OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 23, 2020

Dennis Walter Standridge, 75, of Chatsworth passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home.

He was the son of the late Walter and Kate Standridge. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Katherine Patterson, Carolyn Henderson and Christine Goforth; son, Dennis Clayton Standridge; grandson, Christopher Woods.

He is survived by his...

Apr 19, 2020

Carolyn McCoy Powell, 77, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late B.B. and Lucille McCoy and was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Barbara McCoy.

Carolyn was a lifetime member of the Dalton community and never met a stranger. She was greatly loved.

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Apr 15, 2020

Robert “Shane” Cassell, 48, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Charles Faith.

Shane loved music. He was proud of his son and deeply cared for all of his friends and family.

He is survived by his son, Davis “Chase” Cassell...

Apr 12, 2020

Patricia Ann Craig, 79, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020.

She is survived by her children, Tammy (Randy) Beckler of Dalton, Cathy (Joe) Cratan of Ringgold, Bobbie Ann (Jerry) Zettle of Edgewater, FL and Robbie (Tonya) Craig of Dalton; grandchildren, Craig and Katie Capel and Morgan and Presley Craig; son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Larry Capel...

Apr 10, 2020

Jerry “Rocky” McHan, 70, of Centre, AL and formerly of Dalton passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020.

He was the son of the late Gene McHan and Florene McHan.

Rocky was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was also an avid Alabama fan.

He is survived by his wife, Pat...

Apr 9, 2020

Mrs. Johnnie Fay Stanley Deems, 86, of Barnesville, GA passed away Thursday, April 9 th , 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Stanley and Ella Stanley; husband, Walter Deems and twin sons, Ricky & Nicky Deems.

Johnnie is survived by her children, Wanda (Jim) Lowery, of...

Apr 4, 2020

Mrs. Wanda “Kay” Carter Stevenson, 71, of Tunnel Hill passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Blake and Ella B. Carter and was preceded in death by her brothers, Doyle Carter and Ronnie “Red’ Carter.

She is survived by her sister, Sharon Carter...

Mar 29, 2020

The world lost a good man on Sunday, March 29th, 2020 .  Burl Jackson “Jack” Bandy, born on October 17th 1926 , left this world having lived a full and blessed life.  He was preceded in death by his parents, BJ and Dicksie (Bradley) Bandy, his in-laws, Murray and Lucy (Speck) Whiteside, his sisters, Dicksie Tillman and Christine McCutchen,...

Mar 29, 2020

Shirley Hill Ramsey, 84, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “E.W.” Ramsey and her brothers.

Shirley was a devoted wife and mother.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, E. Brian Ramsey and Rose M. Ramsey of Dalton and T....

Mar 27, 2020

Stuart Roberts of Rocky Face, GA, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 27 th . He was 101 years old.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Stuart and Jeannette Roberts and his sister Jeannette, “Lodi” Kaufmann of Bermuda.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine...

Mar 26, 2020

Linda Gail Stanley, 66, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late John and Lula Hix and was also preceded in death by her husband Grover Stanley, Jr. and son Egan Stanley.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She...