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Graciela Martinez

Graciela Martinez

May 7, 2021

Graciela Martinez, age 60, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Friday, May7, 2021. She was born April 25, 1961. Graciela is survived by her husband Arnulfo Martinez Vela and her loving Family. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 12-4 Monday, May 10, 2021 at Dalton Funeral Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral...

Samuel I. Kent Jr

Samuel I. Kent Jr

May 6, 2021

Samuel I. Kent JR age 48, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was born on February 21, 1973. A visitation for Samuel I. Kent JR will be held from 12:00- 3:00 PM Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620...

Clarence Tallent Sr

Clarence Tallent Sr

May 6, 2021

Clarence Tallent, SR, age 79, of Cohutta, Georgia, formerly of Franklin, North Carolina passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1941. Clarence was retired from North Carolina Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his son, Clarence Tallent, JR; parents, Ralph James Tallent and Gertrude Mae Tallent; and a brother, Eldon Tallent. He...

Wanda Sue Mathis

Wanda Sue Mathis

May 3, 2021

Wanda Sue Mathis, age 78, of Chatsworth, Ga passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. She was born May 12, 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Dale Mathis; parents, Authur Bearden and Lucille McClure. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Mark and Maranza Mathis of Dalton, Ga; Jimmy Delane and Yvetta Mathis of Chatsworth, Ga;...

June York Staten

June York Staten

May 2, 2021

June York Staten, age 74, of Dalton, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorenza York and Hattie Owens York and loving husband Bobby Durham Staten. June was a retired teacher and taught many third-grade students over the years. She always remembered her students and had great passion for teaching. In the...

Evelyn Francis Granny Ledford

Evelyn Francis Granny Ledford

May 2, 2021

Evelyn Francis Granny Ledford, age 88, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was born March 7, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leon Ledford; parents, Marion Samuel Sr. and Dora Thomason Walls; brother James Mitchell Walls; sisters, Marie Walls, Ruth Collins, Pauline Towery and Florence Davis. She is survived by her sons...

Eva Mae Nicholson

Eva Mae Nicholson

May 2, 2021

Eva Mae Nicholson, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was born on March 21, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carmon Nicholson; children, Roy Nicholson, Brenda White, Randall Nicholson; parents, Charles and Jewel Brown; siblings, Dennis Brown, Herbert Brown, Doris Brown, Charles Bud Brown, Kathleen Brown, Richard Brown; grandchildren, Rodney D....

Mrs. Peggy Jones Ray

Mrs. Peggy Jones Ray

May 1, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Jones Ray, age 80, of Spring Place passed away peacefully in her sleep late Saturday evening, May 1, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on August 1, 1940. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Jack Ray; son, Michael Ray; parents, C.L. and Ella Tatum Jones; and brother, James Arnold Jones. Peggy...

Robert Merle Parham

Robert Merle Parham

Apr 30, 2021

Robert Merle Parham, age 65, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burma Parham and Mavis Ownbey; brother, Owen Ownbey; niece, Christine Whitfield. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Parham; daughters, Tabitha (John) Pike of Resaca, Rebecca (Jeremy) Lott of Calhoun, Heather...

Richard Garner Perry

Richard Garner Perry

Apr 30, 2021

Richard Garner Perry, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia formerly of Scott Co. TN passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born March 8, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Teddy A. Perry and Truie M. Richardson Perry; son, Larry Gray; Infant brother James Perry; brother, Frank Perry; sisters, Jerline Perry, Eliza Grider and Ruby Covington. He...

Geraldine Baker

Geraldine Baker

Apr 27, 2021

Geraldine Baker, age79, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was born July 5, 1941. She was preceded in death by her parents, Presley and Faney Davis Haney; son, Paul Baker. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 Years, James Bill Baker of Dalton, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Jan Baker of Cohutta, GA;...

Barbara Nicholson

Barbara Nicholson

Apr 26, 2021

Barbara Nicholson, age 81, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born on April 16, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Nicholson; son, Billy Nicholson, JR; parents, Roscoe Eleton and Hazel Tussey Eleton; brothers, Frankie Eleton, Johnny Eleton and Wayne Eleton. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lela and David...

Edith Stone Gordy

Edith Stone Gordy

Apr 23, 2021

Edith Stone Gordy, 98, of Dalton passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 peacefully at her home away from home, Morningside of Dalton. Edith was born January 9, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Mark Burton Stone and Lillian Mae Williams Stone. She spent most of her growing up years in Concord and Cambridge, Massachusetts. After high school she became a dental...

Susan Patterson

Susan Patterson

Apr 22, 2021

Susan Patterson, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021. She was born on February 24, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Flonnie Booker; brother, Charles Booker; sister, Marlyn Long; sisters-in-law, Vickie Booker and Dorothy Booker. She is survived by her husband, Tim Patterson of Dalton; daughter, Joy Patterson of Dalton, brother,...

Lois Ann Queen

Lois Ann Queen

Apr 20, 2021

Lois Ann Queen, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born on December 11, 1952. Lois loved the Lord faithfully and read her bible daily. She was preceded in death by her father, C.J. Jones. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Joe L. Queen of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Gabriel and...

Sharon Rene Teasley

Sharon Rene Teasley

Apr 20, 2021

Sharon Rene Teasley 2/5/58 – 4/20/21 Sharon R. Teasley, age 63, passed away on Tuesday at home with her family. Sharon fought a long and difficult 3-year battle with ovarian cancer. Her son, Jarret (a retired veteran), was continually by her side throughout the illness. In the end, she was surrounded by her family, traveling far and near, to minister...

Carla Annette Maddox Willingham

Carla Annette Maddox Willingham

Apr 17, 2021

Carla Annette Maddox Willingham, age 47, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Willingham; grandparents, John Ross and Willie Mae Maddox, Arthur and Lissie Beavers. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Dustin and Jessica Willingham, Steven Shane Willingham; parents, Carl and Rosie Maddox; sister and brother-in-law, Linda...

Dee Hasty

Dee Hasty

Apr 16, 2021

Dee Hasty, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, April 16, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, James W. Barton and Clavtelle Barton, brother, J.W. Barton. She is survived by her husband Charles Hasty of Dalton; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Patty Hasty of Cohutta, Matthew and Samantha Hasty...

Carl Parker

Carl Parker

Apr 12, 2021

Carl Parker, age 71, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. He was born on March 24, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Decatur and Ora Dell Parker; brothers, Lloyd Parker and Luke Parker; sisters, Deborah Kay Parker, Rita Fay Parker, Laura Wyatt, Betty Walraven and Virginia Dixon. He is survived by his wife, Patricia...

Joshua Brice Bearden

Joshua Brice Bearden

Apr 11, 2021

Joshua Brice Bearden Joshua Brice Bearden was called home from this earthly life on April 11, 2021 after suffering a sudden illness. A 2009 Graduate of Calhoun High School, Josh was a devoted Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs and Calhoun Yellow Jackets fan. Josh had a love for sports. He started every day with one thing in mind to get ready...

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