OBITUARIES
Margaret Richey Bandy
Jul 26, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Ann Richey Bandy (formerly Mrs. Margaret Ann Richey Sherrill), affectionately known by those who knew her as 'Marg,' age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Marg was born on Sunday, October 17, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Mr. Jack Richey and Mrs. Mary Margaret Wilson...
Patricia Ann Ridley
Jul 21, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Ann Ridley went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Pat was born on Friday, January 12, 1946, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, D.C. Ridley; her mother and step-father, Beatrice Clure Phillips and Paul Phillips; her father, Mitchell Clure; brothers, Jack Clure and George Clure.
She is survived by her sons,...
Wynette Chitwood Gazaway
Jul 19, 2025
Mrs. Wynette Chitwood Gazaway, age 99, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, exactly two weeks shy of her 100th birthday.
She was born on Sunday, August 2, 1925, in Resaca, Georgia, to the late Mr. Warren Chitwood and Mrs. Dora Keene Chitwood.
In addition to her parents, Wynette is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Jack...
Jennifer Hambright Tanner
Jul 19, 2025
Jennifer Hambright Tanner, age 75, entered into eternal rest on July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her husband, son, caregiver, and faithful parrot, Ollie, in the comfort of her home.
Born on April 2, 1950, in Dalton, Georgia, Jennifer was the cherished daughter of Jack and Sarah Hambright and beloved sister to Pamela Hambright Lewis. A proud graduate of...
Lois Rebecca McCall Dodson Meyer
Jul 16, 2025
Lois Meyer, age 97, was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 16, 2025. Lois, known affectionately by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren as “Mema,” lived a full and rewarding life.
Born to Judson Carl and Mary Louise (“Mollie”) Lyday McCall in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, soon after her birth, Lois joined the Cradle Roll of Turkey...
Estelle (Essie) Saylors Smith
Jul 16, 2025
Mrs. Estelle (Essie) Saylors Smith of Dalton, Ga., formerly of Warner Robins, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 16, 2025.
She was born on November 5th,1936 in Murray County, GA, one of three daughters of the late Dock Saylors and Inez Saylors.
She was preceded in death by son Philip B. Smith of Warner Robins GA, sisters Minnie Ruth Saylors Shuler,...
Jill Halpin Shawler
Jul 15, 2025
Mrs. Jill Halpin Shawler, age 51, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Jill was born on Wednesday, June 26, 1974, in Rockford, Illinois, to Mr. James D. Halpin and the late Mrs. Janet Halpin.
Jill was a 1993 graduate of Northwest Whitfield High School, where she was active in the marching band color guard and sang in the...
Lisha Wright
Jul 15, 2025
Lisha Wright, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Joy Duggan.
Lisha is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Mary Arden Roberts (Alex) and Henderson Wright (Meagan); her cherished grandchildren, Scarlett, Caroline, and Alex Roberts, and Bennett and Clara Wright; her father, Jack Duggan; and her sister, Delinda Duggan.
Lisha...
Judy Shook Moore
Jul 14, 2025
Mrs. Judy Shook Moore, age 64, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Judy was born on Monday, January 16, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Mr. James Phillip Shook and Mrs. Betty Anne Chastain Shook.
In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her brother, Chuck Shook, and her son, Renis Brooks Young...
Peter Yuk-Ming Wong
Jul 6, 2025
Mr. Peter Yuk-Ming Wong, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Peter was born in China on Saturday, August 17, 1946, to the late Mr. Loun Keng Wong and Mrs. Sai Lai Wong.
In addition to his parents, Peter is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Theresa Ba Sai Wong.
He is survived by his children,...
SGT Robert Lee Paschall, Jr.
Jul 4, 2025
Sergeant Robert Lee 'Bobby' Paschall, Jr., United States Army Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, passed away peacefully at his home on Independence Day, July 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bobby was born on Monday, August 11, 1952, in Seattle, Washington, to the late Mr. Robert Lee Paschall, Sr., and Mrs. Lois June Shoop Paschall.
Bobby was a proud...
Jerome Louis Land
Jun 30, 2025
Mr. Jerome Louis Land, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Mr. Land was born on Wednesday, July 11, 1956.
No formal services will be conducted for Mr. Land at this time. He will be laid to rest at West Hill Cemetery.
Condolences and expressions of sympathy for Mr. Land's family may be expressed using Love Funeral Home's...
Jurialean Jenkins Black
Jun 29, 2025
Jurialean Jenkins Black of Rocky Face, Georgia departed this life, peacefully in her home, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
She was born on Tuesday, September 16, 1941, to the late Riley and Ruby Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Alvin “Buck” Black and siblings, Troy Jenkins and Vera Jenkins.
Jurialean is survived by her devoted children, Greg,...
Sharon Elaine Kincaid Higdon
Jun 29, 2025
Mrs. Sharon Elaine Kincaid Higdon, age 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
She was born on Monday, May 13, 1946, in Copperhill, Tennessee, to the late Mr. Flavil Leland Kincaid and Mrs. Dorothy Sisson Kincaid.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sharon is preceded in death by her loving husband, Mr. Tommy Gene...
Nancy Wade Coile Gregg
Jun 25, 2025
Nancy Wade Coile Gregg, age 92 of Dalton, passed away on June 25, 2025.
She was born April 7, 1933 in Cuthbert, Georgia, daughter of William Vernon and Nellie Wade Coile.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 43 years, Dr. L. N. “Smiley” Gregg. She is survived by her sons Stephen (Lisa) and David Gregg, Paula...
Troyce Ann Stone Nash
Jun 19, 2025
Ms. Troyce Ann Stone Nash, age 71, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Troyce was born in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, August 7, 1953, to the late Mr. Troy Lee Stone and Mrs. Frances Jewel Howell Stone.
Troyce was retired from the City of Dalton Police Department after over twenty years of faithful and dedicated service as...
Lana Parker Sweenie
Jun 18, 2025
Lana Parker Sweenie, age 76, was born on November 3rd, 1948, in Montgomery, AL, and died on June 18, 2025, at her residence. Preceding her in death were her loving husband, Harold Gordon Sweenie of Rocky Face, GA; her parents James Raymond Parker and Juanita Haire Parker of Montgomery, AL; and sister, Patricia Rae Parker Roney of Wetumpka, AL.
She is...
Joan Frances Lugthart
Jun 17, 2025
Joan Frances (Waidele) Lugthart, 96, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at Walnut Creek Personal Care Home in Dalton, GA.
Joan was born May 7, 1929, in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of the late Peter Arthur and Irene (Weber) Waidele. She was a graduate of North High School, Syracuse University, and the University of Wisconsin Physical Therapy School. It...
Derryl C. Smith
Jun 15, 2025
Mr. Derryl Clifford Smith, age 91, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
He was born on Thursday, May 24, 1934, in Murray County, Georgia, just outside of the Spring Place Community, to the late Mr. Clifford Isaac Smith and Mrs. Effie Mae Underwood Smith.
Derryl spent part of his childhood in Varnell, Georgia, before moving...
John Benjamin Kiker
Jun 15, 2025
Native Daltonian of eighty-four years, John Benjamin Kiker, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, June 15th, 2025. He leaves behind his wife of sixty-three years, Janice Felker Kiker; three daughters, Karen Kiker, Emily Kiker and Don Finkell, and Andrea Kiker and Van Jones; five grandchildren, William and Ashley Morrow, Vivian Butler Hair,...
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