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Corey Parris

Corey Parris

Jul 8, 2025

Corey Parris age 33, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Corey was born in Dalton, GA, on April 28, 1992, the son of Melissa Parris, Ronnie Poe, and Johnny Parsons. Corey loved spending time with his son and his brothers. He loved being outdoors and riding his bicycle. He had a big heart always making...

Steven Anthony Pulliam

Steven Anthony Pulliam

Jul 7, 2025

In loving memory and great sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Steven Anthony Pulliam who passed away on July 7th, 2025 at the age of 40. Steven was a 2005 graduate of Murray County High School. He was a big fan of the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, and Nascar. Steven enjoyed collecting professional MLB autographs. He was a great...

Jennifer Rogers Conner

Jennifer Rogers Conner

Jul 5, 2025

Jennifer Rogers Conner age 50, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Jennifer was born in Bridgeport, AL, on May 31, 1975, the daughter of Velma Guffey Caldwell and the late Timothy Caldwell. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. Jennifer loved her family especially her grandchildren. In addition to her father, Jennifer was preceded in death by her...

Kathy Renee "Kat" Mcfalls

Kathy Renee "Kat" Mcfalls

Jul 4, 2025

Kathy Renee "Kat" McFalls age 66, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Kat was born in Dalton, GA, on October 4, 1958, the daughter of the late Eugene Hullender and Janice Yvonne Pellom Higgins. She enjoyed crocheting and games. In addition to her parents, Kat was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald McFalls and a...

Hershel Halcomb

Hershel Halcomb

Jul 3, 2025

Hershel Halcomb age 68, of Cohutta, GA, passed into eternal life on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Hershel was born in Whitesburg, KY, on October 20, 1956, and was reborn on September 2, 2018. Hershel worked for Vulcan for 20 years. He took great pride in his projects. Hershel was a God-fearing Christian, excellent husband, and loved father. He was preceded...

Elbert Watts

Elbert Watts

Jul 2, 2025

Elbert Lee Watts, age 80, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Elbert was born in Cherokee County, NC, on February 1, 1945, the son of the late Coleman D. Watts and Oma Lee Allen Watts. He was a member of Little Country Church for over thirty-two years. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Watts; son, Jonathan...

Bobby Ray Etheridge

Bobby Ray Etheridge

Jul 2, 2025

Bobby Ray Etheridge, age 75, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Bobby was born on December 19, 1949, the son of the late J.L. Etheridge and Irene Fowler Etheridge. Survivors include his wife of thirty-nine years, Pamela Higdon Etheridge; three sons, James Baker, Joseph Etheridge, and Matthew Etheridge; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Rosie Palmer; two...

Felcia Arlene Hall

Felcia Arlene Hall

Jul 2, 2025

Felcia Arlene Hall, age 97, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home. Felcia was born on June 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Pearly and Katie Whaley Edwards of Dalton, GA. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willard W. Hall. Felcia was a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Mr. Paul Albert Garland

Mr. Paul Albert Garland

Jul 1, 2025

Mr. Paul Albert Garland, age 56, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born May 25,1969. He was preceded in death by his mother Ann Garland and his father Avery Jack Garland. He is survived by his family of friends David Johnson; Stacey Howeth; Roy Johnson Sr. (Pat); and best friend Roy Johnson Jr. Paul...

Robin Hart Martin

Robin Hart Martin

Jun 27, 2025

Robin Hart Martin age 63, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. Robin graduated from Dalton High School in 1979 and attended Dalton Junior College. She was preceded in death by her mother, Glenda Reed Isenhower. Survivors include father and step mother, Paul and Mary Hart; a sister; step sister; and two step brothers. Visit the online...

Harlow Quinn Smith

Harlow Quinn Smith

Jun 23, 2025

Harlow Quinn Smith, age 3 months and 14 days, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. Harlow was born in Dalton, GA, on March 9, 2025, the daughter of Michael Shane Smith and Ashley Nicole Hasty. She was a bundle of joy to all. Harlow was preceded in death by her brother, Easton Smith. In addition to her parents, Harlow...

Jimmy Edward Bryson

Jimmy Edward Bryson

Jun 22, 2025

Jimmy Edward Bryson age 59, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Jimmy was born in Dalton, GA, on July 10, 1965, the son of James Bryson and Janie Townsend. He was an avid GA Bulldog and Nascar fan. Jimmy enjoyed camping and riding motorcycles. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Jimmy was...

Starr Joyce Pritchett

Starr Joyce Pritchett

Jun 21, 2025

Starr Joyce Pritchett age 65, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Starr was born in Vero Beach, FL, on June 1, 1960, the daughter of the late Troy Gulledge and Marie Rimes Gulledge. She loved playing with her dog. Survivors include a son, Mark Hardin; granddaughter, Emma Hardin; sister, Elaine Stefaniak; and three brothers, Elmer Gulledge...

Joan Estelle Peden

Joan Estelle Peden

Jun 19, 2025

Joan Estelle Starks Peden age 77, of Cohutta, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Joan was born in Dalton, GA, on November 10, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph Wallace Starks and Elsie Earlene Williams Starks. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon G. Peden. Survivors include her son, Terry...

Margaret Louise Taylor

Margaret Louise Taylor

Jun 15, 2025

Margaret Louise Taylor age 94, of Resaca, GA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Louise was born in AL on August 11, 1930, the daughter of the late George and Pearl Jones Garner. She enjoyed puzzle books, quilting, and gardening. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, John Will...

Patricia Diane Lawson

Patricia Diane Lawson

Jun 14, 2025

Patricia "Diane" Lawson age 67, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Diane was born in Dalton, GA, on October 14, 1957, the daughter of the late John W. Ray, Jr. and Fannie Mae Armstrong. Diane was a member of Agape Baptist Church. She enjoyed ceramics and loved her family and grandchildren. Also, she had a special...

Marinda Westmoreland

Marinda Westmoreland

Jun 14, 2025

Marinda Jesserine Westmoreland age 46, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Marinda was born in Chatsworth, GA, on July 15, 1978, the daughter of James and Mary Westmoreland. She was free spirit and enjoyed music and nature. Marinda loved her family. She touched the hearts of anyone she met. She was a beautiful caring soul with...

Margarette Vaughn

Margarette Vaughn

Jun 11, 2025

Margarette E. Vaughn age 64, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Margarette was born in Ohio on December 26, 1960, the daughter of the late Jay and Dorothy Mullins. She enjoyed going to the lake and shopping. In addition to her parents, Margarette was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lewallen and Wanda Branson; and...

Benito Martinez-Hidrogo

Benito Martinez-Hidrogo

Jun 7, 2025

Benito Martínez-Hidrogo, de 45 años, residente de Dalton, Georgia, falleció el sábado 7 de junio de 2025. Benito nació en México el 24 de mayo de 1980, hijo de Benito Martínez y María Hidrogo. Era católico. Benito siempre estaba alegre y disfrutaba contando chistes. Además de sus padres, le sobreviven dos hijos, Brandon Martínez y Aythen Martínez; tres hijas, Joselín...

Fay Collins

Fay Collins

Jun 6, 2025

Fay Collins, age 95, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born February 8, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, DC Collins; parents, Martha and Fred Creech; children, Anna Collins, Cathy Collins, Fonda Hobbs, Michael Collins, Fred Collins, Jackie Creech; Grandsons, Fred Collins Jr., James Lively, Tracy Collins, Noble Hobbs, Baby Frankie...

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