OBITUARIES


Sybil Patterson

Sybil Patterson

Jul 15, 2010

Mrs. Sybil Treadwell Patterson, 90, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband John Frank Patterson, Sr. in 2004. Sybil is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and James Dill, Sr. of Dayton, TN.; sons and...

Juanita Bates

Juanita Bates

Jul 14, 2010

Mrs. Juanita Barnard Bates, 84, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Bates in 1973. Juanita is survived by her son, Gary Bates (Kay) of Rocky Face; daughter, Marlene Stanley (Larry) of Franklin, TN.; sisters, Katherine Souther and Sybil Bryant both of Chattanooga, TN.; brother,...

Arvil E. Bagley

Arvil E. Bagley

Jul 10, 2010

Mr. Arvil E. Bagley, Sr.,77, of Dalton, passed away Saturday July 10, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Noah and Emmer Hill Bagley and was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Rogers Bagley; son, Robert Bagley; sister, Odell Hayes, Ruby Lee Cauley and a brother, Edward Bagley. Arvil was a veteran and...

Pearl Elrod

Pearl Elrod

Jul 10, 2010

Pearl Elrod, age 74, of Dalton, GA., died early Saturday morning, July 10, 2010 at the Osprey Ridge Health Care Center, Carbondale, PA. She was the wife of the late Wade W. Elrod, who died in 1993. Born September 20, 1935 in Carbondale, PA., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Navalaney) Rusek and was preceded...

Lelia A. Hill

Lelia A. Hill

Jul 10, 2010

Mrs. Lelia Amazona Hill, 97, of Dalton, passed away Saturday July 10, 2010 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Jewel Hill; son, Alvin Hill, Sr. and a grandson, Alvin Hill, Jr. Lelia is survived by her sons-and daughter-in-law, Arlen Hill and Kenneth and Edna Hill all of Dalton; grandchildren, Cheynetta Smith of Dalton, Nancy...

Mae Ellis

Mae Ellis

Jul 10, 2010

Mrs. Mae Ellis, 95, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Morningside of Dalton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Ellis. Mae was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and was retired from Whitfield County Schools. She is survived by her sons, Harry (Ginny) Ellis of Tampa, FL. and Roger Ellis...

Leonard E. Rollins

Leonard E. Rollins

Jul 6, 2010

Mr. Leonard Earl Rollins, 79, of Dalton, passed away Monday July 5, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Ballenger and Bertha Crow Rollins and was preceded in death by his first wife, Madgeline Sosebee Rollins; son Randall Rollins and a brother, Albert Rollins. Leonard was a veteran of the United States Air Force...

Edward "Eddie" Carter

Edward "Eddie" Carter

Jul 6, 2010

Mr. Edward “Eddie” Carter, 84, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday July 6, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late, John J. and Eva Hood Carter. Eddie was a veteran of the United States Navy, having proudly served during WW II and during the Korean Conflict and retired from the U.S. Postal Service...

Clifton Walraven

Clifton Walraven

Jul 1, 2010

Mr. Clifton H. Walraven, 70, of Resaca, GA., passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the specialty hospital at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ralph and Velvie Walraven and was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Virgil Bartley; and a niece, Cathy Bartley. Clifton is survived by...

Hugh C. Mize

Hugh C. Mize

Jun 30, 2010

Mr. Hugh C. Mize, Jr., 69, of Dalton and formerly of Efland, NC. died suddenly Wednesday June 30, 2010 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Violet Elmore Mize and Hugh Calvin Mize, Sr. and was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert E. Mize and Eric L. Mize; his loving mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eva Jeffries...

Terry Chambers

Terry Chambers

Jun 18, 2010

Mr. Terry L. Chambers, 50, of Tunnel Hill, passed away Friday June 18, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grady and Louise Chambers and Geraldine Louise Gowin; step-father, Richard Wayne Berryhill. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Gordon Chambers of Tunnel Hill; daughter, Lexus Chamber of East Ridge, TN;...

Norman D. Burkett

Norman D. Burkett

Jun 17, 2010

Norman D. Burkett, whose legendary career as president of Hamilton Healthcare System and lifetime leadership in civic affairs enriched the lives of fellow citizens and epitomized the ideal of service to others, died on Thursday, June 17, 2010, following an extended illness. He was 84. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, a revered colleague and a warm friend, he...

Helen Fowler

Helen Fowler

Jun 17, 2010

Mrs. Helen Gray Fowler, 77, of Dalton and formerly of Phoenix City, AL. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday June 17, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Randell Fowler; son Deward Fowler; sisters, Patsy Spivey and Carroll Sue Capps. Helen was a L.P.N. with Hamilton Medical Center and retired...

Margaret Keith

Margaret Keith

Jun 17, 2010

Mrs. Margaret Lacy Keith, 90, of Dalton, passed away Thursday June 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Keith; sons and daughter-in-law, Kelly Keith, Richard and Dusty Keith; grandson, Thomas Keith; sister, Elizabeth “Wicky” Lacy. Margaret was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lacy and Allan...

William "Bill" Bradford

William "Bill" Bradford

Jun 10, 2010

Mr. William A. “Bill” Bradford. 86, of Dalton, passed away Thursday June 10, 2010 at his residence, in the Redwine Cove Communnity. He was the son of the late Roy H. and Ida Copeland Bradford and was preceded in death by his sisters, Avaleen Beckwith and Gladys Cline; brother, Henry Bradford. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army...

Terry Williams

Terry Williams

Jun 7, 2010

Mr. Terry Williams, 70, of Dalton, passed away Monday June 7, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Stephen and Shirley Cook Williams. Terry is survived by his daughter and son-in law, Teryon and Martin Wood of Dalton; sister and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and and Tarvin Wood of Dalton, Capitola and Charles Rudell of Dalton,...

Robert Holloway

Robert Holloway

Jun 7, 2010

Mr. Robert Leon Holloway, 45, of Tunnel Hill, passed away Monday June 7, 2010 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruby Vaughn and J. W. Blair and Mr. and Mrs. William Holloway; special nephew, Isaiah Horne in 2005 and step-father, Larry Laney in 2006. Robert was a 1983 graduate of Ringgold High School. He...

Virginia Abbott,

Virginia Abbott,

Jun 7, 2010

Mrs. Virginia Ruth Lindsey Abbott, 65, of Dalton, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at her residence. Private services will be held. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 North Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Erwin Crider

Rev. Erwin Crider

Jun 6, 2010

Reverend Erwin Crider, 82, of Rocky Face passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Hamilton Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Lula Belle Crider; sister Lula McGill; brothers Jim, John, George, and Allen Crider, son Jerry LaDon Crider. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of South...

Louise Burton

Louise Burton

Jun 4, 2010

Mrs. Louise Abernathy Burton, 84, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010. She was the daughter of the late, William and Nola Gibson Abernathy and was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Annie Neighbors, Lee Abernathy, Carl Abernathy, George Abernathy and Frank Abernathy; brother-in-law, T. J. Neighbors. Louise was a member of Freedom Baptist Church; was...

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