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Rosella Shipman

Rosella Shipman

Apr 24, 2025

Rosella Shipman age 75, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA, died Thursday, April 24, 2025. Rosella was born in Calhoun, GA, on January 30, 1950, the daughter of the late Abraham Greeson and Gertrude Lands Greeson. Rosella was of the Baptist faith. She was known as the "Can Lady" throughout Summerville and Sonoraville, GA. Rosella enjoyed coloring, cooking, gardening, flowers, and anything...

Sara Ann Griggs

Sara Ann Griggs

Apr 20, 2025

Sara Ann Griggs age 87, of Tunnel Hill, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Sara was born in Pickens County, GA, on May 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Grady Hamrick and Naomi Charles Hamrick. She enjoyed traveling and going to casinos. In addition to her parents, Sara was preceded in death by her husband, David W....

Pamela Sue "Pam" Bain

Pamela Sue "Pam" Bain

Apr 17, 2025

Pamela Sue Goswick "Pam" Bain, age 57, of Crandall, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Pam was born in Chatsworth, GA, on October 13, 1967, the daughter of Waunetta Nelson Goswick and the late Charlie Goswick. She enjoyed fishing. In addition to her father, Pam was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Goswick. In addition to her...

Charles Dee Parker Sr.

Charles Dee Parker Sr.

Apr 13, 2025

Charles Dee Parker, Sr., age 85, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Charles was born in Dalton, GA, the son of the late Drew Parker and Jessie Mae Sane Parker. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Charles retired from Shaw Industries after thirty-four years of service. He was of the Baptist...

Kenneth Fred Karabensh

Kenneth Fred Karabensh

Apr 11, 2025

Kenneth Fred Karabensh, age 87, of Tunnel Hill, GA, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Kenneth was born in Milwaukee, WI, on October 8, 1937, the son of the late Steven F. Karabensh and Esther Henke Karabensh. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Kenneth retired from Digital Impact Graphics as a co-owner and prior worked many years...

Peggy Ann Hammontree

Peggy Ann Hammontree

Apr 11, 2025

Peggy Ann Hammontree, age 80, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Peggy was born in Dalton, GA, on June 14, 1944, the daughter of the late Julian Walston and Tennie Ledford Hawkins. She retired from Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Daycare. Peggy was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, and Elvis Presley....

Joel Jeffery "Jeff" Padgett

Joel Jeffery "Jeff" Padgett

Apr 10, 2025

Joel Jeffery "Jeff" Padgett age 68, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Jeff was born in Dalton, GA, on August 2, 1956, the son of the late Harley Joe Padgett and Maggie Rollins Padgett. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Jeff retired from United Waste as a truck driver after many years of...

Randall Lloyd "Rambo" Weaver

Randall Lloyd "Rambo" Weaver

Apr 8, 2025

Randall Lloyd "Rambo" Weaver age 62, of Tunnel Hill, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Randall was born in Dalton, GA, on June 11, 1962, the son of the late James Weaver and Clara Ona Payne Weaver. He loved playing his guitar and singing. Also, he enjoyed playing with his grandkids. In addition to his parents, Randall was...

Wanda Faye Smith

Wanda Faye Smith

Apr 7, 2025

Wanda Faye Holcomb Smith, of Chatsworth passed away peacefully at her home on April 7 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Smith, parents Arthur and Laura Mae Holcomb, brothers, Bill, John, Robert, Jack, and sisters Catherine and Thelma. She is survived by her son, Matthew Smith; brothers, Roy and Jim Holcomb all of Chatsworth; and her...

Earnest Kendall Mcdonald

Earnest Kendall Mcdonald

Apr 5, 2025

Earnest Kendall McDonald age 62, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Kendall was born in Dalton, GA, on July 19, 1962, the son of the late Johnny Hubert McDonald and Alice Geraline Peden. He loved his family and having cook outs. Kendall enjoyed classic cars, eighty's rock music, drag racing, and was an avid Georgia Bulldog...

Sandra Jo Bartley "Sandy" Davis

Sandra Jo Bartley "Sandy" Davis

Apr 3, 2025

Sandra Jo Bartley "Sandy" Davis age 73, of Eton, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with her companion, Richard Lewis Bowers. Sandra was born in Chatsworth, GA, on June 5, 1951, the daughter of the late Riley Bartley and Barbara Lou Ellis Bartley. She attended Fairy Valley Church. Sandra enjoyed reading her Bible, sewing, crossword puzzles, yard sales,...

Richard Lewis Bowers

Richard Lewis Bowers

Apr 3, 2025

Richard Lewis Bowers of Eton, GA, was born on January 18, 1946, in Campbell County, TN, to Alline Bowers and Ernest Bowers and passed away from this life on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 79 years. Richard "R.L." grew up in the mountains of Murphy, NC and Blue Ridge, GA before residing in Eton, GA. Richard enjoyed...

Venus Brown

Venus Brown

Apr 1, 2025

Venus Renee Brown age 60, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, after a courageous fight with cancer. Venus was born in Murphy, NC, on December 21, 1964, the daughter of the late Harold Humphries and Judy Truett Hutchins. She loved her family especially being with the grandchildren. Venus enjoyed dancing. In addition to her parents, Venus...

Donna Gail Gillespie

Donna Gail Gillespie

Mar 27, 2025

Donna Gail Green Gillespie age 60, of Cohutta, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Donna was born in Dalton, GA, on September 7, 1964, the daughter of Mildred Key Rittenhouse and the late Gordon Green. She was a member of Christian Free Worship. Donna loved her dog, Gracie. She enjoyed shopping, the outdoors, and flowers. In addition to...

Doris Wilson Lee

Doris Wilson Lee

Mar 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Doris Wilson Lee, who peacefully left us on March 24, 2025. She was born July 28,1934. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Lee; parents, Asbury and Lorena Daugherty Wilson; brothers, James A Wilson, and JB Wilson; sisters, Mary Sue Souther, Richardia Gibson,...

Patricia Kaye Tester Newton

Patricia Kaye Tester Newton

Mar 24, 2025

Patricia Kaye Tester Newton, age 77, of Dalton, GA. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born January 27, 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Tester Sr. and Lillian Pauline McElrath Tester; sisters, Anna Sue Dyer and Linda Faye Watson. She is survived by her husband of 60...

Edward C. Blackwell

Edward C. Blackwell

Mar 23, 2025

Edward C. Blackwell, age 82, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born February 11, 1943. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Hunter Blackwell; parents, Frank Blackwell and Lena Bell Smitty; son, Gary Blackwell; daughter, Katheryn Williams; brothers, Johnny Blackwell, James Blackwell, Eugene Blackwell, Junior Blackwell, Ray Balckwell, Albert Blackwell, Robert Blackwell;...

Mary A. Lloyd

Mary A. Lloyd

Mar 21, 2025

Mary A. Lloyd, age 84, of Ringgold, GA passed away on Friday, March21, 2025. She was born May 1, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Harvey Litton MD and Patricia Cox Litton, brother Bill Litton. Mary is survived by her son, William Bradford Adkins and Becky; daughters Sonya Blake and husband Rocky, Patricia Young and husband...

Tommy Williams

Tommy Williams

Mar 20, 2025

Tommy Williams, age 67, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born December 21, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Barbara Stanford Williams; brother, Steve Williams He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Williams; daughters, Wendy Williams (Cory Davis), Jenny Mack, Paige Milsap, Shelby Milsap; grandchildren, Prestin Folks, Zyrese...

Kenneth Jones

Kenneth Jones

Mar 18, 2025

Kenneth Jones, age 76, of Dalton, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. He was born February 2, 1949. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest W. Jones; brother, Vernon Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Faye Jones, mother, Louise Hazel Standridge Jones; sons, Brian Jones (Gina) of Chatsworth, Chris Jones (Crystal)...

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