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Helen "Vondella" Worley

Helen "Vondella" Worley

Jan 9, 2025

Helen "Vondella" Worley, age 65, of Tunnel Hill, Ga. passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born September 27, 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Helen Gray Hodge; brothers, Danny Hodge, Timmy Hodge, Jimmy Hodge, Larry Hodge. Vondella's hands seemed to have a magic all their own, creating intricate patterns and designs that...

Donald Rentz Farmer

Donald Rentz Farmer

Jan 8, 2025

Donald Rentz Farmer, age 74, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born May 18, 1950. He was preceded in death by his wife. Judy Fay Timms Farmer; parents, John and Dessie Christine Wilson Farmer; daughter, Jennifer Rena Farmer. He is survived by his son, Donnie Farmer (Tammie); brothers, Sherman Pat Farmer (Lois), John Wilson...

Debra Cargal

Debra Cargal

Jan 3, 2025

Debra Cargal, age 67, of Lafayette, Ga. passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. She was born May 11, 1957. She was preceded in death by her father, Judson Hilburn; mother, Daphine Hill Stancill; son, Scotty Cargal. Debra, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, touched countless lives with her kindness and warmth. She was a woman who found joy...

Ronnie Duke

Ronnie Duke

Dec 31, 2024

Ronnie Duke, age 69, of Atlanta, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born May 1, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Duke; son, Ron Duke; sister, Doreen Duke. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Duke; daughter, Leeann Hammontree (Sam); brother, Donnie Duke (Kathy); sisters, Gail Smith (Paul), Tammie...

Patricia Allen

Patricia Allen

Dec 30, 2024

Patricia Allen, age 70, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born July 16, 1954. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Allen and mother Marie Barber Allen. She is survived by her sons, Paul Boyette and wife Jerrica, Anthony Phelan; daughters, Mary Boyette, Laura Phelan; brothers, Peter Allen, Al Allen, Artie Allen;...

James A. Jordan

James A. Jordan

Dec 27, 2024

James A. Jordan, 81 of Dalton GA passed away on December 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Marie Jordan, parents James Clinton and Lucille Jordan, sister Billie Smith, brothers in law Jim Smith, and Bill Decker all of Dalton, GA. In 1971, James met the...

Lester J. Youngblood

Lester J. Youngblood

Dec 26, 2024

Lester J. Youngblood, age 62, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born June 3, 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, JC Youngblood Sr. and Ellen Frances Williams; sister, Pauline Walden. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Youngblood; son, Waylon Norris (Shannon); daughters, Heather Vaughn, Barbara McKee, Angel Henderson, Charley Henderson;...

John Franklin Burns Jr

John Franklin Burns Jr

Dec 25, 2024

John Franklin Burns Jr., age 74, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born December 30, 1949. He was a veteran and served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Burk Burns; parents, John F. Burns Sr and Lilly Shipman Burns; sisters, Louise Brown, Ellen Brown. He is survived by...

Robert Lamar Hall

Robert Lamar Hall

Dec 23, 2024

Robert Lamar Hall, age 57, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born December 2, 1967. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Leroy and Bertha Lee "Smith" Hall; brothers, Kenneth Hall, Troy Hall; sister, Belinda Langham. Robert had a zest for life that was evident in everything he did. A devoted trout...

Nola Virginia Dunn

Nola Virginia Dunn

Dec 21, 2024

Nola Virginia Dunn, age 87, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was born February 14, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, IC and Mary Bryant, brother, Johnny Lee Bryant; sister, Betty Ferrick. She is survived by her sons, Donald Dunn and his wife Mary, Ronald Dunn and his wife Ann; daughter, Mary...

Bruce Floyd Ogle

Bruce Floyd Ogle

Dec 20, 2024

Bruce Floyd Ogle, age 83 of Resaca, Ga. passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born January 17, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cam and Dicie Ogle; daughter, Mary Ann Ogle; brothers, Charlie Ogle, Richard Ogle, George Ogle, Earl Ogle, Junior Ogle; sisters, Mildred Sneed, Lillian Peffly, Wallice Lacey, Pauline Caldwell. He is survived...

Maida Geneva Bartlett Cobb

Maida Geneva Bartlett Cobb

Dec 20, 2024

Maida Geneva Bartlett Cobb, age 82, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born January 4, 1942 to Fred and Ruby Bartlett. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Cobb; son, Mark Cobb; brothers Harvey Bartlett, Harold Bartlett, Harlan Bartlett. After retiring from Griffith Labs, Maida loved to make a garden and...

Jess Ridley

Jess Ridley

Dec 19, 2024

Jess Ridley, age 84, of Rocky Face, Ga. passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born May 4, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Minnie Dugger Ridley. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Jess Ridley will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and...

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...

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