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James Richard "Richie" Thomas Jr
Mar 17, 2020
James Richard "Richie" Thomas, JR, age 58, Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was born on February 13, 1962. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Thomas; and grandparents, Neal and Jane Thomas. He is survived by his fiancé, Lecia Hackney of Dalton; father, James Richard Thomas, SR, of Chatsworth; sons and daughters in law,...
Laney Marie Stokes
Mar 16, 2020
Laney Marie Stokes, age 3, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. She was born on August 29, 2016. Laney is survived by her parents, Precious Everett and Robert Stokes of Dalton. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Laney Marie Stokes will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 19, 2020 with Pastor Carll Converse officiating....
Sean Black
Mar 15, 2020
Sean Black, age 48, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was born on February 7, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Mark Black. He is survived by his mother, Linda Turner Lunsford; stepfather, John Lunsford of Naples Florida; stepmother, Mary Black of Dalton; grandmother, Betty Black, of Dalton; son, Weston Black of...
Angela Silvers
Mar 13, 2020
Angela Silvers, age 51, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, March 13, 2020. She was born on August 29, 1968. She was preceded in death by her Father, Billy Silvers, She is survived by her Mother, Kathryn Stewart of Dalton; sons Blake Dutton (Shea) of Dalton, Preston Dutton of Dalton, Dillon Chastain (Haley Fairbanks) of Dalton; daughter, Valarie Chastain (Joe...
Kathleen Watson
Mar 12, 2020
Kathleen Watson, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born on April 8, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evert and Ruby Woods; daughter, Kimberly Watson. She is survived by her son, Matt Watson of Dalton; brother, Bill Woods of Dalton; sisters, Ruth Richards of Dalton, Patricia Gram of Blue Ridge,...
Tony Lee Massingill
Mar 10, 2020
Tony Lee Massingill, age 50, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born on March 17, 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Massingill and Barbara Muse Kennedy. He is survived by his life partner, Donna Mathis of Dalton; son, Chris Massingill; daughter and son in law, Felicia and Matthew Williams of Dalton;...
Unive Moss Young
Mar 10, 2020
Unive Moss Young, age 99, of Dalton, Georgia passed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Unive devoted her life to her Lord and family. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, especially holiday meals. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her...
Leonard Brown
Mar 9, 2020
Leonard C. Brown, age 85, of Cohutta, Georgia passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born on January 8, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Flora Brown; brothers and sister in law, King Brown, Bill and Delores Brown, Sam Brown; and brother in law, Otto Walraven. He is survived by his wife, Shelia Brown...
Vera Mcfarland
Mar 7, 2020
Vera E. McFarland, age 94, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away in her home on Saturday, March 7, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on July 26, 1925 in London, England. She married Walter W. McFarland on September 17, 1943 and moved to the United States of America. Her home is where she loved being so she could...
James Tilman Martin
Mar 4, 2020
James Tilman Martin, age 74, of Collinsville, Alabama passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born on February 27, 1946. James proudly served his country and was retired from the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Unita Martin; parents, Charles and Lois Martin; granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Harkins; brother, Jerry Martin; and a sister, Barbara...
Rosetta Baker
Mar 1, 2020
Rosetta Baker, age 69, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born on June 23, 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Edward Baker; and her parents, Wilbur and Mary Ruth Manis. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Michelle and Jimmy Nix of Dalton; brother and sister in...
Ronnie (R.C.) Carroll
Feb 29, 2020
Ronnie (R.C.) Carroll, age 67, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born on August 8, 1952. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Carroll. He is survived by his wife, Billie Carroll of Chatsworth; daughter and son in law, Mindy and Cesar Becerra of South Carolina; step daughter and step son in law,...
Carol Lane
Feb 28, 2020
Carol Lane, age 76, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. She was born on June 19, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Richard and Ann Marie Ross. She is survived by her husband, Wilson Lane of Chatsworth; son, Jim Bower of Ohio; brother, Rick Ross of Ohio; sisters, Sussie Ross of Ohio and...
Derris Dewayne Smith
Feb 27, 2020
Derris Dewayne Smith, age 69, of Villanow, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was born on February 8, 1951. He was preceded in death by his son, Derris Dewayne Smith, JR; and his parents, Reverend Derris and Sussie Smith. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Christie and Landon Blackwell of Lafayette; brother, Donnie Smith...
Sam Brown
Feb 25, 2020
Sam Brown, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Sam was born on September 14, 1938. Sam was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed deer hunting and turkey hunting. He retired from North Georgia EMC, after 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Staten Brown; grandson, Brandon Brown...
Kelly Wayne Saylor
Feb 24, 2020
Kelly Wayne Saylor, age 45, of Broodhead, Kenucky passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He has been a resident of Dalton, Georgia since 1993. Mr. Saylor was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Irene Saylor; brothers, Keith Edwards Carpenter and Lonnie Clinton Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Saylor, as well as...
Russell Pritchett
Feb 23, 2020
Russell Pritchett, age 77, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born on November 26, 1942. Russell was a loving grandfather, mentor and friend. He enjoyed hunting, camping and his constant companions Odie, Yoda and Marty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Veneta Pritchett. He is survived by his son and daughter...
James Anderson Pace
Feb 22, 2020
James Anderson Pace, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Geneva Pace; brother, Lamar Pace; sisters, Deborah Defore and Kathy Morgan. He is survived by his sister and brother in law, Elaine and Lee Parsons of Dalton; special niece,...
Angela Kay Herron
Feb 16, 2020
Angela Kay Herron, age 52, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born on August 26, 1967. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Reba Whitener; grandmother, Hester Hall; uncle, JC McGill; and her aunt, Mary Sims. She is survived by her husband, Gary Herron of Dalton; son, Seth Cannon (Christiana Blackwell) of...
Homer Erwin Lankford Jr
Feb 10, 2020
Homer Erwin Lankford, JR, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born on October 15, 1941. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Vera Lankford; parents, Homer Erwin Lankford, SR and Sara Lankford. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Cameron and Angie Lankford of Dalton;...
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