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James "Bear" Carey Blalock

James "Bear" Carey Blalock

Dec 25, 2025

James "Bear" Carey Blalock, age 56, of Chatsworth, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center after years of declining health. Born on February 16, 1969, in Riverside, California, he was the son of James Norris Blalock and Lindia Gaile Ross. Bear worked as a supervisor in the metal fabrication department at Display Craft, where he took...

William "Bill" Redwine, Sr.

William "Bill" Redwine, Sr.

Dec 22, 2025

William “Bill” Redwine, Sr., age 78, of Dalton, and formerly of East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home.

Born in East St. Louis to the late Max Redwine and Dollie Leonard, Bill lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for his family. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United...

Mr. Joel K. Swanson

Mr. Joel K. Swanson

Dec 20, 2025

Mr. Joel Kristan Swanson, age 65, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born on January 23, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Swanson and Mary Lee Smith. He is survived by his son, Nathaniel Swanson of Colorado; grandchildren, Talan Swanson and Aubree Swanson; brother, Dee Swanson (Liz) of Chatsworth;...

Glenn Norman Lawson Sr.

Glenn Norman Lawson Sr.

Dec 19, 2025

Glenn Norman Lawson, Sr. age 91, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Glenn Lawson, born August 8, 1934, in Crossville, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Omer Clark Lawson and Myrtle Tabor Lawson. Glenn spent many dedicated years working for Brown Printing Company. More importantly, he lived...

Barbara Gwen Allen

Barbara Gwen Allen

Dec 19, 2025

Barbara Gwen Allen age 79, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Barbara Allen, born November 5, 1946, in Lynch, Kentucky, was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Eugene Sowards and Ellen Storey Sowards. Barbara had a deep love for the outdoors—she enjoyed skiing, swimming, and truly anything that involved being in the water. She also...

Mr. Bruce Steven Staten

Mr. Bruce Steven Staten

Dec 17, 2025

Mr. Bruce "Steven" Staten, age 56, of Dalton, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Steed Staten Sr., and Kay Frances Staten; brother Sherman Steed Staten Jr.; and grandparents Arie Andrew and Julia Hope Wood; Ben Sr. and Rebecca Staten. He is survived...

Terry Allen Meadows

Terry Allen Meadows

Dec 16, 2025

Terry Allen Meadows, age 65, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on December 16, 2025. Born on March 12, 1960, in Dalton, Terry was the son of the late Mark Meadows and Lois Paige. He spent most of his life working as a roofer, a trade that reflected his strong work ethic and...

Cynthia Lynn Schean

Cynthia Lynn Schean

Dec 11, 2025

Cynthia Lynn Schean, age 62, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born on September 27, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Robert Smith and is survived by Elizabeth Smith. Cynthia lived a life defined by strength, devotion, and love. Above all, Cynthia was a devoted mother....

Robbie Payne

Robbie Payne

Dec 10, 2025

Robbie Payne, age 81, of Calhoun, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born on June 21, 1944, in Calhoun, GA, the daughter of the late Andrew Jack Johnson and Bessie Jones Johnson. Robbie was a simple lady with a heart of gold, known for her kindness, humility, and devotion to her family. In addition to...

Corey Lamont Tilson

Corey Lamont Tilson

Dec 9, 2025

Corey Lamont Tilson, age 31, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away at his residence on December 9, 2025. Born on November 1, 1994, in Dalton, Georgia, Corey was the beloved son of Tracy Tilson and the late Cathy Underdown. He worked as a mechanic in the agriculture field, where his skill and dedication were well respected. Corey had a passion for...

David Randolph

David Randolph

Dec 8, 2025

David Randolph, age 71, of Dalton, GA, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, December 8, 2025. Born on July 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Roy Oliver Randolph and Lucy Virginia Franklin Randolph. David dedicated many years of his life to the construction business, where his hard work and craftsmanship left a lasting mark....

Edward Lee Ball

Edward Lee Ball

Dec 8, 2025

Edward "Lee" Ball, age 65, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 8, 2025. Born November 30, 1960, in Dalton, GA to the late Edward Gene and Mary Louise Ball. Lee marched to the beat of his own drum. He was one of a kind and often treated differently and misunderstood, he refused to conform to what...

John Thomas Ballew

John Thomas Ballew

Dec 6, 2025

John Thomas Ballew age 59, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. John Ballew, born September 6, 1966, in Dalton, Georgia, was the beloved son of Verlon Ballew and Annette Rhodes Ballew. He dedicated many years of his life working as a mechanic with BDR Loopers, where his skill and determination earned him the reputation of being...

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...

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