OBITUARIES


June Smith

June Smith

Dec 25, 2005

Mrs. June Smith, 76, of Dalton, died Sunday December 25, 2005 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, David E. and Elizabeth Everett Smith and was preceded in her sisters and brothers, Mamie Smith, Dorothy Henton, Geneva Brindle, Violet Smith, Otto Smith, Norris Smith, Otis Smith and Milburn Smith. June was a member of Dalton Church...

Harry Lane Arthur

Harry Lane Arthur

Dec 24, 2005

Mr. Harry Lane Arthur, 75, of Dalton, passed away Christmas Eve Saturday, December 24, 2005 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.L. “Jack” and Myrtle Bond Arthur. Mr. Arthur was a native of Dalton who loved his hometown and his many friends. He was a graduate of Dalton High School and received sports scholarships...

Charlotte Wright

Charlotte Wright

Dec 22, 2005

MRS. CHARLOTTE COBB WRIGHT, 80, OF DALTON, DIED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2005 AT HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, WILLIAM “BILL” WRIGHT IN 1989. CHARLOTTE IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW, SHIRLEY AND JAY DYER OF DALTON. SONS AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, JERRY AND NINA WRIGHT OF ACWORTH, GA. AND DON WRIGHT OF GERMANY. SISTER...

James Donald Souther

James Donald Souther

Dec 20, 2005

Mr. James Donald “Spud” Souther, 72, of Dalton, died Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late, W. M. and Nannie Key Souther and was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Dennis Ketchum. He is survived by his wife, Carol Rich Souther of the residence. Sons...

Elizabeth West

Elizabeth West

Dec 19, 2005

Mrs. Elizabeth (Beth West), 57, of Dalton, passed away Monday, December 19, 2005. Mrs. West was born on October 5th, 1948 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was a 1971 graduate of Baptist Christian College (Louisiana) where she received her Bachelor of Arts. She earned her Master of Education from Southern Arkansas University in 1979. After a career in teaching, she...

Jack Little

Jack Little

Dec 15, 2005

MR. JOHN W. “JACK” LITTLE, 83, OF DALTON, DIED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2005. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS WIFE, LENA SMITH LITTLE IN 1994. JACK IS SURVIVED BY HIS NIECES AND NEPHEWS; JACKIE COLE OF MEMPHIS, TN. , BILL CAMPBELL OF DUBLIN, OH. , JIM CAMPBELL OF NEW MEXICO, MARY L. BITLER OF LANCASTER, OH. AND RAY...

Rose Martin

Rose Martin

Dec 14, 2005

Mrs. Rose Herndon Martin, 90, of Dalton, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Whitfield County, daughter of the late, Eugene Oglethorpe and Agnes Hill Herndon and was preceded in death by her brother, John Herndon. Rose taught first grade at Morris Street School for many years and retired from the Dalton Public School...

Fletcher H. Painter

Fletcher H. Painter

Dec 14, 2005

MR. FLETCHER “HERSHEL” PAINTER, 95, OF DALTON AND FORMERLY OF ELLIJAY, GA., DIED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2005 AT THE REGENCY PARK HEALTH CARE. HE WAS BORN OCTOBER 17, 1910, SON OF THE LATE COLUMBUS B. PAINTER AND ETTA BOATRIGHT PAINTER AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FIRST WIFE, RUTH SCOTT PAINTER AND HIS SECOND WIFE, FANNIE BELL PAINTER;...

Gary Edward Hawkins

Gary Edward Hawkins

Dec 14, 2005

MR. GARY EDWARD HAWKINS, 41, OF DALTON, DIED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER14, 2005 IN GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN ATLANTA, GA. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS GREAT-GRANDPARENTS, MAUDE AND CALVIN WEEKS; GRANDMOTHER, PATE DYER AND SPECIAL AUNT, GEORGIA LUFFMAN. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS SONS, GARRETT HAWKINS AND MATTHEW HAWKINS BOTH OF CHATSWORTH. PARENTS, CHARLES AND PATRICIA “PAT” HAWKINS OF...

Annie Neighbors

Annie Neighbors

Dec 13, 2005

Mrs. Annie Abernathy Neighbors, 87, of Dalton, died Tuesday, December 13, 2005. She was the Daughter of the late, William and Nola Gibson Abernathy and was preceded in death by her husband, T. J. Neighbors, Jr.; brothers, Lee Abernathy and Carl Abernathy. Annie was a life long member of Mt. Rachel Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter...

Luther Massingill

Luther Massingill

Dec 11, 2005

Mr. Luther “L. C. “ Massingill, 79, of Dalton, died Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Addis Dyer Massingill. L.C. is survived by his three step-sons, Bruce Dyer, Arlen Dyer and Bobby Dyer all of Dalton. Step-Grandchildren. Nieces and Nephews. Services will be 11 A.M. Tuesday in the Chapel...

Maude Mashburn Kelley

Maude Mashburn Kelley

Dec 6, 2005

Maude Mashburn Kelley, 92 of Dalton, passed away at her home, December 6, 2005, in the arms of her loving and devoted daughter, Jean Kelley. Her dedicated and long-time caregivers, Mary Carter and Joan Kennedy were also present. She was the daughter of the late, Jeff and Ruby Baxter Mashburn and was preceded in death by her beloved son,...

Luna Mccune Armstrong

Luna Mccune Armstrong

Dec 4, 2005

Mrs. Luna McCune Armstrong, 99, of Dalton, died Sunday, December 4, 2005 in Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, John Morgan and Lela Smith McCune and was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Henry Armstrong: Children, Jessie Belle Armstrong, John Armstrong, Bob Armstrong, Helen Roach, Marion Tyler. She is survived by her Grandchildren, Jan...

Ann Hendrson Blackstock

Ann Hendrson Blackstock

Dec 3, 2005

MRS. ANN HENDERSON BLACKSTOCK, 85, OF DALTON, DIED SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2005 AT RECENCY PARK HEALTH CARE. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE DALTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, CLAUDE E. BLACKSTOCK IN 1991. ANN IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW, KAYE AND JIM JONES OF DALTON. SON, RON E. BLACKSTOCK OF...

James Michael Beach

James Michael Beach

Nov 29, 2005

MR. JAMES MICHAEL “MIKE” BEACH, 59, OF DALTON, DIED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2005. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS, JAMES “CODY” BEACH AND TOMMIE LEE BARTENFELD BEACH. MIKE IS SURVIVED BY HIS DAUGHTER, DARE BEACH OF ATLANTA, GA. SON, GREG BEACH OF DALTON. GRANDDAUGHTER, MIRACLE JOYCE OF DALTON. SPECIAL AUNT, GINGIE BARTENFELD OF DALTON. AUNTS, UNCLES AND...

Julian D. Kiker

Julian D. Kiker

Nov 28, 2005

Mr. Julian D. Kiker, 90, of Calhoun and formerly of Dalton, died Monday, November 28, 2005 in Gordon Hospital. He was a W.W. II veteran having served with the U. S. Army. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Grace and Richard Gilbreath, of Calhoun. Son and daughter-in-law, Dwight and Linda Kiker of Dawsonville, GA. Sisters, Mary Lee...

Bobbie Leathers

Bobbie Leathers

Nov 25, 2005

Mrs. Bobbie McGill Leathers, 83, of Dalton and formerly of Greenville, SC., died Friday, November 25, 2005 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Nellie Stover McGill and was preceded in death by her husband Harry Allen Leathers and sister Margaret Kennedy. Bobbie was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church and previously...

Cleo Morgan

Cleo Morgan

Nov 25, 2005

MRS. CLEO MIOLEN MORGAN, 96, OF DALTON, DIED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005. SHE WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE AND AS A PERSON, SHE NEVER KNEW A STRANGER AND NEVER REFUSED A SOUL IN NEED. HER LOSS WILL BE FELT BY AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY. HER GENEROUS SPIRIT, OPEN HAND AND HEART, GRACIOUSNESS, GENTLENESS, KINDNESS AND...

Vido Hammontree

Vido Hammontree

Nov 25, 2005

Mrs. Vido Huggins Hammontree, 90, of Dalton, died Friday, November 25, 2005 in Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hammontree and her son, Randell Hammontree. She was a member of the South Dalton Baptist Church. Vido is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Tommy Duke of Dalton. Daughter-in-law, Anne Hammontree of...

Nellie B. Prater

Nellie B. Prater

Nov 22, 2005

Mrs. Nellie B. Morgan Prater, 91, of Resaca, died Tuesday November 22, 2005 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, John and Burnice Hendon Morgan and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Earl Prater, Sr; daughters, Oline Elizabeth Cooper Deaton, Joyce Marie Rackley; brothers, Clarence Edward Morgan, William Franklin Morgan and James Riley Morgan....

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