OBITUARIES


Hazel Langford

Hazel Langford

Jun 9, 2007

Mrs. Hazel Quarles Langford, 76, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tn. She was preceded in death by her father, Goldman Quarles; brother, Glen Quarles and her grandson, Jon Langford. Hazel is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, J. C. Langford of Dalton; daughter, Sandra MacFadden of Dalton; sons...

Retha Maxwell Mcknight

Retha Maxwell Mcknight

Jun 7, 2007

Mrs. Retha Mae Maxwell McKnight, 92, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Regency Park. She was a charter member of the Mount Rachel Baptist Church and she was preceded in death by her husband, William J. “Bill” McKnight. Retha is survived by her nieces and nephews and her special nieces, Pat Mauldin and Diane Rhodes both...

Effie Mae Collins

Effie Mae Collins

Jun 5, 2007

Mrs. Effie Mae Putnam Collins, 93, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, B. L. Collins and her daughters, Herlene Collins, Barbara Blalock and Virginia Hill. Effie Mae is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Myrtie Collins, J. B. and Carlene Collins, Frank and...

Melvin James Johnson, Jr.

Melvin James Johnson, Jr.

Jun 3, 2007

Mr. Melvin James Johnson, Jr., 78, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie James Johnson. Melvin was a member and deacon at the Church of God of the Union Assembly. He was a beloved husband, father and christian. Melvin is survived by his wife, Mildred...

Robert Segars

Robert Segars

May 30, 2007

Mr. Robert Eugene “Gene” Segars, 79, of Rocky Face, Ga., died Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was the son of the late, Ralph Quinn Segars and Bernice Mc Clure Segars and was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Quinn Segars. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dorthy...

Shirley Wilder

Shirley Wilder

May 27, 2007

Mrs. Shirley Stagg Wilder, 69, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007 at her residence after a brief illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. Daughter of the late, Charles and Maybelle Smith Stagg, she was a devoted christian and member of the First Assembly of God and was a dedicated employee...

Richard Williams

Richard Williams

May 26, 2007

Mr. Richard “Rich” Williams, 59, of the Spring Place Community, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, May 26, 2007 at his residence. He was a 1991 graduate of Tulane University; a member and deacon of the City View Church of God and was employed with Hamilton Medical Center for 13 years as a licensed clinical social worker with...

Merle E. Murphy

Merle E. Murphy

May 19, 2007

Mr. Merle E. Murphy, 87, of Dalton, and formerly of Mesa, Az. passed away Saturday, May 18, 2007. He was the son of the late, Lawrence amd Mittie Cryer Murphy and was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Tollfeson Murphy. He is survived by his daughter, Pam Harvill of Springerville, Az. Brother, Rev. Lawrence Murphy of Dalton. Sister,...

Amos Bentley Cochran

Amos Bentley Cochran

May 16, 2007

Mr. Amos Bentley Cochran, 87, of Dalton, departed this life Wednesday, May 16, 2007. Born on January 18, 1920 in Crandall Georgia to the late, David Boone and Sara Luna Tarpley Cochran and was preceded in death by his brothers, Lee W. Cochran, R. Lacy Cochran, Wendell G. Cochran, Alden H. Cochran; sister, Mavis Cochran Caldwell. Mr. Cochran was...

B. Brooks Taylor

B. Brooks Taylor

May 12, 2007

B. Brooks Taylor of Dalton, Ga., age 76, entered larger life on may 12, 2007, following an illness for several years. Mr. Taylor was well-known in the carpet industry, having served as Chief Engineer for Lees Carpet - Burlington, Vice President of Tice Yarns, president of TriTek Systems, Inc. and Triad Yarns. He also Served ad Director of Manufacturing...

Carolyn Barnes Moses

Carolyn Barnes Moses

May 12, 2007

Mrs. Carolyn Barnes Moses,77, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tn Born September 21, 1929 in Summerton, Al. to Frank E. and Bess Barnes. She graduated from Auburn University and was a member of St Mark’s Episcopal Church. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Bobby C. Moses of...

William Harley Davis

William Harley Davis

May 12, 2007

Mr. William Harley Davis, 95, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Joe Brown and Desilou Couch Davis and was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Harley was a deacon at Harmony Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Beatrice...

Mary Grace Holloway

Mary Grace Holloway

May 11, 2007

Mrs. Grace Stinson Holloway, 91, of Dalton, passed away Friday, May 11, 2007. She was the daughter of the late, Homer and Venie Stinson and was preceded in death by her brothers, Hershel Stinson, Oscar Stinson and Jack Stinson; her sister, Thelma Cargal and her husband, Joe P. Holloway; daughter-in-law, Barbara Holloway. Grace was a member of the Poplar...

Mary Lou Roberts

Mary Lou Roberts

May 8, 2007

Miss. Mary Lou Roberts,90 , of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. Mary Lou had been an active member of the Dalton First Baptist Church since 1928. During those years she served in many positions, including Teacher of Adult Sunday School Classes, Superintendent and Trustee as well as a member of many and various...

L.R. Stephenson

L.R. Stephenson

May 7, 2007

Mr. L.R. “Steve” Stephenson, age 85, of Dalton passed away Monday May 7, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Ina Carter Stephenson and a brother, Robert Stephenson. Steve is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald Wayne & Bong Stephenson and Harold & Kay Stephenson all of Dalton. Brothers, Wilford Stephenson...

Ray E. Ball

Ray E. Ball

May 4, 2007

Mr. Ray E. Ball, 74, of Dalton, passed away Friday, May 4, 2007 at his residence. He was the son of the late, William H. and Nannie Mae Boatwright Ball and was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Ball Sumner; two brothers, Hubert Ball and Ralph Ball. Ray was a veteran of the United Sates Army, having served...

Virgil T. Smith

Virgil T. Smith

May 3, 2007

Mr. Virgil T. Smith, 83, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007. He was the son of the late, Roy Virgil and Annie Mae Painter Smith and was preceded in death by his sister, Jeraldine Smith Cady. V. T. was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church - Scrap Iron Sunday School Class and New Horizon Choir,...

Mills Holsomback

Mills Holsomback

May 1, 2007

Mr. Mills Holsomback, age 90, of Dalton passed away Tuesday May 1, 2007. Mills was born in Gordon County to Gilbert and Julia Burch Holsomback. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was co-owner of H&H Supermarket in Dalton from 1953 to 1977 with his brother Harrell. He was also a member of the American Legion in...

Pollie Ridley Whitfield

Pollie Ridley Whitfield

Apr 30, 2007

Mrs. Ida Pollie Ridley Whitfield, 88, of Dalton, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Lafayette and Ellen Vickery Ridley and was preceded in death by her husband, Bryon Thomas Whitfield; Sisters and brothers. Pollie was a loving wife and mother. She loved her church families and was like a...

George Wilson

George Wilson

Apr 29, 2007

George Oscar Wilson, August 11, 1938 to April 29, 2007 Born in Dalton, GA Graduated Valley Point HS in 1956. Graduate of University of Georgia with several graduate degrees. Passed away in DeLand, Florida where he lived and taught at Florida Technical College for the past ten years. He is survived by his wife, Connie Wilson also of DeLand,...

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