OBITUARIES

Feb 12, 2025

William Clement Batchelor, Jr., age 83, formerly of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the Royal Oaks retirement community in Dalton, Georgia. He was born on May 18, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William C. and Adelaide (Schroeder) Batchelor.

He received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton and engaged in graduate...

Feb 11, 2025

Vinh Tran, 93, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Services will be held from 7 AM until 3 PM at Love Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2024. 

Condolences and messages of sympathy for Mr. Tran's family may be shared through our online guestbook.

Feb 9, 2025

Michael Eugene Bartenfeld passed away at his home Sunday, February 9th, 2025 surrounded by his loving children. Michael was born in Dalton, Ga on December 10th, 1959 and was a graduate of Dalton High School in 1978 where he played trumpet in the marching band. He also graduated from the Southern College of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in...

Feb 8, 2025

Ms. Bernice Thompson Dillbeck, age 86, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Friday, June 24, 1938, in Ellijay, Georgia, to the late Mr. Auby and Mrs. Minnie Newberry Thompson.

Bernice was an avid lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and loved shopping with her daughters. She was an excellent cook...

Feb 7, 2025

Mrs. Harveyleen Rollins, age 86, of Varnell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025.

She was born on Wednesday, May 4, 1938, in Varnell, Georgia, to the late Mr. Harve and Mrs. Lela Hackney.

Harveyleen was an active and dedicated citizen of the City of Varnell throughout her entire life. She served as the city’s Postmaster from 1969 until her...

Feb 6, 2025

Jerry Gordon Arnold, passed away on February 6, 2025.

A native Daltonian, Jerry was born on November 26, 1937, to the late Gordon and Delsie Mae Arnold. He met and later married his beloved wife, Elizabeth in 1961. Jerry adored his wife, children and later grandchildren. Spending time with his family, playing tennis and traveling with Elizabeth were his favorite things...

Feb 5, 2025

Gracilean Stanley Wood, 90, of Dalton, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Martin Stanley and Mildred Walston Stanley; husband, Charles Junior “Woody” Wood; son, Martin Lewis Wood; brothers, J.D. Stanley, John Frank Stanley, Clinton Stanley, Ralph Stanley, Leon Stanley and Edgar Stanley; sister, Linda Faye Casey; great grandson, Baily Charles Bredeson.

She...

Feb 4, 2025

Mr. Ronald Howard 'Ron' Bramblett, age 80, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

He will be laid to rest on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at West Hill Cemetery.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family through Love Funeral Home's online register book.

Feb 4, 2025

Elizabeth Cooper Brown, 94, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center. Born on November 11, 1930, in Dalton, Elizabeth lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She was a proud member of the Pleasant Grove High School Class...

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Bobby Joe Grant, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life peacefully on February 3, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer. He was born February 3, 1938, in Dalton, Georgia, the son of the late Charlie and Jessie Vaughn Grant and the brother of the late Shirley Ann Grant.

Feb 2, 2025

Mrs. Clara Adair Thomas, age 91, of Calhoun, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, peacefully passed on to her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, at her home.

She was born on Tuesday, January 2nd, 1934, to the late Mr. Mark H and Mrs. Claude Davis Adair.

She is...

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Frederick Leon Hopkins, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 25, surrounded by his loving family.

Fred was born on Saturday, July 1st, 1939, in Ducktown, Tennessee, to the late Mr. Frederick Moore Hopkins and Mrs. Joy Pate Hopkins.

Fred grew up...

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Danny Brock, age 73, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, January 24, 2025.

Danny was born on Sunday, June 3, 1951, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Otis and Mrs. Mildred Brock.

To know Danny was to love him.  Everyone who knew Danny, friends and family alike, knew him...

Jan 23, 2025

Carol Diane Hilber Zimbrick, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was a strong person.

Carol was born April 24, 1944, in Fargo, North Dakota. She graduated from the University of North Dakota, where she met and married Cortland Zimbrick and began a teaching career that continued for 38 years in four states. She taught...

Jan 16, 2025

Colleen Cochran passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1945 in Dalton, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Irene Cochran, brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Nina Cochran.

She is survived by her sister Louise Johnston, brother and sister-in-law Gary and Sally Cochran, nephew Bryant Cochran, nieces...

Jan 16, 2025

Margaret Mary (Margie) Grimes Bruner, 63, of Dalton Georgia, passed away on January 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. Margie was known for her strength, bravery, and care for others.

Margie was born in 1961, the second child of five of James and Patricia Grimes, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York. Her family...

Jan 14, 2025

Mr. Fred William Hayse, age 63, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Condolences and messages of sympathy for Mr. Hayse's family may be shared through www.lovefuneralhomega.com.

Jan 12, 2025

Mr. Travis Harlan Thompson, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025.  He was born on Monday, June 9, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert R. and Eula Mae Thompson.

Mr. Thompson was a Veteran of the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force.  He...

Jan 10, 2025

Travis G. Miller, age 67, of the Dawnville community entered his heavenly home on Friday, January 10, 2025.

He was born on Wednesday, June 12, 1957, in Dalton to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cecil and June Miller.

He was the owner of Travis G. Miller Rock Masonry, Inc. (Not Just Another Brick In The...

Jan 1, 2025

Patricia Chandler Burns, of Dalton, Ga., was born July 27, 1937. She passed away on January 1st after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

“Patsy,” or “Pat,” as she was known to friends, was born in Dalton to Issac Vivian Chandler and Ethel Meredith Chandler.  After graduating from Dalton High School, she spent two years at Sweet...