OBITUARIES
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,...
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,...
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