OBITUARIES


Ila Woody

Ila Woody

Nov 8, 2008

MRS. ILA MEALER WOODY, age 92, known to many in the Dalton area as "Nurse Woody" passed away on the 8th of November 2008, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home. Born in the mountains of Gilmer County on November 30, 1916, to Philip and Lola Mealer, Ila grew up in a large and loving family of hard working farm people....

Peggy Watkins

Peggy Watkins

Nov 6, 2008

Mrs. Peggy Allen Watkins, 68, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Hyde Carden and step-father, Willard Carden. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Mary Watkins of Tunnel Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and David Hollifield of Rocky Face; the love...

Bob J. Hill

Bob J. Hill

Nov 1, 2008

Mr. Robert “Bob” J. Hill, 94, of Canton, GA. and formerly of Spring Place, GA., died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Vee Hill in 1998. Bob is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Neil Kilgore of Canton, GA., Joyce and Larry Burns of...

Linda Bramblett Fletcher

Linda Bramblett Fletcher

Oct 31, 2008

Mrs. Linda Bramblett Fletcher, 66, of Dalton, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Joseph C. “Hoss” and Effie Oliver Bramblett and was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Bramblett. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Quince “Ed” Fletcher of Dalton; Sons and daughters-in-law,...

Bruce Huey

Bruce Huey

Oct 30, 2008

Mr. Bruce Allen Huey, 56, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, W. J. “Bill” Huey. Bruce is survived by his mother, Jean Lovingood Scott of Dalton; sister and brother-in-law, Penny and David Hicks of Dalton; special nephew, Landon Hicks; aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be...

Annelle Babb Couch

Annelle Babb Couch

Oct 28, 2008

Mrs. Annelle Babb Couch, 71, of Chatsworth, GA. died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Otto and Nellie Mae Grantham Babb. Annelle is survived by her husband, Doyle E. Couch of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Tami and Randy Arrowood of Tyrone, GA., Alisa Timms Cawood of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Chris...

H Morton Judd

H Morton Judd

Oct 28, 2008

Mr. H. Morton Judd, beloved husband and brother, went home to be with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, October 28, 2008 after an extended illness. He died naturally at his home at the age of 86. Family and friends rejoice that he is at peace now and he will be greatly missed. Morton was born in Richmond, VA....

Kenneth Ken Groves

Kenneth Ken Groves

Oct 27, 2008

Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Groves, 71, of Cohutta, GA., passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late, Chester and Dovie Talley Groves. Ken was a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired from State Farm Insurance, after 23 years of service. He also was a member of...

Martha Bishop Ledford

Martha Bishop Ledford

Oct 26, 2008

Mrs. Martha Bishop Ledford, 76, of Dalton, died Sunday, October 26, 2008 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ledford; father, Joe Bishop; nephew, Lamar Bailey; great-nephew, John Hanners. Martha is survived by her mother, Mamie Cochran Bishop of Dalton; sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia and Henry Hanners of Jupiter, Fl. and Betty McPherson of...

Betty Sue Henderson

Betty Sue Henderson

Oct 26, 2008

Mrs. Betty Sue Smith Henderson, 81, of Kennesaw, GA. and formerly of Dalton, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Kennesaw. She was the daughter of the late, Horace B. and Clara Glaze Smith and was preceded in death by her husband, J. L. “Jake” Henderson; sister, Ruth Roberts; brother, John B. Smith...

Peter J. Mckone

Peter J. Mckone

Oct 26, 2008

Mr. Peter J. McKone, Jr., 85, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008. He was the son of the late, Peter J. McKone, Sr and Rose Campbell McKone and was preceded in death by his wife, Adele F. McKone; brother, Leo McKone. Peter was a veteran of the United States Air Force during WWII, where he served in...

Henry Mccurdy

Henry Mccurdy

Oct 23, 2008

Mr. Henry James “Bud” McCurdy, age 70, of Chatsworth passed away Thursday October 23, 2008 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, John William “J. W.” McCurdy; brothers, Paul McCurdy, John McCurdy, Darrell McCurdy and David McCurdy; 2 great-grandchildren, Gabe Holbrook and Tyler Holbrook. Bud is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Ronnie...

Dorothy Hall

Dorothy Hall

Oct 22, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy Hall, 87, of Dalton, died Tuesday, October 22, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Robert L. and Rosa Holloway Joyce and was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Hall, Sr. in 1986 and her son, Chris Douglas Hall in 1983. Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James...

Peggy Knowles

Peggy Knowles

Oct 19, 2008

Mrs. Peggy Dunn Knowles, 67, of Dalton, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Memorial Health Care in Chattanooga, TN. She was the daughter of the late, Pat and Trenna Weber Dunn and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Jerry Knowles in 2005. Along with her husband, they owned J & J Pharmacy and she...

Judd Noel Richardson

Judd Noel Richardson

Oct 19, 2008

Mr. Judd N. Richardson, 90, of Dalton, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Wood Dale Health Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paralee Weaver Richardson in 1999; brother, Troy Richardson; sisters, DeEtte Johnson, Josie Stacy and Lucy Deal and his son-in-law, Troy Dunn. Judd is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Glenda and Benny Smith...

A. J. Gobble

A. J. Gobble

Oct 17, 2008

Mr. A. J. Gobble, 74, of Dalton, passed away Friday October 17, 2008 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Raymond and Violet McDoniel Gobble and was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Gobble Harris. A. J. was a veteran of the United States Army and owned and operated Lakeland Truck Service for 25...

Winnie Fowler

Winnie Fowler

Oct 16, 2008

Mrs. Winnie Bell Fowler, age 84, went home to be with her Lord, on Thursday evening, October 16, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Phillip and Lola Bell Mealer; brothers, Glenn (WWII), Robert, and Roy Mealer; sister, Mae Reece and infant sister, Bessie. Mrs. Fowler is survived...

Shirley Gregory

Shirley Gregory

Oct 15, 2008

Ms. Shirley Blaylock Gregory “Mama Shirley”, 70, of Dalton, departed this life peacefully, October 15, 2008 at Morningside of Dalton. Shirley was born November 9, 1937 the daughter of the late, Berlin Simpson Blaylock and Evar Clark Blaylock and was preceded in death by her husband, Bradley E. Gregory; brothers, Wallace C. Blaylock, James V. Blaylock, and Max L....

William Cole

William Cole

Oct 15, 2008

Mr. William H. “Bill” Cole, 75, of McDonough, Ga. and formerly of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Jim P. and Sadie Caylor Cole. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Myra Pangle Cole of McDonough; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John Valdivieso of McDonough;...

Gertha Painter

Gertha Painter

Oct 13, 2008

Mrs. Gertha Lee Spivey Painter, 87, of Dalton, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at Regency Park Health Care. She was the daughter of the late, Sollie and Annie Mae Parks Spivey and was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac W. Painter; sisters, Marie Tate, Sybil Davenport and Ruth Sales Wright. Gertha was born in Ellijay, where she...

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