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Anthony Dewayne Ensley

Anthony Dewayne Ensley

Sep 12, 2025

Anthony Dewayne Ensley, 53, of Chatsworth passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.

He was the son of the late William and Nora Ensley and is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ashton and Cole Pelfrey and his granddaughter, Maggie Pelfey. Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday in the chapel...

Gordon Lee Parks

Gordon Lee Parks

Sep 11, 2025

Gordon Lee Parks of Statesboro, Georgia died at the age of 84 at Eastern Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia on September 11, 2025 at 0640. Gordon was formerly of Dalton, Georgia, Clemson, South Carolina, and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Gordon Lee Parks was born in Dalton, Georgia to parents Leila Bowen Parks and Willis Cooper Parks Sr. He graduated...

Johnny Daniel Faith

Johnny Daniel Faith

Sep 11, 2025

Johnny Daniel Faith, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, September 11th, at his home. Johnny was born January 2, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia. He was a 1960 graduate of Valley Point High School and worked many years in the carpet industry, eventually retiring from his business, John Faith Carpets.

Johnny's greatest joys in life were working on his...

Ronald Lamar Griffin

Ronald Lamar Griffin

Sep 10, 2025

For many lifelong residents of Whitfield County and his beloved family, September 10th 2025 will be remembered as the day we all lost a loyal friend, a loving father and Grandfather, and devoted husband. Ronald (Ron) L. Griffin on this day passed away with the love of his life, Brenda, by his side.

From his early years growing up as the...

Larry Paul Fauscett

Larry Paul Fauscett

Sep 9, 2025

Larry Paul Fauscett, 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

He was the son of the late Ben and Mae Fauscett and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Farris Fauscett, Billy Fauscett, Frances Huggins, Eloise Sheppard, James Fauscett and Bennie Petty; nieces and nephews, Wayne and Cindy Sheppard, Karen and Connie Petty, David Fain and Rickey Fauscett; brothers-in-law,...

Larry Paul Fossett

Larry Paul Fossett

Sep 9, 2025

Our fun, loving, dad, Larry Paul Fossett, 82, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. He was the son of the late DeEtte Beatrice Fossett and Clay Fossett and was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Joe and Garnell Fossett, sister, Carolyn Yeager, and son-in-law Chip Hall. He is survived by sister Patsy Shahan of Lafayette,...

Harris "Bud" Scalf

Harris "Bud" Scalf

Sep 8, 2025

Harris William “Bud” Scalf, 75, of Calhoun, GA passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025.

He was the son of the late Condie and Alice Scalf and was preceded in death by his daughter, Treasa Ellen and siblings, Kermit Scalf and Doris Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Reba Scalf of Calhoun; daughter and son-in-law, Felicia and David Owens of Calhoun;...

Betty Middleton Hudson

Betty Middleton Hudson

Sep 8, 2025

On September 8, 2025, Betty Jean Middleton Hudson, age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, passing peacefully in Rocky Face, Georgia.

Born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Betty lived a life full of love, devotion, and service. In her early years, she worked in retail before joining her husband, William “Bill” Hudson, in managing his State Farm...

Lillian 'Lynn' Ruth Stone

Lillian 'Lynn' Ruth Stone

Sep 6, 2025

Mrs. Lillian Ruth Brumley Stone, affectionately known by those who knew and loved her as 'Lynn,' age 67, of Ocoee, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Lynn was born on Sunday, January 26, 1958, in Vero Beach, Florida, to the late Mrs. Ruth Ellen Brumley.

To know Lynn was to love her.  She was a dedicated homemaker who loved her...

Robin Vining Thompson

Robin Vining Thompson

Sep 2, 2025

Robin Vining Thompson, 70, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Dalton to Charles Vining Jr. and Star Vining, Robin’s life was marked by strength, compassion, intelligence, wit, sarcasm and love.

She is survived by her children, Jason (Sara) Phillips and Kyle (Darrell) Hughes; grandchildren Zeke and Rhett Phillips, Harrison, Zach, and Hayden...

Glen Arthur Bischoff

Glen Arthur Bischoff

Aug 28, 2025

Mr. Glen Arthur Bischoff, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

No public services have been planned at this time.  Mr. Bischoff will be laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mr. Bischoff's family and friends using Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

Jackie (Jack) Lee Kelley

Jackie (Jack) Lee Kelley

Aug 26, 2025

Jackie (Jack) Lee Kelley, formerly of Dalton, GA passed away on August 26, 2025, at his home in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Flora Gaines Kelley and his daughter, Chris Tyner.

He was the son of the late Maude Mashburn Kelley and was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy...

Aida del Carmen Cadena Cabrera

Aida del Carmen Cadena Cabrera

Aug 25, 2025

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Aida del Carmen Cadena Cabrera, quien nació el 12 de diciembre de 1957 en la Ciudad de México y falleció el 25 de agosto de 2025 en su residencia, rodeada de su amada familia, a los 67 años de edad.

Aida residió en Dalton, Georgia, durante los últimos 13 años y se dedicó con...

Glenn Paul Crooks

Glenn Paul Crooks

Aug 25, 2025

Glenn Paul Crooks, 72, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. 

Glenn was born in Coral Gables, FL, on December 7th, 1952, the son of Earl and Joan Crooks. He was the head dentist at the North Georgia Health District’s Whitfield County Health Department for 14 years. He dedicated his life to providing superior dental care for his...

Carol Jane Putnam

Carol Jane Putnam

Aug 25, 2025

Mrs. Carol Jane Putnam, of Ringgold, Georgia, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, beloved Wife, Mother, and Nana, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, in the early morning hours of Monday, August 25, 2025, following a brief illness.

Carol was born on Thursday, July 4, 1946, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Trammell Rudolph 'T.R.' Davis and...

Victoria Lyn Davenport

Victoria Lyn Davenport

Aug 23, 2025

Ms. Victoria Lyn Davenport, age 64, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Vicki was born on Thursday, March 9, 1961.  She is survived by her two children, David Hyatt and Misty Michaels.

Per the wishes that Vicki expressed during her lifetime, no formal services will be held.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Vicki's family...

Patricia Jordan Ellison

Patricia Jordan Ellison

Aug 19, 2025

After a life shaped by great adventure, personal loss, and steadfast devotion to her family and her faith, Patricia Isabell Jordan Ellison went to claim her eternal reward on August 19, 2025, seventeen days before her 95th birthday. She passed at home surrounded by loving family members and loyal companion, her dog Buster Brown.

Born September 5,1930, on a rural homestead...

Ken Wall

Ken Wall

Aug 18, 2025

Ken Wall, 78, passed away August 18, 2025, at home with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a pharmacist in Dalton from 1970-2014. His smile will be remembered by many.

Memorials may be made to The American Humanist Association.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Ken's family using Love Funeral Home's online...

Larry Edgar Whitaker

Larry Edgar Whitaker

Aug 18, 2025

Mr. Larry Edgar Whitaker, age 81, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, August 18, 2025.

Larry was born on Monday, March 6, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Per the wishes that Larry expressed during his lifetime, no formal services will be held.  He will be laid to rest in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy...

Gregory Allen Fowler

Gregory Allen Fowler

Aug 17, 2025

Mr. Gregory Allen Fowler, age 62, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Greg was born in Dalton, Georgia, on Tuesday, October 9, 1962, to the late Mr. Bill Fowler and Mrs. Mary Jackson Fowler.

In addition to his parents, Greg is preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Fowler and Jerry Fowler, and his sister, Rhonda Fowler.

Greg is...

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