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Carolyn Teressa Caldwell
Jan 17, 2022
Carolyn Teressa Caldwell, age 68, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Porter and Maudell "Swinney" Porter; husband, Clarence Caldwell; the father of her children, Danny Grant; sons, Danny Dewayne Grant and David Shawn Grant Sr.; and grandchild, Chrystal Dawn Grant....
Paula Marie Roberts
Jan 17, 2022
Paula Marie Roberts, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia passed away unexpectedly while surrounded by her family on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born on August 4, 1963. She was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Ward of Sacramento, CA; aunt, Tina Denton; paternal grandparents, Clint (Delta) Green; maternal grandparents, Ann Coker Denton and Tommie Coker; and father-in-law, Clarence...
James "Bill" Cleary
Jan 14, 2022
James W. "Bill" Cleary, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born on December 3, 1936. Bill attended and was a faithful member of McFarland Hill Baptist Church. Bill will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. Bill was a veteran in the US Army and served as...
Micky Powers
Jan 14, 2022
Micky Powers, age 69, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born on November 16, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Dean Powers; and his mother, Mary Jane "Manuel" Powers; brothers, Joe Rigger and Johnny Fritz; sister, Terry Oxendine. He is survived by his ex-wives, Mary Ann Powers and Doris Powers; sons,...
Elsie "Gaga" "Memaw" Smith
Jan 10, 2022
Elsie D. Smith "Gaga" "Memaw", age 95, of Dalton, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 10, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Odis and Bessie Robertson Parsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Smith; a son, Neil Smith; a grandson, Andy Wade; sister, Virginia James; and brothers, Zack, Ollie, Neil,...
Irving "Wayne" Rich
Jan 8, 2022
Irving "Wayne" Rich, age 53, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was born on June 30, 1968. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Rich and Frances "Muse" Rich; and brother, Danny Rich. He is survived by the mother of his children; sons, Billy (Ashley) Rich of Chatsworth and Christopher Rich of Dalton;...
Steffon Boyd
Jan 4, 2022
Mr. Steffon Boyd, age 19, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born on March 21, 2002. Steffon was a senior at Coahulla Creek High School. He enjoyed theatre, singing, dancing, art and bringing joy to others. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cynthia Boyd; grandfather, Patrick Bynum. He is survived by father, Ome...
Jimmy Edward Mooney
Jan 4, 2022
Jimmy Edward Mooney, age 56, of Cohutta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1965. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Howard Mooney and Oma Louise Bates Collins; grandparents, Creed and Minnie Bates, George Washington and Sarah Mooney; and niece, Jennifer Ridley. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph...
Richard Smith
Jan 2, 2022
Richard Smith, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. Richard Smith was born July 08, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents: Cleveland Mctory Smith and Sara Jane "Wilson" Smith; son, Mathanial Smith; brothers, Herman Smith and Russell Smith; sisters, Louise Hales and Ester Smith. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Smith of...
Ronald "Ron" Mobarry
Jan 2, 2022
Ronald "Ron" A. Mobarry, age 76, of Ellijay formally of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born on March 22, 1945. He was preceded in death by his father Eugene Mobarry; mother, Marie Nannie "Lynn" Mobarry; sister Genny Mushgrave. He is survived by his life-long special friend, Lois Ruth Williams; brother, Tony Mobarry. Arrangements have been...
Lynn Marie Aiken
Jan 2, 2022
Lynn Marie Aiken, age 64, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born on May 5, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, Duane Brothers, Sr. and Octavia Shaw Brothers; and brother, Duane "Rusty" Brothers, Jr. She is survived by her husband, David Aiken of Rocky Face; daughters and son-in-law, Dodie and Jeffrey...
Mrs. Star Jackson Panter
Dec 31, 2021
Mrs. Star Jackson Panter, age 73, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at home, surrounded by those she loved dearly. Star was a precious soul, and to know her, was to love her – she was a true friend to all. Sweet, humble, kind, generous, loving, soft-spoken, and faithful are just a few of the words that describe this amazing...
Johnnie Bently Favors Jr.
Dec 31, 2021
Johnnie Bently Favors, Jr, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born on June 26, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie B. Favors, Sr and Maudie E. Stanley Favors; and son, Toby Wayne Favors. He is survived by his wife, Linda Fay Favors of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Lynn...
Randell Lewis Gaston
Dec 31, 2021
Mr. Randall Lewis Gaston, age 78 of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1943. He served in the branch of the Army. He was preceded in death by his father, James Thomas Levy Gaston, mother, Beatrice Marie Keys Gaston, sister Barbara Ann Kent, and nieces and nephews. He is survived by...
William Rodney Dobbs
Dec 24, 2021
William Rodney Dobbs, age 64, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1957. He is preceded in death by his father, William Lee Dobbs; and mother, Shirley Ann "Wilson" Dobbs. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Brain and Rebecca Lynn Dobbs of Paulding; sisters, Vanesa Gill of Dalton and Greta...
Teresa Gamboa
Dec 20, 2021
Teresa Gamboa, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born on May 13, 1963. She is preceded in death by her mother, Guadalupe Gamboa; brother, Beto Gamboa; and sisters, Elisa Gamboa and Maria Gamboa. She is survived by her father, Humberto Gamboa of Idaho; husband, Genovevo Dorado of Dalton; son, Dario (Meagan) Dorado...
Onie Eloise Pierce
Dec 19, 2021
Onie Eloise Pierce, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ella Pierce; brothers, Gordon Pierce, Earnest Pierce, Frank Pierce, Virgil Pierce; sisters, Louise Dempsey, and Eula Vineyard. She is survived by her brothers, Arvil Pierce of Varnell, Melvin Pierce...
Mr. Horace "Gene" Burchfield Sr.
Dec 18, 2021
Mr. Horace "Gene" Burchfield Sr, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Mr. Burchfield was born in Dalton, GA on August 5, 1943 to the late Charlie and Edna Burchfield of Dalton. Horace served in the US Army from 1964-1968. He also attended Metropolitan (Metropolitan) Beauty School where he obtained his...
Michael Long
Dec 16, 2021
Michael Long, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was born on March 16, 1963. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Linda "Dunn" Long; and brothers, Stacey and Ricky Long. He is survived by his wife, Elena Long of Dalton; son, Jason Long of Dalton; brothers, Timmy Long of Lafayette...
Juanita Parker
Dec 14, 2021
Juanita Parker, age 76, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born on January 25, 1945. She is preceded in death by her son, Rembert Doug Parker; father, Willie Major Glass; and her mother, Thelma "Langley" Glass; brother, Ronald Glass; sister, Hazel Furguson. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Parker; sons, Larry Lee Harkins Jr....
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