OBITUARIES

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...

Feb 9, 2022

Mrs. Juanita L. Duvall Jones, 84 of Dalton, passed away Wednesday February 9, 2022.

She was daughter of the late Cliff and Jewell Haley Duvall and was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold R. Jones in 2018.

She is survived by her stepson, David (Elaine) Jones, Step granddaughter, Krista King, step-great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Dustin) Stanley...

Feb 6, 2022

Russ Cosby, 58, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Russ was a 1982 graduate of Dalton High School, where he played football, soccer, and baseball. He had an incredible work ethic and spent his early career in the sample making and printing businesses. In recent years, he loved owning his floor installation company, Russ...

Feb 6, 2022

Ronald “Wayne” McCurdy, 66, of Dalton, passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul McCurdy and Madeline Head Fowler; and his grandparents, Earnest and Josie Head and J. W. and Annie Lou McCurdy.

Wayne is survived by his daughters and son, Misty Southern, Melinda Ellard,...

Feb 5, 2022

Janet Colleen Burleyson Burns, 90, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Mrs. Burns was born on October 21, 1931 to the late Belton Ross Burleyson and Mildred Segars Burleyson. She was married to the late Max Burns and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dalton.

Funeral services will be held...

Feb 4, 2022

Robert “Jerry” Medlin, 84, of Cohutta passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Erlanger Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rembert and Laska Medlin and brother, Jack Medlin.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Gwen Medlin; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Bobbie Medlin; granddaughter, Chloe Medlin; nieces...

Feb 4, 2022

Wayne Hardin, 87, of Dalton passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 4, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Eunice Hardin and grandson, Richard Hardin.

Wayne was a loving husband, father and brother. He kept many people safe during his career as a corporate pilot.

He is...

Jan 30, 2022

Lillie Pauline “Polly” Caylor, 95, of Dalton, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son, Albert Caylor, and her parents, Elmer and Hattie Edwards.

Polly is survived by her husband of 75 years, Justin Caylor; son, Paul Caylor; daughter, Vickie Webster (Russell); grandchildren, Zach Helton and Hunter...