OBITUARIES


Pearl Holsonback

Pearl Holsonback

Nov 19, 2005

Mrs. Pearl Scott Holsonback, 76, of LaFayette, Ga. and formerly of Dalton, died Saturday November 19, 2005 at Hamilton Medical Center. She retired from Wachovia Bank in 1989 after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrell E. Holsonback on October 4, 1993. Brother, Billy J. Scott and her parents, Bill & Pearl Scott...

Robert Maynard

Robert Maynard

Nov 18, 2005

Mr. Robert G. “Jerry” Maynard, 66, of Dalton died Friday, November 18, 2005 at Regency Park Healthcare. He was the son of the late R.B. Maynard, and was owner of TEC, Inc. He was a member of the Georgia Tech Alumni Asscoiation and the Dalton Elks Lodge. He is survived by his loving wife, Wylene King Maynard. Son and...

Mae Jeffcoat

Mae Jeffcoat

Nov 18, 2005

Mrs. Mae Mullinax Vaughn Jeffcoat, 87, of Sugar Valley died Friday November 18, 2005 at Gordon Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Mullinax and Annie Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. “Cork” Jeffcoat in 2004, son-in-law, Cleve Miles and several brothers and sisters. Mae is survived by her children, C.B....

Russell W. Powell

Russell W. Powell

Nov 16, 2005

Mr. Russell W. “Dasher” Powell, 85, of Dalton, died Wednesday, November 16, 2005 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, George W. Powell, Sr. and Jimmie Lou Caylor Powell and was preceded in death by his brothers, Hollis Powell and George W. Powell, Jr.; sister, Dorothy E. Chapman. Dasher was a veteran of WW II...

Martha Dempsey Higginbotham

Martha Dempsey Higginbotham

Nov 14, 2005

Mrs. Martha Dempsey Higginbotham, 90, of Dalton, died Monday November 14, 2005. She was the daughter of the late, Elder and Mrs. J. W. Dempsey, Sr., and was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph Dempsey, Reuben Dempsey, Bunyan “Red” Dempsey, J. H. “Sam” Dempsey, Joseph W. Dempsey, Jr., Robert Dempsey and Newton Dempsey. Martha is survived by her...

Ann Painter

Ann Painter

Nov 13, 2005

Mrs. Ann Cook Painter, 68, of Dalton passed away Sunday November 13, 2005 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Painter in 1982. Ann is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Todd & Lisa Painter of Dalton and Greg & Kathy Painter of Louisa, Ky. Daughter and son-in-law, Cindy &...

Janie Cheney

Janie Cheney

Nov 13, 2005

Mrs. Janie Cannon Cheney, 87, of Dalton passed away Sunday November 13, 2005 at Regency Park Healthcare Center. Janie was a member of Dalton First United Church for over 60 years. She and her husband, “Dit” came to north Georgia as newlyweds 67 years ago. Janie was preceded in death by her husband Hugh C. “Dit” Cheney in 1988....

Sandra Kirk Thomason

Sandra Kirk Thomason

Nov 13, 2005

MRS. SANDRA KIRK THOMASON, 63, OF DALTON, WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2005 FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER FATHER, R. E. KIRK AND HER BROTHER, JERRY KIRK. SANDRA IS SURVIVED BY HER SON AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, ROBIE AND LUCY THOMASON OF WATERTOWN, TN. DAUGHTERS AND SONS-IN-LAW, JADA...

A.N. Smith

A.N. Smith

Nov 11, 2005

MR. A. N. “SMITTY” SMITH, 77, OF ROCKY FACE, GA., WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2005. A. N. WAS A LOVING FAMILY MAN, WHO DIVIDED HIS TIME BETWEEN HIS FAITH, HIS FAMILY AND HIS FRIENDS. HIS PASSION FOR COLLECTING TRAINS BROUGHT JOY TO ALL THOSE AROUND HIM. HE WAS A LOYAL EMPLOYEE OF THE BROWN...

Rev.Johnny Franklin Pratt

Rev.Johnny Franklin Pratt

Nov 8, 2005

REV. JOHNNY FRANKLIN PRATT, 21, OF DALTON, DIED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005. HE WOULD HAVE CELEBRATED HIS 22nd BIRTHDAY NEXT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS GRANDPARENTS; REV. JESSE PRATT, SR. AND MR. & MRS. LEROY BLACKWOOD AND HIS UNCLE, JESSE PRATT, JR. JOHNNY IS SURVIVED BY HIS LOVING FAMILY, PARENTS, CHARLIE AND JOY PRATT...

Douglas C. Miller

Douglas C. Miller

Nov 3, 2005

r. Douglas C. Miller, 60 of Calhoun and formerly of Tunnel Hill, died Thursday, November 3, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother, Johnnie Miller; sister, Wanda Miller; brother, Alex Miller. Douglas is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Angie Miller of Covington, GA. Daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Richard Lanier of Calhoun. Sisters, Marian...

Rev. Alan T. Reed

Rev. Alan T. Reed

Nov 2, 2005

Rev. Alvin T. Reed, 68, of Dalton, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church. Alvin is survived by his wife, Lola Jenkins Reed of the residence. Daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Marie and Ray Raft of California. Son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Joann Travis of Chatsworth. Sister, Frances...

Phyllis Weber Sneary

Phyllis Weber Sneary

Oct 30, 2005

MRS. PHYLLIS WEBER SNEARY, 82, OF DALTON, GA., DIED SUNDAY,OCTOBER 30, 2005. SHE WAS BORN IN DEFIANCE COUNTY OHIO, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE, CORRES AND EVELYN WEBER AND WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, EUGENE C. SNEARY IN 1999. PHYLLIS IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTER, ANITA MICHELLE SNEARY OF ATLANTA, GA. SONS AND DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW, JIM AND DEBBIE SNEARY...

Jan Davis

Jan Davis

Oct 28, 2005

MS. JAN DAVIS, 39, OF PATTERSON, LA., AND FORMERLY OF DALTON, DIED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 AT MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE IN CHATTANOOGA, TN. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, W.T. DAVIS AND AGNES DAVIS WILBANKS. JAN IS SURVIVED BY, KENNETH H. SAVOIE OF PATTERSON. CHILDREN; KALEB, KOLTON AND ZACH . SISTERS AND BROTHERS-IN-LAW, JELETA AND GEORGE GAZAWAY,...

Charles Julian Shepherd

Charles Julian Shepherd

Oct 27, 2005

MR. CHARLES JULIAN SHEPHERD, 84, OF DALTON, DIED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2005. HE WAS A LIFE- LONG RESIDENT OF ROCKY FACE, BORN TO THE LATE, JOHN AND NETTIE SHEPHERD; WAS A VETERAN OF THE U.S. ARMY, SERVING IN W.W. II; WAS RETIRED FROM COMBUSTION ENGINEERING IN CHATTANOOGA, TN., AFTER 32 YEARS; WAS A MEMBER OF THE DALTON CENTRAL CHURCH...

Goedele Maselis

Goedele Maselis

Oct 23, 2005

Mrs. Goedele “Kate” Desender Maselis, 44, of Alpharetta and formerly of Dalton, died Sunday, October 23, 2005 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ludwina Desender in 1998. Kate is survived by her husband, Bernard Maselis of Alpharetta. Children, Julie Maselis and Phillip Maselis both of Alpharetta. Mother, Regina Desender of Alpharetta....

Maxine Brown

Maxine Brown

Oct 23, 2005

Ms. Maxine Brown, 75, passed away Sunday October 23, 2005 at her home in Dalton. Born March 15, 1930 in Dalton, she was preceded in death by her parents Reuben and Anne Halcomb Brown and her brother James Brown. A graduate of Dalton High School, Maxine attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. She taught business subjects at...

James D. Orr

James D. Orr

Oct 21, 2005

Mr. James D. “Jim” Orr, 61, of Dalton, died Friday, October 21, 2005 in Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tn. He was the son of the late James C. and Ann Whiteside Orr and was preceded in death by his aunt, Mae Blair. Jim was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Marion Crider, Sr.

Marion Crider, Sr.

Oct 15, 2005

Mr. Marion Crider, Sr., 60, of Resaca, died Saturday, October 15, 2005 in the Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Tom and Gertrude Massingill Crider and was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Crider; sisters, Frances Smith and Lula Ingle; brothers, Tom Crider and John Crider. Marion was a member of the Church...

James Roy Elrod

James Roy Elrod

Oct 14, 2005

MR. JAMES ROY “ROD” ELROD, 85, OF DALTON, DIED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 AT PEACHTREE ESTATES. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FIRST WIFE, FENNIE MIDDLETON ELROD. ROD IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE, EVELYN DAVIS ELROD OF DALTON. STEP- DAUGHTER AND HUSBAND, ANGELA AND RICHARD GARRETT OF DALTON. STEP-GRANDCHILDREN; GRAYSON GARRETT AND MALLORY GARRETT. NIECES AND NEPHEWS ALSO...

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