OBITUARIES
Charlene Stanley Holloway
Jun 15, 2026
Charlene Stanley Holloway of Dalton, GA, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Charlene was born on May 8, 1932, in Cohutta, GA. She grew up in the Riverbend community of Whitfield County and attended Valley Point school. In 1949, she married Warner Holloway of Boardtown, GA. While he attended college in Nashville, they had two children, Bruce and Jane. Sonya...
Arthur W. Sutton III
Jun 13, 2026
Arther W Sutton, III, 75, of Dalton, GA, passed away on June 13, 2026 in the presence of his daughters.
Art found joy in woodworking, family history, his fraternity, and cheesy sci fi movies, the cheesier the better. Art is survived by his daughters, Maggie and Meryl Sutton, his brother and sister David Sutton and Elizabeth Carson, and niece and nephews,...
William Lawrence Stocks, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
William Lawrence Stocks Jr., lovingly known as “Bubba,” passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on March 6, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia, to William and Allie Stocks, Lawrence lived a life defined by devotion, integrity, wisdom, and love for his family. Above all else, he was a family man whose greatest joy came from...
Marlene Schneider
Jun 9, 2026
Miss. Marlene Schneider passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Marlene was born November 16, 1931, at her home in Threadmill Village. She was a depression era baby and an only child. At the age of 14, she moved to Rome to attend Berry College, which at the time was a boarding high school as well as a college. After completing...
Bobbie Jean Holloway
Jun 9, 2026
Bobbie Jean Wilbanks Smith Holloway, 84, departed this life on June 9, 2026 as she lived it: a godly Proverbs 31 woman.
She was an excellent wife to two husbands, both preceding her in death, Elbert Eugene “Gene” Smith, Sr. of Byron, GA, and Windel Jerry “Jimmy” Holloway of Dalton, GA. She was also preceded in death by her youngest two...
Douglas William Phipps
Jun 8, 2026
Douglas William Phipps of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 24, 1953, in Charleston, West Virginia.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Clarkson Phipps and Mary Ruth Warren Phipps, as well as his brother, Stephen Warren Phipps.
He is survived by...
Martha Ellen Holman Wright
Jun 8, 2026
Martha Ellen Holman Wright, 94, of Dalton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ozark, Alabama, on December 28, 1931, to the late Rhoda Bernice (Pfohl) Holman and Henderson Looney Holman, Jr. A graduate of Dale County High School (Class of 1950), she attended Huntingdon College and Auburn University. She...
Linda Haynes
Jun 8, 2026
Linda Haynes, 83, of Dalton, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Born June 20, 1942, she is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Elsie Broadrick and her husband of 30 years, Clyde Allen Haynes. Her life companion of 30 years (James “Jimmy” Hartness, Sr.) passed away just last year.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim (Bobby) Sneed and...
Mary Lee McFalls Kimberlin
Jun 5, 2026
Mary Lee McFalls Kimberlin, 76, of Dalton passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Wendy Dawn Kimberlin and mother and siblings, Mildred Davis, Lynn Apple, Claude Davis, Jr., Hazel Mowell, Junior McFalls, Jimmy McFalls, Fred McFalls, Helen Herron, Marie Pleasant and Wilma Howl. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents that...
Jean Guess Usher
Jun 2, 2026
Jean Guess-Usher, 93, passed away in the early hours of June 2nd.
A nurse for over 30 years, she loved helping others in their time of need.
She is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, sister, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Friday in the Pavillion of Whitfield Memorial Gardens.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed...
Debbie Thomas
May 30, 2026
Debbie Thomas, 76, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
For 35 years, Debbie dedicated her life to teaching with Whitfield County Schools. Through her years in the classroom, Debbie inspired young minds and helped shape the futures of countless children. Debbie was also a proud and devoted member of Peavine Baptist Church. She faithfully served as a nursery...
Brenda S. White "Genie"
May 28, 2026
Brenda S. White “Genie”, 80, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her mom, Sylvia Bivins; sons, Trennon Lamar Layman and Howard Franklin Layman (Sandra); granddaughter, Maegan Brianne.
Genie loved Jesus with all her heart and was gifted with remarkable musical talent. She loved animals, flowers, spending time outdoors, and creating crafts. Above all...
Leon Jefferson "Jeff" Tallent, Jr.
May 25, 2026
Leon Jefferson “Jeff” Tallent, Jr. age 71, of Cohutta, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at his home.
Born on August 26, 1954, in Dalton, GA. Jeff was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was marked by service, hard work, and love for his family and community.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Jefferson...
Johnny Carol Hicks
May 20, 2026
Mr. Johnny Carol Hicks, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center.
He was born in Dalton on September 25, 1955, to the late J. B. Hicks, Sr. and Mary Ray Hicks.
Johnny was an accomplished carpenter by trade and had a talent for building or repairing almost anything presented to him. There wasn't...
Mary Jane Mohr
May 14, 2026
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Mary Jane Mohr passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 85, after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, David Wilfred Mohr. They were married at the First Methodist Church on December 26, 1964, and remained together until her death.
She is also survived by two daughters, Rachel Natasha Mohr...
Joann Wyrick Guthrie
May 11, 2026
Joann Wyrick Guthrie, 83, of Dalton passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mattie Burger; first husband, John Wyrick; second husband, Rufus Guthrie; daughter, Tonya Bakker; sister, Hazel Stafford.
Joann is survived by her children, Katherine Wyrick Nelson (Bradley), and John Tracy Wyrick (Pam); son-in-law, Hans Bakker; grandchildren, Matthew Bramlett, John Wyrick,...
Michael Lester Bailey
May 9, 2026
Michael Lester Bailey, age 85, of Dalton, GA passed away on May 9, 2026, at Hamilton Memorial Center. He was born on November 30, 1940 in Chattanooga, TN.
For 48 years, Mike worked as an electrical contractor and owner of Bailey Consulting Inc. serving the installation and troubleshooting need of several local textile related companies. He was a life member of...
Jack Duggan
Apr 23, 2026
Jack Duggan, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026.
He was married to his beloved wife, Joy Emmett Duggan, for 55 years until her passing in 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Edna Duggan; his brother, Don Duggan; his daughters, Lisha Duggan Wright and Madre Duggan Singley; and his sons, Mike Duggan and Keith...
Betty Ellis McIntosh
Apr 22, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude we share the passing of Betty Ellis McIntosh, who went to her Heavenly home on April 22, 2026, at the age of 90. Betty was born on July 19, 1935, in Dalton, Georgia, where she raised her family and lived until moving to Greenville in 2023.
A devoted member of First Baptist Church of...
Bob (Bobby) Anderson
Apr 22, 2026
On a glorious spring afternoon, April 22, 2026, a loving husband, devoted father, and extraordinary Papa triumphantly entered his eternal joy.
Bob (Bobby) Anderson, age 79, was born on December 22, 1946, at Hamilton Memorial to Paul and Sue Anderson. He grew up in the Pine Hill community of Dalton. His early education began at Morris Street School and Fort Hill...
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