OBITUARIES
Martha Virginia Montgomery
Feb 1, 2012
Mrs. Martha Virginia Godfrey Montgomery, 71, of Dalton passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Roe Godfrey; mother, Mary Florine Gossett Gibson; infant daughter, Sandra Lee Montgomery; brother, Dennis Lee Gibson; and grandmother, Martha Nell Gossett. Martha is survived by her husband, Charles Lamar Montgomery of Dalton; daughters...
Gilbert "Buddy" Handley
Feb 1, 2012
Mr. Gilbert Allen “Buddy” Handley, 74, of Dalton passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012. He was the son of the late John and Dottie Handley and was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Handley; and son, Antonio Handley. Buddy is survived by his wife, Karen Elaine Handley of Dalton; sister, Betty Sims of Smithville, TN; children, Angela Pelfrey...
Bobby Burnette
Jan 30, 2012
Mr. Bobby G. Burnette, 72, of Rocky Face, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Marion “M.D.” Burnette and Annie Mae Pilcher Burnette and was preceded in death by his brother, Coleman Burnette and a sister, Barbara Burnette. Bobby was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He is survived...
Jane B. Moore
Jan 30, 2012
Mrs. Jane Brand Moore, 84, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Walter Brand and Velma Estell Lewis Brand and was preceded in death by her nine brothers and sisters. Jane is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Norman Leavell Moore of Dalton; daughters...
Annie Jo Beasley
Jan 29, 2012
Mrs. Annie Jo Beasley, 74, of Ringgold, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, P.O. Beasley. Annie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Dale Roy of Ringgold, GA.; sons and daughter-in-law, Garry and Carolyn White of Villanow and Chris Beasley of Rocky Face; brother and sister-in-law, David and Ann...
Juanita Lewallen
Jan 29, 2012
Mrs. Juanita Helton Lewallen, 79, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Lewallen in 2010. Juanita is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Tony Gamblin of Dalton; sons and daughter-in-law, Dewayne Lewallen of Sevierville, TN., Donnie and Lisa Lewallen of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law,...
Mildred Morgan
Jan 28, 2012
Mrs. Mildred Smith Morgan, 93, of Dalton passed away Saturday January 28, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Dorsey Morgan and her brothers and sisters, Woodard, Leonard, Louise and Annabel. Mildred is survived by her nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday at...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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