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Robert "Bob" Ringwalt Jr.
Sep 26, 2021
Robert "Bob" Ringwalt Jr., age 64, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on May 31, 1957. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Weaver Ringwalt Sr.; brother, Max Ringwalt; grandparents, Hartwell (Sarah) Phillips and Austin (Mattie) Phillips. He is survived by his mother, June Ringwalt Moody of Ellijay; stepfather, Charles Moody...
Maria Estrada Mandujano Diaz
Sep 24, 2021
Maria Diaz Estrada, age 41, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1980. She is survived by her parents, J. David Diaz and Airam Estrada Mandujano Diaz; brothers, Molses Diaz Estrada, David Diaz Estrada, Ricardo Diaz Estrada; and sister, Katy Diaz. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Maria Diaz Estrada...
Coy Lee Coggins
Sep 24, 2021
Coy Lee Coggins, 77, of Resaca, GA passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born on November 22, 1943. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Lee Coggins and mother, Mary Lizzie Slay Coggins of Chambers County, Lafayette, Alabama. Sister, Sarah Coggins McGlawn and brother-in-law, Jack McGlawn of Birmingham, Alabama. Coy is survived by his wife...
Bobby Wayne Carter
Sep 23, 2021
Bobby Wayne Carter, 63, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born on May 30, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents LC and Doris Carter; brothers, Sammy Carter, Louis Carter, Calvin Carter; brother and sister -in-law, Daniel and Cindy Carter; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Linda and Jerry Sims, Barbara and Dewey Gates;...
Velva "Jean" Swinney Harris
Sep 23, 2021
Velva "Jean" Swinney Harris, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1943. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben Lee Holder and Roxie Earlene "Thomas" Holder; son, Danny Edward Swinney; daughter, Tammy Earlene Swinney; brothers, Guy Holder, Marlen Holder, Clarence Holder, Dan Holder, and Oscar Holder; sisters,...
Shonna Carter
Sep 21, 2021
Shonna Carter, age 30, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born on March 13, 1991. She is survived by her father, Phillip Burns of Breman, GA; mother, Debbie Swim of Dalton; husband, Danny Carter of Rocky Face; sons, Jase Carter of Rocky Face, Jynson Carter of Rocky Face, and Gavin Carter of Tunnel Hill;...
Mack Ray Hicks Jr.
Sep 20, 2021
Mack Ray Hicks Jr., age 61, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. He was born on April 8, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack Ray Hicks Sr. and Winnie Faye "Mitchell" Hicks; and brother, Alan Jackson. He is survived by his brother, Michael (Dee Ann) Hicks of Dalton; and sister, Connie Faye...
Brenda Joyce Jones
Sep 20, 2021
Brenda Joyce Hensley Jones, age 72, of Crandall, Georgia passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born on January 8, 1949. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Jones; parents, J.V. and Edith Hensley; and sister, Diane Hensley. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Sherri Jones of Crandall; daughter and son-in-law, Tami and...
Rosine Bates
Sep 17, 2021
Rosine Bates, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born on May 17, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Alice Bates and stepmother Mildred Bates; son, Danny Kirkland; daughter, Karen Kirkland; brothers, Arnold Bates, Raymond Bates; and sister, Bonnie Tallent. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Pamela...
James Eddie "Ej" Shelton Jr.
Sep 16, 2021
James Eddie "EJ" Shelton, Jr., age 31, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, David Eugene Kelly, Sr., and Zeke Franklin Shelton; and niece, Autumn Marie Perry. Survivors include his wife, Brittany Shelton; stepdaughters, Kyleigh Phillips, Madison Phillips; stepson, Micah Phillips; father, Eddie Shelton; mother, Audra Kelly; sisters,...
Brenda Gail Bredeson
Sep 15, 2021
Brenda Gail Bredeson, 64, of Rocky Face, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was born on March 25, 1957. She was preceded in death by her mother, Inez Virginia "Walraven" Carrol. Brenda is survived by her father, Joseph Robert Carrol of Dalton; son, Joseph Vernon Bredeson of Rocky Face; daughter, Kim (Darrell) Meadors of Ringgold; brothers, Tony...
Luisa Mestre
Sep 12, 2021
Luisa Mestre, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born on January 25, 1940. She is survived by her sons, Rafael Roman, Moises Martinez; daughters, Damarys Gonzalez, Maritza Ruiz, Yamires Gonzalez, Aily Maldonado, Dinorah Ordonez; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 11:00 AM – 2:00...
Jimmy Stanley
Sep 12, 2021
Mr. Jimmy Stanley, age 70, of Chatsworth, Ga. Passed away Sunday morning September 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 29, 1950. Jimmy was proceeded in death by his parents, Frank and Pearl Stanley; brother, Charles Stanley, Kenneth Stanley; and sister, Marie Chastain. He is survived by his wife, Judy Stanley of Chatsworth; sons and...
Mary Thomas Bumgarner
Sep 10, 2021
Mary Thomas Bumgarner, 74, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born on May 13, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Thomas and Velvie "Barns" Thomas; husband, Wayne Darrell Bumgarner; and brother, Louis Thomas. Mary is survived by her daughters, Lisa Faile and Candace Karl; grandchildren, Robbie Perkins, Nick...
Chester Ray Mcclure Jr.
Sep 9, 2021
Chester Ray McClure, Jr., age 51, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1970. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Ray McClure, Sr. and Nancy Clark. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Dalin and Laurin McClure of Dalton, Jacob McClure of Dalton; daughters, Keshia Duncanson of Dalton,...
Charles Herbert Herman
Sep 8, 2021
Charles Herbert Herman, 59, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2021. He was born on October 10, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Herman; and sister, Debbie Smith. Charles is survived by his mother, Lula "Russell" Herman of Spencer, TN; wife, Brenda Herman of Tunnel Hill; daughters, Melissa Herman and Candice Potts...
Verla Lou Grooms
Sep 7, 2021
Verla Lou Grooms, 75, of Dalton, GA passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, D.F. Woodrow Wilson and Irene "McKeehan" Wilson; brothers, Loyd Wilson, Felton Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Verlon Wilson, and Henry Wilson; sisters, Ora Mae King and Mary Lou Farmer. Verla is survived by her...
Grady Lee Keeler
Sep 6, 2021
Grady Lee Keeler, 70, of Rocky Face, GA passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born on May 4, 1951. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Dale Keeler; and daughter, Angela Chambers. Grady is survived by his wife, Brenda Keeler of Rocky Face; daughters, Crystal (Eddie) Wilcox of Rocky Face and Beth Long of Ellijay;...
D.L. Flood
Sep 4, 2021
D.L. Flood, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was born on April 5, 1937. He was preceded in death by his son, Dana Flood; parents, John Harrison Flood and Lemmer Wilson Flood; brothers, Gerald Flood, Mack Flood, Floyd Flood, Wallace Flood, Ray Flood, John Flood; and a sister, Edna Flood Parks. He is survived...
Gary D. White
Sep 3, 2021
Gary D. White, 74, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was born on October 5, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. White and Alveretta White; wife, Joyce "Dunn" White; and son, Kelvin White; brothers, Floyd White and Jimmy White; and sister, Paula Jean White. Gary is survived by his sister,...
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