OBITUARIES
Clara Dunlap
Feb 14, 2011
Mrs. Clara Smith Dunlap, 97, of Dalton and formerly of Savannah, GA., passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alison Dunlap. Clara is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Bettie Parker of Mt. Juliet, TN., Florrye and Dr. Larry Grant of Dalton, Kris and Jim Marlowe of Dalton;...
Sybil Bryan
Feb 14, 2011
Mrs. Sybil Stone Bryan, 72, of Rome, GA., passed away Monday, February 14, 2011. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 3:30 P.M. in Whitfield Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home Tuesday from 1 to 3 P.M. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave.,...
William Clyde "W.C" Lewis, Jr.
Feb 14, 2011
Mr. WIlliam Clyde “W. C.” Lewis, Jr., 72, of Cohutta, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, William Clyde Lewis, Sr. W. C. is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kaye and Sherry Ogle of Cohutta; grandsons, Bradley Ogle and Douglas Ogle of Cohutta;...
Catherine Bennett
Feb 12, 2011
Mrs. Catherine Alice Riley Bennett, 85, of Chatsworth and formerly of Dalton, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late, Winston and Maggie Riley and was preceded in death by her husband, A. R. Bennett, Jr. Catherine was retired from Collins and Aikman. She is survived...
Richardia "Richie" Gibson
Feb 12, 2011
Richardia “Richie” Gibson, 74, of Daytona Beach Shores passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on February 12, 2011. Richardia was born in Varnell, GA on August 15, 1936 to the late Asbury & Lorena (Daugherty) Wilson. A Memorial Church Service will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 2:00pm located at Westminster By-The-Sea...
Ann Lucy Wilford
Feb 10, 2011
Ann Lucy Wilford was born on February 10, 1934. She died February 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Dr. and Mrs. Sewell Brince Wilford. She is survived by twin brothers Ned Wilford of Dalton, Georgia and Dan Wilford of Sugar Land, Texas, two nephews, three nieces, eight great nephews and nieces. The daughter of a...
John H. Forshee
Feb 10, 2011
Mr. John H. Forshee, 77, of Rocky Face passed away Thursday February 10, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was a retired employee of Shaw Industries. John is survived by his wife Irene Forshee of Rocky Face; daughter Fern Bryant of Boca Raton, FL; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Mary Helen Forshee of Rocky Face; nieces and nephews; his...
Betty Neal
Feb 10, 2011
Betty Barnes Neal passed away February 10, 2011 at Wood Dale Health Care Center after an extended illness. She was born May 9, 1924 in Claxton, Georgia, the eldest child of Dr. Robert Oscar Barnes and Nina Cook Barnes. Betty was the Valedictorian of the Claxton High School Class of 1941, and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree...
Libby Love Cline
Feb 5, 2011
Mrs. Libby Love Cline, 74, of Dalton, passed away Saturday February 5, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Overton and Lewellen Godfrey Love and was preceded in death by her son Barry Cline; sister, Melba Hammontree; brother Troy Love. She was a member of the Dalton First United Methodist Church. Libby is survived by her husband, Bob...
Lynn Apple
Feb 5, 2011
Mrs. Lynn Davis Apple, 54, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Frank Apple; son, Zack Apple; daughter, Ginger Morris; and sister, Mary Lee Kimberlin all of Dalton; grandchildren, Aaron Morris, Hunter Morris and Macie Apple. Memorial services for Lynn will be announced at a later date. Words of...
William Ames
Feb 3, 2011
Mr. William Ames passed away at his home in Dalton February 3, 2011. He was born in Rockport, Maine where he completed high school. He was a student of music and served as a church organist in his home town. He came to Dalton from Oklahoma seeking employment in food service. He has worked for Schlotzsky's Deli on Walnut...
James Lloyd, "Jr." Holtzclaw
Feb 2, 2011
Mr. James Lloyd “Jr.” Holtzclaw, 42, of Dalton, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Joyce Dixon and Evelyn Holtzclaw both in 2010; and wife, Carol Sue Holtzclaw. James was a loving father and a very wonderful son and brother. He is survived by his daughter, Hannah...
Marvin Adams
Feb 1, 2011
Mr. Marvin Adams, 67, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. At his request no services will be held. Burial was in West Hill Cemetery.
Ernest R. Poteet
Jan 30, 2011
Mr. Ernest R. Poteet, 80, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Lige and Nellie Poteet and was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Poteet in 2007. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; a member and deacon of the Dug Gap Baptist Church and taught...
Betty Hawkins
Jan 28, 2011
Mrs. Betty Hawkins, of Tunnel Hill, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, George and Elizabeth Farr Long and was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Hawkins and son-in-law, Stephen Dyer. Betty is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Pam Dyer of Rocky Face and Donna and...
Danny Smith
Jan 28, 2011
Mr. Danny L. “Bear” Smith, 56, of Dalton, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Clifford and Jewell Barker Smith and was preceded in death by his sister, Rhonda Smith. Danny is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Danette and Scott Kinzel of Chatsworth; grandchild, Ethan Kinzel of Chatsworth;...
Willard Smith
Jan 25, 2011
Mr. Willard Duane Smith, 82, of Dalton, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at the home of his son, in Memphis, TN. He was the son of the late Roy Lee Smith and Willie Thomas Smith and was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Betty Rose Hackney Smith in 2003 and his brother Roy Kell...
Steed "Blackie" Ragan
Jan 24, 2011
Mr. Steed M. “Blackie” Ragan, 90, of Dalton, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at his residence. Steed was born in Dalton on February 12, 1920 and remained a lifelong resident of Whitfield County, where he was a successful businessman for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Pacific Theater during World...
Catherine Maynard
Jan 23, 2011
Mrs. Catherine Reid Stephens Maynard, 91, of Dalton, passed away Sunday January 23, 2010. She was born in Apex, North Carolina to Dr. Romulus W. and Dovie Sugg Stephens. After attending Meredith College, she married Elbert E. Maynard, Jr. in 1937 and lived for forty years in Hamlet, NC. before moving to Dalton, GA. in 1984. During her years...
Louise Long
Jan 23, 2011
Mrs. Mary Louise Brock Rittenhouse Long, 67, of Dalton Passed away Sunday January 23, 2011 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, J. D. and Betty Johnson Brock; husband Buck Rittenhouse. Louise was retired from BB&T Bank formerly Hardwick Bank. She is survived by her husband, Ben E. Long, Jr. of Dalton; daughter Cindy Calhoun of...
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