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Edna Louise Cross

Edna Louise Cross

Dec 4, 2025

Edna Louise Townsend Cross age 79, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born in Dalton, GA, on July 23, 1946, Edna was the beloved daughter of the late Charlie Townsend and Dee Harman Townsend. She lived a full and joyful life, marked by her love of family, friends, and the simple pleasures that brought her happiness....

Travis Leon Brown

Travis Leon Brown

Dec 4, 2025

Travis Leon Brown, 85, of Dalton, Georgia, changed his address to his heavenly home on December 4, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center, where he was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 70 years, Conjetta Arlene Brown, also his four children, Phyllis Cook (Ricky), Ricky Brown, Patsy Roberson (Troy), and Scott Brown (Tammie), 9...

Ms. Henrietta Watson

Ms. Henrietta Watson

Nov 28, 2025

Ms. Henrietta Thorne Watson, age 90, of Rocky Face, Ga., passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Hyde Watson, and son Brian "Butch" Watson, father Henry Thorne, mother Minnie Wheeler Thorne, sister Shirley Williams, Geraldine Lewis, and brother Jimmy Thorne. She is survived by...

Zula Inez Goswick Brown Mooney

Zula Inez Goswick Brown Mooney

Nov 27, 2025

Zula Inez Goswick Brown Mooney, age 92, of Dalton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Ridgewood Manor with her family by her side. Born on May 5, 1933, in Redwine Cove, South Whitfield, she was the daughter of the late Horace Levi Goswick and Annie Mae Green Goswick. Inez dedicated her working career to the textile industry,...

Kimberly Ann Mcdowell

Kimberly Ann Mcdowell

Nov 27, 2025

Kimberly Ann McDowell, age 54, of Dalton, won her victory as her battle with cancer came to an end on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 17, 1971, in Dalton, GA, to the late Carmon Nicholson and Eva Brown Nicholson. Kimberly was the proud owner of Kam's Corner and...

Mary Christine Guess

Mary Christine Guess

Nov 21, 2025

Mary Christine Guess, age 76, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born in Walker County on February 11, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Auther Smith and Earlie Smith Cook. Mary retired from Tappan after many years of dedicated service as a supervisor. Her work ethic and leadership left a lasting impression...

John Michael Johnson

John Michael Johnson

Nov 19, 2025

John Michael Johnson, 69, of Rome, GA, formerly of Trabuco Canyon, CA, and a twenty-year resident of White, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. John Johnson, born November 11, 1956, in Evanston, Illinois, was the beloved son of Ann Dorothy Ertl Johnson and the late Robert Werner Johnson. He dedicated many years of his career as an accountant...

Robert Darrell Mcbee

Robert Darrell Mcbee

Nov 18, 2025

Robert Darrell "Herky" McBee, age 65, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born on December 9, 1959, Herky lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and love. He found joy in the outdoors, spending countless hours fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. Above all, Herky cherished racing dirt bikes with his son—a passion that brought him...

Cynthia Ann Dennison

Cynthia Ann Dennison

Nov 17, 2025

Cynthia Ann Dennison, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center. Born on December 26, 1953, in Wayne, Michigan, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Fredrick and Helen Hicks. She built a dedicated career at Shaw Industries, where she served as a machine operator and Crew Leader, earning...

Jerry Lee Wilson

Jerry Lee Wilson

Nov 16, 2025

Jerry Lee Wilson, age 87, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Bradley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 19, 1938, in Sheridan, Missouri, Jerry was the son of the late Donald Wilson and Ester L. Preston. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served honorably as an Army Ranger...

Debbie Lynn Ponder

Debbie Lynn Ponder

Nov 15, 2025

Debbie Lynn Ponder age 65, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Debbie Ponder, born July 8, 1960, in Dalton, Georgia, was the beloved daughter of the late Fermon Ponder and Syble Lumpkin Ponder. Debbie's life was filled with warmth, kindness, and a love for simple joys. She found happiness in tending her garden and sharing her...

Jeffery Taylor Mcneese

Jeffery Taylor Mcneese

Nov 13, 2025

Jeffery Taylor McNeese, age 55, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born on November 10, 1970. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Joe McNeese, and brother Andrew M. McNeese. He is survived by his mother, Patsy Monroe, stepfather Terry Sane, and stepmother Betty McNeese David McNeese (Regina); sister Lisa Smith; and...

Gilberto Hernandez Nava

Gilberto Hernandez Nava

Nov 10, 2025

Gilberto Hernández Nava, de 60 años, residente de Dalton, GA, falleció el lunes 10 de noviembre de 2025. Gilberto Hernández nació el 4 de febrero de 1965 en Zacatecas, México, hijo de los fallecidos Felipe Hernández y María Nava. Esposo, padre, hermano y amigo dedicado, Gilberto trabajó durante muchos años en Wood Hollow Cabinets, donde fue reconocido por su compromiso...

Hugh Everett Bryan

Hugh Everett Bryan

Nov 9, 2025

Hugh Everett Bryan, age 64, of Cisco, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 9, 1961, in Smyrna, GA, Hugh was the son of Marvin Bryan and Helen Doris Perry. A lifelong mechanic, Hugh dedicated his career to serving others through his work, most recently...

James Larry Walker

James Larry Walker

Nov 6, 2025

James Larry Walker, age 76, of Jasper, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2025, at Heritage Hospice Inpatient Unit in Marietta, Georgia. Born on July 10, 1949, in Canton, Georgia, Larry was the son of the late Harold Walker and Izola Bernice Martin. He spent many years working as a forklift operator for Shaw Industries,...

Danny Lee Mashburn

Danny Lee Mashburn

Nov 6, 2025

Danny Lee Mashburn, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home. Born in Austell, Georgia, on October 29, 1953, Danny was the son of the late Fred Martin Mashburn and Julia Elizabeth Lang. He spent many dedicated years working for the City of Eton as a dump truck driver, where he...

Barbara June Lumpkin

Barbara June Lumpkin

Nov 1, 2025

Barbara June Lumpkin, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dalton on April 22, 1946, Barbara was the daughter of the late Joseph "JV" Victor Hensley and Edith Key. She dedicated her career as a lab technician to Shaw Industries, where she was known...

Louie Ray Wheat

Louie Ray Wheat

Nov 1, 2025

Louie Ray Wheat, born August 30, 1960, in Dalton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, adventure, and authenticity. The beloved son of the late Judd Wheat, Jr. and Shelba Muse Wheat, Louie spent many years working in the carpet industry and landscaping, a cornerstone of his hometown. A true cowboy at heart, Louie...

Gregory Howell Gibbs

Gregory Howell Gibbs

Oct 31, 2025

Gregory Howell Gibbs, age 65, of Crandall, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, October 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cedartown, Georgia, Gregory was the son of the late Milford Gibbs and Lucy Gibbs. He spent his career as a foreman in Iron Works with HAG Steel, where he was known for his dedication,...

Mustapha Tony Aley

Mustapha Tony Aley

Oct 31, 2025

Mustapha Tony Aley, age 73, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born on February 21, 1952, in Chatsworth, Georgia, Tony was the son of the late Mohamed Aley and Edna Carroll. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. Following his...

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