OBITUARIES


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...

Betty Jo Kell

Betty Jo Kell

Oct 12, 2008

Mrs. Betty Jo Lount Kell, 65, of Rocky Face, passed away, Sunday October 12, 2008. She was the daughter of the late, William “Bill” and Nettie Anderson Lount and was preceded in death by her son, Todd Lount Kell; brother and sister-in-law, Beedee and Cheryl Lount; brother, William “Billy” Lount. She was a member of Hamilton Community Seventh Day...

Rena Goodman

Rena Goodman

Oct 9, 2008

Mrs. Rena D. Goodman, 88, of Dalton died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Moore and father, Daniel William Dill; uncles, Etheridge “Pavine” Horn and Chester Horn. Rena is survived by her son, John W. Goodman of Dalton; sister, Betty Dill Stegall of Dalton; special niece, Linda Stegall...

Richard Hasty

Richard Hasty

Oct 9, 2008

Mr. Richard L. Hasty, 66, of Rocky Face, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Claude and Ella Hasty and was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Hasty. He was the owner of Richard L. Hasty Construction Company. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nova Harkins...

Exie Capehart Quinton

Exie Capehart Quinton

Oct 9, 2008

Mrs. Exie Capehart Quinton, 95, formerly of Dalton, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Parkside at Hutcheson in Rossville. She was the daughter of the late, Carlus and Mary Willis Capehart and was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Quinton; daughter, Faye Cochran; sisters, Juanita, Sudie, Edith and Hazel; brothers, James W., Edward and Virgil. Exie is...

Dora P. Cole

Dora P. Cole

Oct 5, 2008

Mrs. Dora Payne Cole, 85, went to be with the Lord, Sunday October 5, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late, Miley and Phebe Ensley Payne and was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Cole; sisters, Rosie Caylor, Nellie Higdon, Bertha Pelfrey; brother, Cleade Payne. Dora was...

Velma Kiser

Velma Kiser

Sep 30, 2008

Mrs. Velma Gentry Kiser, 92, of Smyrna, Ga. and formerly of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Harrison and Jewel Cline Gentry and was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Kiser; son, Doyle McMichen, Sr; grandchildren, Tommy McMichen, Sara Ann McMichen, Marlene McMichen, Darlene McMichen, Lynn McMichen...

Lamar Wilson

Lamar Wilson

Sep 28, 2008

Mr. Lamar Wilson, 84, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Wallace and Lena Hannah Wilson and was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Juanita Warmack, J.C. Wilson, Marie Wilson, John Wesley Wilson, Byron Wilson and Martha Wilson. He was the assistant scout master of...

Arlan Belcher

Arlan Belcher

Sep 25, 2008

Mr. Arlan J. “A. J.” Belcher, Sr., 67, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was a member of Masonic Lodge # 509 Eton and was of the Church of God faith. A. J. is survived by his wife, Annette Green Belcher of Dalton; mother, Nell Smith Belcher of Dalton ; son, Arlan...

Randall Fowler

Randall Fowler

Sep 20, 2008

Mr. Randall Fowler, 81, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, William and Victoria Davis Fowler was preceded in death by his first wife, Syble Fowler; son, Deward Fowler; brothers, William “Shorty” Fowler and Leslie “Pat” Fowler. Randall is survived by his wife, Helen Faye Fowler of...

Afton Jerles

Afton Jerles

Sep 18, 2008

Mr. Afton “A. C.” Jerles, 83 of Tunnel Hill, passed away, Thursday September 18, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Pona and Lina Pruitt Jerles and was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Thomas Jerles, Brothers and Sisters. A.C. was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Navy....

Reynold W. Greenway

Reynold W. Greenway

Sep 17, 2008

Mr. Reynold W. Greenway, Jr., 79, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday September 17, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Selma Fowler and Ranel W. Greenway and was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Greenway. Reynold was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Randy and...

Elizabeth Jones Rutland

Elizabeth Jones Rutland

Sep 16, 2008

Elizabeth Jones Rutland, daughter of Rev. Henry H. Jones and Mrs. Annie D. Jones, died Tuesday morning, September 16, 2008, at her home in Dalton. She was 87 years old, and much loved by her family and friends. “Lib”, “Mum” and “Grandma” will be missed. As a family, we will continue to live in the love that she had...

Doris Zeiger

Doris Zeiger

Sep 15, 2008

Mrs. Doris Smith Zeiger, 82 of Dalton, passed away, Monday, September 15, 2008 at her residence. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Doris is survived by her husband of 66 years, as of September 12, 2008, George Zeiger of Dalton; daughter, Judy Rousselle of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Tod and Jane Zeiger of Maryville, TN.; grandchildren,...

Ila Jo Tice

Ila Jo Tice

Sep 15, 2008

Mrs. Ila Jo Tice, 71, of Rocky Face, GA., died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born in LaGrange, Ga.., daughter of the late Claude and Ila Jo Daniel. She was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for a number of years; she was a Red...

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