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Florence Frost

Florence Frost

Apr 7, 2012

Mrs. Florence Edna Frost, 91, of Dalton, passed away Saturday April 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Carlton Frost. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Stan Goodroe of Dalton, Joan and Brad Collins of Crescent, North Carolina and Lynn Foster of Vero Beach, FL; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Her life was...

Margie Bramlett

Margie Bramlett

Apr 6, 2012

Mrs. Margie Harkins Bramlett, 76, of Dalton passed away Friday April 6, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church and was the daughter of the late, Sarah and James Harkins and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Pony” Bramlett; sisters, Reva Jordan, Lucille Miller, Goldie Smith and Winnie Stone; brother,...

Garry Britton

Garry Britton

Apr 6, 2012

Mr. Garry Lamar Britton, 57, of Dalton passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at his residence. He was a member of Rock Bridge Community Church and loved to hunt, fish and loved Nascar. He was preceded in death by his father Clyde Britton in 2006; brothers, twins, Clyde Eugene Britton and Bobby Dean Britton; grandparents, A.R. and Nola Bivins...

Ruth Hill

Ruth Hill

Apr 4, 2012

Mrs. Ruth Jones Hill, 99, of Dalton passed away Wednesday April 4, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Hill; son, James Wright Hill; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby Crawford, Stella and N. F. McNeal; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ted and Odel Jones, Luke and Fay Jones and Robert Jones; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,...

John Cline, Sr.

John Cline, Sr.

Apr 3, 2012

Mr. John D. Cline, Sr., 91 of Chattanooga/North Georgia died peacefully at his home April 3, 2012. He was born in the Hill City community south of Dalton, Ga. the son of the late Lon R. and Betty Gazaway Cline. Having graduated from Valley Point High School he served in the U.S. Army. As a young man he attended...

Mildred Williams

Mildred Williams

Apr 1, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Williams, 86, of Dalton passed away Sunday April 1, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Artie Miss Long and was preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; daughter, Carolyn Smith Nelson; sister, Ruby Rowland; brothers, Harry Lee Long, Bill Long and Jack Long; dear friend, David Whitley. Mildred...

Fannie Cole

Fannie Cole

Mar 30, 2012

Mrs. Fannie Barks Cole, 73, of Dalton, passed away Friday March 30, 2012 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Alma and Glenn Barks and was preceded in death by her sister, Lois Ellison; brother, Billy Joe Barks; aunt and uncle Bertie and Joe Barks and son-in-law, Ricky Parr. She was affectionately known as everyone’s Granny...

Madge Davison

Madge Davison

Mar 29, 2012

Mrs. Madge Hayes Davison, 88, of Dalton, passed away Thursday March 29, 2012 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. She was a member of the Dalton First Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Davison in 2005. Madge is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Welton and Amy Davison of Dalton and Craig...

Frederick "Freddie" Pankey

Frederick "Freddie" Pankey

Mar 29, 2012

Mr. Frederick L. “Freddie” Pankey, age 75 of Dalton, Ga, passed away on Thursday March 29, 2012 after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was a loving and dedicated father not only to his four children, but also to the many "kids" he raised. He was a wonderful provider and touched many lives with his words of...

Florence Hammock

Florence Hammock

Mar 28, 2012

Mrs. Florence Strickland Hammock, 83, of Murfreesboro, TN. and formerly of Dalton, passed away March 28, 2012. She was the daughter of the late, P. P. Otis and Cornelia Stansell Clement and was preceded in death by her first husband, Tom Strickland; second husband, Benjamin Hammock; and son, Gregory Hammock. Mrs. Hammock was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church...

Beverly Tarpley

Beverly Tarpley

Mar 27, 2012

Mrs. Beverly Branch Tarpley, 75 of Dalton, passed away suddenly Tuesday March 27, 2012. She was the daughter of the late, William Henry Branch and Hilda Mobley Branch both of Baxley, GA and was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jack K. Tarpley in 2011. Beverly received a Secretarial Certificate from Georgia State College for Women...

Mattie Lillian Kirkman

Mattie Lillian Kirkman

Mar 27, 2012

Mrs. Mattie Lillian Moon Kirkman, 99, of Dalton, died Tuesday March 27, 2012 at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dalton Georgia. Mrs. Kirkman was born March 12, 1913 near Harper’s Crossroads, N.C. at her grandfather’s home on Devil’s Tramping Ground Road. Throughout her life she was devoted first to her husband of 72 years, Everette Lee Kirkman...

Brian "Buddy" Mayo

Brian "Buddy" Mayo

Mar 23, 2012

Mr. Brian "Buddy" Lamar Mayo, age 76, died Friday March 23, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia. Buddy was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late William Clarence Mayo and Lena Lois Mayo. Buddy was an outstanding scholar and 1954 graduate of City High School. He also attended Auburn University and the University of Tennessee. He is...

Dallas Clark, Sr.

Dallas Clark, Sr.

Mar 21, 2012

Mr. Dallas C. Clark, Sr., 88, of Dalton passed away Wednesday March 21, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II. He retired from Lee Printing Company and enjoyed working in his workshop. Dallas is survived by his wife, Lucy Coffey Clark of Dalton; sons and...

Evelyn Patterson

Evelyn Patterson

Mar 19, 2012

Mrs. Evelyn Jones Patterson , 90, departed this life on March 19, 2012. She lived in the Antioch and Lakeview Communities for many years, and most recently at Regency Park. Evelyn was a loving wife, devoted Mother and good friend to many. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and an active member of the Joy Sunday School...

Shelby Jean Johns

Shelby Jean Johns

Mar 17, 2012

Miss. Shelby Jean Johns, 72, of Dalton, passed away Saturday March 17, 2012. She was the daughter of the late, Travis and Beatrice Hand Johns and was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Johns. Shelby is survived by her sister, Peggy Hayes of Dalton; a niece, Sonya Hayes of Dalton and a nephew, Terry Blackwell of Tunnel Hill;...

Evelyn Rainwater Dobbins

Evelyn Rainwater Dobbins

Mar 17, 2012

Mrs. Evelyn Rainwater Dobbins, 99, of Dalton and formerly of Stone Mountain, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Regency Park Healthcare Center. She was born January 30, 1913 in Fairburn, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Nolan Dobbins, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward...

Charles Edward Parrish

Charles Edward Parrish

Mar 17, 2012

Mr. Charles Edward Parrish Sr., 68, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Inez Fowler Parrish; brother, Eugene “Deaton” Parrish and sister, Nadine Dill. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Helen Burgess Parrish of Dalton. Sons and daughter-in-laws, Charles “Bit.” and Shelly Parrish...

James "Jim" Stuard

James "Jim" Stuard

Mar 12, 2012

Mr. James “Jim” Stuard, 55, of Dalton, passed away Monday March 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Doug Evans; brother-in-law, Art McKenzie and his step-father-in-law, Steve Kelly. Jim was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and loved to ride his Harley motorcycle, boating at Carters Lake, camping with his family and car shows. Jim...

David Junior Wimpey

David Junior Wimpey

Mar 12, 2012

Mr. David Junior Wimpey, 61, of Dalton, passed away Monday March 12, 2012 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Kirk Wimpey and his grandparents, Ruby and John Kirk. David was of the Baptist Faith. He loved hunting with his father and brother and loved taking his grand-babies fishing, to David it was a...

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