OBITUARIES


John Lawson

John Lawson

Sep 10, 2010

Rev. John “Mickey” Lawson, 62, of Ringgold, passed away Friday, September 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Lawson, Sr. in 2005; brother, Kenny Lawson in 1980 and great-grandson, Kaibren Lawson. John loved the outdoors. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Terri and Alan Davenport and Keisha NaCole Lawson all of Dalton; mother,...

Lola Jenkins Reed

Lola Jenkins Reed

Sep 9, 2010

Mrs. Lola Jenkins Reed, 82, of Dalton, passed away Thursday September 9, 2010 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Leslie and Ella Van-winkle Jenkins and was preceded in death by her brother Robert Jenkins. She was a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church. Lola is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Ray Raft...

Ina Marie Morris

Ina Marie Morris

Sep 8, 2010

Mrs. Ina Marie Ray Morris, 81, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday September 8, 2010. She was the daughter of the late, Robert and Rentha Thomas Ray and was preceded in death by her husband, Al Morris and a son Randy Morris; her four brothers and a sister. She was a member of Carolyn Baptist Church and retired from Belk...

Louise Burgess

Louise Burgess

Sep 4, 2010

Mrs. Louise Cantrell Burgess, 93, of Dalton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday September 4, 2010 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late, Henry and Etta Cantrell and was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Burgess and great-grandson, Jordan Etheridge. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia Etheridge of Chatsworth,...

David Baggett

David Baggett

Sep 4, 2010

Mr. David V. Baggett, 67, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine “Cathy” Baggett in 1999; his father, Stanton Baggett in 1991; and brother, Gene Baggett. David is survived by his mother, Claudell Sane “Granny” Baggett of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and David Aaron...

Winnie Edwards

Winnie Edwards

Sep 4, 2010

Mrs. Winnie Fincher Edwards, 93, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Joe T. Fincher and Banie Fincher Kephart and she was preceded in death by her step-father, Mitchell Kephart; her husband, Bill Edwards; daughter, Sandra Pritchard; sisters, Mable Osborn and Laura Fincher; brother, George Fincher; step-sisters, Martha...

James Laster

James Laster

Sep 3, 2010

Mr. James Theodore Laster, 78, of Dalton, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010 at his residence. He was the son of the late, John Thomas Laster and Janie Lou Cleary Laster and was preceded in death by his brothers, W.R. Laster, Thomas Laster and T.J. Laster; sisters, Ruby Allman and Carrie Holsomback. James was a veteran of the United...

Taft Hefner

Taft Hefner

Sep 3, 2010

Mr. Taft Hefner, 68, of Dalton, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was a member of the Rock Bridge Community Church family and worked 45 years in the automotive industry. Taft is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra Bivins Hefner of Dalton; son, Eric C. Hefner of Dalton; daughters, Cynthia Hefner...

Bill Newman

Bill Newman

Sep 3, 2010

Mr. William “Bill” Newman, 59, of Dalton, passed away Friday September 3, 2010 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Ervin and Beaulah Newman. Bill is survived by his wife, Brenda Patty Newman of Dalton; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Michael Wimpey of Chatsworth, Christina and Brian Tallent of Dalton; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Les...

James "Jim" Norton

James "Jim" Norton

Sep 2, 2010

Mr. James Ernest Norton, 46, of Dalton, passed away September 2, 2010 at his residence. Jim was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Helen Feighery and paternal grandparents, Ernest and Belva Norton. He is survived by his parents, Mickey and Ed Norton; sister, Tammy Norton Holmes; brother, Jeremy Edwin Norton and Fiancé Allison Hammontree. Beloved family...

Michael J. Sterlacci

Michael J. Sterlacci

Sep 2, 2010

Mr. Michael J. Sterlacci, 88, of Dalton, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Savannah, GA. He was preceded in death by his sister Catherine Miele and his mother-in-law, Erma White. Mike was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. having served during WWII, he lived his life by the code of the Marines- Duty, Honor, Country....

Robert "Bob" Adams

Robert "Bob" Adams

Aug 30, 2010

Mr. Robert “Bob” Adams, 84, of the Dawnville Community, Dalton, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Hamilton Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy and was a member of the Salem Baptist Church for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael “Mike” Adams in 2006. Bob is...

John Parker Welch

John Parker Welch

Aug 26, 2010

John Parker Welch, forever loved and never to be forgotten, passed away August 26, 2010 at home with his family and friends around him. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Judi Chatham Welch, son John Scott Welch, daughter-in-law Deborah Welch, daughter and son-in-law Shannon and Lew Myers, grandchildren Ross and Amber Myers. Sister and brother-in-law,...

Frances Stuman

Frances Stuman

Aug 24, 2010

Mrs. Frances ‘Fran’ Abbie McCord Stuman, 80, of Dalton, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Stuman, Sr.; mother, Eunice Nannie Jones McCord; father, Henry Neal McCord; twin brother, stillborn birth; sister, Myra McCord Robinson; grandparents, Henry and Hetty Jones. Fran is survived by her son and...

Linda Brown

Linda Brown

Aug 22, 2010

Mrs. Linda Smithey Brown, 62, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late George and Bertha Patton Smithey and was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Brown and brother, J. C. Smithey. Linda is survived by her sons, Preston and Laura Brown and Robby Brown...

Audrey Sullivan

Audrey Sullivan

Aug 22, 2010

Mrs. Audrey M. Sullivan, 89, of Tunnel Hill, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Guy “Cowboy’ Sullivan; brother, Rev. James Cantrell; sister, Polly Tracy; granddaughter, Beverly Davis; son-in-law, Steve Hammontree. Audrey is survived by her son, Bobby Sullivan of Dalton; daughter, Connie Hammontree of...

Annie Lee Stewart

Annie Lee Stewart

Aug 15, 2010

Mrs. Annie Lee Ridley Stewart, 93, of Tunnel Hill, passed away Sunday August 15, 2010 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. V. Stewart; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Harold Clifton; son, Charles Stewart; and a granddaughter, Kim Stewart. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Collins of Chicago; sister, O’Dell Doughit of Dalton;...

Betty Harris Smith

Betty Harris Smith

Aug 14, 2010

Mrs., Betty Harris Smith, 89, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010 at G. L. Kennestone in Marietta, GA. She was a member of the Dalton First United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, e. Dean Smith in 2004. Betty is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Robert Crain of Canton, GA,...

Katherine Percy

Katherine Percy

Aug 12, 2010

Mrs. Katherine Smith Percy, 90, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was retired from the Dalton Public Schools and was a member of the Dalton First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Percy, Sr. Katherine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Frank D. Percy,...

Mahalon "Jake" Jaco

Mahalon "Jake" Jaco

Aug 9, 2010

Mr. Mahalon Ray “Jake” Jaco, 61, of Dalton, passed away Monday August 9, 2010 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. He was preceded in death by his father Monroe Jaco and father-in-law, J. D. Nicholson. Jake was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and loved to...

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