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Chelsea Saunders

Chelsea Saunders

Mar 6, 2023

Chelsea Saunders, age 18, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born October 15, 2004. She is survived by her parents, Jonathan Brent Saunders and Regina "Rhodes" Saunders; sister, Tara Mulkey; grandmother, Vickie Westmoreland; uncle, Stephen Sean Westmoreland; aunt, Whitney Casson; great uncle, Lester Hooker; great uncle and aunt, John Paul and Teresia Williams, also many...

Herman J. Witherow

Herman J. Witherow

Mar 6, 2023

Herman J. Witherow, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 22, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Witherow and Margie "Banks" Witherow; son, Shannon Witherow; brother, Luther Witherow. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Louise Witherow; son, Micheal...

Bill Paul Chastain

Bill Paul Chastain

Mar 6, 2023

Bill Paul Chastain, age 80, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 5, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wendel Oliver and Marie "Stanley" Chastain; wife, Hattie "Pickelsimer" Chastain. He is survived by his son, Paul Oliver (Kerry) Chastain of Chatsworth; daughters, Shelia (Tommie)...

Jessie Spencer Brookshire

Jessie Spencer Brookshire

Mar 2, 2023

Miss Spencer Brookshire, aged 90, of the Dug Gap community, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born February 13, 1932, the youngest daughter of the late Tobe and Annie Strickland Brookshire. She was the last living member of her generation in her family. Miss Brookshire worked for many years at Alladin Mills before retiring. She enjoyed gardening...

Claude "Dragon & Beagle" Cartledge

Claude "Dragon & Beagle" Cartledge

Feb 24, 2023

Claude T. Cartledge, he was well known by his nicknames "Dragon" and "Beagle" age 67, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was an amazing hunter who loved to help others learn to hunt & fish. He was born December 13, 1955. He is proceeded in death by his parents, mother, Jonnie "Akins" Cartledge; father, Claude...

Nathaniel "Nat" Durham

Nathaniel "Nat" Durham

Feb 24, 2023

Nathaniel "Nat" Durham, age 42, of Tunnel Hill, GA, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born on April 1, 1980. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles "Chuck" Durham. He is survived by his mother, Mitizi "Hall" Durham; brothers, Jeremy and Paige Durham, Charlie and April Durham; grandparents, Hugh and Bernice Hall. A funeral service...

James Henry Lands

James Henry Lands

Feb 23, 2023

Mr. James Henry Lands, age 78, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was born on May 15, 1944. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Regina "Fouts" Lands; parents, Melvin Lands and Ruth Cloer; brothers, Jerry Lands, Mark Lands; sisters, Marilyn Joyce, Carolyn Neighbors, Diane Bell, Linda Bowen. He is survived by his...

Bertha Cochran Wells

Bertha Cochran Wells

Feb 23, 2023

Bertha Cochran Wells, age 94, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Lillis Cochran; husband, Elbert Bill Wells; son David Wells; grandsons, Allen Wells and Jason Wells; great granddaughter, Lilyana Barnett; and many brothers and sisters. She is survived by...

Eddie "Dewayne" Hargraves

Eddie "Dewayne" Hargraves

Feb 21, 2023

Eddie "Dewayne" Hargraves, age 50, of Tunnel Hill, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hargraves. He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Hargraves; mother, Polly Nelson; sons, Jericho (Carly) Hargraves, Ryan Harris; daughters, Kaitlyn (Stone) Graham, Hope Julsrud; brother, Charles Hargraves Jr.; sister,...

Agnes Sicmat Lim

Agnes Sicmat Lim

Feb 21, 2023

Agnes Sicmat Lim, 54, of Dalton passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Jhaymer Poalle Sicmat; parents, Policarpio Sicmat Sr. and Elisa L. Sicmat. She is survived by her uncle, Tony Lim; siblings, Samuel Sicmat, Policarpio Sicmat Jr.; Beverly Rodillas, Cynthia S. Rapuso, and Frederick Sicmat; and several...

Nancy Dyer Hedden

Nancy Dyer Hedden

Feb 18, 2023

Nancy Dyer Hedden, age 87 of Dalton, Ga. Passed away February 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 4, 1936, in Murphy, NC. to the late Henry & Nola West Dyer and named after her grandmother Nancy Trammel West. She is preceded in death by a son, Larry Hedden; daughter, Sandra Hedden; Sisters,...

Hugh Lee (Bobby) Mooney Jr.

Hugh Lee (Bobby) Mooney Jr.

Feb 17, 2023

Mr. Hugh Lee (Bobby) Mooney Jr., age 82, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born in Dalton, GA on December 5, 1940. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Lee Mooney Sr. and Sara Brownlee Mooney. He is survived by his wife, Patty Holland Mooney of Calhoun; son, Hugh Lee Mooney lll...

Jerry "Jj" Joyce

Jerry "Jj" Joyce

Feb 17, 2023

Mr. Jerry "JJ" Joyce age 63 of Dalton, Ga passed away on February 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He loved his family and friends and loved nothing more than spending time with them. He was an avid sportsman that enjoyed long rides on his motorcycle, spending time in the woods, hunting and fishing. He was...

Eugene Talmadge "Gene" Robertson

Eugene Talmadge "Gene" Robertson

Feb 17, 2023

Mr. Eugene Talmadge "Gene" Robertson, age 94, of Tunnel Hill, GA, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born on August 23, 1928. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry Clark; mother, Effie "McGimsey" Robertson; wife, Lounette "James" Robertson; brothers, Reuben Robertson, Edward Robertson, Horton Robertson, Noel Robertson, Rouse Robertson, and Frank Robertson; and sisters, Marie...

Judy Mae Thompson

Judy Mae Thompson

Feb 13, 2023

Judy Mae Thompson, age 71, of Dalton, Ga., passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Tuesday, February 13, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1952. Judy worked 25 years and retired from Shiroki, she was also a member of Valley Brook Church Of God. She is preceded in death by her father, James R Atkinson; brother Lester Atkinson; sister,...

Milton Edward Rainey

Milton Edward Rainey

Feb 11, 2023

Milton Edward Rainey, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1947. He pastored the Underwood/Tunnel Hill Church of God of Prophecy. He had a Shepherd's heart. He is proceeded in death by his father, Richard Cecil Rainey; mother, Ruby "Ogles" Rainey; brothers, Junior Rainey, Elmer Rainey and Harold Rainey;...

Billy "Scottie" Land

Billy "Scottie" Land

Feb 11, 2023

Billy "Scottie" Land, age 49, of Chatsworth, Ga., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born on April 6, 1973. He is survived by his father, Billy Bufford Land of Resaca, Ga.; mother, Barbara Ann "Blake" Land of Chatsworth, Ga.; sisters, Michelle and Martin Baggett of Chatsworth, Ga., Telena and Ronnie Hice of McDonald, Tn.; several nieces, nephews...

Alisha Lee Ann Davis

Alisha Lee Ann Davis

Feb 10, 2023

Alisha Lee Ann Davis, age 37, of Dalton, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Karen Crider Payne; grandmother Glennis Maples and Ann Crider, her grandfather, Tom Crider Sr.; her uncle, Tom Crider Jr. She is survived by her wife, Lynnashley Manis; her father Brice Payne; her three sons;...

Margaret Dirollo

Margaret Dirollo

Feb 10, 2023

Margaret L. DiRollo, age 65, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was born on November 7, 1957. She is proceeded in death by her father, Thomas James DiRollo; mother, Constance Louise "Buchar" DiRollo. She is survived by her sister, Lucinda Cobb-Bearden (Bertha). No services will be held at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Patricia Burnett

Patricia Burnett

Feb 7, 2023

Patricia Elmes Burnett passed away peacefully in her sleep February 7, 2023 at home. Born October 10, 1934 in Easton, Massachusetts where she spent her childhood. Pat lived throughout the southeast until 1969 when she moved to Dalton. Pat worked as a registered nurse, was on multiple boards of directors, was a volunteer and owned several businesses. She was preceded...

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