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Smith Hall Ellis Jr
Feb 15, 2024
Smith Hall Ellis Jr, age 82, passed from this life on February 15, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 19, 1941 in Dalton, Ga. and was a lifelong resident of Whitfield County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Smith Hall Ellis Sr and Genevie Cochran Ellis; grandparents, Gordon and Lillis Cochran, Henry and...
Charles Lamar (Leo) Harris
Feb 14, 2024
Charles Lamar (Leo) Harris, age 91, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He was born July 22, 1932. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita B. Harris; parents, Clifford E. Harris and Mattie Bell Prescott Harris; brothers, James Lloyd Harris and infant brother, Virgil Clifton Harris; sisters, Vera Harris Thompson, Mary Harris Burgess....
John Bronson Hembree
Feb 14, 2024
John Bronson Hembree, born on February 4, 1994, in Dalton, Georgia, passed away on February 14, 2024. He is survived by his beloved son, Silas Hembree, of Dalton, Georgia, daughter Eloise Grace Joy Hoskins of Ooltewah, Tennessee, and stepdaughter Carson Cline, of Dalton, Georgia. He is also survived by his mother, Shannon Parsons, and his brothers Jacob Parsons, Mark Hembree,...
Laura Cook
Feb 11, 2024
Laura Cook, age 46, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born November 29, 1977. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Sandy Cook; grandparents, RB and Ellen Brown, Raymond and Lucille Morrison. She is survived by her sister, Lynn and Anthony Sanford of Dalton; Niece, Delaney and Justin Otten of Dalton;...
Carol Elaine Beck
Feb 11, 2024
Carol Elaine Beck, age 68, of Tunnel Hill, Ga. passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born November 11, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents; Trammell Hudgins and Hazel "Rogers" Beltran; son, Bradley Wells; sister, Wordie Hudgins; sister-in-law and best friend, Tammy Bohannon. She is survived by her daughter; Kim Hardin; father of her children,...
Lauro Vazquez Enriquez
Feb 7, 2024
Lauro Vazquez-Enriquez, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lauro Vazquez-Cervantes and Leonor Enriquez; and son, Victor Hugo Vazquez; brothers, Felix Vazquez, Carmelo Vazquez, Jose Dolores; and sister, Anastasia Vazquez. He is survived by his wife, Elvia Fraire; daughters, Maria Vazquez,...
Gregory Jenkins
Feb 3, 2024
Gregory Jenkins, age 69, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born October 20, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, JT Jenkins and Lucile "Baines" Jenkins; brothers, Mike Jenkins, Terry Keith. He is survived by His brother, Larry (Linda) Jenkins. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr. Jenkins will be...
David Schmitt
Jan 31, 2024
David Schmitt, age 60, of Cohutta, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born January 25, 1964. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Schmitt; sons, Hunter Schmitt, Logan Schmitt; sister, Diane Vinyard. He is survived by his mother, Alice "Vann" Dickerson; sons, Jeffery Manis, Junior Schmitt; daughter, Kirsten Schmitt; brother, Eddie Seay, sister, Donna...
Betty Stone
Jan 31, 2024
Betty Stone, age 94, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was born March 4, 1929. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold Wesley Stone; parents, John Davis and Mavis "Strange" Whiteside; daughter, Kathy Jennings; brother, Ray (Sybil) Whiteside; sisters, Wilma (Paul) Bandy, Eloise (Calvin) Helton; Sister's stepchild, Jacob Willett. She is survived...
Betty Lou Plott
Jan 25, 2024
Betty Lou Plott, age 66, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. She was born August 1, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bertha Mae "Wooten" Jones; brother, George Dewayne Jones, sisters, Freta Lynne Jones, Patricia Winthrow, and Debra Jones; grandson, Devin Plott. She is survived by her loving husband Kenny Plott;...
Martha Ellen Welch
Jan 25, 2024
Martha Ellen Welch born March 13, 1938 went to be with the lord on January 25, 2024, 85 years old. She was of Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Arnold Welch of 54 years of marriage; nine sisters and three brothers. Her survivors include daughters and son in-laws, Betty and Jerry Kincaid, Tammy and Jeff Harris;...
Jason Paul Roberson
Jan 24, 2024
Jason Paul Roberson, age 45, of Calhoun, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He was born April 14, 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Wayne and Brenda Carol "Bagby" Roberson. He is survived by his daughters, Caroline Roberson, Ailee Roberson; brothers, Kenneth Dewayne (Paula) Roberson and nephew, Jessie Sims, Kenneth Ellis Roberson; sister, Rebecca...
Marian "Gail" Atchley
Jan 21, 2024
Mrs. Gail Atchley, a beloved soul who brought laughter and love wherever she went, passed away peacefully on January 21st. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Known for her infectious laughter and unwavering kindness, Ms. Gail touched the lives of countless individuals with her radiant spirit. Whether it was through a heartfelt joke...
Martin "Jerry" Jerome Gravely
Jan 20, 2024
Martin "Jerry" Jerome Gravely, age 64, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born August 20,1959. He was preceded in death by his father Horace Gravely; brother, Kelly Gravely. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Gravely; mother, Myra "Crow" Johnson of Dalton; his children, Kelsey Ward Franky) of LaFayette, Kolt Privett (Erin) of...
Larry Patterson
Jan 19, 2024
Larry Patterson, age 64, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was born August 5, 1959. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty "Langham" Patterson; sister, Jeanette McKinney. He is survived by his father, Jimmy Patterson; brother, Michael Patterson; sister, Sandy Nelson; niece, Jennifer McKinney; nephew, Derrick Nelson; great nephews, Calder Murray, Camden Nelson;...
Carolyn Suddeth
Jan 18, 2024
Carolyn Suddeth, age 83, of Chatsworth, Ga. passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born February 24, 1940 in Dalton, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Truman B. Suddeth, mother, Ina Kate "McNabb" Suddeth Adams; sister, Marylyn Suddeth. She is survived by her brothers, Trammell and wife Shelley Suddeth, Dan Adams; sister, Glenna Adams; nieces,...
Julia Beatrice Nichols
Jan 17, 2024
Julia Beatrice Nichols, age 86, of Chatsworth, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She was born February 25, 1937. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larkin Quiller (Nick) Nichols; parents, William C. Hampton and Julia "Adams" Hampton; sons, Larry Nichols, Johnny Nichols, Gary Nichols; daughter, Brenda Sue Nichols; brothers, David Hampton, James Hampton, Preston Hampton,...
Patricia Ann Ketchersid
Jan 16, 2024
Patricia Ann Ketchersid, age 70, of Chattanooga, Tn. passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born December 16, 1953. She was preceded in death by her father, David Leon Elliott, mother, Nora "Mahaffa" Daughtrey; daughter, Christina Croft. She is survived by her loving husband, Roy L. Ketchersid; sons, Larry Randall Warren Jr. (Lyanne), Dual Christopher Scott Hudgins (Patricia);...
Sandra Dunn
Jan 14, 2024
Sandra Dunn, age 63, of Chatsworth, Ga. passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born November 1, 1960. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Jerleen "Scott" Payne. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Dunn of Chatsworth; son, Larry (Cortney) Dunn of Chatsworth; daughter, Heather (James) Walkey of Chatsworth; brother, Lamar (Joan) Payne...
Patricia Lynne Stoner
Jan 14, 2024
Patricia Lynne Stoner, age 71, of Rocky Face, Ga. passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born April 7, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Francis "Johnson" Parm; sister, Cherylene Dunlap. She is survived by her loving husband, Jeffery Lynn Stoner; son, Andrew Stoner; daughter, Aja Stoner; brother, Evitt Parm and wife Deborah;...
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