OBITUARIES

Mar 20, 2023

Dwight F. Kelly, 77, of Dalton, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center. Mr. Kelly is preceded in death by his parents, Russel (Russ) and Mary Kelly, and his brother, Kevin Kelly. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy Kelly; son and daughter-in-law, Brian Kelly (Lacy); grandchildren, Carson Kelly and Sam Kelly;...

Mar 13, 2023

Linda Gail Long, 60, of Dalton, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Dorothy Mathis, and her sister, Donna.

Mrs. Long is survived by her husband, David Long; children, Adrianne Brackett (P.J.) of Destin, FL and Wesley Long (Kerra) of Adairsville, GA; grandchildren,...

Mar 4, 2023

Mr. V. DeForrest Parrott III, 87, of Dalton, passed away peacefully Saturday March 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late V.D. Parrott Jr. and Evelyne Jones Parrott. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eugenia Kellett Parrott, of the residence; son, Jeff Parrott (Allison) of Dalton, and daughter, Suzanne Parrott...

Mar 3, 2023

William (Bill) Benjamin Weaver was born in Middletown, Ohio, June 21, 1935, the son of the late Maurice Franklin Weaver and Thelma Louise Daugherty and brother of the late Fletchie Lee Walker. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Richards Weaver, nieces, Robin Faircloth (Michael), Cherie Walker, and nephew, W. Dean Walker (Bobbie), great-niece, Michelle Glenn...

Mar 3, 2023

Mr. Charles “Buddy” Fesperman Jr, age 87 of Crandall, Georgia, departed this life, Friday March 3, 2023, at his home with his loving family. Charles was born January 24, 1936, in Salisbury, North Carolina, the son of the late Charles “Chick” and Marie Fesperman. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Fesperman. Charles was retired...

Mar 1, 2023

Frances (Fran) Jones Lewis of Dalton, age 80, died Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, of Parkinson’s disease.

Mrs. Lewis grew up in Dalton, Georgia, daughter of Frances and Alfred Jones. At Dalton High School (class of 1960) she was a star basketball player. She developed an interest in flying and received her student pilot’s license by the age...

Feb 25, 2023

On Saturday, February 25th, our beloved mother moved in with the Lord. She was a wonderful wife, mother, Nonda, and friend to all. Jackie Deems McEntire was born March 11,1948, in Dalton, GA. She died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family. Those who were there to greet her in heaven were her parents, Lois Ralston Deems and...

Feb 23, 2023

Luther Justin Caylor, 99, of Dalton passed away on February 23, 2023, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Lillie Pauline “Polly” Edwards Caylor, his son, Albert Caylor in 2016, and his parents, Luther Caylor and Mattie Stone Caylor. He was the last of their ten children to survive.

He...

Feb 22, 2023

Vivian Gregg Hayes, 90, of Dalton, passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hayes, Jr.; parents, Jack and Bernice Gregg; daughter, Connie Sanders; brother, Robert Gregg; sister-in-law, Nancy Gregg; and brother-in-law, Guss Jordan. She is survived by her sons, Doug (Susan) Hayes and Gregg (Cathy) Hayes;...

Feb 20, 2023

Delmar Delano Duckworth, 86, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

He was the son of the late Coleman and Onnie Duckworth and was also preceded in death by his wife, Constance Duckworth and sisters, Hollie and Charlotte Coleen Duckworth.

Delmar was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a...

Feb 18, 2023

Rebecca Reece Sirmons, age 78, passed  into heaven on February 18, 2023  and was met by the love of her life, John Swett Sirmons, Jesus Christ and her family.  She was the daughter of Mr. Clifton Stephen Reece and Geneva Nix Reece and was a granddaughter of Arzie and Arletha Saxon Nix, Eli Josiah Reece and Sally Lou Stephens...

Feb 16, 2023

Mr. Randolph Quinn, age 78 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, February 16, 2023 at Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation.

Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Randolph Quinn will be held Saturday February 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m from the chapel of Love Funeral Home with Reverend Phillip Cannon officiating.

The family will receive...

Feb 15, 2023

Tom Dalton Bledsoe, Sr., 80, long time resident of Georgia, died peacefully at his home in Cohutta on February 15, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Tom was born in Carrollton, Georgia on July 23, 1942, and was the son of the late Johnson Dalton and Mary Doris (Dot) Cooley Bledsoe. Throughout his childhood, his family lived in numerous towns...

Feb 8, 2023

Raymond S. “Bo” Bledsoe, 91, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

He was the son of the late Roy and Meda Bledsoe and was also preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Marco Bledsoe; brother, Roy A. Bledsoe Jr.; sister, Louise McClure.

Bo attended Grove Level Baptist Church.

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Feb 8, 2023

Robin Jean Sanford, 53, of Tunnel Hill passed away.

She is survived by her sons, Coby Silvers and Ocoee Sanford; granddaughter, Kylee Marie Silvers; parents, Sharon and Henry Hall; brother, Eric Hall; father of her son, Monty Sanford.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Monday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home....

Feb 7, 2023

Ida Mae King, 83, of the Dawnville Community, passed away peacefully at Hamilton Medical Center on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Clay King; father and mother, Robert and Ruth Gilbert; and brother, Raymond Gilbert. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (King) Baumgardner of Dalton; grandson, Michael Patrick Howell (Rachel Thomas)...

Feb 4, 2023

Mollye Lou Gambrell, age 77, of Dalton, GA passed away Saturday February 4, 2023.  She was born on August 13, 1944. Mollye was preceded in death by parents Bryce Boyd Gambrell and Minnie Ruth Gambrell of Arjay, KY, sisters Betty Sue Short of Morristown, TN and Doris Anne Burton of Dalton, GA, brothers James Gambrell of Arjay, KY, Donald...

Feb 3, 2023

Martha Jane Allen, 72, of Dalton passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mayme Groomes and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Timothy Groomes and Larry Groomes.

Martha is survived by her husband, John Allen; children, Gary Allen (Shari), Stevie Allen, and Karen Robertson...

Jan 30, 2023

Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Harrison Moore, 101, long time resident of Dalton, died peacefully at Universal Health Care Brunswick, Bolivia, North Carolina on January 30, 2023.   Fran was born in Shawmut, Alabama on November 5, 1921, and was the daughter of the late William Terrell and Susan (Susie) Rollins Harrison.  As a young child she moved to and grew up...

Jan 29, 2023

Patricia Lynn Lowery, 55, of Dalton, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Daniel Lowery.

Ms. Lowery is survived by her daughters, Courtney Lowery-Yarber (Lester) and Brittney Ledford-Maradiaga (Omar); mother, Aileen Ingle; grandchildren, Eriezel Lowery, Chase Yarber, Levi Yarber, Evelyn Gonzalez, Adalynn Schnepper, Grayson Maradiaga,...