OBITUARIES

Jun 14, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Brock, 78, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Will Dee Brock and D.C. Brock and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Claudelle Kubin and William Frederick Brock.

Pat was a sweet soul who was loved by everyone that knew her. She...

Jun 12, 2023

Wynelle Butler Kent, 87, a lifelong resident of Dalton, passed away at her home at Royal Oaks on Monday, June 12, 2023. Mrs. Kent is preceded in death by her husband, H. T. (Tommy) Kent; infant son, Mark Alan Hooker; parents, Burgan and Pauline Butler; son-in-law, Keith Gregory; and the father of her children, Grady Hooker.

Mrs....

Jun 12, 2023

Bonnie Garrett of Dalton went to her Heavenly Home on June 12, 2023, at Regency Park.

Bonnie was born October 8, 1932, in Fannin County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Ethel Stuart-Elrod; husband, Clifford Garrett; daughter, Ann Ware-Garrett Russell; siblings, Eugene Elrod and Wade Elrod.

Known as “Nanny” to...

Jun 10, 2023

Mrs. Frances Kaye Chance Mathis, age 76 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday June 10, 2023. Frances was born on April 4, 1947, in Dalton, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Harlie and Venna Mae Arnold Chance. She is also preceded by her brothers, Raymond, Roye, and Hubert Chance.

Frances was a devoted wife,...

Jun 9, 2023

Richard John (Dick) Geraci passed away peacefully three months before his 92nd birthday. He was born in 1931 in Easton, Pennsylvania, to Crocefissa and Antonio Geraci of Sommatino, Italy. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Liboria Abrams, Lee Grifo, Lillian Balice, Carmella Curran, and brother Frank Geraci, his ex-wife Betty Geraci, and second wife Mary Green’s...

Jun 5, 2023

Billie Jean Ownbey, 89, of Dalton, passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Monday, June 5, 2023. Billie Jean was born in Cleveland (Bradley County), TN on June 20, 1933. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Esther McCann, grandson, James Clayton Ownbey; and siblings, J. B. Wompler, Harold Wompler, Hazel Ponder, Ruby Bryant, Shirley McCann,...

Jun 4, 2023

Nathan Alan Burnette, 80, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, after a three-year battle with cancer.

Nathan was the son of the late Marion and Annie Burnette and was also preceded in death by 6 siblings.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Donna Ivester Burnette; children, Julie Burnette Johnston...

Jun 4, 2023

Harold Starr Johnston, 82, of Crandall, GA, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mildred Johnston; brother, Tom Johnston; and, nephew, Matt Johnston. He is survived by his son, Thomas Johnston (Tina), and daughter, Cheryl Aaron (David); grandchildren, Catherine Ledford, Nicole Lawrence (Tim), Matthew Johnston, and...

Jun 2, 2023

Beth Decker, 80, of Nashville, GA, died Friday June 2, 2023, in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 25, 1942, in Dalton, GA to the late Grady Wilkins and the late Louise Wilson Wilkins. She was a retired educator with the Berrien County Board of Education, graduate of the University of Georgia, and member...

May 31, 2023

Patricia Helen Morgan, 81, of Dalton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Johnny R. Morgan, Sr.; daughter, Cathy Morgan; son, Johnny R. Morgan, Jr.; and her mother and father, Joe and Alma Ledford.

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May 29, 2023

Jason Lamar Stanley, age 51, of Dalton, GA passed from this life on May 29, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center. Born November 1, 1971, in Dalton, GA to parents Jerry L. Stanley and Kaye C. Stanley, he was loved as a son, brother, uncle, brother-in law, friend, and co-worker. Some of his passions included music, playing guitar, writing stories,...

May 29, 2023

Mrs. Charlene Elizabeth Johnson Hasty, age 80 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Monday May 29, 2023, at her daughters’ home. Charlene was born October 16, 1942, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Frank and Carrie Camp Johnson. She was preceded in death by her son Wayne King and the love of her life, her husband, Reverend...

May 25, 2023

Ree Roberts Simpson, 66, of Cross Hill, SC and formerly of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Simpson and father, Derrell Roberts.

Ree is survived by her mother, Leta Faye Roberts; sisters, Marianna Lambert (Bernie) and Dana Childress; nephew, William Childress; nieces, Molly Lambert...

May 24, 2023

Pauline Dessie Cox Bartley “Cricket” was called home on May 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert Earl and Ida Slaughter Cox.

Granny, to all that knew and loved her was kind, compassionate and had a great sense of humor. Pauline worked outside the home until the early 80’s, when her and her husband...

May 23, 2023

Mary Martha Williams Wilson, 95, of Dalton, passed away at the Florence Hand Home in LaGrange, GA on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Lamar Wilson and her parents, Henry and Eva Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Scarborough (Bill) and son, Mike Wilson (Denise), both of LaGrange;...

May 23, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ruth Massingill age 86 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life 5/23/2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family after several years of declining health.

Mary was born October 2, 1936 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a daughter of the late George Harrison and Lillie Mae Cain Goforth. She was also preceded in death by her husband...

May 21, 2023

Lt. Col. William (Bill) Luttrell Chamblee (USAF Retired), 66, of Rigny-Ussé, France, passed away peacefully May 21, 2023, from cancer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Joanna Schettler Chamblee of Dalton, GA; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Chamblee of Cofield, NC and Mr. and Mrs. Gustav R. Schettler of Knoxville, TN; stepmother, Betty Ann...

May 17, 2023

Bette Louise Cooper Landers, 91, of Dalton, passed away at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Bette was born on September 27, 1931, in Rome, GA (Floyd County). She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Albert Sidney Johnston Landers, Jr. and her parents, Martin Martha 'Jackie' Cagle Cooper and Carl Dewitt...

May 14, 2023

Mrs. Betty Sue Headrick Morris, age 96, of Knoxville, Tennessee and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Sunday May 14, 2023. Betty was born September 11, 1926, in Eton, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Tinker Headrick and Sula Dixon Headrick. Betty was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 70 years,...

May 11, 2023

Wesley Alvin Sane, 90, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

He was the son of the late W.C. and Pearl Land Sane and was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy L. Sane; wife, Neva Sane; daughter, Kimberly Cagle; son, Randall Martin.

Wesley is survived by his children,...