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Richard Lewis Bowers

Richard Lewis Bowers

Apr 3, 2025

Richard Lewis Bowers of Eton, GA, was born on January 18, 1946, in Campbell County, TN, to Alline Bowers and Ernest Bowers and passed away from this life on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 79 years. Richard "R.L." grew up in the mountains of Murphy, NC and Blue Ridge, GA before residing in Eton, GA. Richard enjoyed...

Venus Brown

Venus Brown

Apr 1, 2025

Venus Renee Brown age 60, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, after a courageous fight with cancer. Venus was born in Murphy, NC, on December 21, 1964, the daughter of the late Harold Humphries and Judy Truett Hutchins. She loved her family especially being with the grandchildren. Venus enjoyed dancing. In addition to her parents, Venus...

Donna Gail Gillespie

Donna Gail Gillespie

Mar 27, 2025

Donna Gail Green Gillespie age 60, of Cohutta, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Donna was born in Dalton, GA, on September 7, 1964, the daughter of Mildred Key Rittenhouse and the late Gordon Green. She was a member of Christian Free Worship. Donna loved her dog, Gracie. She enjoyed shopping, the outdoors, and flowers. In addition to...

Doris Wilson Lee

Doris Wilson Lee

Mar 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Doris Wilson Lee, who peacefully left us on March 24, 2025. She was born July 28,1934. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Lee; parents, Asbury and Lorena Daugherty Wilson; brothers, James A Wilson, and JB Wilson; sisters, Mary Sue Souther, Richardia Gibson,...

Patricia Kaye Tester Newton

Patricia Kaye Tester Newton

Mar 24, 2025

Patricia Kaye Tester Newton, age 77, of Dalton, GA. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born January 27, 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Tester Sr. and Lillian Pauline McElrath Tester; sisters, Anna Sue Dyer and Linda Faye Watson. She is survived by her husband of 60...

Edward C. Blackwell

Edward C. Blackwell

Mar 23, 2025

Edward C. Blackwell, age 82, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born February 11, 1943. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Hunter Blackwell; parents, Frank Blackwell and Lena Bell Smitty; son, Gary Blackwell; daughter, Katheryn Williams; brothers, Johnny Blackwell, James Blackwell, Eugene Blackwell, Junior Blackwell, Ray Balckwell, Albert Blackwell, Robert Blackwell;...

Mary A. Lloyd

Mary A. Lloyd

Mar 21, 2025

Mary A. Lloyd, age 84, of Ringgold, GA passed away on Friday, March21, 2025. She was born May 1, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Harvey Litton MD and Patricia Cox Litton, brother Bill Litton. Mary is survived by her son, William Bradford Adkins and Becky; daughters Sonya Blake and husband Rocky, Patricia Young and husband...

Tommy Williams

Tommy Williams

Mar 20, 2025

Tommy Williams, age 67, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born December 21, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Barbara Stanford Williams; brother, Steve Williams He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Williams; daughters, Wendy Williams (Cory Davis), Jenny Mack, Paige Milsap, Shelby Milsap; grandchildren, Prestin Folks, Zyrese...

Kenneth Jones

Kenneth Jones

Mar 18, 2025

Kenneth Jones, age 76, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. He was born February 2, 1949. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest W. Jones; brother, Vernon Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Faye Jones, mother, Louise Hazel Standridge Jones; sons, Brian Jones (Gina) of Chatsworth, Chris Jones (Crystal)...

Ms. Cynthia N. Strickland

Ms. Cynthia N. Strickland

Mar 16, 2025

Cynthia Strickland age 60, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Cynthia was born in Dalton, GA, on May 1, 1964, the daughter of the late Harold Neal and Gail Neal Epps. She worked many years with Shaw Industries. Cynthia loved her cats and dogs. In addition to her parents, Cynthia was preceded in death by her...

Anthony Mckinley Dyer

Anthony Mckinley Dyer

Mar 12, 2025

Anthony McKinley Dyer, age 51, of Cleveland, TN. passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born May 18, 1973. He was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley P. Dyer and Juanita 'Rogers' Dyer; father-in-law, Edd Lee Shelton. He is survived by the love of his life, Tina Shelton; brothers, Kenneth Dyer (Donnia), Roger Dyer (Jessica); sisters, Mary...

Humberto Garcia

Humberto Garcia

Mar 10, 2025

Humberto Garcia, age 59, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born September 22, 1965. He is survived by his parents, Socorro J. Garcia and Carolina Vega; wife, Laura Rios Lopez; children, Laura I. Garcia, Carol S. Cortez, Jesus H. Garcia; brothers, Aristeo Garcia, Francisco Garcia, Javier Garcia, Andres Garcia, Angel Salvador Garcia, Cesar Garcia,...

Jeff Hudson

Jeff Hudson

Mar 7, 2025

Jeffrey Allen Hudson, 65, of Dalton, Georgia, went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born November 5, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Lee and Janet McMahon Hudson; sister and brother in-law, Lisa and Lonnie Mangler; sister, Lori Vanderpass. Jeff...

Pamela Jean Bright

Pamela Jean Bright

Mar 7, 2025

Pamela Jean Bright, age 62, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born January 9, 1963. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Ima Jean Burger Owenby. She is survived by her daughters, Brianne Jones of Dalton, Gina Prather of Morgantown, WV., Crystal Allen of Dalton, Shonta Allen of Dalton; brothers, Scott...

Diane Coker

Diane Coker

Mar 6, 2025

On March 6, 2025, at 7:07 pm, our beloved Momma and Meme saw the face of Jesus and took her first steps in 3 ½ years. Diane Coker was a cherished mother, a loving Meme to five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren in Heaven, and four foster great-grandchildren. For many years, she was known as "Dine" to the children she...

Corbin "David" Nichols

Corbin "David" Nichols

Mar 5, 2025

Corbin "David" Nichols, age 57, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born August 22, 1967. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elizabeth Hall Nichols. He had a deep love for history and he was a whiz at movie and music trivia. He loved spending time with his family. He is...

Dillon Clay Dodson

Dillon Clay Dodson

Mar 3, 2025

Dillon Clay Dodson, age 24, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born July 14, 2000. He is survived by his parents, Joey and Yvonne Dodson; brother, Cameron Dodson; grandparents, Roland and Brenda McKinney; niece, Raelynn Dodson; nephew, Easton Martin. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Dillon Clay Dodson will be held at...

Melvin Pierce

Melvin Pierce

Mar 3, 2025

Melvin Pierce, age 88, of Tunnel Hill, Ga passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born January 19, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Davis Pierce, brothers, Gordon Pierce, Earnest Pierce, Frank Pierce, Virgil Pierce; sisters, Louise Dempsey, Onie Eloise Pierce, Eula Vineyard. He is survived by his brother, Arvil Pierce of...

Dorothy Geneva Patton

Dorothy Geneva Patton

Mar 3, 2025

Dorothy Geneva Patton, age 84, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born February 19, 1941. She was preceded in death by her husband James Patton; parents, Emmett and Lena Stewart Jones; son, James Eddie Patton; brothers, Emmett Jones Jr., Guy Jones, Harold Jones, Ralph Jones; sisters, Haynie Jones Hammond, Katherine Jones Fricks, Ruth Jones...

Larry "Ol Man" Pangle

Larry "Ol Man" Pangle

Mar 2, 2025

Larry "Ol Man" Pangle, age 75, of Rocky Face, Ga. passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born October 18, 1949. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Poteet Pangle; parents, Junior and Marie Williams Pangle; daughter, Leslie Martin. Larry dedicated his life to raising and breeding roosters, taking great pride in his work. They were...

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