OBITUARIES


Kenny Doyle Winkler

Kenny Doyle Winkler

Oct 20, 2025

Mr. Kenny Doyle Winkler, age 56, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Monday, October 20, 2025.

Kenny was born in Virginia on Wednesday, January 8, 1969, to the late Ms. Una Moore.

Kenny was a man of many talents and traits.  He worked as a mechanic and engineer for many years, with the ability to...

William Judson Manly, Jr.

William Judson Manly, Jr.

Oct 19, 2025

William Judson Manly, Jr., was born in Dalton, GA on May 8, 1929, the second child of Mary McLellan Manly and William Judson Manly, Sr. He finished his earthly life in Dalton on October 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Judson was a graduate of Dalton High (’46) and a 1950 graduate of Georgia Tech where he earned one of...

Shirley Jo Helton Couch

Shirley Jo Helton Couch

Oct 13, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Jo Helton Couch, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Full obituary details are forthcoming and will be published by Love Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and/or to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children,...

Terr-Ella Elane Hawkins

Terr-Ella Elane Hawkins

Oct 13, 2025

Terr-Ella Elane Hawkins, 72, of Dalton passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Doyle Henry and Rachel Brock.

Terr-Ella is survived by her husband, Jerry Hawkins; daughters, Shelly Lofty (Bobby) and Misty Brown; grandchildren, Kayleen Mullins, and Britney Brown; great-grandchildren, Emmrie, Skylah, Nevaeh, Ivory Jane, and Landon; stepdad, Joe Brock; siblings, Phyllis Cagle (David) and...

Brenda Satterfield Adams

Brenda Satterfield Adams

Oct 13, 2025

Brenda Joyce Satterfield Adams, 82, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 13, 2025 after a long struggle with dementia.

A daughter of the north Georgia hills, Brenda was born on October 25, 1942, the youngest child of Flossie and Euguene Satterfield. She was raised on the family farm off Airport Road, where she learned the values of...

Michael Scott Hardin

Michael Scott Hardin

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Michael Scott Hardin, age 59, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Scott was born Friday, December 10, 1965, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. John Russell Hardin and Mrs. Pauline 'Polly' Armstrong Hardin.

Scott was a 1983 graduate of Northwest Whitfield High School, and went on to obtain his associate's degree from Dalton State College.  He...

Michael Edward 'Mike' Henderson

Michael Edward 'Mike' Henderson

Oct 9, 2025

Michael Edward (Mike) Henderson of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed into glory peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family.

Born in 1947, Mike began and ended his life in the same house in Westside that his father built in 1946 after returning from the Pacific War. He was the son of the late June Edward and...

Floyd Gene Franklin

Floyd Gene Franklin

Oct 9, 2025

Floyd “Gene” Franklin, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Collinsville, Alabama, with his devoted daughter by his side.

Born in Brasstown, North Carolina, Gene lived a full life marked by hard work, faith, and devotion to family. A longtime resident of Dalton and member of ChristChurch Presbyterian, he carried the quiet strength of his...

Catherine J. Suttles

Catherine J. Suttles

Oct 9, 2025

Catherine J. Suttles, 75, of Villa Rica passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Marion Henry Suttles and Margaret Suttles and was also preceded in death by her son, Shawn Marion Suttles.

Catherine is survived by her son, Larry Suttles, four grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Catherine’s family...

Mary Katherine Farley Cleveland

Mary Katherine Farley Cleveland

Oct 7, 2025

Mrs. Mary Katherine Cleveland (née Farley), age 82, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in Calhoun, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on July 27, 1943, in West Virginia, Mary lived a full and vibrant life marked by resilience, humor, and a deep love for her family. 

She was a loving mother to her children: Teresa (Roger) Miller, Dallas Perkins,...

Robert C. (Bob) White

Robert C. (Bob) White

Oct 3, 2025

Robert C. (Bob) White, 87 of Dalton, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025.

He was the son of the late Sam and Hazel White and was also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret White Grigsby.

Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, June Godfrey White; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal White and Danny Callaway; granddaughter, Callie Elizabeth Callaway.

Funeral services...

Francis Louvinie Jackson

Francis Louvinie Jackson

Oct 2, 2025

Ms. Francis Louvinie Jackson, age 93, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Louvinie was born on Sunday, November 22, 1931, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Claude James Jackson, Sr., and the late Mrs. Gladys Louvinie Goswick Jackson.

In addition to her parents, Louvinie is preceded in death by her infant son, Robbie Griggs; daughter, Judy Dial;...

Fred Wood Snell, Jr.

Fred Wood Snell, Jr.

Oct 1, 2025

Fred Wood Snell Jr., age 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Fred was born January 29, 1936, in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Fred Wood Snell and Mildred McCord Snell. Fred is preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart of 64 years, Carol Rogers Snell.

On...

Camerino Lopez Ortiz

Camerino Lopez Ortiz

Sep 30, 2025

Camerino López Ortiz, nacido el 13 de marzo de 1967 en San Rafael del Moral, GTO, México, falleció el 30 de septiembre de 2025 en Columbus, Ohio. Herrero industrial, Camerino dedicó gran parte de su vida a su labor, viajando extensamente por motivos de trabajo. Fue conocido no solo por su habilidad y experiencia, sino también por su inquebrantable amabilidad...

Kerry Michael West

Kerry Michael West

Sep 30, 2025

Kerry Michael (Mike) West, formerly of Dalton, passed away in Marietta on September 30, 2025, after a brave, two-year fight against pancreatic cancer. He was 77. Mike was born in Dalton on October 25, 1947, to the late Buford D. and Emma Estelle West.

He is survived by his wife, former Daltonian Lisa Johnston of Marietta; his sister, Deby West (Rick...

Howard Joe Hamilton

Howard Joe Hamilton

Sep 27, 2025

Mr. Howard Joe Hamilton, age 96, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Howard was born on Sunday, November 18, 1928, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Hugh Hamilton and the late Mrs. June Warmack Hamilton.

In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mrs. Vada Lamb Hamilton, as...

James 'Jim' Terry Fordham

James 'Jim' Terry Fordham

Sep 27, 2025

James Terry (Jim) Fordham departed this life on the 27th day of September, 2025 to be with his Heavenly Father. Jim was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 13, 1942, the eighth child born to Aubry Zorn Fordham and Ella Kendrick Fordham. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Herman Zorn Fordham, William Jack Fordham and Aubry Donald...

Barbara Lynne Ivy Welch

Barbara Lynne Ivy Welch

Sep 27, 2025

Ms. Barbara Lynne Ivy Welch, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Per the requests that Ms. Welch expressed during her lifetime, no formal services will be conducted.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Ms. Barbara Lynne Ivy Welch's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

Colleen Cox McClain

Colleen Cox McClain

Sep 24, 2025

Mrs. Colleen Cox McClain, age 93, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

She was born on Thursday, September 1, 1932, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Hershel and Myrtle Cox.

She was a 1949 graduate of Dalton High School and was employed with the Lee Printing Company for many years.  In 1978, she relocated...

Patsy 'Pat' Panter King

Patsy 'Pat' Panter King

Sep 20, 2025

Patsy (Pat) Panter King passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at her home in Dalton, Georgia.

Born in Copperhill, Tennessee on August 2, 1937, to Jewell Woody Panter and James Louis Panter, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, G. Jerry King, her brother James Louis Panter, lII and stepson Rick King.

After graduating from Copperhill High School in...

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