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James Danny Douglas

James Danny Douglas

Oct 31, 2025

Danny Douglas, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, October 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cobb County, Georgia, on November 27, 1958, Danny was the son of the late James Douglas and Ola Mae Caviness. A skilled drywall installer and painter by trade, he was known for his tireless work...

Luke Dunn Callaway

Luke Dunn Callaway

Oct 30, 2025

Luke Dunn Callaway, age 74, of Ringgold, Georgia, exited this earthly world into his eternal abode on October 30, 2025. Luke was reared in and a member of Ringgold First Baptist Church. He placed his faith in the finished work of Christ at a young age, and the family appreciated him as their prayer warrior. Luke's faith was evidenced in...

Riney Bailey Gribble

Riney Bailey Gribble

Oct 29, 2025

Riney Bailey Gribble, age 94, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished member of Crosspointe Church, passed away Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. Born to Mancel and Esther Mae Miller Bailey, Riney lived a life full of warmth, faith, and joy. She dedicated many years to teaching Sunday School, nurturing the spiritual growth of her community. Riney found happiness in life's simple...

Clark Danny Bishop

Clark Danny Bishop

Oct 29, 2025

Clark Danny Bishop age 63, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Danny Bishop, born January 29, 1962, in Dalton, Georgia, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. The son of Virginia Hunter Stephenson and the late Clark Edward Bishop, Danny had a lifelong passion for motorcycles—he found joy both in riding and working on them....

Felix Rodriguez Graciano

Felix Rodriguez Graciano

Oct 28, 2025

Felix Rodriguez Graciano, age 66, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Felix Rodriguez was born on July 12, 1959, in Aldima, Chihuahua, Mexico, to the late Juan Rodriguez and Santos Graciano. He is remembered with love and affection by his daughter, Miarlin Graciano; and his five brothers: Alfredo Rodriguez (Ma. Isavel), Tomas Morales (Nelly Esporrais), Geronimo...

Nancy Jean "Nan" Drew

Nancy Jean "Nan" Drew

Oct 24, 2025

Nancy Jean "Nan" Drew age 75, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished memories. Nan was born April 2, 1950, in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late William Floyd Hambright and Oma Jean Grooms Hambright, Nan was known for her creative spirit and warm heart. She found joy in painting and...

Junior Parm

Junior Parm

Oct 23, 2025

Junior Parm age 84, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Junior Parm, born April 25, 1941, in Old Fort, Tennessee, was the beloved son of the late Kimsey Parm and Rhodie Payne Parm. A dedicated worker, Junior spent many years with Bearden Construction before retiring. He found joy in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and...

Ronald Edward "Ron" Sutton

Ronald Edward "Ron" Sutton

Oct 22, 2025

Ronald Edward Sutton age 78, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Born on June 1, 1947, to the late Charlie Sutton and Edna Hackney Sutton, Ron lived a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to family and community. A proud and devout member of Calvary Baptist Church, Ron served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher,...

Ms. Linda Lou Nason

Ms. Linda Lou Nason

Oct 20, 2025

Ms. Linda Lou Nason, age 62, of Dalton, Ga., passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1963. She is survived by her mother, Christine Hubbard Grimes; daughters, Megan Phillips (Dillon) and Christina Grace Nason; brother, J.B. Grimes; Wayne; sisters, Gail M. Corey (Dennis) and Tina Godsey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Nason had...

Frank Nowell Brock

Frank Nowell Brock

Oct 18, 2025

Frank Nowell Brock, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. Born on September 19, 1940, in Englewood, Tennessee, Frank was the son of the late Frank Brock and Grace Duggan Brock. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Frank enlisted in February...

Joshua Adam Payne

Joshua Adam Payne

Oct 12, 2025

Joshua Adam Payne, age 36, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2025. Born on August 6, 1989, Josh lived his life with a contagious smile, an uplifting spirit, and a heart that never met a stranger. No matter what life brought his way, Josh's heart was genuine, and his intentions were rooted in love. He cared deeply...

Elona Gisela Bender

Elona Gisela Bender

Oct 9, 2025

Elona Bender age 95, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Regency Park Dalton, GA. Elona was born on February 23, 1930, in East Germany. She arrived at Ellis Island on February 20, 1957. Then arrived in Dalton on February 23, 1957. She worked as a nurse in the newborn nursery at Hamilton Medical Center from...

Teresa Darnell

Teresa Darnell

Oct 9, 2025

Teresa Darnell, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Regency Park. Born on October 28, 1954, in Whitfield County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Billy Croy and Jeanette Ledford Croy. Teresa dedicated much of her life to education, serving as a substitute teacher in the Whitfield County School System, where...

Darrell Lee Parrish

Darrell Lee Parrish

Oct 8, 2025

Darrell Lee Parrish, age 62, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born on March 20, 1963, in Chickamauga, Georgia, Darrell was the beloved son of the late Charles Edward Parrish and Ruth Augusta Pope. He spent many dedicated years working with K&J Pallets, where his hard work and...

Theory Lane Williams

Theory Lane Williams

Oct 5, 2025

With hearts full of sorrow, we announce the passing of Theory Lane Williams, age 2, who entered eternal rest alongside her beloved mother on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at their residence. Born on May 2, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Theory was the cherished daughter of Randall Labron Williams and the late Natalie Cropper. Though her time on earth was brief,...

Louise Stella Garner

Louise Stella Garner

Oct 5, 2025

Louise Stella Garner, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Chatsworth, Georgia on December 8, 1943, to Richard and Beatrice Overby, Stella lived a life full of warmth, grit, and grace. A true country soul, Stella found joy in the simple things, dancing, laughing under the sun...

Mr. Michael Mrhrer Davis

Mr. Michael Mrhrer Davis

Oct 3, 2025

Michael Mrhrer Davis, age 67, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born on December 19, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, Michael lived a life full of dedication, passion, and love. After many years of hard work, he retired from Circle K, where he served as a mechanical maintenance technician—a role that reflected his skill and reliability. Michael...

George Harrison Blackwell

George Harrison Blackwell

Oct 3, 2025

George Harrison Blackwell, age 93, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Ridgewood Manor following a long illness. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Blackwell served his country with honor before returning home to build a life rooted in hard work and quiet dedication. After his military service, he was employed by...

Mr. Sandy Gene Parson

Mr. Sandy Gene Parson

Oct 2, 2025

Sandy Gene Parson "Papaw", age 79 of Dalton, Georgia, went to be with Jesus on October 2, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. Sandy was born on September 26, 1946, in Banks County, Georgia to the late Otis and Mildred Parson. Sandy joined and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1968 and was stationed at Fort Tilden, Rockaway...

Betty Leona Duckworth

Betty Leona Duckworth

Oct 1, 2025

Betty Head Duckworth, born June 30, 1944, in Walker County, Georgia, passed away, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, surrounded by love and family. The daughter of Charlie Head and Cuma Kinsey Head, Betty was known for her nurturing spirit and quiet joys—growing African violets, watching hummingbirds, and reading her Bible brought her peace and purpose. She was preceded in death by...

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