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Trenna Kegley Fields
Sep 5, 2023
Mrs. Trenna Kegley Fields, age 68, of Dalton, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born on February 15, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Charles and Imogene "Carico" Kegley; husband, Joe Stephenson Fields; brothers, Dennis Kegley and Donald Kegley She is survived by her sister, Patsy Dalton; niece, Kimberly Jones, her husband...
Peggy "Lynn" Baity (Herrin)
Sep 4, 2023
Ms. Peggy "Lynn" Baity (Herrin), age 71, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Monday, September 4th, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1951. Lynn had an abundantly beautiful life loved by her children, grandchildren, friends, and family. She had a true passion for nature and outdoor spaces and her biggest hobby was gardening where she maintained her beautiful yard....
Mildred Parker
Sep 3, 2023
Mildred Parker, age 88, of Dalton, GA. passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Parker; parents, William and Ethel "Boyd" Blackwell; brothers, JC Blackwell, Buck Blackwell, Edward Blackwell, Sammy Blackwell, Lamar Blackwell; sisters, Susie Cooper, Mary Lankford, Lela Stanely. She is survived by her sons,...
Sherrell Ann Thompson Kelly
Sep 1, 2023
Sherrell Ann "Thompson" Kelly, age 75, of Dalton, GA passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward R. Thompson and Magnolia B. "Wilkes" Thompson. She is survived by her brothers, Gerald Thompson and wife Lane, Earl Thompson, Ronnie and wife Diane, Bill Stone and wife...
Ronald D. Cochran
Aug 31, 2023
Mr. Ronald D. Cochran, age 77 of Dalton, GA passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Dixie Daisey "Evans" Cochran; brother, Bobby Evans. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn "Gribble" Cochran; son, Ronald Cochran Jr. and wife Joyce; daughter, Julie Langford;...
Deborah Carrol Moore
Aug 30, 2023
Ms. Deborah Carrol Moore, age 66 of Dalton, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1956. She was preceded in death by her father, Harley Barnes; sister and brother in-law, Sandy and Joe Brock. She is survived by her mother, Lois Thomason; daughters, Annette Dailey, Kim Brooksbank; brothers, Gary Barnes and wife Rhonda,...
Archie Stanton Leamon Jr.
Aug 29, 2023
Mr. Archie Stanton Leamon Jr., age 91, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on August 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by, his mother Mrs. Dolly Mae Leamon and his father Mr. Archie Stanton Leamon Sr., his loving wife Betty Jane Leamon of 41 years, and also his 3 brothers, Charles, Johnny and Ronnie Leamon. He...
Rita Eckes
Aug 28, 2023
Rita Eckes, age 66, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald John and Mary Louise "Munguia" Green; son, Greg Cagle; brother, Carl Randal Green; sister Gail Furr. She is survived by her daughters, Stefanie Cagle, Karen Cagle, Sharon Cagle; brother, Kenneth...
Billy Joe Bennett
Aug 27, 2023
Billy Joe Bennett, age 68, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was born on February 10, 1955. He was a veteran and served in the Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Ruby "Cochran" Bennett; brothers, Melvin Bennett, Tommy Bennett, Roy Bennett; sisters, Linda Hayes, Brenda Oglesby, Lona Mae Martin,...
Sandy R. Rozier
Aug 26, 2023
Mrs. Sandy R. Rozier, of Dalton, GA passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1963. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Soles; and brother, Reggie Childers. She is survived by her daughters, Tina Emerson, Jennifer Rozier, Autumn Rozier, and Crystal Thomas; sisters, Leah Oliver, Regina Bullard, and Lenora Mathis; and grandchildren,...
Waltraud Reisser Glaze
Aug 26, 2023
Waltraud Reisser Glaze, age 80, of Dalton, Ga., passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born in Heilbronn, West Germany on July 26, 1943. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Glaze; parents, Erich and Emma Reisser; sister, Usch Waltheir; grandchild, Robert Williams. She is survived by her sons, Richard Glaze and his wife Janet of...
Monda Lynn Dobson
Aug 24, 2023
Monda Lynn Dobson, age 71, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Shirley "Allen" Bates' son, Chris Dobson; brothers, Max Bates, Bill Bates, Joe Bates; sisters, Frankie Bates, Betty Cross. She is survived by her husband, Gary Dobson; daughter, Stacie...
Baby Amari Hernandez
Aug 18, 2023
Baby Amari Hernandez, of Dalton, GA, was born into the arms of angels on Friday, August 18, 2023. She is survived by her parents, Osbaldo Hernandez and Maribel Estrada Frayre; brother, Aidan Alexander Hernandez; and sister, Imani Luna Hernandez. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Baby Amari Hernandez will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, August 21,...
Jeanette Mckinney
Aug 17, 2023
Jeanette McKinney, age 54, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born on November 20,1968. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty "Langham" Patterson. She is survived by her father, Jimmy Patterson; daughter, Jennifer McKinney; brothers, Michael Patterson, Larry Patterson; sister, Sandy Nelson; grandchild, Calder Murray; nephew, Derrick Nelson; and beloved fur-baby, Jack. A...
Kathlien Batts "Pack"
Aug 13, 2023
Mrs. Kathlien Batts "Pack", age 74, of Dalton, GA passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She was born on February 5, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Alma "Keaton" Pack; and brother, Lee Pack. She is survived by her husband, James Batts; son, Leslie Church (Lela); daughters, Melissa Cooper (Terry) and Ann Marie Church;...
James Michael Elrod
Aug 12, 2023
Mr. James Michael Elrod, age 44, of Tunnel Hill, GA. Passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Elrod and Lila Brumbelow Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Williams of Tunnel Hill; sister Christena and (Josh) Lumpkin of TN. Uncles Harold and (Edith)...
Eliyanah Grace Chiesa Ramos
Aug 12, 2023
Baby Eliyanah Grace Chiesa-Ramos was born into the arms of angels on August 12, 2023. She is survived by her parents, Juan Jose and Heidi Angelica Chiesa Ramos; grandparents, Chris Lowe and Abby Chiesa-Lowe; grandmother, Maria Ramos. There is no service to be held at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620...
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
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
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...
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