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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;...

Robert William Roach

Robert William Roach

Aug 29, 2021

Robert William Roach, 90, of Cohutta, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 22, 1930. He was preceded in death by the love of his life for 63 years, Dorothy Sue Roach; his parents, Goldman and Rosa Roach; several brothers and sisters; a grandson; and a son-in-law. He is...

Chad Lee Hicks

Chad Lee Hicks

Aug 26, 2021

Chad Lee Hicks, 43, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on August 26, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1978. Chad is survived by his parents, Benny Clayton and Dixie McKenzie; wife, Demish Hicks; son, Conner Lee Hicks of Chatsworth; stepdaughter, Courtney (Cameron) McAllister of Dalton; sister, Kellie (Jason) Wheeler of Fort Worth, TX; and grandchildren, Stryker and Myles McAllister....

Joseph Oliver Lewis Franklin

Joseph Oliver Lewis Franklin

Aug 26, 2021

Joseph Oliver Lewis Franklin, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Jenny Overa Franklin; son, Jeffery Lewis Franklin; brothers, Dennis Franklin, Robert Franklin, James Franklin; and a sister, Rose Peters. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph...

Janet "Genna" Little

Janet "Genna" Little

Aug 25, 2021

Janet "Genna" Little, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1960. She was a member of Alder Way House of Prayer in Resaca, GA. She loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mamie Singleton; brothers, Larry Singleton,...

Geralene "Gerri Smith" Carter

Geralene "Gerri Smith" Carter

Aug 25, 2021

Geralene "Gerri Smith" Carter, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born on May 10, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dorsey Carter, Jr.; parents, James Floyd Vineyard and Della Mae Hall Vineyard; sister-in-law, Sandra Vineyard; brother-in-law, Frank Payne; and niece, Elaine Vineyard Cline. She is survived by her son...

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