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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...

Mr. Ricky Roger Dewayne Singleton

Mr. Ricky Roger Dewayne Singleton

Sep 30, 2025

Ricky Roger Dewayne Singleton age 56, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Ricky dedicated many years of hard work to Williams Concrete Company, where he was known for his reliability and strong work ethic. Outside of work, Ricky found joy in the outdoors—he was an avid hunter and fisherman who cherished the quiet moments in nature....

Charles Danny Swanson

Charles Danny Swanson

Sep 28, 2025

Charles Danny Swanson, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 25, 1958, in Dalton, Danny was the beloved son of Charles Swanson and Doris Virginia Norwood. A lifelong resident of the community, Danny was known for his craftsmanship, his love of the outdoors,...

Rhonda Phyllis Smith

Rhonda Phyllis Smith

Sep 25, 2025

Rhonda Phyllis (Wyrick) Smith, age 75, of Dalton, GA went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1950, in Dalton, GA. She was the cherished daughter of the late Henry Wyrick and Louise Roberts Wyrick. She was a lifelong resident of Dalton, GA. She graduated Dalton...

Tommy Hayes

Tommy Hayes

Sep 24, 2025

Tommy Hayes age 73, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Tommy Hayes, born on October 22, 1951, in Dalton, Georgia, was the beloved son of the late Gordon Lee Hayes and Hazel Marie Brackett Hayes. A true outdoorsman at heart, Tommy was a master deer hunter who found joy in fishing, gardening, and spending time on...

Luther Lawrence King Jr.

Luther Lawrence King Jr.

Sep 23, 2025

Luther Lawrence King Jr., age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 29, 1947, Luther proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose warmth and humor lit up every room....

Mr. Alan Carl Ransdell

Mr. Alan Carl Ransdell

Sep 23, 2025

Alan Carl Ransdell of Rocky Face, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 66. Alan was born in Cheverly, MD, on August 19, 1959, the son of the late Donald Duncan Ransdell and Margarette Elizabeth Thacker Ransdell. In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Ransdell. Survivors include a...

Mary Ann Powers

Mary Ann Powers

Sep 10, 2025

Mary Ann Powers age 74, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Mary was born in Thomasville, GA, on February 10, 1951, the daughter of the late Henry Weller and Mary Imogene Fuller Weller. She found joy in her faith, loved singing and listening to Elvis Presley, cherished road trips, had a soft spot for cats, and...

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