OBITUARIES


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...

Rev. Marshall L. Lamb

Rev. Marshall L. Lamb

Oct 14, 2006

Rev. Marshall L. Lamb, Sr., 88, of Rocky Face, Ga., died Saturday evening, October 14, 2006 at his residence. He was a minister for more than 50 years throughout Georgia and Tennessee. Marshall is survived by his loving wife, Lois Arnold Lamb of Rocky Face. Son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Trisha Lamb of Rocky Face. Grandsons, Matthew Lamb of...

Barbara Anne Bagby

Barbara Anne Bagby

Oct 9, 2006

Mrs. Barbara Anne Bearrow Bagley, 73, of Dalton, passed away, Tuesday, October 9, 2006 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her sister, Monica Stewart and a brother, I. V. Bearrow. Barbara was a neonatal nurse with Gordon County Hospital and Medical College of Georgia. She was also a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She...

Lois Johnson Meidinger

Lois Johnson Meidinger

Oct 5, 2006

MRS. LOIS JOHNSON MEIDINGER, 81, OF DALTON, DIED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006 AT HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE, LACE AND ELLA HOLLOWAY JOHNSON AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, HAROLD MEIDINGER. LOIS IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTER, MARY LENCE OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO; COUSINS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS, JOHN AND JUANITA BANKS, MARY...

Birdie Bartenfield Bowers

Birdie Bartenfield Bowers

Oct 4, 2006

Mrs. Birdie Bartenfield Bowers, 81, of Dalton, passed away, Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Bradford Bowers; daughter, Paulette Langford; sons, Hughlyn Bowers, Randall Bowers; granddaughter, Lynn Langford; brother, Glen Henry Bartenfield. Birdie is survived by her children and their spouses, Chris and Francine Bowers of Chatsworth, Carol...

Larry Laney

Larry Laney

Oct 4, 2006

Mr. Larry Laney, 66, of Cleveland, Tn., passed away, Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late, T. M. and Julia Wells Laney and was preceded in death by his Grandson, Isaiah Horne. To Many of his friends Larry was Known as “The Chicken Man”. He is survived by his...

Maxine Moreland Wallace

Maxine Moreland Wallace

Sep 30, 2006

Mrs. Maxine Moreland Wallace, 75, of Dalton, passed away, Saturday, September 30, 2006 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Jim and Merle Thornton Moreland and was preceded in death by her sisters, Elwyn Moreland and Patricia Neal. Maxine was a kindergarten teacher at the First Baptist Church until the Dalton City School System took that...

Tullie Lowe Patterson

Tullie Lowe Patterson

Sep 29, 2006

MRS. TULLIE LOWE SMITH PATTERSON, 91, OF DALTON, DIED FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 AT HER RESIDENCE. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE, DR. TULLY AND MAUDE SMITH AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, DR. FRANK W. PATTERSON, SR. IN 2001. TULLIE WAS A MEMBER OF THE DALTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTER,...

Randy Thornton

Randy Thornton

Sep 29, 2006

Mr. Randy E. Thornton, 49, of Cohutta, GA., passed away, Friday, September 29, 2006 at his residence. Randy was the President of Gene Rogers Builders, LLC; was a member of the Dalton Masonic Lodge # 105; was a member of The Pine Grove Baptist Church, and was an avid outdoorsman He was preceded in death by his father, Steed...

Ruby Howell Thorne

Ruby Howell Thorne

Sep 28, 2006

Mrs. Ruby Howell Thorne, 75, of Dalton, passed away, Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward “Ed” Thorne in 1997. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Vickie Thorne of Dalton. Granddaughter and her husband, Jelena and Blake Knowles of Dalton. Sisters and brother-in-law, Frances and Troy Lee Stone...

Clay Randall Brewer

Clay Randall Brewer

Sep 25, 2006

Mr. Clay Randall Brewer, 51 of Tunnel Hill, died Monday, September 25, 2OO6. He was preceded in death by his father , George Leemone Brewer in 1986. Clay is survived by his wife, Debra Brewer of Tunnel Hill. Sons, Andy Brewer of Murfreesboro, TN. and Kyle Brewer of Tunnel Hill. Mother and step-father, Ida Lou Brewer Fife and Eugene...

Lena Houston Hall

Lena Houston Hall

Sep 23, 2006

Mrs. Lena Houston Hall, 90, of Hickory, NC., and formerly of Dalton, passed away, Saturday, September 23, 2006 in Frye Medical Center in Hickory, NC.. She was the daughter of the late, Harry Samuel and Emma Gazaway Houston and was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Hall. Lena was retired from Hamilton Medical Center. She is survived by...

Franklin Painter

Franklin Painter

Sep 21, 2006

Mr. Franklin Painter, 70, of Dalton, passed away, Thursday, September 21, 2006 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Painter in 1992. Franklin is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Lisa Painter of Dalton, Greg and Kathy Painter of Louisa, KY. Daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Billy Ed Johnson of Louisa, Ky....

Delmar Cochran

Delmar Cochran

Sep 19, 2006

MR. DELMAR COCHRAN, 82, OF DALTON, DIED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 AT HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER. HE WAS THE SON OF THE LATE, GORDON AND LILLIS COCHRAN AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS SISTER, MINNIE RUTH HOLLIS AND BROTHER, CECIL COCHRAN. DELMAR IS SURVIVED BY HIS LOVING WIFE OF 63 YEARS, DIXIE EVANS COCHRAN OF DALTON. SONS AND DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW;...

Opal Wade Hayes

Opal Wade Hayes

Sep 18, 2006

MRS. OPAL WADE HAYES, 96, OF DALTON, DIED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE, GEORGE AND CARRIE WADE AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, JACK T. HAYES AND HER SON, JACK WADE HAYES. OPAL IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, VIVIAN GREGG HAYES OF DALTON. GRANDCHILDREN; GREGG AND CATHY HAYES, CONNIE AND STEVE...

Irene Blackstock Chance

Irene Blackstock Chance

Sep 16, 2006

Mrs. Irene Blackstock Chance, 83, of Dalton, passed away, Saturday, September 16, 2006 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Benjamin and Timmie Rachel Jones Blackstock and was preceded in death by her sisters, Lillie Mae Holden, Phunfay Greeson, Malvern Strickland and Dorothy Lowe; brothers, Wilburn Blackstock, Claude Blackstock and Bud Blackstock. Irene was a life...

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