OBITUARIES

Feb 28, 2024

Don Clarey, 99, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Louise Clarey; sister, Beryl Rytlewski; brothers, Earl Clarey and Harlan Clarey; first wife and mother of his children, Wilma Severn Clarey; second wife, Joan Kingdom Clarey; granddaughter, Kim.

He is survived by his...

Feb 25, 2024

Wanda Ballew Elders McDonald, 80, of Tunnel Hill passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Kendall Ballew and Eloise Hunsucker Hayes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd McDonald; daughter, Donna Lynn Elders; siblings, Roger Capehart, Sandra Spear and Nancy Windom; father of her children, Charles Elders....

Feb 25, 2024

Jerry W. Blankenship, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leroy Blankenship and Juanita Tarr Blankenship; siblings, Tommy Blankenship, Gary Blankenship, and Dawn Clark; daughter, Chance C. Blankenship.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Jenny Blankenship; brother, Jack Dillard; daughter, Codie Conlin (Michael); nephews, Michael...

Feb 19, 2024

Rodney Wayne Waters, 69, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, J.B. and Pearl Waters and maternal grandparents, Woodrow L. Wilson and Mary Etta and Clifford Lolan Smith.

Rodney is survived by his parents, Marshall and Betty Waters of Rocky Face, GA; brother...

Feb 18, 2024

George David Carroll, 88, of Acworth, GA, formerly of Dalton, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Hubert and Katherine Carroll, and sisters, Vivian Carroll and Jayne Carroll. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Frances Carroll; children, Kim Norrell (Robert Willard) and Darren...

Feb 16, 2024

Betty Ann Cornelison, 68, of Gulfport died February 16, 2024.  She was born in Dalton, GA to the late John E. Cornelison and Ann Roach Miller. She was a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor's in English and a Specialist’s Degree in Library Science and had a Mathematics Certification. She spent her career as a...

Feb 14, 2024

Susan Bremner Maret, 87, of Dalton, GA passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Born June 2, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Margaret Bremner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Randall Maret, her son-in-law, Sam Schuessler, and her brother-in-law, Hal Hayes.

Susan is...

Feb 13, 2024

Emory E. Cantrell, 87, of Dalton, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Life Care Center of Cleveland, TN. Emory is survived by his son, Michael E. Cantrell, Sr. (Christie); grandchildren, Lindsay Bennett (Cole), Heather Cooper (Kat), and Michael Cantrell (Julianne); seven (7) great-grandchildren; and, brothers, Ronnie Cantrell (Linda) and Bobby (the late Brenda) Cantrell. Nieces and nephews...

Feb 11, 2024

Daniel Lee Higgins, 74, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Spence and Marion Higgins; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Higgins; brother, Spence Higgins Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Allison Higgins; daughters and sons-in-law, Merideth and Loyd...

Feb 8, 2024

Stella Wylene Bartenfeld Lankford, 93, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home with her family by her side, after a yearlong illness.

Stella had a full life with her large family. She was known affectionately by her grandchildren as “Nana.” She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, quilting, painting, and journaling. In her retirement years she liked doing crossword...

Feb 8, 2024

William “Billy” Beach, 88, of Cohutta passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Nancy Beach in 2018.

Billy is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Nicole Beach; grandchildren, William Beach (Destini), Annaliese Beach and Heather Taylor (Jason); great-granddaughter, Addison Beach; and several...

Feb 8, 2024

Mr. Jerry Land, 81, of Ringgold, GA passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvil and Ruth Sane Land; wife, Mary Hicks Land; daughter, Felicia Shepherd; son, Tony Satterfield; sister and brother-in-law, Georgie Ruth (John) Smith; brother-in- law, Oliver Pierce and best friend, Ray Shaw.

Feb 4, 2024

Don Allen Gunter of Dalton, 70, departed this life on February 4, 2024, at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Allen was a car-enthusiast and master mechanic. In his younger years, he was a professional drag racer, and achieved a world record in competitive eliminator-class drag racing. He also won the 1981 Winston Cup National Championship. As...

Feb 4, 2024

Michael W. Teal, 71, of Alexandria, Virginia, died unexpectedly on February 4, 2024, at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, Virginia.  He was born October 25, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Wiley and Gladys McDaniel Teal of Dalton.

He graduated from Dalton High School and Dalton Junior College and afterwards worked in the...

Feb 4, 2024

Lorraine Marie Schuster Roberts, beloved mother, aged 93, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024, at Southern Haven memory care home, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 4, 1930, in Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of Oscar Schuster and Anna Marie Aul Schuster, and the youngest sibling to Rudy and Herb.

Jan 31, 2024

Durenda Ann Erwin Underwood, 75, of Dalton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry E. Underwood, and her parents, Robert and Frances Erwin. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Underwood; brother, David Erwin; cousin, Pat Wade; and nieces, Rachel Erwin and Tara Coiner.

The...

Jan 29, 2024

Jenell Smith 93, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Dalton Square.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillie Mae Brown and was also preceded in death by her husband of 73 years Glen Smith. Jenell was the last living Brown sibling and was predeceased by her nine brothers and sisters.

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Jan 25, 2024

Margaret Louise Green, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Regency Park surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late John and Nola Roberts and was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Green and her brothers and sisters.

Margaret is survived by her children, Mike Green...

Jan 21, 2024

Rhenda Cook Spence, 82, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Rhenda loved cooking, flower arranging, the arts, her church, and her family. She was born in Dalton and grew up here, cheerleading at Dalton High. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in English and Speech at Wesleyan College in Macon. She earned...

Jan 19, 2024

Beverly Jackson Mauldin, 82, of Dalton, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Personal Care Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Glenn Mauldin, and her parents, Obie Rufus and Willa Hiett Jackson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Missy and Kevin Kyer; siblings, Jonathan Jackson (Jennifer), Deuane Jackson (Mary Ann),...