Elona Gisela Bender
Oct 9, 2025
Elona Bender age 95, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Regency Park Dalton, GA. Elona was born on February 23, 1930, in East Germany. She arrived at Ellis Island on February 20, 1957. Then arrived in Dalton on February 23, 1957. She worked as a nurse in the newborn nursery at Hamilton Medical Center from...
Teresa Darnell
Oct 9, 2025
Teresa Darnell, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Regency Park. Born on October 28, 1954, in Whitfield County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Billy Croy and Jeanette Ledford Croy. Teresa dedicated much of her life to education, serving as a substitute teacher in the Whitfield County School System, where...
Darrell Lee Parrish
Oct 8, 2025
Darrell Lee Parrish, age 62, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born on March 20, 1963, in Chickamauga, Georgia, Darrell was the beloved son of the late Charles Edward Parrish and Ruth Augusta Pope. He spent many dedicated years working with K&J Pallets, where his hard work and...
Theory Lane Williams
Oct 5, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow, we announce the passing of Theory Lane Williams, age 2, who entered eternal rest alongside her beloved mother on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at their residence. Born on May 2, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Theory was the cherished daughter of Randall Labron Williams and the late Natalie Cropper. Though her time on earth was brief,...
Louise Stella Garner
Oct 5, 2025
Louise Stella Garner, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Chatsworth, Georgia on December 8, 1943, to Richard and Beatrice Overby, Stella lived a life full of warmth, grit, and grace. A true country soul, Stella found joy in the simple things, dancing, laughing under the sun...
Mr. Michael Mrhrer Davis
Oct 3, 2025
Michael Mrhrer Davis, age 67, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born on December 19, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, Michael lived a life full of dedication, passion, and love. After many years of hard work, he retired from Circle K, where he served as a mechanical maintenance technician—a role that reflected his skill and reliability. Michael...
George Harrison Blackwell
Oct 3, 2025
George Harrison Blackwell, age 93, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Ridgewood Manor following a long illness. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Blackwell served his country with honor before returning home to build a life rooted in hard work and quiet dedication. After his military service, he was employed by...
Mr. Sandy Gene Parson
Oct 2, 2025
Sandy Gene Parson "Papaw", age 79 of Dalton, Georgia, went to be with Jesus on October 2, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. Sandy was born on September 26, 1946, in Banks County, Georgia to the late Otis and Mildred Parson. Sandy joined and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1968 and was stationed at Fort Tilden, Rockaway...
Betty Leona Duckworth
Oct 1, 2025
Betty Head Duckworth, born June 30, 1944, in Walker County, Georgia, passed away, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, surrounded by love and family. The daughter of Charlie Head and Cuma Kinsey Head, Betty was known for her nurturing spirit and quiet joys—growing African violets, watching hummingbirds, and reading her Bible brought her peace and purpose. She was preceded in death by...
Mr. Ricky Roger Dewayne Singleton
Sep 30, 2025
Ricky Roger Dewayne Singleton age 56, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Ricky dedicated many years of hard work to Williams Concrete Company, where he was known for his reliability and strong work ethic. Outside of work, Ricky found joy in the outdoors—he was an avid hunter and fisherman who cherished the quiet moments in nature....
Charles Danny Swanson
Sep 28, 2025
Charles Danny Swanson, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 25, 1958, in Dalton, Danny was the beloved son of Charles Swanson and Doris Virginia Norwood. A lifelong resident of the community, Danny was known for his craftsmanship, his love of the outdoors,...
Rhonda Phyllis Smith
Sep 25, 2025
Rhonda Phyllis (Wyrick) Smith, age 75, of Dalton, GA went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1950, in Dalton, GA. She was the cherished daughter of the late Henry Wyrick and Louise Roberts Wyrick. She was a lifelong resident of Dalton, GA. She graduated Dalton...
Tommy Hayes
Sep 24, 2025
Tommy Hayes age 73, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Tommy Hayes, born on October 22, 1951, in Dalton, Georgia, was the beloved son of the late Gordon Lee Hayes and Hazel Marie Brackett Hayes. A true outdoorsman at heart, Tommy was a master deer hunter who found joy in fishing, gardening, and spending time on...
Luther Lawrence King Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
Luther Lawrence King Jr., age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 29, 1947, Luther proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose warmth and humor lit up every room....
Mr. Alan Carl Ransdell
Sep 23, 2025
Alan Carl Ransdell of Rocky Face, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 66. Alan was born in Cheverly, MD, on August 19, 1959, the son of the late Donald Duncan Ransdell and Margarette Elizabeth Thacker Ransdell. In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Ransdell. Survivors include a...
Mary Ann Powers
Sep 10, 2025
Mary Ann Powers age 74, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Mary was born in Thomasville, GA, on February 10, 1951, the daughter of the late Henry Weller and Mary Imogene Fuller Weller. She found joy in her faith, loved singing and listening to Elvis Presley, cherished road trips, had a soft spot for cats, and...
James Lamar Sane
Sep 10, 2025
James Lamar Sane, 82, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Nelson Sane and his parents, John and Virginia Sane. James was a member of Central Church of Christ and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors include his son, Victor...
Mr. Bradley James "Brad" Petty
Sep 9, 2025
Bradley James "Brad" Petty, age 52, of Summerville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Brad was born in Dalton, GA, on January 29, 1973, the son of Peggy Marlow Stinson and the late Allen Petty. Brad was a proud Georgia Bulldogs fan whose passion for college football lit up every fall Saturday. A lifelong firearms enthusiast, he appreciated...
Mr. Richard Allen Evans
Sep 8, 2025
Mr. Richard Allen Evans, age 58, of Dalton, Ga., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born on November 9, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father and Mother, Steve and Peggy Evans. He is survived by his wife, Leah Scott Evans, sons Jared Evans, Joey David Evans, and daughter, Ellie Anne Evans, brothers John...
Mr. Roy Allen Mccloud
Sep 5, 2025
Mr. Roy Allen McCloud of Dalton, GA, went home to be with our Lord on September 4th, 2025. Roy was preceded in death by his mother, April Leigh McCloud, Uncle Roy Jr McCloud, grandmother Freda Marshall, and grandfather Roy N. McCloud. Left to mourn his loss is sister, Brittany (Eric) Massey of Dalton, Ga , aunt Barbara Marshall of Lavalette,...
