OBITUARIES


Celia Stephens Looper

Celia Stephens Looper

Jul 15, 2009

Mrs. Celia Stephens Looper, 81, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at her residence. Preceded in passing by her husband John W. Looper, Jr.; her son, John W. Looper, III; her mother and father, Cecile Wood Stephens and John Raymond Stephens, all of Dalton. Born in Rawlings, Wyoming, after her parents (both from Georgia) moved west to...

Willard E. Strain

Willard E. Strain

Jul 15, 2009

Mr. Willard E. Strain, 92, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Elmer and Mildred Edwards Strain and was preceded in death by his son, Alan Lloyd Strain and brother, Charles Strain. Willard served during World War ll in the Army-Air Force as a B-24 pilot. He...

Pearl Watts Derosier

Pearl Watts Derosier

Jul 11, 2009

Mrs. Pearl Watts Derosier, 91, of Chatsworth, passed away, Saturday July 11, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Bunch Robinson and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Watts; sons, Fred Watts, Robert Watts, George Watts and Ben McGaha; brothers and sisters. Pearl was of the Baptist faith. She...

Anthony L. Rhodes

Anthony L. Rhodes

Jul 8, 2009

Mr. Anthony Lawrence Rhodes, 35, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Anthony was born October 9, 1973 and spent his childhood in Dublin, GA. He graduated from Dublin HIgh School in 1992. After taking several classes at the Dublin Center Branch of Middle Georgia College, he moved to Athens, Georgia and obtained a degree in...

Penny Bagby,

Penny Bagby,

Jun 30, 2009

Mrs. Penny Lee Bishop Bagby, 50, of Rocky Face, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was the daughter of the late, C. L. and Lolene Byers Bishop and was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Allen and father-in-law, Bob Bagby. Penny is survived by her husband, David Bagby of Rocky Face; sister, Deborah Welch of Rocky Face;...

Michael Russell

Michael Russell

Jun 27, 2009

Mr. Michael Russell, 69, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. He was a veteran of the United Stares Army. He is survived by his brother and sister in-law Robert and Brenda Russell of Calhoun; Nieces and nephews; All of his friends at Carter Hope Center. Services will be at 5 P.M. Thursday in the Chapel of Love...

Beverly Duncan

Beverly Duncan

Jun 23, 2009

Mrs. Beverly Meier Duncan, of Dalton, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June23, 2009 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Virgil L. Duncan of Dalton; daughter, Laura McDermott Edwards of Dalton; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Lynda McDermott, Curtis and Angela McDermott, Keith and Tammy McDermott all of Dalton; sisters and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Bruce...

Irene Evans Bartenfeld

Irene Evans Bartenfeld

Jun 22, 2009

Mrs. Irene Evans Bartenfeld, 89, of Dalton, died Monday, June 22, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. “Bud” Bartenfeld in 2000. Irene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and George Chastain of Dalton; granddaughter, Rhonda Chastain Gravely of Dalton; great-granddaughter, Brittney Gravely of Dalton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Juanita...

Rubie Gray Hice

Rubie Gray Hice

Jun 21, 2009

Mrs. Rubie Gray Hice, 67, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Lena Crowe Gray and was preceded in death by her brothers, Hershel Gray and Doyle Gray. Rubie was a devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt. She was a member of the Dalton First Baptist...

Edgar B. Howell, Jr.

Edgar B. Howell, Jr.

Jun 21, 2009

Mr. Edgar B. Howell, Jr., 81, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late, Edgar B. Howell, Sr. and Sarah Louise Matthews Howell and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Brand Howell. Edgar and Mary moved to Dalton in 1954, where Edgar worked...

Nancy Ann Kawa

Nancy Ann Kawa

Jun 17, 2009

Mrs. Nancy Ann Kawa, 63, of Dalton and formerly of New Bedford, MA., passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late George H. and Sarah McMullen Brightman. Nancy was a loving and caring individual, who cared more about family and friends than she did about herself. She graduated from Holy Family...

Robert B. Rollins

Robert B. Rollins

Jun 17, 2009

Mr. Robert B. Rollins, 82, of Ellijay, GA and formerly of Dalton, GA. and Chicago, IL. passed away, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in Ellijay. He was the son of the late, William Goodwin Rollins and Ruby Turner Rollins Poe and was preceded in death by his wives, Joanne Branda Rollins and Dolores Lark Rollins. Robert was a World War...

Ernest Stanley

Ernest Stanley

Jun 14, 2009

Mr. Ernest Stanley, 68, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Stanley and a granddaughter, Ruby Sue Stanley; aunts and uncles. Ernest was very giving person, never letting the opportunity to help someone in need pass him by. He was an avid gardener, making a...

Delores Ann Satterfield Straw

Delores Ann Satterfield Straw

Jun 9, 2009

Mrs. Delores Satterfield Straw, 78. of Dalton, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Gene and Flossie Satterfield and was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Harris. Delores is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Jim Straw of Dalton; daughters and son-in-law, Rebecca Straw of Cohutta, GA., Micaela...

Faye Blake

Faye Blake

Jun 7, 2009

Mrs. Faye Dailey Blake, 66, of Rocky Face, died Sunday, June 7, 2009. She was the daughter of the late, Randall and Effie Dunn Dailey and was preceded in death by her brother, Johnnie Dailey; sister, Maxine Durham and a grandson, Randall Harrison. Faye is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Charles Dalton of Eton; son and...

James T. "Jack" Whitlock

James T. "Jack" Whitlock

May 29, 2009

Mr. James T. “Jack” Whitlock, 88, of Dalton, passed away, Friday May 29, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA. Born in Indianapolis on October 21, 1920, he was the son of the late, James P. and Ethel Lassiter Whitlock. Jack was a dedicated christian, husband, father, grandfather, and educator. He was a veteran of the United...

Ollie Cleghorn

Ollie Cleghorn

May 24, 2009

Mrs. Ollie Craig Cleghorn, 89, of Dalton, departed this life, Sunday May 24, 2009. She and her husband lived in the Rocky Face Community and attended Mill Creek Baptist Church for many years. Later she became a member of the First Baptist Church and recently moved to the Gardens at Royal Oaks in Dalton. She was the daughter of...

Mary Katherine Ellis

Mary Katherine Ellis

May 24, 2009

Mrs. Mary Kathryn Ellis, 82, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was a member of the Dug Gap Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Dewrall “D” Ellis in 1998. Kathryn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Dr. Jake Harrison of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin...

Annie Smith

Annie Smith

May 24, 2009

Mrs. Annie “Ann” Maney Smith, 88, of Dalton, passed away, Sunday May 24, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Tolvin Roscoe and Elizabeth Ashe Maney and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack B. Smith; brothers and sisters. Ann was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from Collins and...

Benjamin Mcgaha

Benjamin Mcgaha

May 24, 2009

Mr. Benjamin McGaha, better known as “Salesman Sam”, 70, of Tunnel Hill, passed away, Sunday May 24, 2009 at Hamilton Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Derosier of Chatsworth; brothers, Gene Melton of Calhoun, Tn. and Paul Watts of Ringgold; sister, Bertha Flood of Chatsworth; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2 P.M....

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