OBITUARIES

Apr 10, 2022

Stephen Anthony Moscardini of Dalton, Georgia, beloved husband, brother and pastor, stepped into glory on April 10, 2022.

Left to cherish his memory are wife Dahlia; sister, Judy (Moscardini) Garcia and other family members. Also surviving are Apostle John and Carmen Boney and the Emmanuel Ministries International family, Dug Gap Baptist Church family and other members of...

Apr 8, 2022

Neva Mae Sane, 83, of Dalton passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Letha and Luther Scott and was also preceded in death by her siblings and stepdaughter.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 50 years, Wesley Sane; children, Randall Martin (son), Debbie (daughter) and...

Apr 6, 2022

Calvin Edward (C.E.) Whisenant, 92, of Dalton, made his transition peacefully to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Calvin was a humble U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War, and receiving many medals, including The Purple Heart. After his military service, he became a master as a masonry contractor,...

Apr 6, 2022

Ronnie Lee Ensley, born November 24, 1952, age 69, passed away at his earthly residence to his heavenly home on April 6, 2022. He wasn’t just a husband, a dad, and a loving Pawpaw, he was a strong believer in the Baptist faith and had accepted Jesus Christ as his own personal Savior years ago. He was a member...

Mar 30, 2022

Edna Louise Wininger, 81, of Tunnel Hill passed away on  Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Wininger and children, Deana and Samuel Wininger.

Edna will be remembered for her ability to bring laughter to those around her and by the amount of love she had for her family...

Mar 29, 2022

Johnny Carney, 68, of Resaca passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. Carney and Ethel Carney Moore, and brother, Gerry Carney.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 30 years, Casey Carney; son, Jake Carney; sister, Patricia Lynne Scherencel (Rod); sister-in-law, Melissa DeArk (Scott); brother-in-law, Doug...

Mar 27, 2022

Betty Ann Durant Kenemer Chamblee, 87, of Dalton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022, surrounded by her family at The Gardens at Royal Oaks in Dalton.  She was very active in the community.  She was fundamental in helping to start the kindergarten program at Trinity Methodist Church.  She was a former director of the kindergarten program at...

Mar 27, 2022

Jimmy B. Johns, 68, of Sugar Valley, GA passed away on Sunday morning, March 27, 2022, at his home in the arms of his loving wife, Sheila, of over 50 years and his precious family.

Jimmy was born in Dalton, GA to Trammell and Ouida Johns on July 26, 1953. He attended Valley Point High School in...

Mar 26, 2022

Joan Looper Parks, 69, of Dalton passed away with her children at her side on Saturday, March 26, 2022 following a long battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Harry Looper Jr. and JoAnn Cox Looper. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Harry Looper III, Carl Lee Looper and Glenn Steven...

Mar 26, 2022

Jackie Ray Meyers, 74, of Marietta, formerly of Dalton, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Green Meyers; his parents, John Luther and Evelyn Meyers; and his brother, Kenneth Meyers.

Mr. Meyers is survived by his son, Randy Meyers, his daughter, Rhonda Lubitz, and his...

Mar 25, 2022

Virginia Alexandra Watts Hoyt, 69, of Rocky Face, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert H. and Valeria W. Watts. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly A. Hoyt; daughter and son-in-law, Chrissy and Jacob Hormes; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Shannon Hoyt; and brothers and sisters-in-law,...

Mar 25, 2022

Selina H. Swaim, 59, of Dalton passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Floyd and Bertha Henry; parents, Leroy and Judy Henry; sister, Delina Henry; nephew, Christopher Henry.

Selina was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Clay Swaim; children, Justin Henry,...

Mar 23, 2022

Mary Lou Smith, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Lee and Anna Robinson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Smith; second husband, Quay Fowler; son, David Smith; sister, Carolee Whiteside; brother, Kenneth Robinson; son-in-law, Larry Smith.

Mary was a member of Olivia...

Mar 19, 2022

Jerry Melvin Cox, 81, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

He was the son of the late Albert and Hazel Cox and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Helen, Charlie “Bill”, Albert, Bobby and Tommy.

Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Whitfield County Public Works, Road...

Mar 19, 2022

Michael Dewayne White, 59, of Dalton, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Charles Kenneth White; brother, Harvey White; son, Andrew Wood; and grandson, Spencer Milbourn.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie White; children, Destiny Jasmine White, Kelly Tucker,...

Mar 17, 2022

With peaceful surrender, Mary McLellan Manly Ryman passed from this earthly realm to her heavenly home on March 17, 2022. She is now reunited with her husband of nearly 70 years, Milton Ryman, Jr., her parents, William Judson Manly and Mary McLellan Manly, and her brother, James Manly. She is survived by her three daughters, Marti Ryman Pierce (Gerald),...

Mar 13, 2022

Roger Phillip Pressley, 73, of Dalton went home to his Lord and Savior on March 13, 2022.

He passed peacefully at home with his family surrounding him. He was the only son of Wrextle Walter and Lorraine Bowman Pressley of Knoxville, TN

Roger was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and was...

Mar 13, 2022

Frieda Hardin Miller, 77, of Dalton, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lola Hardin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Thomas “Tom” Miller, and her brothers and sister.

Mrs. Miller is survived by her children and spouse, Susan Miller,...

Mar 8, 2022

Doyle Edward Couch, 81, of Chatsworth passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Annelle Couch.

Doyle is survived by his second wife, Shirley Couch; daughter and son-in-law, Tami and Randy Arrowood; several step daughters and step sons; grandchildren, Grant, Audrey, Annellese and Juliette Arrowood; many step...

Mar 6, 2022

Charlene H. Estes, 87, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Holden and was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Estes Sr. and siblings, Helen, Clara Ann, Larry and Bobby.

Charlene retired from teaching after 42 years. She was a...