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Gary Lee Johnson

Gary Lee Johnson

Jul 24, 2020

Gary Lee Johnson, age 34, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1986. He is survived by his mother, Connie Gates of Ringgold; brother, Devon Bailey of Ringgold; sisters, Brandy Carothers of Chickamauga, and Amanda Johnson (Tim Corn) of Chatsworth. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home,...

Minnie Ruth Hix

Minnie Ruth Hix

Jul 23, 2020

Minnie Ruth Hix, age 96, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born on January 26, 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Hix; son, Wayne Hix; daughter, Marie Holloway Evans; grandchildren, David Holloway, and Jeremy Hix; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Lawler; and brothers and sisters. She is survived by her grandchildren,...

William Mitchell Puryear

William Mitchell Puryear

Jul 22, 2020

William Mitchell Puryear, age 83, of Lafayette, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born on February 27, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Ward Puryear and Martha Frances Puryear; brothers, Anson Puryear, and Richard Puryear. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Puryear; daughter and son in law, Barbara and Jody Virkstis; sister...

Matthew Sweat

Matthew Sweat

Jul 20, 2020

Matthew Sweat, age 41, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. He was born on January 29, 1979. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Sweat. He is survived by his mother and stepdad, Darlene and Mike Smith of Dalton; son, Matthew Bryan Powell of Dalton; uncle, James Bates; and many friends. A funeral service to...

Larry Ward Browder

Larry Ward Browder

Jul 18, 2020

Larry Ward Browder, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born on March 2, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, William Walter Browder; mother, Catherine Ward Browder; and brother, William Michael Browder. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Debra Browder; daughter, Rende Kyle (Tim); son, Shane Browder (Aletha);...

Melany Hernandez Villagomez

Melany Hernandez Villagomez

Jul 16, 2020

Melany Hernandez Villagomez, precious baby girl of Rogelio Hernandez and Luz Maria Villagomez Perez is now in the arms of angels. Melany was born on July 15, 2020 and passed away on July 16, 2020. She is survived by her parents Rogelio Hernandez and Luz Maria Villagomez Perez of Dalton; brother, Jacob Hernandez and all of their loving family. A...

Terry Lee Wooten

Terry Lee Wooten

Jul 16, 2020

Terry Lee Wooten, 65, of Dalton is now home with his Father in heaven enjoying his young, healthy, spiritual body. After rejoicing in the throne room with his Father, he was excitedly taken to his mansion by his dad, Clyde Wooten, his mom, Lois Quinn Henderson, and his brother Allen Wooten. He is finally living free from all the pains...

Jonathan "Moe" Campbell

Jonathan "Moe" Campbell

Jul 15, 2020

Jonathan "Moe" Campbell, age 42, of Cohutta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was born on May 5, 1978. He was the proud owner of Moe's Concrete. He loved to hunt, fish, to work on hot rods with his dad, and to spend time with his loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal...

Patricia Ann Holland

Patricia Ann Holland

Jul 13, 2020

Patricia Ann Holland, age 76, of Cohutta, Georgia went to her eternal home on Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born on October 29, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Mamie Holland; sons, Timothy Sisson and Gregg Sisson; grandson, Robbie Sisson III "Little Robbie". She is survived by her son, Robbie Sisson II of Dalton;...

Lacey Nicole Goss

Lacey Nicole Goss

Jul 13, 2020

Lacey Nicole Goss, age 34, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born on March 20, 1986. She is survived by her mother, Elaine Bunch of Dalton; father and stepmother, Mickey and Kim Goss of Calhoun; grandmothers, Emma Young of Calhoun, Ann Goss of Calhoun, Mary Nicholes of Fort Payne, AL; boyfriend, Michael Nicolson of Chatsworth;...

Daisy Mcree

Daisy Mcree

Jul 11, 2020

Daisy McRee, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born on June 19, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, James McRee. She is survived by her daughter, Sharron Underwood of Dalton. The family chose to have a private graveside service. Interment will be at United Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements have been...

Ricky Allen Thomason

Ricky Allen Thomason

Jul 9, 2020

Ricky Allen Thomason passed this life on July 9th, 2020. Ultimately, after years of struggle, his heart finally gave way. But, to suggest that his life suddenly ceased resulting from this single incident neglects so much. It's no secret - my father was a narcotic addict. Some may argue that this addiction did not define him. The sad reality is...

David "Bubba" Grant

David "Bubba" Grant

Jul 8, 2020

David "Bubba" Grant, SR born August 28, 1972 gained his wings on July 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Grant; brother, Dewayne Grant; grandparents, Maudell Porter, john "Carol" Porter; and stepfather, Wayne Caldwell. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Caldwell of Dalton. Survivors also include his wife of 16 years, Rhonda Grant of Dalton;...

Shirley Ann Goodson

Shirley Ann Goodson

Jul 7, 2020

Shirley Ann Goodson, age 80, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born on September 27, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wayne Goodson; son, William Freddie Kittles; 2 infant children; parents, Fred and Dovie Carroll; brothers, Leon Carroll, Charles Carroll, Marvin Carroll, Edward Carroll, Jack Carroll; sisters, Alice McCauley, and Louise...

Crystal Lynn Watson

Crystal Lynn Watson

Jul 6, 2020

Crystal Lynn Watson, age 46, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. She was born on December 17, 1973. She is survived by her son, Shemar Anthony Watson of Chatsworth; daughter, Jasmine LaShae Suggs Watson of Dalton; father of her children, Jerome A. Watson of Dalton; parents, Leonard and Deborah Suggs of Dalton; brothers, Timothy Lyle Suggs, Eric...

Daniel Allen "Danny" Hammontree

Daniel Allen "Danny" Hammontree

Jul 6, 2020

Daniel Allen "Danny" Hammontree, age 67, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. He was born on December 2, 1952. Danny was hardworking, fun loving, kind hearted, a loving father and grandfather, and will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Jessie Hammontree; brother, William Lynn Hammontree; and sister, Gail Hickey....

Jesus Reyes Esquivel

Jesus Reyes Esquivel

Jul 5, 2020

Jesus Reyes Esquivel, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born on December 24, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Reyes and Lorenza Esquivel Reyes; and sister, Felisa Reyes. He is survived by his wife, Maria Rios de Reyes; sons, Jesus Reyes, Rigoberto Reyes, Juan Fransisco Reyes; daughters, Lorenza Reyes,...

Samuel William "Bill" Poarch

Samuel William "Bill" Poarch

Jul 5, 2020

Samuel William "Bill" Poarch, age 67, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born on December 20, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Doris Poarch. He is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Zach and Diana Poarch of Whitfield, Justin Poarch of Dalton, Michael and Shanna Guess of...

Deborah Bryant

Deborah Bryant

Jul 1, 2020

Deborah Bryant, age 60, of Cohutta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was born on January 29, 1960. Deborah was preceded in death by her Father, Robert Jordan; great-grandaughter, Serenity Baldwin. She is survived by her Mother, Katherine Jordan of Chatsworth; daughters, Andrea (William) Derosier of Cohutta and Michelle Cartwright of Chatsworth; sister, Ann (Kevin) Sinclair of Cohutta;...

Namon Edward "Ed" Curtis

Namon Edward "Ed" Curtis

Jun 27, 2020

Namon Edward "Ed" Curtis, age 70, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born on July 8, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Frances Curtis; brother, Joe Curtis; sisters, Shelbra Bratcher, Mary Frances McDaniel and Linda Morrison. He is survived by his wife, Yueqiao Curtis; son, Namon Andrew (Melanie) Curtis...

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