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Jane Kent

Jane Kent

Nov 3, 2022

Jane Kent, age 47, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. She was born on March 9, 1975. She is preceded in death by her father, Samuel I Kent Sr. and mother, Wilda Gail "Pierson" Kent and brother, Sam Kent. She is survived by her partner, Charles Davidson; son, Larry Hall III; daughters, Kimberly Hall, Mary Yoho,...

Kathy Quarles

Kathy Quarles

Nov 2, 2022

Kathy Quarles, 62, of Crandall, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 18, 1959. Kathy was better known in recent years as "Nana", the name she proudly adopted from her beautiful grandchildren. She was everyone's "Nana" or Aunt Kathy" and a bonus mom to the kids of Mantooth Rd. She loved...

Bertha Bishop

Bertha Bishop

Nov 1, 2022

Bertha Bishop, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. She was born on March 19, 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bishop; parents, John and Mary Cranmore; brothers, Paul Thomas, John Robertson, Joe Junior; sisters, Linda Faye, Margaret Ann, Catherine Louis, Carrie Elizabeth, Gladys Virginia. She is survived by her son,...

Tina Victoria Cain

Tina Victoria Cain

Oct 29, 2022

Tina Victoria Cain of Austell, GA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2022. She was born on June 17, 1962 to her late father and mother, Jimmy Cain and Marie Cain Potts in Douglasville, GA. She was met at the gates of heaven not only by her mother and father but also by her first grandson...

Mrs. Edna Cook

Mrs. Edna Cook

Oct 29, 2022

Mrs. Edna Cook, age 82, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. She was born on May 25, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children W.R. Southerland, parents; Bill Young and Jessie "Dover" Young, and granddaughter; Amy White. She is survived by her sons; Mitchell Southerland (Monica) of Calhoun, Michael Southerland...

Janie Pauline Earwood

Janie Pauline Earwood

Oct 27, 2022

Janie Pauline Earwood, age 82, Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born on April 24, 1940 in Trion, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jackie Earwood; parents, Lester and Clida "Jones" Wilson; brothers, Jessie Wilson, Jimmy Wilson, Billy Wilson; sisters, Elizabeth Tipton, Vivian White; sister and brother in-law, Dean and...

Virginia "Genny" Alma Fields Hughes

Virginia "Genny" Alma Fields Hughes

Oct 27, 2022

Mrs. Virginia "Genny" Alma Fields Hughes, age 64, of Chatsworth, GA passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born on May 28, 1958. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eli Fields and Katie Juanita "Goforth" Fields; husband, Billy Joe "BJ" Hughes; sister in law, Rita Fields; and brother in laws, Mike Pullen and David Beirg. Genny...

Kenneth Leon Gazaway

Kenneth Leon Gazaway

Oct 25, 2022

Kenneth Leon Gazaway, age 63, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born on July 17, 1959. He is preceded in death by his father, Theodore Lamar Gazaway. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Teresa Gazaway; mother, Joyce "Stanton" Gazaway; sons, Anthony Gazaway and Ashley Chancey, Michael and Roxy Gazaway; brothers,...

Shirley Bowen

Shirley Bowen

Oct 23, 2022

Shirley Bowen, age 72, of Chatsworth, Georgia went to go be with the Lord and her husband, the love her life Ray Edward Bowen on October 23, 2022. She was born on May 31, 1950. Along with her husband she was preceded in death by her mother, Frieda Leyellyn "McMillian" Chambers; sons, Ray Edward Bowen, Marshall Bowen She is survived...

Brennan Parker Thomason

Brennan Parker Thomason

Oct 20, 2022

Brennan Parker Carder Thomason went to the Lord on October 20th, 2022. He graduated from CoahuIla Creek High School in 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Burchfield, Stephen(GGpop) and Dot Hair, and Frances Burchfield(MiMi). He is survived by Robert Thomason(father), Shelley Ledford, Kiara Thomason and Madeline Thomason(sisters), Michelle and Ronnie Thomason(grandparents), Carol(Gammie) and Jon(Poppie) Burchfield, Ryan...

Betty Ray Loner

Betty Ray Loner

Oct 19, 2022

Betty Ray Loner was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 72. She was born to Allene Nicholson Lawson and Ernest Ray in Dalton, Georgia. Betty was a lifelong resident of Whitfield County where she was a graduate of Valley Point High School, attended business school, and later...

Charles Patrick Henson

Charles Patrick Henson

Oct 19, 2022

Charles Patrick Henson, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia passed away, October 19, 2022. He was born on December 2, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ann Bell "Lewallen" Henson; wife and long-time friend, Bessie Moorehead; and sister, Judy Swinney. He is survived by his son, Wayne Henson; daughter, Debbie and Paul Learned; brother Lamar Henson;...

Katherine Guinn

Katherine Guinn

Oct 18, 2022

Katherine Guinn, age 91, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. She was born on June 29,1931. She is preceded in death by her parents, Perry Ball and Mary "Massengill" Ball; husband, Lewis Guinn; her daughter, Brenda Henderson; brothers, Tom Ball, Junior Ball; sisters, Ethel Mulkey, Sally Welch, Mildred Curtis. She is survived by her sons, Jerry...

Phillip "Smoky" David Flowers

Phillip "Smoky" David Flowers

Oct 16, 2022

Phillip "Smoky" David Flowers, age 66, of Chatsworth, Ga. passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born on April 12, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johepes and Alwane "Martin" Flowers; brother, Gary Flowers. He is survived by his brother, Joe and Brenda Flowers of Dalton; several nieces and nephews A Funeral service to celebrate...

Lucille Bryan

Lucille Bryan

Oct 15, 2022

Mrs. Lucille Bryan, age 78, of Calhoun, GA passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was born on April 26, 1944. She is preceded in death by her parents, Merrick and Nellie Long. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Bryan; and three sons. Per Mrs. Lucille Bryan's request, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Anita Stone

Anita Stone

Oct 14, 2022

Anita Stone, age 98, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. She was born on August 7, 1924. She is preceded in death by her father, William Deyo; mother, Blanche "Jobin" Stone; husband, James Stone; brothers, Richard Deyo, Robert Deyo, Leonard Deyo; sisters Eleanore Savoy and Muriel Kirouac. She is survived by her son, Donald Lytle "Syndee";...

Rickey Lamar Busby

Rickey Lamar Busby

Oct 13, 2022

Mr. Rickey Lamar Busby, age 63, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. He was born on January 21, 1959. He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Joe Busby and Edna "Smith" Busby; wife, Debbie Renae Busby; brother, Dillard Busby; and sisters, Sara Helms and LaRue Kean. He is survived by his son, Anthony...

Brenda Gayle Elrod Freeman

Brenda Gayle Elrod Freeman

Oct 13, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Gayle Elrod Freeman, age 73, of Cohutta, GA passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. She was born on February 7, 1949. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilburn and Ruth Lewis; sister, Jeanette Lewis; and late husband, Hubert Leon Elrod. She is survived by her husband, Billy Freeman of Dalton; son, Hudon Elrod; daughter, Angel...

Laura Estell Skidmore

Laura Estell Skidmore

Oct 12, 2022

Laura Estell Skidmore, age 87, Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born on June 14, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ruth "Blackwell" Arnold; daughter, Barbara Skidmore; brothers, Russell Arnold, Ray Arnold, Starlin Arnold; sister, Grace Arnold. She is survived by her husband, Lee Skidmore; sons, Raymond and Janice Skidmore, Billy...

Ernest Carter

Ernest Carter

Oct 10, 2022

Ernest Carter, age 35, of Lafayette, Ga. passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born on December 9, 1986. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Ike Carter; grandparents, Ernest and Mary Miller; L.C. and Doris Carter. He is survived by his mother, Sandra "Miller" Spivey of KY.; brothers, Josh Spivey, Danny Spivey; sisters, Jessica Miller,...

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