JW (Bud) Roland; sister, Mary Holsomback. Helen is survived by her son and daughter in law,...

Effie Lee Hughes

Effie Lee Hughes

Nov 18, 2013

Effie Lee Hughes, age 83, passed away on Monday morning, November 18, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born on June 8, 1930 in Ellijay, GA to the late Branerd and Effie Mae Harper. Effie was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe H. Hughes; daughter, Carolyn Lambert; brothers, Kenneth Harper and Clarence Harper; sister, Dorothy Dean. She...

Robert F. Patterson

Robert F. Patterson

Nov 16, 2013

Robert F. Patterson, age 50, of Crandall, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born on December 8, 1962 in Rockwood, TN. He is preceded in death by his brother, Tim Patterson. Robert is survived by his companion of many years, Peggy Griever; parents, James and Alberta Patterson; brothers, Jerald Patterson and James Patterson; sisters and brother...

Mr. Gary Eugene Hardin

Mr. Gary Eugene Hardin

Nov 13, 2013

Gary Eugene Hardin, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was born on April 7, 1955 in Jacksonville, FL to the late J.C. and Louise Hardin. Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, playing softball and anything to do with being outdoors as well as spending a lot of time with his...

Mr. John Lee Castle

Mr. John Lee Castle

Nov 12, 2013

Mr. John Lee Castle, of Jasper, TN, age 45, passed away, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born in Michigan, but has resided in the Jasper, TN area for most of his life.  He is preceded in death by his father, Buddy Wayne Castle, Sr. Lee is survived by his mother, Catherine...

Dora Jane Thomason Furr

Dora Jane Thomason Furr

Nov 8, 2013

Dora Jane Thomason Furr, age 56, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 at her home. She was born on February 6, 1957 in Ringgold, GA to the late Sarah and Monie Thomason Sr. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death  by her brother, Kevin Thomason; sisters, Karen and Margie Thomason. Jane was...

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