OBITUARIES


James "Jim" Marr

James "Jim" Marr

Jan 27, 2012

Mr. James “Jim” Marr passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Ridgewood Manor. Jim was born in Marietta, Georgia in October 25, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, T.H. and Ada Marr. Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Inez Marr of Dalton; daughters and son-in-law, Janice Pressley of Dalton and Joyce...

Annabel Stacy

Annabel Stacy

Jan 27, 2012

Mrs. Annabel Barber Stacy, 86, of Dalton passed away Friday January 27, 2012 at Morningside of Dalton surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 5, 1925 in Dalton, Annabel was the daughter of the late William Simpson and Annie Murphy Barber and was preceded in death by her husband, John Ralph Stacy; and six brothers and sisters, Delsie...

Gayla Cole

Gayla Cole

Jan 24, 2012

Mrs. Gayla Evette Hope Cole, 48, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday January 24, 2012 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cole and maternal-grandfather, John Hope and maternal-grandmother, Lucille Gibson. Gayla is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Starla and Dewayne Willis of Zephyrhills, FL.; granddaughter, Ashlyn Walden of Zephyrhills; mother and father, Deedra...

Ruth Chen

Ruth Chen

Jan 23, 2012

Mrs. Ruth Joe Chen, 81, of Dalton, GA. passed away Monday January 23, 2012, (the first day of the Chinese New Year) at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Fong and Bessie Joe and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Chen; brothers and sisters, William Joe, Frances Hom, Elizabeth Joe, Albert Joe, Harry Joe...

Lena "Pat" Haley

Lena "Pat" Haley

Jan 22, 2012

Mrs. Lena “Pat” Clark Roach Haley, 76, of Dalton passed away Sunday January 22, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bobby Roach and Doyal Haley; son, Mike Roach; and grandchildren, Jason Roach and Brooke Spivey. Lena is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Gene Monroe of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Breana Roach...

Claudine Griffin

Claudine Griffin

Jan 20, 2012

Mrs. Claudine Fortenberry Griffin, 82, of Dalton, passed away Friday January 20, 2012. She was the daughter of the late, Henry and Stella Mae Wilson Fortenberry and was preceded in death by her husbands, Delbert Edwards and James Griffin, Jr; and a brother Douglas Fortenberry. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa Kelly Howell and Ray of...

Ruby Cantrell

Ruby Cantrell

Jan 17, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Cantrell, 93, of Dalton passed away Tuesday January 17, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Roy Cantrell. Ruby is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Emory and Linh Cantrell and Bobby and Brenda Cantrell all of Dalton and Ronnie and Linda Cantrell of Nashville, Tenn; grandchildren, Mike Cantrell,...

Valerie Hill

Valerie Hill

Jan 16, 2012

Ms. Valerie Hill, 55, of Dalton passed away Monday January 16, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Hill. Valerie is survived by her mother, Carol White Highsmith of Dalton; sisters, Vicki Dillard of Dalton and Vanessa Hill of Decatur, Ga; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. Valerie’s request was to...

David Scott Kinzel

David Scott Kinzel

Jan 12, 2012

Mr. David Scott Kinzel, 41, of Chatsworth GA, passed away Wednesday January 11, 2012 at the Murray Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, David Kinzel and grandmother, Virginia Kissick. David was employed with Windstream for approximately 14 years and loved basketball and the Dallas Cowboys. David is survived by his loving wife of 16 years,...

Trammell D. Johns

Trammell D. Johns

Jan 10, 2012

Mr. Trammell D. Johns, 93, of Dalton passed away Tuesday January 10, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ouida Howell Johns; son, Trammell E. Johns; grandson, Erik Johns; great-granddaughter, Jaida Drew Johns; brothers, Gordon Johns and Hubert Johns; and son-in-law, Marvin P. Williamson. Trammell was a deacon of...

Herman Otto Pratt, Sr.

Herman Otto Pratt, Sr.

Jan 9, 2012

Mr. Herman Otto Pratt, Sr., 97, of Dalton, passed away Monday afternoon, January 9, 2012 at 2 P.M. surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oveline Humble Pratt; son and daughter, Terry and Marilyn Ruth Pratt; grandchildren, Pamela Faulknor, Jandelia Faulknor and Patrick Carrell; parents, Edmund Taylor and Martha Ellen Pratt; brothers, Everett...

Donald "Donnie" Renfroe

Donald "Donnie" Renfroe

Jan 7, 2012

Mr. Donald A. “Donnie” Renfroe, 68, of Dalton, passed away Saturday January 7, 2012 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Arthur R. “Dobber” and Jewell Estell McDonald Renfroe. He was the owner of Fashion Cleaners. Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Jackie Phillips Renfroe of Dalton; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna...

Judith Enck

Judith Enck

Jan 6, 2012

Mrs. Judith Virginia Enck, 75, of Dalton, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Enck was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Alden McFaddin, her father, Hugh Duncan McFaddin and her sister Alice Huber. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Doug and Carol Enck and Phil and Emily...

Edward Pierce

Edward Pierce

Jan 6, 2012

Mr. Edward Junior Pierce, 77, of Rocky Face, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Mae Nicholson Pierce; and two sisters, Yvonne Kelley and Jo Davis. He attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Rocky Face. He worked in the trucking industry his entire adult life. He retired from...

W.L. "Dub" Hammontree

W.L. "Dub" Hammontree

Jan 3, 2012

Mr. W.L. “Dub” Hammontree, 63, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, W.A. Hammontree. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a Purple Heart recipient. Dub is survived by his mother, Betty Hammontree of Chatsworth; special friend, Judy Bird of Dalton;...

Paul Setters

Paul Setters

Jan 3, 2012

Paul J.Setters of Dalton, formerly of Ohio passed away on Tuesday January the 3rd. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul David Setters and daughter, Cheryl Setters. He is survived by his wife, Fran Setters; brother, Bill Setters; daughters, Caryl Henderson, Julee Smith, Paula Setters, and stepson, Nathan Vance; grandchildren, Dusty Smith, Tyler Henderson and Natalie Vance....

Lester Keeler, Sr.

Lester Keeler, Sr.

Jan 2, 2012

Mr. Lester Keeler, Sr., 59, of Dalton, passed away Monday January 2, 2012 at his residence. He was the son of the late Sam and Jessie Mae Cross Keeler and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Barrett Keeler. Lester was a member of North Whitfield Baptist Church and was employed with Mohawk for 38 years. He is...

Juliet Kilgore

Juliet Kilgore

Jan 1, 2012

Mrs. Juliet “Kat” Higdon Kilgore, 76, of Summerville, SC and formerly of Chatsworth died Sunday evening at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Kilgore was preceded in death by her husband, SMSgt. Arnold Conroy Kilgore, her mother and father, and her brother, Noel Higdon. Mrs. Kilgore was born February 4, 1935 in Cisco, GA, the daughter of Aileen...

Kelly Bock

Kelly Bock

Jan 1, 2012

Mrs. Kelly Bennett Bock, 53, of Dalton, passed away Sunday January 1, 2012 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father, Leon K Bennett of Perry, FL. and her step-father, Jay Middleton of Dalton, GA Kelly worked at Windstream (Alltel) for 15 years. She loved spending time with her family and friends and scrap booking the...

Kathryn Hale

Kathryn Hale

Jan 1, 2012

Kathryn Rackley Hale, 96, a beloved member of the Dalton community for more than 70 years, died peacefully on January 1, 2012, after a recent struggle with pneumonia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd L. Rackley, DDS, and Katie Hunter Rackley, by her brothers, Floyd Rackley and Robert Hunter Rackley, DDS, and her husband Clifford G....

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