OBITUARIES


Percy Merritt

Percy Merritt

Feb 28, 2006

MR. PERCY DURANT MERRITT, 88, OF DALTON AND FORMERLY OF LEXINGTON, N.C., PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY, FEBRUARY 28, 2006. P. D., AS HE WAS KNOWN TO ALL, WAS BORN IN SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. ON JUNE 14, 1917 TO THE LATE, PLATO AND DELLA MERRITT. HE WAS A GRADUATE OF N.C. STATE UNIVERSITY AND WAS A VETERAN OF THE U.S. ARMY,...

Andy Lowery

Andy Lowery

Feb 27, 2006

MR. ANDREW J. “ANDY” LOWERY, 82, OF DALTON, PASSED AWAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2006 AT WOOD DALE HEALTH CARE CENTER. HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE U.S. NAVY, SERVING IN W.W. II AND WAS EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF DALTON FOR 20 YEARS, RETIRING AS CITY CLERK IN 1978. ANDY IS SURVIVED BY HIS LOVING WIFE OF 56 YEARS,...

Evelyn Sherwwod Hilson

Evelyn Sherwwod Hilson

Feb 26, 2006

Mrs. Evelyn Sherwood Economy Hilson, 85, of Dalton, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 26, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Fredrick H. and Pearl Jamieson Sherwood and was preceded in death by her husbands, William George Economy, Sr. in 1956 and Bob Cliff Hilson in 2001; Granddaughter, Patricia Ann Economy...

Jack Moody Stacy, Sr.

Jack Moody Stacy, Sr.

Feb 25, 2006

Mr. Jack Moody Stacy, Sr., 71, of Dalton, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 25, 2006 in the Life Care Center in Chattanooga, Tn. He was the son of the late, William Claude Stacy, Sr. and Willie Irene Parks and was preceded in death by his loving brothers, William Claude Stacy, Jr., Jefferson Stacy; loving sisters, Ora...

Lloyd Phillips

Lloyd Phillips

Feb 24, 2006

Mr. Lloyd “Junior” Phillips, 54, of Dalton, died Thursday February 23, 2006. He was the son of the late, Lloyd and Gladys Phillips and was preceded in death by his sisters, Faye Milan, Wanda Lance and Brenda Lands. He is survived by his sisters, Charlene Phillips of Ringgold, and Glenda Lyons of Marietta, Ga. Memorial services will be Sunday...

Flora Stone

Flora Stone

Feb 23, 2006

MRS. FLORA WILLIAMS STONE, 83, OF DALTON, PASSED AWAY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2006 AT HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE, CHARLES AND DIMPLE EDWARDS WILLIAMS AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, CLIFFORD D. STONE; HER BROTHER, HARLAN WILLIAMS AND HER SISTER, DEAN WILLIAMS SYDNES. FLORA IS SURVIVED BY HER BROTHERS AND SISTER-IN-LAW, DAVID...

Clara Kirk

Clara Kirk

Feb 22, 2006

MRS. CLARA JANE DYER KIRK, 87, OF DALTON, WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND OF 50 YEARS, R.E. KIRK; SON, JERRY KIRK AND DAUGHTER, SANDRA KIRK THOMASON. CLARA JANE IS SURVIVED BY HER GRANDCHILDREN; ROBIE AND LUCY THOMASON OF WATERTOWN, TN., JADA AND JON NELSON OF SIGNAL...

Ruby Odell Hayes

Ruby Odell Hayes

Feb 20, 2006

MRS. RUBY ODELL BAGLEY HAYES, 77, OF CRANDALL, GA., WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2006 AT HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER. SHE WAS BORN OCTOBER 8, 1928 IN GORDON COUNTY, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE, NOAH AND EMMA BAGLEY AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER SISTER, RUBY LEE CAULEY AND HER SISTER-IN-LAW, FAYE BAGLEY. SHE WAS A...

Eva Mcdaniel

Eva Mcdaniel

Feb 20, 2006

MRS. EVA MORRISON McDANIEL, 84, OF DALTON, DIED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2006. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, JOHN E. McDANIEL, SR. IN DECEMBER OF 2000. EVA IS SURVIVED BY HER SON, JOHN E. McDANIEL, JR. AND HIS FIANCE, C. LEANNE DILLMAN BOTH OF CAIRO, GA. DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW, MARGARET M. McDANIEL AND PETER LEAFMAN OF MARIETTA,...

Eardice Smith Defore Cantrell

Eardice Smith Defore Cantrell

Feb 19, 2006

Mrs. Eardice Smith Defore Cantrell, 95, of Dalton, died Sunday, February 19, 2006. She was the daughter of the late, J. J. and Fannie Lou Cagle Smith and was preceded in death by her husbands, Clayborn Defore and Leonard Cantrell; sons, Jack Defore and Charles Smith; sisters, Mattie Gordon, Pearl Rogers, Oma Croy; brothers, J. C. Smith and Harlan...

Allen Mullinax

Allen Mullinax

Feb 13, 2006

Mr. Allen Mullinax, 50, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at his residence. Allen worked for Smith and Green Construction for more than 25 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Hershel Mullinax, Sr., and a brother, Hershel Mullinax, Jr. Allen is survived by his son, Jann Mullinax of Jasper. Mother, Audry G. Smith of...

Adele Mckone

Adele Mckone

Feb 9, 2006

MRS. ADELE FRANCES McKONE, 81, OF DALTON, DIED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2006. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND, PETER J. McKONE OF DALTON. DAUGHTERS AND SONS-IN-LAW; ELIZABETH AND RICHARD GEORGE OF ASHEVILLE, N.C., ROSEMARY AND MURRAY BANDY OF DALTON. SONS AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW; ROBERT AND BEVERLEY McKONE OF ASHEVILLE, KEVIN AND MARSHA McKONE, DAVID AND PATTY McKONE ALL OF DALTON....

Marguerite Hardman

Marguerite Hardman

Feb 5, 2006

Mrs. Marguerite Wood Hardman, 89, of Athens, Ga. and formerly of Dalton, died Sunday, February 5, 2006. She was the daughter of the late, Claude E. and Mae Pierce Wood and was preceded in death by her husband, Tye Cobb Hardman; Brother, Claude E. Wood, Jr.; Sister, Elizabeth Wood and her grandson, Joseph Norris. Marguerite is survived by her...

Grady Thomason

Grady Thomason

Feb 5, 2006

Mr. Grady L. Thomason, 76, of Dalton went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 5, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Edna Harrell Thomason in 1999; parents, Manning & Viola Redman Thomason; great-grandson, Cory Blake McHan; brothers, Trammell Thomason, Charles Thomason; sisters, Imogene Stanley and Edna Mae King.. Grady is survived...

Sara Mcmullen Helms

Sara Mcmullen Helms

Feb 4, 2006

MRS. SARA McMULLEN HELMS, 71, OF DALTON, DIED SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2006 AT THE HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE, R.C. AND MYRTICE McMULLEN AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER SON, MICHAEL HELMS. SARA WAS EMPLOYED WITH PEDIATRICS OF DALTON FOR 38 YEARS. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND, ALFRED HELMS OF DALTON. DAUGHTER,...

James Burgess

James Burgess

Feb 1, 2006

Mr. James Burgess, Jr., 77, of Ellijay and formerly of Dalton, died Wednesday, February 1, 2006 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, James Burgess, Sr. and Edith Plumley Burgess and was preceded in death by his wife, Valgreta Gilbreath Burgess and a son, James William Burgess. James is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law,...

Troy W. Talley

Troy W. Talley

Jan 30, 2006

Mr. Troy W. Talley, 88, of Dalton, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis Talley and George Stafford; sisters, Jimmie Shipley, Wylene Whitener and O. M. Curry. Troy is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Ledford Talley of Dalton. Many nieces and nephews. Services will be...

Alice Tucker

Alice Tucker

Jan 30, 2006

Mrs. Alice Lancaster Tucker, 79 of Dalton, died Monday, January 30, 2006 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel & Ebba Koontz Lancaster; brothers, Johnny Lancaster, Paul Lancaster and Lafayette Lancaste; and sister, Beatrice Locklear. Alice is survived by her son, Joseph Tucker of Dalton. Nephew, Samuel Locklear of Dalton Services will be held...

William Morgan, Sr.

William Morgan, Sr.

Jan 27, 2006

Mr. William A. “Bill” Morgan, Sr., of Dalton, Ga. and formerly of Ringgold, Ga., died Friday, January 27, 2006. He was born October 27, 1918 in Chattanooga, Tn., son of the late Murl Freeman Morgan and Rose Steinmann Morgan. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during WW II and retired from the 181st Artillery Division of...

Hullett Lasseter King

Hullett Lasseter King

Jan 25, 2006

MR. HULETT LASSETER KING,89,A RETIRED DALTON TEXTILE CHEMIST, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 25, 2007 FIVE DAYS BEFORE HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY. HE WAS THE SON OF THE LATE HULETT AND NORA MAE LASSETER KING. A NATIVE OF WARRENTON, ALABAMA, MR. KING FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL IN HUNTSVILLE AND GRADUATED FROM ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (NOW AUBURN UNIVERSITY) IN 1940. HE SERVED AS...

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