OBITUARIES


Laura Burns

Laura Burns

Feb 23, 2011

Laura Mae Roach Burns, who was born in Whitfield County on July 3, 1914, made her transition on February 23, 2011. Laura was the seventh of ten children born to the late Parizade Griffin Roach and Hillie Roach. Laura’s sisters and brothers who have also made their transition include Flossie Orr, Estelle Helton, Burns Roach, Olera Wade, Irvine Roach,...

Leon Taylor

Leon Taylor

Feb 23, 2011

Mr. Leon Taylor, 89, of Rocky Face, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Sam and Madie Allen Taylor and was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Leon was a member of the Church of God of the Union Assembly for 62 years. He is survived...

Jasper Brantley Cleveland

Jasper Brantley Cleveland

Feb 22, 2011

Mr. Jasper Brantley Cleveland (J.B), 87 of Dalton, GA. passed away Tuesday February 22,, 2011 at Hamilton Medical Center. J. B. was born March 6, 1923 in Coosa County, AL to the late Julius Brantley and Alberta Harris Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty nine years and the mother of his children, Eva Abernathy...

Mary Helen Stephens

Mary Helen Stephens

Feb 18, 2011

Mrs. Mary Helen Qualls Stephens, 86, of Fayetteville, TN. and formerly of Dalton, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011. She was the daughter of the late, W. A. and Susie Baugus Qualls and was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar “Goldie” Stephens in 1992; and son, Larry Pettit in 2007. Helen is survived by her sister, Eldora Blackburn...

William "Earl" Davis

William "Earl" Davis

Feb 16, 2011

Mr. William Earl Davis, 85, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing, where he was receiving rehabilitation, from an automobile accident in November of 2010. He was the son of the late, William Bill and Margaret Azzie Davis and was a member of the Good Samaritan Baptist Church; was a veteran of the U.S....

Willie Dean Riddle

Willie Dean Riddle

Feb 15, 2011

Mrs. Willie Dean “Bill” Ward Riddle, 83, of Cartersville, GA. and formerly of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Riddle. Willie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Wayne Swett of Cartersville; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Mary Lou Riddle of Chattanooga, TN.; sister, Edith Douglas of...

Clara Dunlap

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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