OBITUARIES


Emmett Merrill Henton

Emmett Merrill Henton

Nov 9, 2006

Mr. Emmett Merrill Henton, 87, of Dalton, died Thursday, November 9, 2006, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Whitfield County, November 1,1919, son of the late David Cliff and Annie Nesbitt Henton and resided his entire life here; he was a devoted member of the Dalton First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School...

Pearline Dixon Farmer

Pearline Dixon Farmer

Nov 7, 2006

Mrs. Pearline Dixon Farmer, 75, of Calhoun, Ga. and formerly of Dalton, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006. She was the daughter of the late, Henry and Millie Dixon and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Brenda West of Cohutta, Ga.; Sisters, Linda Cline of Dalton, Ruby Parsons of Akin, S.C. and Rosie Swanson of Chatsworth, Ga.;...

Mabel Ellis

Mabel Ellis

Nov 6, 2006

Mrs. Mabel Ellis, 96, of Dalton, passed away, Monday November 6, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, John and Artie Mae Williams and was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Seth Williams, Myrtle Dudley, Birtie Mae Collins, Bob Williams, Harold Williams, Margaret Callahan, Joe Williams and Mary Nell McCurdy. Mabel is...

George C. Wiley, Jr.

George C. Wiley, Jr.

Nov 6, 2006

Mr. George C. Wiley, JR.,62, of Dalton, passed away, Monday November 6, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, George C. Wiley, Sr. and was a Veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his Son, Tony Wiley of Dalton. Mother, Ruth Wiley of Chatsworth. Brothers...

Joel F. Ritchey

Joel F. Ritchey

Nov 5, 2006

Mr. Joel F. “Jim” Ritchey, 85, of Dalton, died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Essie Robinson Ritchey of Dalton. Daughter and son-in-law, Delyn and James Ellis of...

Annie Cochran Morgan

Annie Cochran Morgan

Nov 5, 2006

Mrs. Annie Cochran Morgan, 91, of Dalton, died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at the Gordon County Hospital in Calhoun, Ga. She was the daughter of the late, John M. and Lelia Angie Cochran and was preceded in death her husband, Roy C. Morgan in 1994; son-in-law, Trammell Burch in 2001; sister, Faye Holmes; Brothers, Herbert Cochran, John Cochran and...

Ely Nathan Cavender

Ely Nathan Cavender

Nov 3, 2006

Mr. Ely Nathan Cavender, 68, of Dalton, passed away, Friday, November 3, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Frank Cavender and Ima Jean Adams and was preceded in death by his step-father, Freeman Adams; brothers, Amos Cavender and E. J. Cavender; Grandchild, Malachi Andrews Padgett. Nathan is survived by his wife, Betty Andrews...

Annie Thornbrough

Annie Thornbrough

Oct 31, 2006

Mrs. Annie Cudd Thornbrough, 94, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. Annie was born in Walker County in 1912 to the late Robert and Lizzie Phillips Cudd and was preceded in death by her brothers, George Cudd, John Cudd, Jim Cudd, Bob Cudd and Charlie Cudd; Sisters, Mary Thacker, Lulu Edwards and Lillie...

Velimir Svoren, M.D.

Velimir Svoren, M.D.

Oct 31, 2006

Velimir Svoren, M.D., 63, died October31, 2006. Dr. Svoren was born and educated in Croatia amd immigrated to the United States in 1968. For 38 years, he worked as a Psychiatrist, helping literally thousands of people throughout his lifetime. Vel was a beloved physician, full of compassion and known for his wit and unique style. His passion included Murray...

Sandra (Sandy) Ann Raitz

Sandra (Sandy) Ann Raitz

Oct 29, 2006

Sandra (Sandy) Ann Raitz, 37, passed away suddenly at her home in Denver, Colorado, on October 29, 2006. Her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Raitz, lost their “baby” on that day. Other survivors are: brother and sister-in-law Ron and Bridgette Raitz, Marietta, GA; sister Karen Raitz, Woodstock, GA; brother Kenneth Raitz, Chattanooga, TN; niece and nephew Tiffany and Robert...

Colonel (Ret.) Stephen E. Gordy

Colonel (Ret.) Stephen E. Gordy

Oct 27, 2006

Colonel (Ret.) Stephen E. Gordy, 86, of Dalton, passed away, Friday October 27, 2006 at his residence. He graduated from the U. S. Military Academy in June, 1943; Served in the European Theater in World War II and as an Artillery officer in battery, battalion, and group positions; Served in Third U. S. Army from the Normandy Beachhead to...

Harold M. Barber

Harold M. Barber

Oct 25, 2006

Mr. Harold M. Barber, 83, of Dalton passed away October 25, 2006 at Regency Park Health Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ernestine “Tina” Barber in 2002; parents, William Simpson and Annie Murphy Barber; Brothers, Bill Barber and Jack Barber; Sisters, Delsie Mae Arnold, Louise Dewberry and Betty Jean Keen. Harold is...

Arnold Rutherford

Arnold Rutherford

Oct 24, 2006

Mr. Arnold Ray Rutherford, 72, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2006 in the V. A. Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN. He was the son of the late, William and Vada Hooper Rutherford and was preceded in death by his sister, Minnie Joyce; brother, O. D. Rutherford; brother-in-law, William Stout; father-in-law, Carl Rittenhouse, Sr.; son-in-law, Scott Millsap and...

Archie H. Haggard

Archie H. Haggard

Oct 24, 2006

Mr. Archie H. Haggard, 88, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his Brothers and Sisters; was a WWII veteran and was a school teacher for Whitfield County schools for 30 years before retiring in 1981; then he started driving a school bus, which he did for 18...

Marvin Williamson

Marvin Williamson

Oct 21, 2006

Mr. Marvin Paul Williamson, 57, of Dalton, died late Friday evening, October 20, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was employed with Shaw Industries WD and was preceded in death by his father, Howard T. Williamson. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Jane Johns Williamson of Dalton. Daughter, Jennifer Williamson of Dalton. Mother, Pauline “Polly” Groves Williamson of...

Lucile Chitwood

Lucile Chitwood

Oct 21, 2006

Mrs. Lucile Martin Chitwood, 90, of Dalton, died early Saturday Morning, October 21, 2005 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Chester and Maude Martin of Cohutta, Ga. and was preceded in death by her husband, Paul B. Chitwood in 2003; Infant son, Paul L. Chitwood; brother, Cecil Martin and sister, Mary Martin Kerr. Lucile...

Frank Manly

Frank Manly

Oct 18, 2006

Mr. Frank Wright Manly, 82, of Dalton, died late Wednesday evening, October 18, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Howard P. and Nell Wright Manly and was preceded in death by his son, Frank Wright Manly, Jr. Frank was a graduate of Georgia Tech; A Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in W.W....

Lucille Blanchard

Lucille Blanchard

Oct 17, 2006

Mrs. Lucille M. Blanchard, age 100, of Atlanta passed away at Emory University Hospital on October 17, 2006. She was born in Auburndale, Florida and resided in Atlanta for more than 75 years. Lucille was preceded in death by Husband of 65 years, Wayne Blanchard, Son, Thomas Wayne Blanchard, and Granddaughter, Sydney Blanchard Smith. Lucille is survived by her...

Virgil Franks

Virgil Franks

Oct 16, 2006

Mr. Virgil Franks, 72, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., died Monday, October 16, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Baker Franks in 2004 and her son, Donald Franks in 2005. Virgil is survived by his daughters, Cathy Land of Tunnel Hill and Diane Cannon of Cohutta, Ga. Son, Lynn Franks of Tunnel...

Mildred Smith

Mildred Smith

Oct 15, 2006

Mrs. Mildred Crosby Smith, 91, of Dalton and formerly of Scooba, Ms., died Sunday morning, October 15, 2006 at Regency Park Health Care Center. She was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by husband, Newton James Smith, Sr.; five brothers and sisters. Mildred is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Newton James...

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