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Cathy Defoor Jones

Cathy Defoor Jones

Jan 1, 2021

Cathy DeFoor Jones, age 48, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. She was born on August 17, 1972. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Grover "Buster" Massingill, Gradie Lee Massingill, Robert Paul DeFoor SR and Robbie DeFoor. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Jones of Chatsworth; parents, Robert DeFoor JR and Connie DeFoor of...

Beatrice Ann Padgett

Beatrice Ann Padgett

Dec 30, 2020

Beatrice Ann Padgett, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born on November 10, 1933. Beatrice was a member of McFarland Hill Baptist Church in Dalton, and was a faithful member of the choir. She was dearly loved by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family and her sister; Margaret...

Lee Charles Baggett

Lee Charles Baggett

Dec 30, 2020

Lee Charles Baggett, age 82, of Ellijay, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born on January 22, 1938. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Baggett; parents, William Berry Baggett and Lela Jane Jenkins Baggett; brothers, James Baggett, Willard Baggett, Tom Baggett, Ed Baggett, Dorse Baggett; sisters, Ruby Arrington, Gladys Blake; and granddaughter, Stasha Faye...

Deborah Rittenhouse

Deborah Rittenhouse

Dec 30, 2020

Deborah Rittenhouse, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born on November 27, 1947. Deborah was a member of the Church of God in Dalton and she worked at Shaw and World Carpet. She was preceded in death by her son, Joey Reed; parents, Carl and Annie Rittenhouse; brothers, Saul Rittenhouse, David Rittenhouse and...

Myra Vivian White

Myra Vivian White

Dec 29, 2020

Myra Vivian White, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2020. She was born on September 6, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents William Lester and Clida (Jones) Wilson; grandson, Brett Couch; brothers Jimmie Wilson, Jesse Wilson, and Billy Wilson; sister, Tootsie Tipton. She is survived by her sons Mark Couch of Dalton...

David Lynn Franks

David Lynn Franks

Dec 29, 2020

David Lynn Franks, 56, of Crandall, Georgia departed this life Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was born on May 25, 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Susie Franks; brothers, Richard, Mitchell and Charles Franks; sister, Cornelia Franks; and his grandparents. David loved his guitar, singing and roosters. He is survived by his brothers, Stanley Alvin...

Connie Moore

Connie Moore

Dec 28, 2020

Connie Teresa Moore, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born on May 30, 1954. Survivors include her parents William and Riney Gribble of Dalton GA.; sons and daughters in law, Keith and Krista Guinn of Soddy Daisy, TN.; Chris and Angie of LaBelle FL.; daughter Jessica Moore Robles of Panama City Beach, FL.;...

Diana M. Rodriguez

Diana M. Rodriguez

Dec 28, 2020

Diana M. Rodriguez, age 56, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born on November 15, 1964. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Josie Bell Morrison; brother, Charles Morrison; and sister, Mary Crider. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Latoya and Manuel Betancourt of Dalton; brothers and sisters...

Frances Lavonne Phillips

Frances Lavonne Phillips

Dec 24, 2020

Frances LaVonne Phillips, age 70, of Resaca, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. She was born on September 9, 1950. Frances had 20 brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest Denny and Nellie Hoskins Turner. She is survived by her husband Ronald Phillips of Resaca; son, Jerry Pass of Washington; daughters, Shiela Ward of...

Junior Dean

Junior Dean

Dec 22, 2020

Junior Dean, age 87, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born on December 28, 1932. He was preceded in death by his wife, Winnell Vance Dean; sons, Danny J Dean and Tommy L. Dean; and parents, Joe Dean and Belle Lee Fowler Dean. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Y. Dean Smith (Donald) of...

Ronald E. Gillean

Ronald E. Gillean

Dec 22, 2020

Ronald E. Gillean, age 75, of Lafayette, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born on March 18, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, LE and Ruby Gillean; and brother, Phillip Gillean. He is survived by his son, Rodney Gillean of Varnell; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry Jerome and Sandi Gillean of Calhoun; sisters and brothers-in-law,...

Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson

Dec 22, 2020

Nancy Wilson, age 88, of Statesboro GA. passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born on November 4, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E Kelley Sr.; her parents, Wesley and Mattie Lou Whittle; brothers Rody Whittle, Walker Whittle, Sug Whittle and Jack Whittle; sister Zelma Whitlock. She is survived by her son, Charles E...

Jw Smith

Jw Smith

Dec 16, 2020

JW Smith, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home with his loving wife Belinda and special sister Angie by his side. He was born December 12, 1953 in Dalton, son of the late Hulen Smith Sr. and Frances Crider Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hulen Jr., Edward,...

Sandra Lucille Gazaway

Sandra Lucille Gazaway

Dec 15, 2020

Sandra Lucille Gazaway, age 69, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was born on August 3, 1951. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Lucille Gazaway; mother, Lucille Gilliam Stone; father, Leslie Stone; stepmother, Ann Stone; brother, Leland Stone; sister, Teresa Carter Webber; and brother in law, James Yauger. She is survived by her...

Manuel Ostalaza Alvarez

Manuel Ostalaza Alvarez

Dec 15, 2020

Manuel Ostalaza Alvarez, age 70, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2020. He was born on May 30, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricio and Ramona Ostalaza Alvarez. He is survived by his daughter, Wanda Ostalaza; sons, David Ostalaza and Jafet Ostalaza all of Chatsworth Georgia. A service for Manuel Ostalaza Alvarez will be...

James Brian Cockburn

James Brian Cockburn

Dec 13, 2020

James Brian Cockburn, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born on April 19, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorthy Cockburn. He is survived by his wife, Debra Cockburn of Dalton; daughter and son in law, Tiffany and Hunter Custer of Wisconsin; mother and father in law, Lamar...

Rocky Allen Rittenhouse

Rocky Allen Rittenhouse

Dec 12, 2020

Rocky Allen Rittenhouse, age 54, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Rittenhouse; grandparents, Junior Stephenson, Juanita Stephenson, Bethel Rittenhouse and Ethel Rittenhouse. He is survived by his mother; Jeanette Stephenson King of Dalton; sister, Julie Mathis of Dalton; longtime girlfriend, Sara...

Dewayne Dickey

Dewayne Dickey

Dec 11, 2020

Dewayne Dickey, age 50, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born on January 29, 1970. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Travis Dickey. He is survived by his mother; Margie Garner Dickey; brother, Clay Travis Dickey of Dalton; nieces, Crystal Dickey and Amanda Damiani; nephew, Wesley Dickey; 7 great nieces and nephews;...

Brenda Earlene Holmes

Brenda Earlene Holmes

Dec 10, 2020

Brenda Earlene Holmes, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday December 10, 2020. She was born on March 18, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Georgia Harrel Manning; son, Kevin Holmes. She is survived by her daughter Kendra Holmes Torres and her husband Richard Torres of Dalton Georgia; brothers John Manning, Joe Manning and...

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