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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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...
Richard Grooms, Sr
Sep 10, 2017
Richard W. Grooms, SR, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was born on March 6, 1939. Richard was a volunteer firefighter for Station 8 in Whitfield County for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Grooms; daughter, Donna Grooms; mother, Gladys Grooms; father, Otto Grooms; brothers, John Grooms and...
Karen Woods
Sep 6, 2017
Karen Woods, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. She was born on October 18, 1956. She is survived by her husband, Bill Woods of Dalton; daughter and son in law, Lisa and Larry Weaver of Rocky Face; parents, Thomas and Sylvia Hill of Ooltewah; brother and sister in law, Herb and Kathey Hill of Ooltewah;...
Timothy Brock
Sep 6, 2017
Timothy William Brock, age 55, of Resaca, Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was born on May 22, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Brock. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Ledford Swafford of Athens, TN; brothers and sister in law, Rodney and Kim Brock of Dalton, Eddie Brock of Dalton; sister and...
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