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Rosine Bates

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Bobby Joe Fugate Jr.

Bobby Joe Fugate Jr.

Sep 3, 2021

Bobby Joe Fugate Jr., 54, of Dalton, GA passed away on September 3, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1967. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe Fugate Sr. and Beverly Clark and niece, Natasha Land. Bobby is survived by his wife, Kimberly Fugate of Chatsworth; stepdad, James Clark of Knoxville; son, Billy Joe Fugate; daughters,...

Nancy Eloise Windom

Nancy Eloise Windom

Sep 3, 2021

Nancy Eloise Windom, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born on November 5, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hayes and Eloise Hunsucker Hayes. She is survived by her husband, Charles Windon of Dalton; sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Lynn Jeffries of Rocky Face, Stephan and Tabitha Wooten of...

Dorothy "Faye" Patterson

Dorothy "Faye" Patterson

Sep 2, 2021

Dorothy "Faye" Patterson, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Patterson JR.; parents, Lee and Bessie Darnell; brothers, Hershal Darnell, Howard Darnell, Frank Darnell; and a sister, Lenora Green. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Cathie...

Melissa Parris

Melissa Parris

Sep 1, 2021

Melissa Cheri Parris, 49, of Dalton, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born on September 10, 1972. She was preceded in death by her sister, Melody Eddy. Melissa is survived by her father, Ray Eddy of Lincoln, TN; mother, Brenda Ball of Rocky Face; Step Father, Roy Ball of Rocky Face; husband, Tony Parris of Dalton;...

Jack L. Sanford Jr.

Jack L. Sanford Jr.

Aug 31, 2021

Jack L. Sanford Jr., 55, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born on October 9, 1965. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Sanford Sr. and Barbara "Hollaway" Johnston; daughter, Shana Sanford; brothers, Tony Sanford and Richard Sanford; and sister, Jacqueline Hopkins. He is survived by his sons, Gage Sanford of Dalton, Zane...

Bertha Ann Lowery

Bertha Ann Lowery

Aug 30, 2021

Bertha Ann Lowery, 64, of Dalton, GA passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born on April 13, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay (Lou Ann) Kendall; and sister, Judy Ritchie. Bertha is survived by her daughter, Shannah (Colrandon) Carson of Cohutta; brother, Robert (Sheri) Kendall of Dalton; and grandchild, Kinsley Carson. A graveside...

Rev. Randall "Ricky" Tallent

Rev. Randall "Ricky" Tallent

Aug 30, 2021

Reverend Randall Ricky Tallent, age 54, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1966. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Maudie Tallent; brothers, Elbert Tallent, Jerry Tallent, Larry Tallent, Daniel Tallent, Ronnie Tallent; and a sister, Donna Kay Tallent. He is survived by his wife, Reba Tallent of...

Charles Christopher Farley Jr.

Charles Christopher Farley Jr.

Aug 29, 2021

Charles Christopher Farley Jr., 89, of Rocky Face, GA passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was born on May 16, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Christoper Farley Sr. and Cara "McClure" Watkins; wife, Wilma "Bradley" Farley; and brother, Charlie Farley. Charles is survived by his son, Bradley Farley (Victoria Daily) of Rocky Face;...

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