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Carolyn Smith

Carolyn Smith

Dec 10, 2018

Carolyn J. Smith, age 75, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Friday, December 7, 2018. She was born on January 28, 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Martin Smith, Jr.; parents, Robert Samuel Vance and Mattie Hicks Vance; sisters, Lida Vance and Winnell Dean; and sister in law, Geraldine Vance. She is survived by her son, Donald...

Walter Lee Roberson

Walter Lee Roberson

Dec 4, 2018

Walter Lee Roberson, age 63, of Resaca, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was born on March 31, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Samantha Lois Roberson; brothers, Robert Roberson, J.L. Roberson, C.L. Roberson, and Shorty Roberson; sisters, Betty Nickelson and Suzy Roberson. He is survived by his daughters and sons in law,...

James Randall Dailey

James Randall Dailey

Dec 3, 2018

James Randall Dailey, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. He was born on June 1, 1944. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Dailey; parents, Randall and Effie Dailey; brother, Johnny Waldo Dailey; and sisters, Faye Blake and Maxine Duram. He is survived by his son, James Dailey of Dalton; daughter and son...

Sheila Hammontree

Sheila Hammontree

Dec 1, 2018

Sheila Hammontree, age 59, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 9, 1958. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 sisters, and her dear friend and partner, Julia (Gail) Shelton. She is survived by her daughter-in-heart, Jennifer Quinton; granddaughters-in-heart, Asley...

Troy Christopher Eaton

Troy Christopher Eaton

Nov 25, 2018

Troy Christopher Eaton, age 49, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was born on April 26, 1969. He is survived by his son, Jacob Eaton of Powder Springs; parents, William Houston Eaton and Lola Ann Eaton of Powder Springs; daughters and son in law, Paula and Simon Bowers of LA, Katlin Eaton of Rome, Faith,...

Terry Hughes

Terry Hughes

Nov 24, 2018

Terry Hughes, age 65, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born on July 8, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson Auburn Hughes. He is survived by his wife, Judy Hughes of Dalton; sons and daughters in law, Steve and Joyce Hughes of Dalton, Timothy and Kizz Hughes of Dalton; daughters and...

Paul Timothy Baker

Paul Timothy Baker

Nov 24, 2018

Paul Timothy Baker, age 54, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born on July 26, 1964. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Baker. He is survived by his parents, James and Geraldean Baker of Dalton; son, Aaron Baker of Dalton; daughters and sons in law, Brandi and Frankie Dale of Dalton, Melissa...

Kathy Rittenhouse

Kathy Rittenhouse

Nov 21, 2018

Kathy Rittenhouse, age 64, of Ellijay, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018. She was born on December 3, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, Blaine Wright and Minnie Irene Page; and a sister, Lynn Page. She is survived by her husband, William Rittenhouse of Ellijay; sons and daughter in law, David Rittenhouse of Dalton, Chris and...

Debra Long

Debra Long

Nov 18, 2018

Debra Long, age 59, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018. She was born on March 29, 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvin and Dicey Owens; son, Timothy Haggard; and a brother, Randy Owens. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Long of Dalton; son, Aaron Long of Chatsworth; daughter and son in law,...

Jimmy Percy, Jr

Jimmy Percy, Jr

Nov 18, 2018

William James (Jimmy) Percy, JR, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was born on April 2, 1944. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dymple Percy; parents, William James Percy, SR and Sadie Love Haffner; and a brother, Mike Percy. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Scott and Sarah...

Delores Ann Flanagan

Delores Ann Flanagan

Nov 17, 2018

Deloris Ann Flanagan, 61, went to be with her Lord Jesus November 17 2018. She is survived by her husband Danny Flanagan, her three sons, James Henderson and wife Kristi Henderson of West Virginia, Daniel Flanagan of Dalton, Georgia and Paul Flanagan and wife Sarah Flanagan of Dalton, Georgia, granddaughter Mary Flanagan, brother Joey Chastain and sister Trudy Calhoun. She...

James Franklin Patterson

James Franklin Patterson

Nov 12, 2018

James Franklin Patterson, age 78, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was born on April 16, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Byrdie Patterson; sons, Timothy Patterson and Robert Patterson; sisters, Faye Owen, Jessie Griver and Christine Stout; grandchildren, Scott Guinn and Gerald Patterson, JR. He is survived by his wife,...

Julie Nicole Ogles

Julie Nicole Ogles

Nov 5, 2018

Julie Nicole Ogles, age 30, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was born on June 20, 1988. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Lee Ogles of Tunnel Hill; daughter, Paisley Rosalyn Ogles of Tunnel Hill; parents, Joseph Glenn Elrod and Teresa Lynn Elrod of Tunnel Hill; brothers, Christopher "Chris" Shon Elrod of Tunnel Hill,...

Shelby Hasty

Shelby Hasty

Nov 5, 2018

Shelby Jahue Hasty, age 78, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. He was born on November 8, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben Jahue Hasty and Velma Wimpy Hasty; brothers, Gene Hasty and Rev. Doug Hasty; and a sister, Betty Carter. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Hasty of Rocky Face;...

Kimberly Maddox

Kimberly Maddox

Nov 5, 2018

Kimberly Michele Maddox, age 51, of Resaca, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. She was born on March 7, 1967. She was preceded in death by her special nephew, Michael Dudley. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Maddox of Resaca; daughter, Kathy Maddox; son, Kenneth Maddox; mother, Marcella Long; father and stepmother, James and Peggy Holland of Calhoun;...

Mariam Ruth Carter

Mariam Ruth Carter

Nov 3, 2018

Mariam Ruth Carter, age 81, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was born on August 10, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Reginald "Reggie" Carter; her parents, Gary and Susie Crawford; and 7 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Gregory and Tammy Carter of Dalton;...

Raymond (Rj) Ferris Smith, Jr

Raymond (Rj) Ferris Smith, Jr

Oct 30, 2018

Raymond (RJ) Ferris Smith, JR, age 57, of Plant City, Florida departed this life on October 30, 2018. He was born on February 5, 1961 in Springfield, IL. RJ loved music. He played the guitar for many years and was the lead singer in different bands throughout his life, the latest one was South Star. He was preceded in death...

Marcella "Marcy" Harlan Melton

Marcella "Marcy" Harlan Melton

Oct 30, 2018

Marcella "Marcy" Harlan Melton, age 76, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She was born on September 6, 1942 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Marcy was a member of Westside Church of Christ. She enjoyed reading, traveling back roads and doing crossword puzzles. Marcy was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Raymond Harlan and Catherine Jones Harlan....

Grady Haskel Smith Sr

Grady Haskel Smith Sr

Oct 27, 2018

Grady Haskel Smith Sr – 10.14.1923 – 10.24.2018 Grady Haskel Smith Sr., a member of the famed 101st Airborne Division in World War II, left this world and stepped into heaven on the 24th of October 2018 just 10 days after his 95th birthday. Grady began his journey in this world in rural Murray County, Georgia where he was born...

Susan Cathey

Susan Cathey

Oct 27, 2018

Susan Elaine Cathey, age 51, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. She was born on September 12, 1967. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pansy Long; son, Kenny Long; and brother, Kenny Long. She is survived by her father, Walter Long of Dalton; daughters and son in law, Valerie Giddens of Dalton, Heather and Jarren...

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