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Betty Beal Edwards

Betty Beal Edwards

Jun 17, 2020

Betty Beal Edwards, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Betty was a business owner and hairdresser in Oak Ridge, TN for most of her life. Her husband of 71 years, William M. “Bill” Edwards was a Dalton High graduate of 1947 and helped prevent accidents in Oak Ridge for the Atomic Energy Commission. Betty was...

James "Ed" Edward Hall

James "Ed" Edward Hall

Jun 16, 2020

James Edward Hall “Ed”, 84, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

He was the son of the late Jim Hall and Helen Ellis and was also preceded in death by his son, James Hall, Jr. and daughter, Debra Ann Hall.

Ed was a supporter of Murray...

Herschel Osborn

Herschel Osborn

Jun 14, 2020

Herschel Osborn, 97, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was born October 14, 1922 to the late Norman and Sybil Osborn. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ava Nell Brock and Elizabeth Osborn; brothers, Voyd, Glenn, Bob, John, and H.J. Osborn.

He was a proud veteran of WW2. Herschel served in the...

James L. Colston, Jr.

James L. Colston, Jr.

Jun 8, 2020

James L. Colston, Jr. “Pete” passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, one day shy of his 89 th birthday.

He was the son of the late James and Jennie Colston and was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Colston and brother, Michael Colston.

He served in the United States...

Peggy Pratt Dyer

Peggy Pratt Dyer

Jun 8, 2020

Mrs. Peggy Pratt Dyer, 74, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at her home on June 8, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd B. Pratt & Bessie Katherine Pratt; son, Danny Dyer; brothers & sisters.

Peggy was a loving mom and great source of comfort and advice for all of her family...

Judy Goforth

Judy Goforth

Jun 7, 2020

Judy “Mamaw” Goforth, 71, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Goforth, Jr.; special friend, Harry Halliday; grandson, Jeremy Lee Goforth; brothers and sisters.

Judy was a member of City View Church of God and was a loving, strong and feisty mother and grandmother...

Sarah Stocks King

Sarah Stocks King

Jun 5, 2020

Sarah Stocks King passed away on June 5, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband W.C. King, Jr., her father Charley L. Stocks and brother Frank T. Stocks.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie King Percy and son Buddy King (Elaine), grandchildren Cayman James (Danny), Michael Percy (Lindsay), Hollie King Bryant (Adrian)...

Peggy Ann Saggus

Peggy Ann Saggus

Jun 1, 2020

Peggy Ann Saggus, 73, of Dalton passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dessie Saggus  and sisters, Anna Louise Truelove and Johnnie Ruth Saggus.

Peggy is survived by her nieces, Traci Johnson and husband Darren and Sanna Denise Truelove; nephew, Thomas Alvin Truelove; great niece,...

Wimberley Cagle Sims

Wimberley Cagle Sims

May 30, 2020

Wimberley Cagle Sims, born August 17, 1943, was the beloved bride of Bill Sims, and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage together. Wimberley went to be with Jesus on May 30, 2020. She is survived by her daughters, Windy Sims Barron and husband Will of York, SC, and Karen Sims Turner and husband Henry of Atlanta; grandchildren, Mollie Barron...

Jack Howell Maeger

Jack Howell Maeger

May 30, 2020

Jack Howell Maeger, 91, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

He was born June 25, 1928 to the late Claud and Mattie Maeger. He was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Knight Maeger, brother James Maeger and son-in-law Bruce Parker.

Jack was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and...

Arvil E. Bagley

Arvil E. Bagley

May 22, 2020

Arvil E. “Chipper” Bagley Jr., 49, of   Chatsworth, GA passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held on Monday at 12:30 at Sumach-Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 9203 North 225, Chatsworth, GA.

The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall at the church.

Tyson Barry Brown

Tyson Barry Brown

May 22, 2020

Tyson Barry Brown, age 25, passed away on Friday, May 22 nd , 2020, in Oceanside California.

He was born on November 1 st , 1994 to Samantha Sistrunk. In 2013 he graduated from North Whitfield High school. Following graduation from high school Tyson started his path obtaining his bachelor’s in environmental science at the University of...

Betty Jackson Mccarson

Betty Jackson Mccarson

May 21, 2020

Betty Jackson McCarson, 89, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020.

She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Quinn Buck Jackson; her second husband, Carl McCarson; sisters, Thelma Elder and Ruth Scruggs; brothers, Rev. Billie Joe Cochran, Collian Cochran and Ralph Cochran.

Betty was a loving mother who loved...

Louise Babb Smith

Louise Babb Smith

May 18, 2020

**Louise Babb Smith and daughter, Nellena Fae Smith will be laid to rest at Whitfield Memorial Gardens. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Louise Babb Smith, age 91, passed away on May 18, in Dalton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Jacob Babb, Sr. and...

Herlene Hall Lowe

Herlene Hall Lowe

May 15, 2020

Mrs. Herlene “Shivy”  Hall Lowe, 81, of Dalton passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Trammell & Mandy Whitfield Hall; husband, James Lowe; granddaughter, Bella Rae Smith; brothers, Wayne Hall, Jr. Hall & Earl Hall; sister, Marie Bivens.

She is survived by her son, Michael Lowe; granddaughter, Emilee...

Jeanne Louise Burr

Jeanne Louise Burr

May 13, 2020

Jeanne Louise Burr, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Marion Von Daacke in 1987 and 1983, her husband William in 2000, and her son William in 2012.

She is survived by her son Jeff and Terese Mitchell, her brother Fred and sister-in-law Nancy, her...

James Mccarver Hanson

James Mccarver Hanson

May 12, 2020

James McCarver Hanson, 85, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

He was born on February 8, 1935 to the late Paul McCarver Hanson and Wilburn (Billie) Ann Hanson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Lane Hanson.

James graduated from Dalton High School in 1953 and later from the...

William "Terry" Edwards

William "Terry" Edwards

May 4, 2020

It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved friend William “Terry” Edwards on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Terry was born March 27, 1948. He was the beloved son of the late Howard and Elizabeth Edwards; brother of the late Roger Allen Edwards. His two nephews survive Terry: Matthew Robin Edwards...

Jean Lacey Russell

Jean Lacey Russell

May 1, 2020

Jean Russell went to be with the Lord Friday, May 1st, from Morningside.

She and her husband of 64 years, Russell, made their home in Resaca, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey Russell; father, Coker Newton Lacey; mother, Tama McBee Lacey; brothers, Lavoyd Lacey and J.R. Lacey; sisters, Bobbie Grace Lacey...

Kamron Elijah Ward

Kamron Elijah Ward

Apr 30, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Kamron Elijah Ward announce his passing on April 30, 2020.  His family has comfort in knowing that Kamron is now home with his Heavenly Father.

Kamron was preceded in death by his father, Jacob Ward and grandfather, Ronald Daniel.

He is survived by his special aunt, Virginia...

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