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William "Bill" Groves

William "Bill" Groves

Mar 31, 2023

Mr. William "Bill" Groves, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Quinton Memorial Healthcare Center. He was born on March 18, 1934. He was known for his kind personality and loved spending time with family. He enjoyed Braves baseball, fishing, golfing, and cruising. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years,...

David Richard Neighbors

David Richard Neighbors

Mar 28, 2023

David Richard Neighbors, age 76, of Dalton, Ga., passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born on February 4, 1947. He is preceded in death by his parents, George F. and Margaret Elvira "Jenkins" Neighbors Sr.; brothers, George Neighbors Jr., Paul Neighbors, Kenneth Neighbors; grandchild, Tommy Brock. He is survived by his wife...

Laura Burk

Laura Burk

Mar 24, 2023

Laura Burk, age 80, of Dalton, Georgia went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus on Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born October 31, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Louise "Allen" Dunn. She is survived by her son, Garrett Burk of Alabama, Jeff Burk (Shirley) of Florida; daughters, Judy Stinnett (Thomas)...

David Vest

David Vest

Mar 22, 2023

David Vest, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson Vest, Jr. and Foy Stoker Vest; and his infant daughter. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jamie Vest, Daniel and Alana Vest; daughter and son-in-law, Terri...

Richard Anthony Garrett

Richard Anthony Garrett

Mar 21, 2023

Our beloved Richard Anthony Garrett, age 64, passed away on March 21, 2023 in Dalton, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Georgia Garrett of Cohutta; brother, James Garrett, Jr. He is survived by his loyal dog, Angus; sister, Elizabeth Slaughter; brothers, Rick (Phyllis) Garrett, and Randall (Lucia) Garrett; aunt, Irene (Claude) Chapman. He is also...

Joyce Ann "Mclemore" Dople

Joyce Ann "Mclemore" Dople

Mar 19, 2023

Joyce Ann McLemore Dople, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Peter and Alean "Millsaps" McLemore; brother, Cecil McLemore, sister, Virginia Hodge, and brother, Stevie Chambers. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Helen White, Lorine Anderson, James McLemore,...

Mr. Brian Bradley Kinsey

Mr. Brian Bradley Kinsey

Mar 17, 2023

Mr. Brian Bradley Kinsey, age 45, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born October 4, 1977, in Whitfield County. He is survived by his father, Hoyt Kinsey; mother, Jane Kinsey; sister, Krystal Starling (Lee); nephews, Jackson, Ben, and Luke Starling. Brian is also survived by his loyal canine companion Hercules. A funeral service to...

Elizabeth M. "Libby" Foster Whiteside

Elizabeth M. "Libby" Foster Whiteside

Mar 13, 2023

Elizabeth M. "Libby" Foster Whiteside, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, March 13, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey Whiteside; parents, Wilson W. and Sarrah B. "Davenport" Foster; brothers, Claude Foster, Lonis Foster; sisters, Zona Walters, Oma Todd, Iva Baker, Ethel Matthews, Retha Poarch; brother in-law,...

Virginia Jo Runyan

Virginia Jo Runyan

Mar 11, 2023

Virginia Jo Runyan, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Runyan; son, Floyd "Leslie" Runyan; parents, Gault and Gretchen Ellis; and brother, Larmar Ellis and sister in-law, Peggy Ellis. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sandra Runyan; grandchildren, Regina and...

Gregory D. Burchfield

Gregory D. Burchfield

Mar 10, 2023

Mr. Gregory D. Burchfield, age 40, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was born on May 25, 1982. He is preceded in death by his sister: Delana Cleary; grandparents: Harlan and Zelphia Burchfield; Edward (Ed) and Gladys Welch; friend and mentor: John Collins. He is survived by his parents: William and Marlene Burchfield of...

Evangelist Sheila D. Brooks

Evangelist Sheila D. Brooks

Mar 8, 2023

Evangelist Sheila D. Brooks, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Charlotte Arries "Neal" Pitts; brother, Jackie Pitts; sisters, Rita Griffin, Brenda Miley, Shirley Ray. She is survived by her husband, Frank D. Brooks; daughters, Samantha LeAnne (Shane) Franks,...

Robert Sisson

Robert Sisson

Mar 8, 2023

Mr. Robert Sisson, age 80, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born on July 11, 1942. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Estlene "Hammontree" Sisson; sons, Greg Sisson, Timothy Sisson; brothers, Charles Sisson, Johnny Sisson, Gary Sisson; sisters, Betty Stanley, Barbara Sisson; grandchild, "Lil" Robbie Sisson. He is survived by...

Michael Hudson

Michael Hudson

Mar 7, 2023

Mr. Michael Hudson, age 56, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born on February 3, 1967. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Hudson Jr.; mother, Ruth Ann "Brown" Hudson. He is survived by his fiancée, Denise Barnes; sons, Chance (Shelby Bundrum) Hudson of Chatsworth, Daniel Barnes of Chatsworth; daughter, Casey Stafford...

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...

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