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Charlotte Estep

Charlotte Estep

Dec 16, 2023

Charlotte Estep, age 78, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born October 11, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buford Leon and Josie Johnson. Charlotte had a variety of interests that brought her joy and fulfillment. She enjoyed crossword puzzles for mental challenges and wordplay, while going to yard sales and...

Luther "Curtis" Cline Jr.

Luther "Curtis" Cline Jr.

Dec 15, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. Luther "Curtis" Cline Jr. Curtis was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and friend. He was affectionately known by his grandkids as "Papaw Big Butt" and during his many years of trucking he was known as "Gravedigger." Curtis, 64, was born in Detroit, Michigan but shortly after moved to...

Sherry Davis

Sherry Davis

Dec 15, 2023

Sherry Davis, age 63, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born January 6, 1960. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Eddie and Dollie Mae "Brown" Arnold; brother, Daniel Arnold; sister, Shelia Bagley. She is survived by her son, Stacy Newport (Angelia); daughters, Sherri Taylor (Jeremy), Donna Kay Arnold; brothers, Terry Arnold,...

Winford "Erve" Mcconnell

Winford "Erve" Mcconnell

Dec 14, 2023

Winford "Erve" McConnell, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1935. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jay McConnell and Faye 'Barrett' McConnell; son, Michael McConnell. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Denise 'Lawson' McConnell; his son, Rick (Leah) McConnell; his daughter, Tammy (Jeff) McRae; his...

Lisa Deal

Lisa Deal

Dec 12, 2023

Lisa Deal, age 54 of Chatsworth, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1969. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jody Gallman; her parents, Tommy Jesse Deal and Mary Eunivea 'Hooker' Deal; and her brothers, James Malcolm Deal and Jessie Edward Deal. She is survived by her son, Andrew Tommy Deal;...

Gary Rhodes

Gary Rhodes

Dec 10, 2023

Gary Rhodes, age 59 of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1963. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Rhodes Sr. and Claudia 'King' Rhodes. He is survived by his brothers, Robert (Ruth) Rhodes and Thomas Rhodes; his aunts, Judy King, Becky Welch, and Nancy Kubit; his nephew, Nick...

Kimberly M. Watkins

Kimberly M. Watkins

Dec 8, 2023

Kimberly M. Watkins, born May 9,1971, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was a beloved mother, daughter and sister. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Evans and brother, Tony Leonard. She is survived by her children, Alex Watkins, Austin Watkins, and Jennifer Hunter; mother, Syble Evans; brother, Mark Evans; sisters, Paula Leonard, Cheryl Land. Kimberly...

James "Eric" Erickson Cucksee

James "Eric" Erickson Cucksee

Dec 6, 2023

James "Eric" Erickson Cucksee, age 45, of Dalton, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. Eric was born November 15, 1978, in Dalton, Georgia, and attended Northwest Whitfield High School. He then went on to study textile engineering at Southern Polytechnic State University, where he was a proud member of...

Daniel Cannon

Daniel Cannon

Dec 6, 2023

Daniel Cannon, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson Cannon Sr. and Gleetah Christine 'Crysler' Cannon; his brothers, AJ Cannon, Robert Cannon, Jerryell James Cannon, and Charlie Cannon; and his sisters, Tanya Rae Cannon and Linda 'Cannon' Wallace....

Robert "Dan" Daniel Jorden

Robert "Dan" Daniel Jorden

Dec 4, 2023

Robert "Dan" Daniel Jorden, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on, Monday, December 4, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jorden and Westley 'Hipps' Jorden; and his brother Donald Jorden. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn 'Bennett' Jorden; his son, Richard Daniel Jorden; his brother, Ronnie Jorden; his grandchildren, Riley Jorden and Meghan Markham (Sean); and...

Ray Steelman

Ray Steelman

Dec 2, 2023

Mr. Ray Steelman, age 78, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born on July 1, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Robert "PR" Steelman and Lola "Patterson" Steelman; wife, Mattie "Ruth" Steelman; brothers, Jr. Steelman, Don Steelman, Monroe Steelman, Howard Steelman, and Billy Steelman; sisters, Beulah Chastain, Christine Baisden, and...

Earl Stanley Williams

Earl Stanley Williams

Dec 2, 2023

Earl Stanley Williams, age 65, of Dalton, GA passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1958. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Reed Williams and Louise Maggie "Carroll" Williams; and his brothers, James Williams, Ricky Williams, and Danny Williams. He is survived by his cousin, Wanda Griggs. Service will be held...

George "David" Owen

George "David" Owen

Dec 1, 2023

George "David" Owen, 74, of Whitfield County, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, David had lived in Dalton, Georgia since 1976. David graduated with a degree in chemistry in 1971. He was an unwavering supporter of the Georgia Bulldogs. David was an animal lover, a loving father, and a devoted Elks Lodge...

Katheryn Williams "Blackwell"

Katheryn Williams "Blackwell"

Dec 1, 2023

Mrs. Katheryn Williams "Blackwell", age 61, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born on March 26, 1962. She is preceded in death by her mother, Frances "Hunter" Blackwell; daughter, Christie Allen; brother, Gary Blackwell; and nephew, David Endinger. She is survived by her father, Edward Blackwell; son, Daniel (Belinda) Allen; daughter, Felicia (AJ) Tincher;...

Thomas Nolan Mckee Jr.

Thomas Nolan Mckee Jr.

Nov 30, 2023

Thomas Nolan McKee Jr., age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born on December 26, 1943. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Nolan McKee Sr. and Kathryn 'Swanson' McKee; brother, Jerry L. Mckee; sister, Lucille Guffey; and brother-in-law, Robert Creaseman. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn McKee; son, David...

Annette Dailey

Annette Dailey

Nov 28, 2023

Annette Dailey, age 50, of Resaca, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Dewayne Tanner and Deborah Moore; and her grandson, Logan Fouts. She is survived by her son, Jace (Hannah) Dailey; daughters, Katriesha (Joshua) Fouts and Emily (Greg) Hobbs; brothers, Christopher Tanner...

Deloris Irene Burkett

Deloris Irene Burkett

Nov 25, 2023

Deloris Irene Burkett, age 71 of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1951. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dora Pratt Duke; husband, Johnny Alan Burkett; brother, Buck Duke; aunt, Nora Pratt (became a mother to her after her mother passed). She is survived by her sons, Chris Camp...

Charles Robert Gribble

Charles Robert Gribble

Nov 23, 2023

Charles Robert Gribble, age 89, of Dalton, GA., passed away Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Beulah Gribble; his brother, Joe Gribble; and by the mother of his children, Alice Cochran Rigney. Charles loved gardening and helping others in his community....

Cheryl Mcafee

Cheryl Mcafee

Nov 21, 2023

Cheryl E. McAfee, age 58, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was born on September 9, 1965. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Lamar and Betty Jean Jones; and her brother, Gerald Jones: fur babies Thang; Gus; and D Little. She is survived by her son, Geramy Jones; Adam (Pamela) McAfee; her...

Janice Y. Higgins

Janice Y. Higgins

Nov 20, 2023

Janice Y. Higgins, age 83, of Dalton, GA passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conard Hill and Audie 'Stout' Pellom; her brother, Millard Owen Pellom, Richard Edward Pellom, and Virgil Alvin Pellom; sisters, Martha Ruth Leonard, Marjorie Arline Francis, Sarah Joyce Wells, Jonnie Lois...

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