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Erika Craycraft

Erika Craycraft

Nov 2, 2017

Erika P. Craycraft, age 26, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. She was born on December 17, 1990. She is survived by her husband, Justin Craycraft; and her mother, Deborah Crowley. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Erika P. Craycraft will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, November 6, 2017 at the chapel of Dalton...

Martha Tarpley

Martha Tarpley

Nov 1, 2017

Martha Tarpley, age 82, of Crandall, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. She was born on January 20, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Tarpley; son, Jerry Tarpley; and her parents, Willis and Bernice Freeman. She is survived by her brother and sister in law, Billy and Brenda Freeman of Crandall; sister, Jimmie McBride of...

Van Lance, Jr.

Van Lance, Jr.

Oct 30, 2017

Van Lance, Jr., age 72, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. He was born on March 5, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Ethel Lance; brothers, Robert, Benny and Billy Lance; sisters, Brenda Lance, Sue Nuckolls and Helen Lance. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Betty Dilbeck...

Bedford Woodard, Jr

Bedford Woodard, Jr

Oct 25, 2017

Bedford Herrel Woodard, JR, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He was born on March 11, 1940. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Woodard; father, Bedford Woodard, SR and his mother. He is survived by his fiancé, Robbie Payne of Dalton; son, Michael Woodard of Atlanta; sister, Marie Hatcher of VA; grandson,...

William "Billy" Smith

William "Billy" Smith

Oct 24, 2017

William Lonnie "Billy" Smith, age 60, of Resaca, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born on April 13, 1957. Billy was preceded in death by his son, Jacob Adam Smith; mother, Ruby Hammond, father, Wilson Cargal Smith; and step mother, Kathrine Smith. He is survived by his wife, Terri Smith of...

Brenda Smith

Brenda Smith

Oct 23, 2017

Brenda Smith, age 69, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. She was born on April 11, 1948. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Eula Hopkins. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Christopher and Stacie Smith of Ringgold; sister, Pat White of Dalton; niece, Norma White; nephew, Michael White (Andi);...

Arlon Dyer – Louis Wiggins

Arlon Dyer – Louis Wiggins

Oct 21, 2017

Arlon Dyer – Louis Wiggins, age 78, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017. He was born on August 3, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvil Wiggins and Edis Dyer; and a brother, Bruce Dyer. He is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Tod and Teresa Dyer of Tunnel Hill, David...

Francisco "Poncho" Gamboa

Francisco "Poncho" Gamboa

Oct 21, 2017

Francisco "Poncho" Gamboa, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017. He was born on September 5, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eulogio Rodriguez and Eusebia Gamboa. He is survived by his sisters, Maria R. Campos, Angela Rodriguez and Guadalupe Rodriguez Cosio. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 5-8 PM...

Edward "Larry" Fauscette

Edward "Larry" Fauscette

Oct 17, 2017

Edward "Larry" Fauscette, age 81, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born on May 14, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Mamie Fauscette; and a son, Chip Fauscette. He is survived by his grandson and granddaughter in law, Tyler and Trish Fauscette; and a great granddaughter, Kaylie Fauscette. Arrangements...

Melchora Francisco

Melchora Francisco

Oct 16, 2017

Melchora Francisco, age 50, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. She was born on July 20, 1967. She was preceded in death by her sister, Maria. She is survived by her parents, Jose Matias Martin and Maria Guadalupe Jose; sons, Danny Alonzo of Dalton, David Alonzo of Dalton, Hilario Francisco of Dalton; daughters, Maria Perez (Gresencio) of...

William "Bobby" Pendley

William "Bobby" Pendley

Oct 14, 2017

William "Bobby" Pendley age 56, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. He was born on April 10, 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Edith Pendley; brothers, Jimmy (Louise) Pendley and David Pendley. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Patterson; sons,Michael Sean Pendley of Dalton, Bradley Pendley of Vidalia, GA and Adam...

Connie Talley

Connie Talley

Oct 13, 2017

Connie Talley, age 52, of Resaca, Georgia passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. She was born on January 18, 1965. Connie was preceded in death by her Son, Benjamin Talley. She is survived by her husband, Brant Talley of Resaca, GA; son and daughter in law, Matthew and Kristin Talley of Spartanburg, SC; daughter and son in law, Sara and...

Maria Luisa Barboza Miranda

Maria Luisa Barboza Miranda

Oct 12, 2017

Maria Luisa Barboza Miranda, age 92, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. She was born on August 26, 1925 in Ahualulco, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Anacleto Barboza and Macario Miranda. A service will be held at 7:00 PM Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until...

Cornelius "Nick" Pendergrass

Cornelius "Nick" Pendergrass

Oct 7, 2017

Cornelius "Nick" Pendergrass age 68, of Ellijay, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born on April 12, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Pendergrass and Osie Williamason Pendergrass. He is survived by his wife, Betty Pendergrass; daughters, Mandy Pendergrass, Breanna West, Amber Barnes and Janice Bradshaw; sons, Kenneth Pendergrass and Steve Pendergrass; step-daughter,...

Julian Panter

Julian Panter

Oct 7, 2017

Julian Seth Panter, age 54, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. He was born on June 19, 1963. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Panter; and a brother, Dennis Michael Panter. He is survived by his father, Hubert Panter (Star) of Chatsworth; sisters, Melissa Ann Panter (Gene Wright) of Dalton, Bonnie Celina (Johnny Wright)...

Mary Olivia Kenemer Mayfield

Mary Olivia Kenemer Mayfield

Oct 5, 2017

Mary Olivia Kenemer Mayfield age 67, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017. She was born on February 5, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Watson Kenemer and Mary Lucille Kenemer. She is survived by her son, Josh Mayfield of Chattanooga; daughters; Elizabeth Mayfield of Chattanooga, Amy Mayfield of Chattanooga; brother, Watson Kenemer of...

Javier Lugo

Javier Lugo

Oct 4, 2017

Javier Lugo, age 14, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was born on May 13, 2003 to Javier and Mancy Lugo. The family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM Monday, October 9, 2017...

Mckinley Lynn Ray "Bug"

Mckinley Lynn Ray "Bug"

Sep 30, 2017

McKinley Lynn Ray "Bug" our precious little girl was carried into the arms of angels on September 27, 2017. Her loving parents are Sammy and Chasity Ray; sisters, Jasmine Ray (2 years old), Wendy Ray (3 weeks old) and Ansley Bentley (7 years old); Maternal grandparents are, "Papaw", Johnny Bishop and "MiMi", Lori Bishop; paternal grandparents are Wilamae and Edward...

Rhoda Mclay

Rhoda Mclay

Sep 21, 2017

Rhoda McLay, 85, of Dalton, Georgia went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Orville Kenneth McLay; child, Karen Makowski; granddaughter, Lori Anne Whitener; and great grandson, Tyler Justin Houts. At her wish Rhoda will be cremated. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned...

Juan A. Ruiz

Juan A. Ruiz

Sep 18, 2017

Juan Antonio Ruiz, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born on July 3, 1949 in Edinburg, TX. Juan proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mario Ruiz and Eva Espinoza Ruiz; and a brother, Jesus Arnold Ruiz. He is...

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