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Janet Pierson Halpin

Janet Pierson Halpin

Jan 18, 2022

Janet Pierson Halpin, 80, of Dalton, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Myrtle Pierson.

Mrs. Halpin is survived by her husband of 59 years, James D. Halpin; her children, John Halpin (Pavanne), Julie Eckleberry (Kevin), Jill Shawler (Jamie); five (5) grandchildren; three (3)...

Robbie Jewel Brown

Robbie Jewel Brown

Jan 15, 2022

Robbie Talley Brown, 87, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Dalton Place Senior Living.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Brown in 2000, her parents, Foster and Mary Henegar Talley, great-grandson, McCoy Brown, brothers, William and Johnny Talley and sister-in-law, Nellie Talley and brother-in-law, Buddy Timmons.

She was...

Ruth Ann Ross Rogers

Ruth Ann Ross Rogers

Jan 15, 2022

Mrs. Ruth Ann Ross Rogers, of Dalton, went to Heaven on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born and raised in Murray County, Georgia and was a graduate of Murray County High School where she met the love of her life, Gene Rogers. She and Gene both were Captains of the Murray County Basketball team, and she was very...

Bettie Newman Armstrong

Bettie Newman Armstrong

Jan 11, 2022

Surrounded by family members, Bettie Newman Armstrong, 95, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday afternoon January 11, 2022, at Wood Dale Health Center.

Bettie was born in Tampa Florida on July 29, 1926.  After graduation from the Grady Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta, GA she served as a devoted nurse for 49 years.  Upon graduation she...

Jewell Souther Breeden

Jewell Souther Breeden

Jan 11, 2022

Jewell Souther Breeden, age 93, passed away January 11, 2022 at Pleasant Valley Personal Care in Dalton, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Doyle Breeden; her parents, Doug and Cora Souther; brothers Wallace Souther, J.B. Souther, Ralph Souther, and Bobby Souther; sisters Syble Grasso and Grace Wilson; and her mother-in-law Hattie Breeden "Granny".Jewell...

Fred Raymond Ray

Fred Raymond Ray

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Fred Raymond Ray, 79, of Chatsworth, passed away at his home on Monday, January 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-one (51) years, Brenda Faye Osby Ray, and his sister. Mr. Ray is survived by his twelve (12) children, twenty-six (26) grandchildren, fifty-four (54) great-grandchildren, and three (3) brothers and three (3)...

Louise Morris Cheever

Louise Morris Cheever

Jan 9, 2022

Surrounded by her loving family, Louise Morris Cheever, 87, of Dalton (formerly of Roanoke AL, Wisconsin, and Ft. Myers, FL.), passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Cheever; her parents, Gordon and Bessie Morris; brother and sisters, Lois Hamm, Annie Jo Clegg, Alfie Boyette, Fargo “Bubba”...

Jeffrey Thomas Cox

Jeffrey Thomas Cox

Jan 2, 2022

Jeffrey Thomas Cox, 64, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Long and J.T. Cox and grandparents, Dennis Turner and Gussie Caldwell.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Andrew Thomas Cox and Sarah; grandchildren, Lenlee Cox and Graham Thomas Cox; sister, Susan...

David George Joyner

David George Joyner

Dec 31, 2021

David George Joyner, 71, of Dalton, passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, George Joyner.

Mr. Joyner is survived by his wife of fifty (50) years, Pamela Joyner; daughters, Melanie Bishop and Amy Jaekel (Sven); granddaughters, Lexi Jaekel and Luci Jaekel; mother, Bonnie Joyner; sisters,...

Kathy Cole Parr

Kathy Cole Parr

Dec 31, 2021

Kathy Cole Parr, age 62 of Dalton, left our lives too soon Friday, December 31st 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Robert Cole and the late Fannie Barks Cole. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Ricky Parr and her loving mother Fannie Barks Cole.

Kathy is...

Jorge Manuel Estevez

Jorge Manuel Estevez

Dec 29, 2021

Jorge Manuel Estevez, 59, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Jorge was born in Havana, Cuba, and grew up in Elizabeth, NJ. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Estevez.

Jorge is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Maria Estevez; his children,...

Melvyn Newton Metcalf

Melvyn Newton Metcalf

Dec 28, 2021

Melvyn N. Metcalf, 79, of Dalton, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, Kelly Metcalf; his parents, L. J. and Josie Metcalf; and his brother, Lindsey Metcalf.

Mr. Metcalf is survived by his wife of fifty-seven (57) years, Barbara J. Metcalf; daughter, Melissa Metcalf (J. R....

Jesse Edward Chadwick Sr.

Jesse Edward Chadwick Sr.

Dec 27, 2021

Jesse Edward Chadwick Sr., 76, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.

He was the son of the late, Levi and Willie Chadwick and was also preceded in death by his son, William and siblings, Louise and Bob.

Jesse is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline Chadwick; children, Jesse Chadwick...

Joan Moore Stevens

Joan Moore Stevens

Dec 27, 2021

Joan Moore Stevens, age 90, passed away December 27 th at Regency Park in Dalton, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Stevens; mother, Jessie Lou Parks Powell; father, Charles Moore; and special step-father, Bob Powell.  She is survived by her daughter, Lydia Postell (Vince); brother-in-law, Raymond “Bo” Bledsoe; niece, Karen Bledsoe, along with many...

Roger Dale Loftis, Jr.

Roger Dale Loftis, Jr.

Dec 26, 2021

Roger Dale Loftis, Jr. passed away at his home on December 26, 2021, at the age of 55, in Dalton, GA.

Born in in Chester, SC, Dale was a graduate of Marion High School and attended Gardner- Webb University then moved to Dalton GA. to be near family and worked in the textile...

Vernon Eaton

Vernon Eaton

Dec 23, 2021

Mr. Vernon Eaton, 92 , of Dalton passed away on December 23, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents,  Zemeri Hill Eaton Sr and Ethel Cook Eaton; wife, Mollie Sue Eaton; several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his daughter, Jeaney Baker; son, Rick Eaton (Gina); grandchildren, Emily...

Dorothy Gentry Satcher

Dorothy Gentry Satcher

Dec 20, 2021

Dorothy Gentry Satcher, 99, of Cohutta passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.E. Satcher and siblings, Velma Kiser, Martha Chapel, Harvey Gentry, Emma Tate, Cliff Gentry, J.B. Gentry, Hubert Gentry, Marion Teems and Magdalene Brookshire.

Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Lynn...

Scot Kirk Lavelle

Scot Kirk Lavelle

Dec 18, 2021

On December 18th, Scot Kirk LaVelle was called to heaven, surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Christine; his sister, Brenda; his brother, Blair; and his children, Alex, Meredith, William, and Evelyn.

He was born on June 21st, 1955, in Medina, OH, to Gene LaVelle and Cynthia LaVelle-Pahl....

Christopher "Chris" George Kirkpatrick

Christopher "Chris" George Kirkpatrick

Dec 15, 2021

Christopher “Chris” George Kirkpatrick, age 63, of Sugar Valley, GA departed this life Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by loving family. Chris was born August 6, 1958 in Dalton, GA and is the son of the late Mary and George Kirkpatrick. Chris is also preceded in death by his son, Matthew Kirkpatrick. A graduate of Dalton High School, Chris...

George William Mitchell, Sr.

George William Mitchell, Sr.

Dec 8, 2021

George William Mitchell, Sr. died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Harris Mitchell, his brothers, Charles and Thomas Mitchell, and his parents, Paul and Violet King Mitchell. He is survived by his three children and their families: Terese Mitchell and Jeff Burr, Tammy and Steve Herndon,...

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