OBITUARIES


John Perry Payne

John Perry Payne

Sep 30, 2007

Mr. John Perry Payne, 74, of Rocky Face, Ga., died Sunday, September 30, 2007. He was the son of the late, Herman and Daisy White Payne and was employed for years in the maintenance department with the Dalton Public Schools. He is survived by his wife, Carol Payne of Rocky Face. At John’s request, no services will be held....

Katherine Spann Powell

Katherine Spann Powell

Sep 30, 2007

Mrs. Katherine Spann Powell, 87, of Dalton, died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell W. “Dasher” Powell in 2005. Katherine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russ Powell and Shannon Aanderud of Hendersonville, TN.; grandson, Matthew R. Powell of Kennesaw, GA.; sisters, Cornelia Johns and Gene Bagley...

Chester L. Henry

Chester L. Henry

Sep 29, 2007

Mr.Chester L. Henry, age 78, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007. He was a gradute of Georgia Tech and spent many years in church work in Dalton. Chester is survived by his children, David, Mark and Mary Beth and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in the chapel at First Baptist Church of Dalton, on Saturday, Oct. 6...

Gladys Talley Welch

Gladys Talley Welch

Sep 29, 2007

Mrs. Gladys Talley Welch, 80, of Dalton, died Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Welch; sons, Ralph Welch and Harold Welch; grand-daughter, Delana Cleary; sisters, Mae Deal, Eula Welch and Annie Caylor; brothers, Horace Talley, Alvin Talley, Carl Talley and Wayne Talley. Gladys is survived by her daughters...

John E. Runyan

John E. Runyan

Sep 29, 2007

Mr. John E. Runyan, 72, of Tunnel Hill, Passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Jesse and Mattie Jones Runyan and was preceded in death by his brothers, B. F. Runyan, Jess Runyan, and Floyd Runyan; sister, Helen Faw. John was a veteran of the United States Army in...

Thelma Thomas Souther

Thelma Thomas Souther

Sep 28, 2007

Mrs. Thelma Thomas Souther, 88, of Dalton, died Friday, September 28, 2007. She was born in Whitfield County, daughter of the late, Sam and Lucy Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband, C. H. Souther; brothers, John Thomas and Albert Thomas. Thelma is survived by her children, Sam and Fontaine Souther, Sally and Gary Fortenberry all of...

Mary Elaine Hayes

Mary Elaine Hayes

Sep 28, 2007

Mrs. Mary Elaine Shuler Hayes, 64, of Rocky Face, Ga., died Friday, September 28, 2007 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Hayes and her father, Charlie Shuler. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Jimmy Crider of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; Mendy and Clifford Middleton of Ringgold, Ga.; son, Michael Hayes...

George Lackey

George Lackey

Sep 27, 2007

Mr. George “Red” Lackey, 74, of Dalton and Savannah, Ga., died Thursday, September 27, 2007 at his residence in Savannah. He was the son of the late, Tom and Jewell Bennett Lackey and was preceded in death by his sister, Denise Gable. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force; was a member of the Eastside Baptist...

Beth Mama Cat Nysewander

Beth Mama Cat Nysewander

Sep 26, 2007

Mrs. Beth “MAMA CAT” Nysewander, 63, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday evening, September 26, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Benjamin Azimon and Mary E. Williams. Beth is survived by her husband, Bill Nysewander of Dalton; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Anthony Rakis of New York, Margaret Nysewander and Tod Lawrence of Atlanta,...

Miss. Ethel Davenport

Miss. Ethel Davenport

Sep 26, 2007

Miss. Ethel Davenport, 88, of Dalton, died Wednesday, September 26, 2007. She was preceded in death by her sister, Grace Satterfield; brothers, Fred Davenport, Lloyd Davenport and Roy Davenport. Ethel is survived by her nieces and nephews, Beulah Morrison and Mollie Rogers both of Dalton, C. L. Satterfield, Jr. of Chatsworth, Ga., Gary Satterfield of Gainesville, Ga., Russ Davenport...

Minnie Koplan

Minnie Koplan

Sep 26, 2007

Mrs. Minnie Miller Koplan, 91, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday September 26, 2007. She was the daughter of the late, Isaac and Ida Pinchuck Miller and was preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. Koplan; son, Stephen J. Koplan and her seven brothers and sisters. Along with her husband, Minnie was a founding member of Temple Beth-El. She...

Mary Kay Kramp Humphreys

Mary Kay Kramp Humphreys

Sep 25, 2007

Dr. Mary Kay Kramp Humphreys, 68, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Viola Mehan, and was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Josephine Mehan; sister, Margaret Mehan; Brother: Jack Mehan. Mary Kay was a loving, wife, mother, sister and friend. She was a gifted...

Roy Lamar Sane

Roy Lamar Sane

Sep 24, 2007

Mr. Roy Lamar Sane, 75, of Rocky Face, Ga., passed away Monday, September 24, 2007 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Rev. Choice and Pearl Land Sane and was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. Joe and Gladys Rackley; he was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, having served 10...

Louise G. Lanford

Louise G. Lanford

Sep 23, 2007

Mrs. Louise Gregory Lanford, 86, of Ooltewah, TN., and formerly of Rocky Face, passed away Sunday September, 23, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Lanford; sons Donald Lanford and Douglas “Gene” Lanford; and her five sisters. Louise was a member of Ringgold Church of God and attended Mt. Olive Church of God in Cleveland, TN....

Bruce Parker

Bruce Parker

Sep 21, 2007

Mr. Bruce Edmon Parker, 55, of Dalton, passed away Friday morning, September 21, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late, John and Beatrice Ridley Parker and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Jennie Parker, Tom and Maggie Ridley. He was a member of the First...

Oleeta Gibson Plumley

Oleeta Gibson Plumley

Sep 16, 2007

Mrs. Oleeta Gibson Plumley, 84, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Dave and Mattie Burgess Gibson and was preceded in death by her husband, J. R. Plumley; brothers, James Gibson, Jason Gibson, Hayden Gibson and D. C. Gibson; sons-in-law, Charles Ault and Ronny Williams. Oleeta is...

Marshall Glenn Johnson Johnson

Marshall Glenn Johnson Johnson

Sep 16, 2007

Mr. Marshall Glenn Johnson, 95, of Sugar Valley, GA., passed away Sunday September 16, 2007 at Gordon County Hospital. He was the son of the late, Harry Roy Johnson and Clara Mundy Johnson of Albany, GA. and was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Willa Snipes Johnson; sister Wilmetta Boynton of Florida. Mr. Johnson was a...

Dorothy Waters

Dorothy Waters

Sep 14, 2007

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Pritchard Waters, 90, of Dalton, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Willard Bailey and Frank Gordy. Dot is survived by her husband, Franklin Waters of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Eddie Mitchell of Ormond Beach, Fl.; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Lynn Bailey...

Judith Scruggs

Judith Scruggs

Sep 13, 2007

Mrs. Judith Harwood Scruggs, 67, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Homer and Rena Williams; parents, O’Neal and Inez Williams Harwood. Judith was a member of Unity Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Mary Prviee

Mary Prviee

Sep 10, 2007

Mrs. Mary Josephine Privee, 92, of the Villanow Community, passed away Monday, September 10, 2007. She was born June 8, 1915 and was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Privee; daughter, Marilyn Sands; granddaughter, Theresa Sands. Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Margaret Schmelz of High Springs, FL.; brother, John Missi of Indiana;...

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