OBITUARIES

Oct 21, 2022

Mr. Edward Trammell Scott, lifelong resident of Dalton, died at the age of 91 on October 21, 2022.

Trammell was preceded in death by his parents Edd and Clara Scott, his son Patrick Edward Scott, his wife Patricia Ellis Scott, his brother Frank Scott, and his sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Marshall Painter.

Oct 21, 2022

Edra Pilcher Nix, 88, of Dalton, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sherman Nix; grandsons, Brandon Nix and Stefan Nix; parents, Jeptha and Sarah Elizabeth Picher; siblings, Annie Mae Burnette, Ovelle Smith, J. T. Pilcher, Leonard Pilcher, William Carl Pilcher, Arah Hayes, Malvin Pilcher, Trammell Pilcher, Wilford Pilcher, Virginia...

Oct 18, 2022

Michael David Phillips, 60, of Cohutta passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Valorie Rogers and grandparents, Aileene Evelyn Harris and Aulton Phillips.

He was caring, lived life to the fullest, and would help anyone. He enjoyed Tennessee Vols football. He always had a great sense of...

Oct 18, 2022

Delia Margarita Valladares Starks, 88, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her children, Charlene Starks and Staff Sergeant Anthony Starks and her sisters, Amanda and Sophia.

Delia was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Michael R. Starks; daughter and son-in-law, Tonya...

Oct 18, 2022

Joseph Richard “Rick” Williams, 70, of Tunnel Hill passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lovel and J.I. Williams and brother, Jerry Williams.

Rick was a Christian man and was part of the Crosspointe Church family. He was a devoted father and proud grandfather who will be...

Oct 9, 2022

Randall Eugene Martin, 61, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene Martin and Neva Mae Sane.

He is survived by his stepfather, Wesley Sane; children, Lindsey Cooper (Chris) and Tyler Martin (Kristin); grandchildren, Lily Holmes, John Wesley Martin and Sissy Martin; stepsisters, Carol Crow...

Oct 7, 2022

Ralph Eugene “Gene” Stinson went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Betty Jean Oxford Stinson; his adoring children Regina Stinson Adams (Britt) and Timothy Eugene Stinson (Aimee); grandchildren Lily Adams, Abby Adams, and Chase Sornson; sister Connie Rollins; brothers-in-law Lamar Oxford and David...

Oct 6, 2022

Susan Chandler Lumpkin always envisioned herself a little girl, holding flowers and running through the heavenly gates into Jesus’s arms. This was realized October 6, 2022, after a peaceful night sleep, her battle with cancer over.

She was born July 6, 1950, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital to proud parents Dan and Janell Chandler. Brother Jeff came 3...

Oct 4, 2022

Margaret Taylor, 90, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Olin and Mary Pike and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Taylor and sisters, Shirley Corcoran and Betty Shaw.

Mrs. Taylor was a member of First Baptist Church of Dalton and was an...

Oct 1, 2022

William Norris Little Sr. went to be with his Lord on October 1, 2022 at the age of 91.

Norris is survived by his loving wife Billie M. Little; his beloved children W. Norris Little Jr. (Francie), J. Alan Little (Cindy), Laurie L. Lokey (Bill); his grandchildren William N. Little, III (Sara), Henry S. Little (Dana), Esther...

Sep 29, 2022

Guadalupe Luna Quintero, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her dearest family and friends.

Guadalupe was born in Miguel Aleman, Tam., MX and called Raymondville, TX her home for most of her young life. Dalton, GA became and remained her home for 33 years afterwards.

She was a...

Sep 26, 2022

Mamie Lois Taylor, 95, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Taylor.

Lois was a lifetime member of The Church of God of the Union Assembly and was a devoted Christian.

She is survived by her children, Gerald Taylor (Brenda), Johnny...

Sep 25, 2022

Yvonne went home to be with her sweet Jesus where she has been longing to go for so long. We will miss her grievously. She was a wise, witty, loving, and talented woman who never met a stranger. Everyone loved her. She was born December 29, 1932, to Ruby Rose Warnack Williams.

On October 1, 1949, she...

Sep 24, 2022

​Stephen Tyrone Crane, age 73, of Dalton passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Hamilton Medical Center.

​He was preceded in death by his parents Lillian Ellison and Ralph Crane, and brother Phillip A. Crane.

​He is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Kim Purvis Crane, daughters Dana Crane and Anna Crane of Dalton,...

Sep 23, 2022

James Eugene Watkins, 63, of Dalton passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Mary Burgess Watkins.

Jim graduated from the University of Georgia in 1985 and had a passion for UGA football. Game Days were his favorite days of the year!...

Sep 20, 2022

Crystal Garmany Withrock, 58, of Dalton passed peacefully into the next chapter of eternal life on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, John Thomas “Jay” Garmany, Sr.

Crystal was born in Rome, Georgia on March 14, 1964. She along with her parents and brother John Thomas (Skip) Garmany Jr. moved to...

Sep 19, 2022

Brenda Hoffmeyer of Dalton, 69, passed away on September 19, 2022.

She is survived by her husband, Don Hoffmeyer; son, Joseph Hoffmeyer of Greenville, SC; daughter, Christi Maugham Hoffmeyer of Clearwater, FL; brother, Brad Goodson of Franklin, TN; sisters, Margaret Graves and Paula Keener both of Dalton; cousin, LeeAnn Hale of Fort Worth, TX.

Private...

Sep 18, 2022

As we reflect on Mindy’s life, we feel a sorrow too deep for tears. Mindy was predeceased by paternal grandparents Helen and Billy Blackman and maternal grandparents Jo and Jim Thompson, all of Shreveport, LA, and her uncle Fred Davis of Memphis, TN.

She is survived by her parents Dr. Bill and Linda Blackman, her brother Dr....

Sep 17, 2022

Mary Beth Shultz, 60, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irving Halvard and Nan Marjorie Dahlstrom.

Mary Beth was born in Hartford, Connecticut on October 22, 1961. She grew up in Farmington, CT, attending East Farms Elementary School, Irving Robbins Junior High...

Sep 15, 2022

Rickey Thomas Penley, 72, of Dalton passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 15, 2022, after a long health battle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Arvil Penley and Robert and Mamie Stanley Callahan.

Rickey was a U.S. Army Veteran, bravely serving in Vietnam. He owned and operated Fine Used Cars...