OBITUARIES


Richard "Ricky" Pike

Richard "Ricky" Pike

Aug 3, 2012

Mr. Richard “Ricky” Ramon Pike, 24, passed away Friday August 3, 2012 in Chicago as a victim of a random act of violence. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Don and Betty Pike and his maternal grandfather, Ramon Loo. Ricky is survived by his father, Steve Pike; his mother, Maria Davis and his little brother, Arthur...

Emma Clement

Emma Clement

Aug 2, 2012

Mrs. Emma Neighbors Clement, 91, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Kennesaw Medical Center in Marietta, GA She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Clement and her son, David Clement. Emma is survived by her son and daughters-in-law, Louis and Gerene Newberry of Smyrna, GA and Suzanne Cox Clement of Dalton; grandchildren, Chris and...

Mildred Dashler

Mildred Dashler

Aug 2, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Duke Dashler, 90, of Dalton and formerly of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away Thursday August 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel H. Dashler and two sons, Samuel Howard Dashler and Joseph Duke Dashler. She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-law, James Dashler and John and Dianne Dashler all of...

Michael Shane Sampson

Michael Shane Sampson

Jul 31, 2012

Mr. Michael Shane Sampson, 40, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. He was a member of Highland Church of Christ and was a very giving man with a big heart who loved to take care of everybody. He was an avid collector and a great salesman. He was a loving husband, father,...

Truett Lomax

Truett Lomax

Jul 30, 2012

Mr. Melvin Truett Lomax, 85, of Dalton, passed away Monday July 30, 2012 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Henry and Bessie Young Lomax and was preceded in death by his son Bobby Scott Lomax; sisters. Eunis Surratt and Elaine Kester; brother Dr. Don Lomax, MD. Truett was a veteran of the Army Air Corp,...

Mozelle Williams

Mozelle Williams

Jul 30, 2012

Mrs. Frankie Mozelle Williams, 87, of Dalton, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at Regency Park. She was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church and was the daughter of the late William and Sudie Westmoreland Brown and was preceded in death by her husband Flint Williams; sisters, Willie Sue Brown Lingerfelt, Melbra Brown Beckler, Evelyn Brown Moore and...

Kenneth B. Smith

Kenneth B. Smith

Jul 27, 2012

Mr. Kenneth B. Smith, 64, of Dalton, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late Howard W. and Lois England Smith and was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bradley and Lillian Dean. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Sandra Smith of the residence; sons, Jeff Smith of...

Katharine Garrison

Katharine Garrison

Jul 26, 2012

Mrs. Katharine Jones Garrison, 84, of Dalton passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at her home. She was born September 29, 1927 daughter to the late Bert and Pearl Jones and was preceded in death by her husband, Moses Garrison and brother, Edwin Jones all of Dalton. She was a lifetime member of Crosspointe Church of God. Katharine is...

Christine Bennett

Christine Bennett

Jul 22, 2012

Mrs. Christine Walker Bennett, 78, of Dalton passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Will and Ethel Greeson Walker and was preceded in death by her husband, James Bennett; son, Bruce Bennett; sisters, DeeEtte Kendrick, Elizabeth Legg and Dot Ownbey; brother, Clyde Walker; sisters-in-law, Helen Richardson and Irene Walker;...

Bernard Fisher

Bernard Fisher

Jul 20, 2012

Mr. Bernard Fisher, 86, of Dalton, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1925 to the late Claude and Bertie Owen Fisher and was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Fisher, Virgil Fisher, James Fisher and M.C. Fisher; sisters, Elizabeth Berrong and Janie Boswell. Bernard was a veteran of the...

Alma Jean Gulledge Sloane

Alma Jean Gulledge Sloane

Jul 17, 2012

Mrs. Alma Gulledge Sloane, 79, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at her home on Beaverdale Road. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Tine Hammontree Gulledge and was preceded in death by husband, Thomas W. Sloane, brothers and sisters, Frank Gulledge, Lucille Manis, Irene Brackett, Chesalee Gulledge, John Austin Gulledge and Charlie Gulledge. Alma...

Elizabeth "Liz" Hardin

Elizabeth "Liz" Hardin

Jul 17, 2012

Mrs. Elizabeth “Liz” Parker Hardin, 97, of Dalton died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. She was born May 30, 1915 the only child to the late Annie Sitton Parker and Alfred “Tobe” Parker and was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Samuel “Earl” Hardin, Jr; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and many close friends....

Elvin Cornelison

Elvin Cornelison

Jul 14, 2012

Mr. Elvin Eugene Cornelison, 86, of Dalton passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1926 to the late J. A. and Lillie Watkins Cornelison and was preceded in death by his children, Billy Cornelison, Debbie Nixs and Richard Cornelison; brothers, Hershel Cornelison, Junior Cornelison, John Cornelison, Ray Cornelison and sister, Louise Cheek....

Edith Presley

Edith Presley

Jul 13, 2012

Edith Maxine Presley of Dalton passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Teen Adams Presley and was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Harlan Ellis. Edith is survived by her sister, Mildred Presley of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, R. L. and Lola Presley of...

Willoughby F. Meek

Willoughby F. Meek

Jul 11, 2012

Mr. Willoughby Farrington Meek, age 78, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Dalton, Georgia. Mr. Meek was born in Shreveport, LA, and was the son of the late James Bussey Meek and Alva Webb Meek. He was preceded in death by his brothers James Aubrey Meek, Robert Alverson Meek, and Dr. Harold Webb Meek, Sr. Mr. Meek graduated...

Virginia Hanes

Virginia Hanes

Jul 8, 2012

Mrs. Virginia Willis Hanes, 80, of Dalton, passed away Sunday July 8, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Hanes of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Laura Hanes of Asheville, NC; grandchildren, Matthew Hanes and Erik Hanes; sister, Katherine Davis of Murray County; nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Thursday...

Ada Bledsoe

Ada Bledsoe

Jul 7, 2012

Mrs. Ada Jordan Godfrey Bledsoe, 91, of Dalton passed away Saturday July 7, 2012 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oscar Hill Godfrey; son, Larry Godfrey and her second husband, Rev. John Bledsoe. Ada is survived by her family, June and Bob White and Glenn and Kathy Godfrey all of Dalton; grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Robert "Bob" Combs, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Combs, Sr.

Jul 7, 2012

Mr. Robert Jackson “Bob” Combs, Sr, 81, of Dalton passed away on Saturday July 7, 2012. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on August 31, 1930 to the late William J. and Estie Combs of Homestead, Florida and was preceded in death by his sister, Chloe Schweitzer also of Homestead; son, Robert Jackson Combs, Jr. of Dalton and grandson,...

Geneva Chance

Geneva Chance

Jul 6, 2012

Mrs. Geneva Thomas Chance, 85, of Dalton passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Neal and Jane Patton Thomas and was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Hannah and a brother, Grady Thomas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and great-great-great-grandmother. Geneva is survived by her...

Elizabeth (Betty) Painter

Elizabeth (Betty) Painter

Jul 5, 2012

After a year and a half battle with a very rare stomach cancer, Elizabeth (Betty) Jo T. Grant Wills Painter, age 86 of Dalton, GA went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 5, 2012. She was at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Betty lived most of her life in Dalton, graduating from Dalton High School...

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