OBITUARIES
Emily Earle Parham
Jun 8, 2025
Emily Earle Parham, 86, passed away peacefully in Dalton, Georgia on June 8, 2025. Emily Earle was born in LaGrange, Georgia and raised in nearby Hogansville. She was the daughter of Jesse Sherwood Jones and Clifford Wilkinson Jones.
While attending first grade in 1945, Emily Earle met her future husband Charles Lee Parham on the playground of Hogansville Elementary School. After...
Karen 'Kay' Dianne Mullinax Motto
Jun 6, 2025
Mrs. Karen 'Kay' Dianne Mullinax Motto, age 63, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, after a long and courageous battle following complications from a liver transplant.
Kay was born on Thursday, August 10, 1961, in Dalton, Georgia, to Mr. Walter Leon Mullinax and Mrs. Easter Inez Beavers Mullinax, both...
Dr. James Augustus Redfearn, Jr.
Jun 5, 2025
On June 5th, 2025, Dr. James Augustus Redfearn, longtime resident, and prominent physician of Dalton, GA, passed away at the age of 97. Dr. Redfearn was born in Albany, GA in June of 1927, where he grew up and later enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 during World War Two and served as a medic /...
David Lamar 'Rooster' Ingle
May 23, 2025
Mr. David Lamar “Rooster” Ingle, age 70 of Dalton, Ga., passed away on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center.
Mr. Ingle was born in Gordon County on August 10th, 1954, a son of the late Roy Ingle and the late Kathryn Long Serritt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Deana Dean; maternal...
Jesse A. (Buddy) Ledford
May 21, 2025
Jesse A. (Buddy) Ledford, 90, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
A native of Dalton, Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Armetta Gay Ledford. His siblings, Speedy (Peggy) Ledford, Dot (Gene) Segars, Lottie (JC) Caylor, Jeanette (Billy) Croy and his faithful, beloved feline companion, Jax.
Following his retirement, after over 30...
Elsie Mae Cochran
May 15, 2025
Elsie Mae Smith Cochran, 97, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Josie Smith. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Ray L. Cochran; sons, Rex Cochran and Lynn Cochran; siblings, Alma, Hulen, Opal, Pearline, Berniece, Ann, Dimple Sue, and Douglas; son-in-law, Robert Waters.
Elsie...
John Michael "Mike" Clark, Sr.
May 12, 2025
John Michael “Mike” Clark, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Diversicare of Riverchase in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mike, a longtime resident of Dalton, Georgia, was born on January 31,1938 in River View (Chambers County), Alabama. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Frank and Inez Clark. He was a graduate of River View...
Jackie Franklin Reddix
May 10, 2025
Mr. Jackie Franklin Reddix, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Dalton on Wednesday, February 1, 1939, to the late Mr. Guite Reddix and Mrs. Paralee Newberry Reddix.
Jackie was a devoted family man. He was a passionate motorcycle enthusiast and cherished riding his Honda Magna and his...
Marcela Soto
May 8, 2025
Marcela Soto, 35, of Ringgold, Georgia, formerly of Atlantic City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia, after a courageous three-year battle with mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. She fought with a strength and spirit that inspired everyone around her.
Born in Somers Point, New Jersey, Marcela was a proud...
Layfield Rous
May 8, 2025
George Layfield Rous peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2025. Born on October 2, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Tommie and George Rous, Layfield lived a life marked by faith, family, and unwavering kindness.
A proud graduate of Chattanooga Central High School (Class of 1956), Layfield went on to attend Tennessee Tech University in...
Patsy Ann Bartenfeld
May 3, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Ann Bartenfeld, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
She was born in Dalton, Georgia, on Thursday, October 27, 1938, to the late Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Lois McGinnis Parker.
Patsy dedicated her life to education and service, working as a paraprofessional for 35 years at Dug Gap Elementary School until...
Derek Wofford
Apr 29, 2025
Derek Wofford, 71, of Rocky Face, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Wofford and Vivian Wofford Henry, and his stepfather, Joe Henry.
Derek was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. He enjoyed camping, being outdoors, traveling, spending time with his grandchildren,...
Mathon Howard Culpepper
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Mathon Howard Culpepper passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.
He was eighty-seven years of age and is survived by his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Evelyn Culpepper. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Culpepper.
Mr. Culpepper is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was a resident of Dalton, GA but was originally...
Mary Alice Phillips
Apr 27, 2025
Mrs. Mary Alice Phillips, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with her daughter lovingly by her side.
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Mary Alice was the daughter of Fred Allen Robeson and Eleanor Elizabeth Robeson. She graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile and attended the University of Montevallo before...
Vernice Parker Andrews
Apr 25, 2025
Mrs. Vernice Morine Parker Andrews, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.
She was born on Monday, August 26, 1935, in Gordon County, Georgia, to the late Mr. Mckinley Columbus and Mrs. Alice Cleo Chastain Parker.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Andrews; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Aslee and...
John "Clifford" Ingle
Apr 24, 2025
John “Clifford” Ingle, born August 4, 1935, in Dalton, GA passed away peacefully at his home, The Gardens at Royal Oaks on April 24, 2025.
Clifford worked as a wholesale ice cream distributer for Paramount Daries and Meadow Gold Daries. In his later years, he opened 2 shops for collectables. He enjoyed time with family & friends, collecting, going to the...
Jamie McKoy Jones
Apr 22, 2025
Jamie McKoy Jones entered the Kingdom of God peacefully on April 22, 2025. She was 91. Born to Tom and Katherine McKoy in Roanoke Alabama she moved to Opelika as a small child. In 1946 the McKoys moved to Dalton. She married her “great love,” Bucky Jones in January 1957. Jamie and Bucky lived in Texas and Venezuela before settling...
Bobbie Jo Laster Rolen
Apr 19, 2025
Ms. Bobbie Jo Laster Rolen, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025.
She was born on Friday, December 28, 1934, to the late Mr. John T. Laster and Mrs. Janie Lou Cleary Laster.
Bobbie Jo lived out her entire lifetime in Dalton, Georgia, making many friends throughout the years. She attended...
George Riley Woody
Apr 17, 2025
Mr. George Riley Woody, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Arrangement and obituary details are forthcoming and will be announced by Love Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date in Florida.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mr. Woody's family may be expressed through Love Funeral Home's...
Larry Leon Jett
Apr 15, 2025
Larry Leon Jett, 92, of Dalton passed away on April 15, 2025.
Leon was born on October 25, 1932, in Buford, GA to the late H.G. and Willie Mathis Jett. He was also preceded in death by his first and second wife, Betty and Hazel Jett; son, David; daughter, Patti; stepson, Gary; siblings, Joe, Harry, Dorothy, Donald, Bill, Barbara, and Charles.
Leon...
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