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Linda Gail Ault Franks
Apr 3, 2026
Mrs. Linda Gail Ault Franks, age 78, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, April 3, 2026.
Linda Gail was born on Wednesday, May 14, 1947, to the late Mr. John Ault and Mrs. Ethel Ault.
To know Linda Gail was to love her. She was a 1965 graduate of Dalton High School. She was a...
Flossie Nelson Ball
Apr 1, 2026
Flossie Nelson Ball, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 1, 2026. She was born on November 14, 1936, in Dalton, Georgia to the late Wright and Gertrude Bailey Nelson (Sybil Langston Nelson). She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 ½ years, Ray E. Ball on May 4, 2007; sisters and brothers...
Edward Bennett Cuthbert
Mar 27, 2026
Mr. Edward Bennett Cuthbert, known throughout his life as 'Eddie' and 'Ed,' age 88, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on the evening of Friday, March 27, 2026.
Eddie was born on Tuesday, October 12, 1937, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, to the late Mr. Roswell Oliver Cuthbert and the late Mrs. Dorothy Mae Thompson Cuthbert.
Eddie served his country in the United...
Ruby Lynn Moore King
Mar 26, 2026
Ruby Lynn Moore King, age 96, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Ruby was born on Sunday, March 9, 1930, in Old Fort, Tennessee, to the late Mr. James Park Moore and the late Mrs. Emma Sue Hayes Moore.
In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her loving husband, Mr. John Riley King....
Anne Jones Sims
Mar 25, 2026
Anne Jones Sims of Rocky Face, Georgia died on March 25, 2026.
She was born on January 5, 1932, in Dalton, Georgia the daughter of the late Clark Wortley Jones and Elisabeth Lipham Jones. Before moving with her family to Cartersville in 1965, she graduated from Dalton High School and then Agnes Scott College. She continued to do post graduate Divinity...
Terri Lynn Clark
Mar 23, 2026
Terri Lynn Clark, 50, of Tunnel Hill passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Betty and Kent Clark; mother, Kathy Clark; brother, Michael Poston.
Terri is survived by her wife, Sandra Shalchick; children, Johnathan Neukomm (Lauren), Niall Neukomm, Brionna Jordan Kelly, John Shalchick and Malcolm Shalchick; grandchildren, Shiloh Neukomm, Sawyer Neukomm, and Sterling Neukomm;...
Mary Catherine Ingle Cole
Mar 20, 2026
Mrs. Mary Catherine Ingle Cole, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away late in the evening on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Mary Catherine is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Mr. Jack Herman Cole. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Tammy Cole and Katrina 'Nina' Cole, one neice, Kathy Cole Valdivieso, as well as several...
Joan Nushawg Hamilton
Mar 14, 2026
Mrs. David D. Hamilton, age 102, passed away peacefully at her home on March 14, 2026.
Born Joan Fields Nushawg on July 6, 1923, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Oliver C. and Donna Macey Nushawg. Joan grew up with her three siblings in Dayton, where she graduated from Roosevelt High School. She later met Lt. David...
Mary Annette Sloan Boyd
Mar 14, 2026
Mrs. Annette Boyd, a beloved matriarch and longtime resident of Rocky Face, Georgia, peacefully passed away in her sleep on the afternoon of March 14, 2026, at the age of 92. She was married on January 6, 1951, to the late Hillard Boyd of Dalton, Georgia.
Born on December 13, 1933, in the front room of the family farmhouse in Rocky...
Rhonda Sue Short Eldridge
Mar 12, 2026
Ms. Rhonda Sue Short Eldridge, age 55, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Rhonda was born on Thursday, February 4, 1971, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Randal Ridley and Mrs. Vivian Sue Shook Fountain.
After graduating from Southeast Whitfield High School, Rhonda went on to pursue her cosmetology education at Dalton Beauty College. She had a...
Heather Jackson
Mar 10, 2026
Heather Lynn Jackson was born on June 28, 1972. She passed March 10, 2026, in her parents home with her loving husband and family with her. She may have lost her battle with Cancer, but she gained her Heavenly Home with her Lord and Savior.
She is survived by her husband/lifelong-best friend, Kenneth Jackson; parents, Gary and Angela Asbury and Karen...
Mary Susan Hardin
Mar 9, 2026
Ms. Mary Susan Hardin, known throughout her life by all who knew and loved her as 'Susan,' passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 9, 2026.
Susan was born on Wednesday, October 18, 1972, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Eugene 'Lamar' Hardin and Mrs. Mary Rogers Hardin Strain.
In addition to her father, Susan is preceded in...
Clarence Richard 'Dick' Coleman
Mar 6, 2026
Clarence Richard 'Dick' Coleman, 80, of Dalton, Georgia was called home to Heaven on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Hamilton Medical Center.
Dick leaves behind a legacy of firm faith in his Lord and Savior, loving devotion to his family and friends, and proud commitment to his community. He and his beloved wife, Elaine, moved to Dalton in 1968 where he...
Janet Savells Estes
Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Janet Savells Estes, age 94, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at The Gardens at Royal Oaks.
Janet was born on Monday, June 29, 1931, in New York City, New York.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert Kelly Estes, and her daughter, Leslie Barker of Winston Salem, North Carolina.
She is...
JoAnne Franklin Wright
Mar 5, 2026
JoAnne Franklin Wright, 90, of Dalton, GA passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
She was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Lottie and Robert Franklin. She was a long-time member of Dalton First United Methodist Church.
JoAnne is survived by her husband Tom Wright; daughter Laura Bock (Chris); sons Tom Wright, Jr. (Wendy) of Dunwoody, GA and Bobby Wright (Holly)...
Betty Gravley Dyer
Mar 3, 2026
Betty Gravley Dyer, 90, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and JW Gravley Sr.; husband, Otis Dyer; brother, JW “Chub” Gravley Jr.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Linda Dyer Meaux; grandchildren, Shana and Patrick Boyle and Shane and Felicia Meaux; great-grandchildren, Drew Gomillion, Harris Gomillion, Landon Meaux, Mady Meaux,...
Bobby Smith
Mar 3, 2026
Bobby Smith, 75, of Tunnel Hill, GA, passed away on March 3, 2026, at his residence.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Bea Smith; brothers, Ricky and Donald Smith; sister, Earnestine Smith; grandson, Daniel Bryant.
Bobby found great joy in the simple, honest pleasures of life. He loved attending auctions, fishing and took great pride in selling produce....
Kian Luca Trammell
Mar 1, 2026
Kian Luca Trammell, age 5 weeks and 5 days, passed away on March 1, 2026. Though his time here on earth was brief, he filled every moment with immeasurable love, light, and joy.
Born on January 19, 2026, Kian was a precious blessing from God. His sweet presence, tiny hands, and peaceful spirit touched the lives of his family in ways...
Martha Ann Poteet
Feb 24, 2026
Martha Ann Poteet, 87, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. Poteet and daughter, Debra Lynn Poteet.
Martha had a servant’s heart, always placing the needs of those around her before her own. Her life was a testament to deep compassion, and steadfast commitment to her family. Nothing brought her...
Marie Stull Crosby
Feb 21, 2026
Marie Stull Crosby, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.
She was born on December 7, 1936, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Dr. Rufus M. Coffman and Ruth Ellis Coffman.
She attended Shades Valley High School in Birmingham, Alabama, where she graduated before continuing her education at Auburn University. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion...
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