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Bryan Nichols Crider

Bryan Nichols Crider

Aug 7, 2023

Mr. Bryan Nichols Crider, age 32, of Hixson, TN passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on September 12, 1990. He was preceded in death by his Pop, George Walton Sr. of Upper Darby, PA. He is survived by his parents, Greg and Linda Ann Crider; wife, Kalee Crider; brothers, Spencer Crider, Matt Crider, and Neil Crider...

Christina Barrett Laney

Christina Barrett Laney

Aug 5, 2023

Mrs. Christina Barrett-Laney, 48, of Chattanooga, TN went home to King Jesus on Saturday, August 5, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on June 13, 1975 in Chattanooga, TN. She is survived by her husband, Sam Laney of Chattanooga, TN, mother and step-father, Jackie and Alan "Boo Boo" Franks of Chattanooga, TN, father and step-mother, Jack and...

Mark Alan Fossett

Mark Alan Fossett

Aug 1, 2023

Mark Alan Fossett, age 65, passed peacefully from this world on August 1st. Mark was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was a Dalton native, and worked for 38 years at Queen Carpet, which later merged with Shaw Industries. Mark had many interests, not the least of which were his niece, nephew, and their children, all of whom he...

Charles Slaton

Charles Slaton

Jul 31, 2023

Charles Slaton, age 69, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Slaton and Katherine Crider Slaton; and daughter, Kathy Lee Slaton. He is survived by his sons, Joseph Slaton, and Kenneth Slaton; brothers and sister-in-law, Herbert and Peggy Slaton of Dalton, Thomas...

Mark Allen Blalock

Mark Allen Blalock

Jul 31, 2023

Mr. Mark Blalock, age 62, of Dalton, GA passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, LJ Blalock and Blanche "Dean" Blalock; and mother-in-law, Mary Sue Brooker. He is survived by his wife, Mandy Blalock of Dalton; step-son, Corey Camp; step-daughter, Courtney Parm (Michael) of Gainesville;...

Lottie Ryver Layne Davenport

Lottie Ryver Layne Davenport

Jul 28, 2023

Lottie Ryver Layne Davenport, infant daughter of Stephen Davenport and Mary Jo Scarbro Davenport was born in the arms of Angels on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ridge Davenport; sister, Hartley Wilson; grandfather, Wallace Scarbro. She is survived by her brothers, Daniel Wilson, Wesson Wilson, and Granger Wilson; sister, Mossie Davenport; grandparents, Sherry...

Sherry Ann "Thacker" Hooker

Sherry Ann "Thacker" Hooker

Jul 27, 2023

Sherry Ann "Thacker" Hooker, age 67, of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents Jimmie and Dorothy Thacker; brother, Timothy Thacker. She is survived by her daughters, Crystal Hooker of Dalton, GA., Melanie Hooker of Portland, OR.; brothers, Lincoln Thacker and wife Kathy of the...

Hoyt "Junior" Triplett Jr.

Hoyt "Junior" Triplett Jr.

Jul 26, 2023

Hoyt "Junior" Triplett Jr., age 73, of Chatsworth, Ga. Passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born on January 27, 1950. He was preceded in death by his father, Hoyt Triplett Sr and his mother, Willie Mae "Martin" Triplett; sons, Clifford Triplett, Richard Triplett; brother, Ricky Triplett; sisters, Mary Denton, Joyce Triplett, Patsy Triplett He is survived by...

Monroe Lamar Mcmanus

Monroe Lamar Mcmanus

Jul 26, 2023

Monroe Lamar McManus, age 85, of Dalton, Ga. Passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born on January 20, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Faye "Holtzclaw" McManus; daughter, Lynelle Baine. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara McManus; sons, Herbert McManus and wife Diane of Armuchee, Ga., Bryan McManus of Dalton;...

Elmer Larry Earwood

Elmer Larry Earwood

Jul 22, 2023

Mr. Elmer Larry Earwood, age 78, of Dalton, GA. Passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born on December 7, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Earwood and Willie Holt; brothers, Jackie and Rudy Earwood; sisters, Dean Adcox; Nell Earwood. He is survived by his sweet wife, Lucy Dale Earwood of Dalton; son Bobby...

David "Dave" Wesley Doherty

David "Dave" Wesley Doherty

Jul 21, 2023

David Wesley Doherty, age 58, of Dalton, GA. Passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1964. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Marie "Berkley" Doherty. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Bishop Welch; father, Don Doherty Sr.; son, Shea Welch; daughter, Terah Blankenship; brothers, Donald William Doherty; grandchildren, Andrew...

Betty Regina Fancher

Betty Regina Fancher

Jul 20, 2023

Mrs. Betty Regina Fancher, age 64, of Chatsworth, GA passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born on July 3, 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Clayton Hale and Eva Sue "Cline" Hale; husband, David Fancher; and brother, Mike Land. She is survived by her sons, Michael Dunn and Larry Dunn (Cortney); sister-in-law, Cheryl...

Bertie Hayes

Bertie Hayes

Jul 17, 2023

Mrs. Bertie Hayes, age 71, of Chatsworth, GA passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Martha "West" Grizzell; sister, Joan Breeden; and grandson, Tommy "Bubba" Campbell. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Hayes of Chatsworth; daughters, Marie Gallman (Tom) of Ranger, Tonya...

Frances Juanita Hunt

Frances Juanita Hunt

Jul 14, 2023

Ms. Frances Juanita Hunt, age 84, of Dalton, GA passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born on January 8, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Darcia "Hall" Black. She is survived by her son, Charlie Mitchell of Dalton; and brothers, Steve Black (Vickie) of Dalton and Greg Black of Dalton. A memorial...

Baby Damien Zane Bishop

Baby Damien Zane Bishop

Jul 14, 2023

Baby Damien Zane Bishop, of Chatsworth, GA, was born into the arms of angels on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, James and JoNeil Phillips and Zane and Karen Farley Sr. He is survived by his father and mother, Bryan Bishop and Sarah Ashley Lilley of Chatsworth; grandparents, Diane and Chris Bailey of...

Charles Gary Thornton

Charles Gary Thornton

Jul 11, 2023

Charles Gary Thornton, age 69, of Cohutta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was born on June 12, 1954. He was preceded in death by his wife, Besty Thornton, parents, Charles William and Delores June Thornton. He is survived by his brother Craig Thornton; sisters in-law, Susan Poindexter, Teresa Gentry and husband Vernon; nephews, Matthew Thornton, Zachary Thornton,...

Leon Andrew Hunter

Leon Andrew Hunter

Jul 11, 2023

Mr. Leon Andrew Hunter, age 80, of Dalton, GA passed away on July 11, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sharon Diane Hunter; and brothers, Terry Hunter, Jerry Hunter, and Paul Hunter. He is survived by his wife, Billie Sue "Knight" Hunter; son, Cleaston Hunter; brother, Richard Don Hunter;...

Michael Caldwell

Michael Caldwell

Jul 10, 2023

Mr. Michael Caldwell, age 47, of Dalton, GA passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1975. He is survived by his father, Ralph Caldwell; mother, Katie Baker; adopted mother, Willie Mae Brown; fiancée, Tonya Sherrill; daughter, Parker Mae Caldwell; brother, Adam Caldwell; and sister, Sabrina Caldwell. There will be no services. Arrangements have been...

Eric Byron Lee Coffey

Eric Byron Lee Coffey

Jul 9, 2023

Eric Byron Lee Coffey, a dedicated husband, father, son, brother, and friend of many, passed away tragically on July 9, 2023 at the age of 35 in Dalton, Georgia. Eric was born to Jerry and Wanda Coffey of Dalton, Georgia. He attended Dalton High School. Through the years, Eric enjoyed fishing with his brother, working outdoors for his family, and...

Marcus Lafayette Manis Jr.

Marcus Lafayette Manis Jr.

Jul 9, 2023

Mr. Marcus Lafayette Manis Jr., age 58, of Chatsworth, GA passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born on August 24, 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Lafayette Manis Sr. and Georgia "Shorty" Robinson Manis; son, Harlin Brian Manis; and brothers, Doug Manis and Joel Manis. He is survived by his son, Marcus Lafayette...

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