OBITUARIES

Oct 31, 2021

Roy J.D. Watson, 85, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

He was the son of the late Gilbert and Minnie Trentham Watson.

He was preceded in death by his son, Bryan Watson, and his siblings, Margie Hagler, Anna Lee Thomason and Earl Watson.

He is survived by his daughter and...

Oct 30, 2021

Brenda Whaley Cantrell “Nana”, 74, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Grady Whaley and Jewell Fortenberry.

Brenda loved her family, horses and excelled at making bread.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby K. Cantrell; daughters and sons-in-law, Dwayne and Moni Cantrell Ray...

Oct 25, 2021

Mary Frances Crump, 64, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Dorothy Brown and siblings, Patsy Babb, Evelyn Payne and Fred Boatwright.

Mary Frances is survived by her husband, Gary Crump; daughter, Haley Nicole Crump; son, Christopher Crump (Christy); grandchildren, Harrison Welch, Dalton...

Oct 25, 2021

Spencer S. Milbourn, 19, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Spencer’s family best describe him with a quote from P.T. Barnum, “ No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else”.

He is survived by his parents, Tiffany and Dustin Turley and Amos Milbourn; siblings, Malachi Turley, MiKayla Turley and Mason Milbourn;...

Oct 22, 2021

Betty Zee Harden went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was 82 years young and was born in Milner, Georgia on April 6, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Harden; father, Isom Pratt; mother, Clora Humble Pratt; brothers, Jerry and Mack Pratt.

Betty is survived by her...

Oct 15, 2021

Evan O’Ryan Hall, 23, of Dalton passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, P.J. Hall and James Howell Roberts.

Evan was the love, light and truth. He is dearly loved and will be missed.

He is survived by his parents, Shana Roberts Hooker and Garrett...

Oct 13, 2021

Marco Stevens Bledsoe, 89, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Odie Stevens, and her brother, Clyde E. Stevens.

Marco is survived by her husband of 71 years, Raymond “Bo” Bledsoe; daughter, Karen Bledsoe; grandson, Brent Bledsoe; sister-in-law, Joan Stevens; nieces and nephew....

Oct 13, 2021

Judy Connatser, 74, of Rocky Face passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Keith; mother and stepfather, Mary Elizabeth Helton and Thomas Joe Helton; brother, Jackie Keith.

Judy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Terry Connatser; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Hagin and Wade Goolsby;...

Oct 12, 2021

Efstratios “Titos” Perantatos, 86, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Perantatos and sister, Lena Tsimerli.

Efstratios and his family moved to Dalton from Greece in 1984. He worked at Royal Oaks for 25 years and led monthly music classes with the...

Oct 10, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Louise Ellis, 84, of Dalton passed away Sunday morning at home surrounded by family. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Rocky Face.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Ellis; parents, Howard and Flossie Joyce; brother, Rick Joyce; daughter-in-law, Sue Smith.

She is survived by her sons and...

Oct 8, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Craig Cochran, 71, of Dalton passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Born in Dalton, she was the daughter of the late Therlow and Ruth Craig.

Jane loved the sandy beaches of St. Simons Island, Ga., and the beautiful mountains of North Georgia.  She enjoyed careers in both nursing and real estate.

Oct 2, 2021

Mr. Walter Cecil Jackson, 78, of Dalton passed away on October 2, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Jackson and Gladys Goswick Jackson; sisters, Claudine Caylor, Mary Dell Fowler and Louise Lowery; brothers, Claude Jackson Jr. and Willie Gene Jackson; daughter, Debra Stewart.

Walter is survived by...

Sep 29, 2021

Grace Ridley Starks, 79, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late, Tom Watson Ridley and Margaret “Maggie” Ridley. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Hoyt, Earl, Troy, Ervin and Herschel Ridley and her sisters, Beatrice Parker, Thelma Cantrell, Jennie Collins and Grethel Fox.

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Sep 29, 2021

Ignacio Marcelo Hinojosa, Sr. Departed this life and opened his eyes to heaven on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcelo Hinojosa and Tomasa de Jesús Garcia and great granddaughter, Sophie Lopez.

He is survived by his wife and childhood sweetheart...

Sep 26, 2021

Mrs. Tom Nisbet Greer, 99.5, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Greer; infant son, Winfield Greer; sister, Rita Cushman; brother, Winfield Nisbet.

Tom was a University of Georgia graduate and a Dalton resident since 1948. She was active in St. Mark’s Episcopal...

Sep 24, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Parker Anderson of Tunnel Hill passed away on Friday September 24 , 2021 at the age of 87, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and loved by many friends.

She was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Parker and was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ray Anderson, son...

Sep 20, 2021

Ronald Eugene Chadwick, 81, of Rocky Face, passed away Monday, September 20 , 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Ron was born July 31 , 1940, in Dalton, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by parents Harry T. and Louise (Morgan) Chadwick of Rocky Face, Georgia.  Ron owned and operated NorthStar Marketing, retiring in 2008. He...

Sep 11, 2021

Sylvia Faye Colston, age 74, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Jewell Smith; spouse, Clyde Colston; brother, Truman Smith; sister-in-law, Gloria Smith.

Faye is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Billy Spence; son and daughter-in-law, Michael...

Sep 9, 2021

Virginia Satterfield Travillian, 91, of Dalton went to sleep on earth and woke up in Heaven on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Satterfield and was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her child, Claud J. Travillian, Jr. She was also preceded in death...

Sep 6, 2021

Jean Stubbs Jones passed on September 6, 2021 with her children by her side. She was born May 9, 1941 and reared in Myrtle Beach, SC, the daughter of late Floyd and Gladys Stubbs. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Sherwood Jones, MD, of Dalton and her brother in law, Charles Parham of Dalton.