OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 13, 2022

Doris Jean Sharpe Smith, 85, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Earl and Jennie Sharp and was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Smith, son, Richard Smith and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Myrtle and Emory Kerr Smith.

Doris was a member of Dalton First...

Dec 12, 2022

Charlotte Ann Moss, 75, of Chattanooga, TN, formerly of Dalton, passed away on December 12, 2022, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Martha Adams.

Ms. Moss loved her children, grandchildren, and other family members and she was loved by them also. She is survived by her children:...

Dec 8, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Johnson, a long-time resident of Dalton, GA died peacefully on December 8, 2022 at the age of 85 at Hamilton Medical Center in the presence of his wife and daughter.

Ron is survived by his wife, Karen T. Johnson; his children, Christa (Andy) Meyer of Ringgold, GA and Shawn (Mary) Johnson...

Dec 8, 2022

Donald Kelly Thompson (DT to his friends), 75, of Dalton, Georgia passed away suddenly December 8, 2022.

He was the son of the late Arthur R. Thompson and Neta B. Thompson.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Robin Vining Thompson; his son, Jason Vining Phillips and his wife Sara of Atlanta, Georgia,...

Dec 7, 2022

Johnnie Lee Sims, 83, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Sims; mom, Rosa Lee Bryson; 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Johnnie was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed flowers, creating arrangements and crafts. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church....

Dec 6, 2022

Andrew Russell Cooley, age 44, passed unexpectedly. He is survived by his parents Russell and Brenda Cooley, his sisters Gina (Don) Lillie and Elizabeth (Porter IV) Loring, and his grandmother Virginia Cooley. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Andrew graduated from Dalton High School in 1996 and earned a...

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. Lawrence Eugene McFalls, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

He was the son of the late Ted and Georgia McFalls and was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Opal McFalls and sister, Mary Frances Duncan.

Lawrence is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Marie McFalls...

Nov 29, 2022

Richard Marlin Shook was born in Dalton, GA September 1, 1957. He was 65 when he went to meet the Lord on November 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Marlin and Elizabeth Shook. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Patricia and William Moreland, grandchildren Vance Lewis, Heather McGatha and Joshua Moreland, and great...

Nov 27, 2022

Hazel Robertson Sewell, 98 of Dalton, went to her heavenly Father on November 27, 2022.

She was born on June 13, 1924, in Rutledge, GA and was the only surviving child of George and Agnes Robertson, who had nine children. Her parents came to America from Scotland in 1901. Hazel graduated from Rutledge High School, Rutledge Georgia...

Nov 25, 2022

Hubert Odell Cochran, Sr., age 90, born March 12, 1932, has moved into his new home in glory with the Everlasting Father, our Redeemer Jesus Christ, and the sweet Holy Spirit. After a long battle with dementia, Odell graduated to heaven on November 25, 2022.

Odell was better known to family and friends as “Odie,” “Dad,” “Pops,”...

Nov 16, 2022

Randy Hayden Gibson passed away on November 16, 2022, at the age of 65. He was born on July 9, 1957, in Ellijay, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Eva Gibson.

Randy wore a lot of hats: father, grandfather, husband, friend, and mentor, to name a few. He is survived by his...

Nov 14, 2022

Martha Ann Glenn, 86, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Odis and Cora Lee Wimpy and was also preceded in death by her husband, John T. Glenn and brother, Charles Wimpy.

Martha is survived by her children, Cathy White (Tim), Sheila Glenn (Brian Tucker) and George Glenn...

Nov 8, 2022

George Claude Ogle, 86, of Dalton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cam and Dicie Ogle; brothers, Charlie Ogle, Richard Ogle, Earl Ogle, and Junior Ogle; and sisters, Pauline Caldwell, Mildred Sneed, Wahlice Lacey, and Lillian Peffley.

George is survived by his loving wife of...

Oct 30, 2022

Timothy “Tim” Lee Chesser, 64, of Ringgold, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty Chesser.

Tim is survived by his daughters, Taitlyn Lee Chesser and Taylor Grace Chesser, and their mother, Tammy Orr Chesser; daughter and son-in-law, Samantha...

Oct 26, 2022

Kimmy “Kim” Denise Moore, 62, of Newport, TN, formerly of Dalton, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Quillian H. and Duzzie A. Adams Moore; and brothers, John Moore and Tommy Moore.

Kim loved and was deeply committed to her family, always putting them first in every aspect of...