OBITUARIES

Jan 20, 2023

Jesse Claude Embry, Jr. (90) of Atlanta, GA, passed peacefully on January 20, 2023. Claude, fondly known as “JC” by close family, was born in Reynolds, Ga, on January 28, 1932, to Claude and Elsie Embry. He passed into eternity eight days shy of his 91st birthday.

After graduating from Georgia Tech in 1954, Claude served in...

Jan 18, 2023

William Hicks, 76, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center, in Dalton.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Caleb and Cora Hicks; three brothers, Henry, Lindy, and Tommy; and two sisters, Gracie and Eleanor.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20 years,...

Jan 17, 2023

Franklin Dale Stacy, 84, of Dalton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, O. U. and Willie Stacy. Mr. Stacy was dedicated in love to his family who survive him. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, June M. Stacy; sons and daughter-in-law, Stephen (Katy)...

Jan 17, 2023

Starling “Lamar” Elrod, Sr., 82, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his father, Starling Elrod, sister, Beverly Elrod Rogers and nephew, Bobby Elrod.

Lamar loved his family more than anything. He always made sure that they knew he loved them and that they were all taken...

Jan 12, 2023

Evelyn Glennice Rollins Phillips, 74, of Dalton, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Dalton Place. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Charlie) Phillips; parents, J. F. and Hazel Rollins; in-laws, Lloyd and Dot Phillips; siblings, Carolyn Watkins, Willena (Billie) Brookshire; brothers-in-law, Allen Phillips and Ronnie Phillips; and her beloved dog, Boots.

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Jan 11, 2023

Margie Faye Boyd, 79, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Edgbert and Oma Talley and was also preceded in death by her husband, Randal H. Boyd and siblings, Virgil Talley and Mary Helen Wilson.

Jan 9, 2023

Charles Johnson “Charlie” “CJ”, 71, of Dalton passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.

He was the son of the late Spurgeon and DeEtte Johnson.

Charlie was a Veteran of the US Air Force. He loved fishing, golf and UGA Football.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Johnson; sisters, Phyllis Lackey (Red),...

Jan 9, 2023

Edna Sue Peden, 75, of Dalton, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Beulah Peden, and is survived by her sister, Betty Lynn Peden. Edna was a long-time employee of Lady Madison in Dalton.

Funeral services for Mrs. Peden will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023,...

Jan 9, 2023

Betty “Mac” McCallie Thomas, of Dalton, GA died Monday, January 9, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie, her parents Lossie and Hugh McCallie, and her sister Helen Bolinger.  She is survived by her daughter Rebecca (Hilliard) Jolly of Dalton and son Charles “Chuck” (Rebecca) Thomas III of Winston-Salem, NC;  grandchildren Robb (Stacey) Jolly, Robin (Richard)...

Jan 6, 2023

Nancy J. Capehart Gregg, 86, of Dalton, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Dorothy Capehart; sister, Frankie J. Capehart Dorsey; and brother, Buddy Capehart. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Richard D. Gregg, and her sons, Richard D. Gregg II...

Dec 28, 2022

Nancy Trevillyan Kenemer, 90, of Dalton, GA. went to be with her Lord and Savior, December 28 th , 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Colonel Jack Kenemer, of the United States Army, and her parents, Frank Trevillyan and Teddy Lee Trevillyan.

Nancy was born June 11, 1932, in Wichita, Kansas and spent...

Dec 27, 2022

Sherry Irene Sandidge Brown, 73, of Dalton went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilford A. Sandidge and Hazel I. Sandidge and brother, Nathan M. Sandidge.

Sherry was a loving wife and caring mother. She is survived by her husband, Timothy “Tim”...

Dec 24, 2022

Mrs. Harriet Caulkins Moore passed away peacefully and into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on December 24th. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilford Caulkins Jr. and Helen Taylor Caulkins, Lookout Mountain, TN, husband, Mack William Moore Jr., Dalton GA, brother, Billy Caulkins, Lookout Mountain, TN, and sister, Helen (Brownie) Brown, Pulaski, TN.

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Dec 23, 2022

Eva Jean Rann, 87, of Rocky Face, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation in Dalton.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Preston Rann; parents, Roy and Essie Lowe; siblings, J. B. Swinny, Ralph Lowe, G. A. Lowe, James Lowe, and Martha Rollins.

Mrs. Rann is survived...

Dec 21, 2022

George Brooks Thomas, 75, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

He was the son of the late Howard and Mamie Ruth Thomas and was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Susan Wink Thomas, nephew, Clay Moore and brother-in-law, Pat Fountain.

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Dec 20, 2022

Wanda Faye Stanley, 79, took a once in a lifetime trip on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

She was preceded in leaving behind this earthly life by her grandparents, Ruby and D.J. Muse; parents, James Quarles and Geneva German; husband, Ernest Stanley; brother, Jim Quarles; granddaughter, Ruby Sue Stanley.

Wanda was a self-taught painter and crafter,...

Dec 17, 2022

Laura Vee Howell Haley, 100, of Dalton, passed away on December 17, 2022, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Laura loved her family and attended Temple Baptist Church. She worked at American Thread Company until she retired.

She was preceded in death by her parents James and Martha White Howell and her husband Fain Haley.

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Dec 17, 2022

Robert Gossage—“R.T.” to friends,” “Pop” to his family—was a loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Shelia Hedden Gossage; his mother and father, Viola and Carl Gossage; sister, Dorothy Gossage Kelly, and brother-in-law, Hershel Kelly; brother, Joe Gossage, and sister-in-law, Gladys Gossage; brother-in-law, Frank...

Dec 14, 2022

James Robert Reich Sr., 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Dalton, Georgia on December 14, 2022. James (Jim) was born on January 21, 1929, in Chattanooga, TN. He is survived by daughters Cynthia (Ed) Reich Montalvo, Patty (Jim) Reich Giuliani, son James Robert (Peggy) Reich, Jr., and eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Preceding him in death...

Dec 13, 2022

J. David Meyer, Jr. passed away in Dalton, GA on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Dave was born on April 11, 1939, in Tampa, FL to Catrine and John Davidson Meyer. He attended Kent State University and attained a degree in Graphic Design.

In 1962, Dave met the love of his life, Barbara Jean Needham. They married and...