OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 5, 2022

Phillip David Chadwick, 81, of Smyrna, GA, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was the son of the late William and Gladys Chadwick. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Jones Chadwick; his son, William Keith Chadwick; sisters, Mary Thompson, Mable Craver, Kitty Pearson, and Ann Owen; brothers, William “Bill” Chadwick, Jr....

Mar 3, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Dennard Jr., 79, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

He was the son of the late Robert and Helen Dennard and was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane Dennard and siblings, Tom Dennard and Candy Linville.

Bobby spent most of his life in the carpet industry, over 30...

Mar 2, 2022

Wayne Terry Cline, 72, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Terry was the son of the late Lawrence and Routh Hill Cline of Dalton. He is survived by his daughters, Virginia S. Sharpe and Elizabeth L. Cline; siblings, Gena Cline and Michael Cline (Brenda); nephews, Matt Cline and Luka Cline (Kelsey); and loving partner,...

Feb 27, 2022

Richard Cordel Bird, 56, of Calhoun, formerly of Dalton, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at AdventHealth Calhoun. Richard was preceded in death by his loving grandmother and many wonderful aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Those who knew Richard will always remember the unconditional love that he had for all people. His smile always lit up every...

Feb 25, 2022

Mr. Tommy Smith, 68, of Dalton passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022.

He was the son of the late Lamar Ellis and Peggy Joyce Ellis and preceded in death by his wife Peggy Sue Davis Smith.

He is survived by his children Shaun (Jenny) Smith, Jenny (Jason) Keown and Angie Pritchett; brother, Mike (Connie)...

Feb 24, 2022

William (Bill) Louis Hannah passed away peacefully February 24, 2022.  He is survived by his wife Pat Hannah, son and daughter-in-law Mark and Marta Hannah, granddaughters Ana Patricia and Daniela Ricks Hannah and sister-in-laws Jan Corbin and Ada Ricks, and best friends Arnold and Janel Caylor. He was preceded in death by his father Wayne and mother Carrie Hannah...

Feb 17, 2022

Quentin David Bramblett, 86, of Dalton, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Bennett Bramblett, mother, Dimple Bramblett Ledford, and brother, Billy Ledford.

Mr. Bramblett was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his son, Lamar Bramblett, and his grandson, Nicholas Bramblett...

Feb 14, 2022

R.E. Yaeger, 81, of Dalton passed away at home on Monday, February 14, 2022.

He was the son of the late Richard and Ioa Yaeger and was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Yaeger and siblings, Frances Jamison and Trammell Yaeger.

R.E. was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors...