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Marcy Ann Quarles
Aug 2, 2025
Mrs. Marcy Ann Tipton Quarles, age 64, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, just days before her 65th birthday. Born on August 5, 1960, Marcy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rex Quarles; her father, Frank Tipton; and her daughter, Natasha Quarles. She is survived by her loving mother, Barbara Bartlett of Ringgold;...
Brenda Patterson Carroll
Aug 1, 2025
On Friday, August 1st, 2025, surrounded by family, Brenda Patterson Carroll went to Heaven to be with her husband…(and Jesus). Anybody who knew Brenda knew that her family was the center of her world, and she was the center of theirs. Her boys, Heath, Jason, and Jeremy, were the light of her life…until her grandchildren came along, and then they...
Howard Hayden Tuck
Aug 1, 2025
Howard Hayden Tuck age 78, of Covington, GA, formerly of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Howard was born in Dalton, GA, on February 12, 1947, the son of the late Hayden Tuck and Frances Green Tuck. He enjoyed Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, and Atlanta Falcons. Survivors include his four daughters, Donna Henderson (Mark), Cheyenne Tuck, Rhiannion...
Jannette White Holcomb
Jul 25, 2025
Jannette White Holcomb age 77, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. Jannette was born in Dalton, GA, on February 13, 1948, the daughter of Earl White and Louise Trentham White. She enjoyed doing crafts. In addition to her parents, Jannette was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Holcomb. Survivors include her sons, Eric and Brandy...
Louise Willette Brackett
Jul 24, 2025
Louise Willette Brackett age 65, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Louise was born in Dalton, GA, on December 30, 1959, the daughter of the late Willard Floyd Brackett and Martha Nell Brookshire Brackett. She loved gospel and country music and enjoyed swimming, picnics, and outings. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death...
Sandra Lee "Sandi" Lapko-Lockman
Jul 22, 2025
Sandra Lee "Sandi" Lapko-Lockman age 72, of Tunnel, Hill, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Sandi was born in Detroit, MI, on May 10, 1953, the daughter of the late Charles Lapko and Dorothy Lademann Lapko. She retired from the banking industry after many years of service. Sandi was proud of her time working at the Federal Reserve....
Ronald Dee Wimpey
Jul 22, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie the Wimp" Dee Wimpey age 56, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Ronnie was born in Dalton, GA, on September 24, 1968, the son of the late Donald Lee Wimpey and Brenda Wimpey. He loved anything outdoors, music, and was a Kung Fu Masters. His favorite sayings: "Smile it Gets Better" and What a...
Nicholas Matthew "Nick" Johnson
Jul 21, 2025
Nicholas Matthew "Nick" Johnson age 35, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Nick was born in Dalton, GA, on April 16, 1990, the son of Sheri Johnson Whited and Richard Whited. He was a supervisor for Tarkett. Nick enjoyed racing RC Trucks, drawing, pokemon, and telling a good joke. He was preceded in death by his...
Isa Rebecca "Becky" Jenkins
Jul 20, 2025
Isa Rebecca "Becky" Jenkins age 69, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Becky was born in Dalton, GA, on November 13, 1955, the daughter of the late Albert Benson "AB" Patton and Lucille Dillard Patton. She retired from Oriental Weavers after many years of service. Becky was a member of Church of God of the New...
Roy Junior Walston
Jul 18, 2025
Roy Junior "Bones" Walston age 60, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Roy was born in Dalton, GA, on May 13, 1965, the son of Elsie Ruth Hawkins Walston and the late Roy Douglas Walston. He was a supervisor for Tony Walston Roofing. Roy enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He loved spending time with his family....
Christopher Lee Chastain
Jul 18, 2025
Christopher Lee Chastain age 63, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Christopher was born in Dalton, GA, on August 8, 1961, the son of the late Gilbert Chastain (Betty) and Anna Hayes. He retired from Classic Carpet as a Tufting Machine Operator and Fixer. Chris enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, music, and drawing. He loved being...
Jamie Lynn Parker
Jul 18, 2025
Jamie Lynn Parker age 47, of Crandall, GA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Jamie was born in Dalton, GA, on November 24, 1977, the daughter of Martha and Donnie Arrington. She graduated from Southeast High School where she enjoyed being a member of the chorus. Also, she loved gardening, the beach, mountains, birthday parties, and giving all the...
Betty Carol Forester
Jul 15, 2025
Betty Carol Hannah Forester age 73, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2025. Betty was born in Kosciusko, MS, on January 20, 1952, the daughter of the late Richard Hannah and Rosalie Nanney Hannah. She enjoyed watching Gunsmoke, sewing, and plants. Betty loved being with her family. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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