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Jackie Dean Martin

Jackie Dean Martin

May 31, 2021

Jackie Dean Martin, age 69, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born on September 11, 1951. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Martin; son, Stephen James Martin; parents, Lee and Marie Martin; daughter, Tina Martin; and 11 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Kenneth Strawser...

Geneva "Ruth" Rittenhouse

Geneva "Ruth" Rittenhouse

May 30, 2021

Geneva "Ruth" Rittenhouse, age 78, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born May 24, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Lona Teasley Gordon; daughter, Tammy Jo Rittenhouse; brothers, Harlan Gordon and Bruce Gordon; sister, Teresa Graham. She is survived by her husband, J.C. Rittenhouse of Tunnel Hill, Ga; son,...

Elsie Johnson "Ma"

Elsie Johnson "Ma"

May 29, 2021

Elsie Johnson "Ma", 98, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Elsie was born August 31, 1922. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents Harris and Nora Campbell; husband, Lillard Johnson; grandson, Justin Terry; brothers, Edward, Jim, Jake, Bonelle, Robert Campbell; sisters, Edith, Hazel, Bill, Nervia, Nell, Ruby, Geneva....

Edna Jean Brewer

Edna Jean Brewer

May 29, 2021

Edna Jean Brewer, age 76, of Calhoun, Ga passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born September 11, 1944. She was preceded in death by her husband Sanford "Leon" Brewer; parents, Sapp and Frances Buffington Evans; 2 infant brothers; grandchildren, Joshua Timothy Brewer, and Steven W. Massingill; sisters, Joanne Sneed, Nellie Duckworth, Mary Lou Martin; like sisters, Barbara Charter...

Jerry Don (Papa) Silvers

Jerry Don (Papa) Silvers

May 25, 2021

Jerry Don (Papa) Silvers, age 74, of Crandall, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021. Jerry was born on March 23rd, 1947 to the late Jesse (Jett) Silvers and Myrtle Dixon Silvers. He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Judy Silvers. Jerry was a member of Valley Baptist Church. He served his country from 1966-1969 in the United...

David Scott Sims

David Scott Sims

May 24, 2021

David Scott Sims, 62, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life early Monday Morning May 24, 2021 surrounded by love and prayers. He was an avid outdoorsman and die-hard University of Georgia fan. The only thing Mr. Sims loved more than fishing and football were his family and friends. He is proceeded in death by his beloved mother, Thelma Louise Sims;...

Robyn Rena Mcgaugh

Robyn Rena Mcgaugh

May 23, 2021

Robyn Rena McGaugh, age 45, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. She was born on December 21, 1975. She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Lowe Stanley. She is survived by her husband Jackson McGaugh of Dalton, GA; daughters, Brittany (Walker) Gibson of Dalton, GA; Emily McGaugh and Kaynanna McGaugh; father, Robert Stanley; brother, David...

George Baine

George Baine

May 21, 2021

George Baine, age 90, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born on November 11, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Baine; parents, Jason and Mamie Baine; grandson, Jason Baine; sister, Gentilea Taylor; brothers, Herman Baine, Alfred Baine, Bobby Baine, and Charles Baine. He is survived by his daughters, Janet Wheeler...

Stacey Denise Frazier

Stacey Denise Frazier

May 20, 2021

Stacey Denise Frazier, age 53, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born on January 5, 1968. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Carter Fisher; daughter, Linda Maralos; sister, Ginger Ledford; grandparents, Glenn and nanny Ruth Ledford; nephew, Billy Ledford. She is survived by her fiancé, Scottie Trentham; father and step mother, Wayne...

Larry Curtis Cochran

Larry Curtis Cochran

May 20, 2021

Larry Curtis Cochran, age 59, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born July 9, 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Patricia Cochran. He is survived by his wife Tammy Williams of Dalton, GA; son, Christopher Williams of Chatsworth, GA; daughter, Marina Cochran; brothers, David Cochran, Danny Cochran and Curtis Cochran;...

William Johnson Jr

William Johnson Jr

May 20, 2021

William Johnson Jr., age 52, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1968. He was preceded in death by his Father, William Johnson Sr. He is survived by his Mother, Eloise Adams; daughters, Ashley (Lee) Barnette of Dalton, Chelsie (Billy Elmore) Shaver of Whitwell, TN; sons, Brandon (Brittany) Ledford of Dalton, Justin...

Howard Wayne Harrison

Howard Wayne Harrison

May 14, 2021

Howard Wayne Harrison, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born January 11, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Virgie Sanborn Harrison. He is survived by his wife Dianna Charron Harrison of Dalton, Georgia; son, Geoffrey Harrison of Seattle, Washington; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa Carole and Rick Connelly...

George E Brandenburg

George E Brandenburg

May 11, 2021

George E. Brandenburg, age 84, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Ellis and Coria Hamilton Brandenburg; brother, Thomas Brandenburg; sisters, Reba Wynn, Ruby Gorman, Lois Raybon and Ada Wisckol. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Carolyn Bowen Brandenburg...

Bobbie Jean Amos

Bobbie Jean Amos

May 11, 2021

Bobbie Jean Amos, age 59, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born May 11, 1962. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Amos; parents, Chester and Austine Hardy Baggett; infant twin boys, Travis and Truman. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Margaret Baggett of Dalton, GA; Ricky and Erica...

Sally Odell Ralston

Sally Odell Ralston

May 8, 2021

Sally Odell Ball Welch Ralston, age 97, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. She was born February 4, 1924. She was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children Gene Welch and her husband Charley Ralston; children, Ed and Danny Ball, Allen, Ronnie and Ricky Welch; daughter, Linda Pierce; parents, Perry and...

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...

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