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George Robert Fossett

George Robert Fossett

Jan 18, 2020

George Robert Fossett, 89, of Dalton passed away Saturday afternoon, January 18th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Agnes Fossett. Their 62 years of marriage are highlighted by the fact that they both passed away on each others birthday. They were truly special people. George was born and raised in the Tilton community, the son...

Luckie Huggins Pippin

Luckie Huggins Pippin

Jan 16, 2020

Mrs. Luckie Huggins Pippin, 65, of Dalton passed away Thursday January 16, 2020 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, G.F. Huggins and Kathleen E. Wells and lifetime soul mate, Ronnie Pippin.

Luckie is survived by her children, Christy (Rodney) Moore, Linda Raulston, Rhonda (David) Grant all of Dalton, Angie (Jerry)...

Trey Thompson

Trey Thompson

Jan 15, 2020

Mr. Frank “Trey” Warren Thompson III, 42, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Frances Maffetone; grandfathers, Joseph William Maffetone and Frank Warren Thompson; step father, James L. Orr; aunt, Mary Kathryn Maffetone; uncle, Gary Oliver.

Trey is survived by his wife, Kelley Camp Thompson...

Joanne Liles Jones

Joanne Liles Jones

Jan 15, 2020

JoAnne Liles Jones, 86, of Dalton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home with her husband and daughters by her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Shaffer and Mary Jo Liles and one brother, Pierce Liles.  She is survived by her husband, of 67 years, Edward Jones; daughters, Laraine Jones,...

Geraldine Touchstone

Geraldine Touchstone

Jan 14, 2020

Geraldine Touchstone, 84, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Tom and Dorothy Holmes and was also preceded in death by her husband, F.L. Touchstone Jr., son, Scott Touchstone and 3 infant children.

She is survived by her children, Ginger Couch, Teresa (Oscar) Orellana, Mike (Sharon)...

Brenda Marie Higdon Laster

Brenda Marie Higdon Laster

Jan 12, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Marie Higdon Laster of Dalton, Georgia; departed this life for her eternal resting place after a difficult battle with cancer.  She passed away just two days after her 77 th birthday and 57 th wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Laster is preceded in death by her parents Quillo and Dorothy Higdon of Dalton, Georgia.

She...

Kenneth "Ken" Siegel

Kenneth "Ken" Siegel

Jan 11, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” Siegel, 76, of Rocky Face passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Lee Siegel.

Ken is survived by his wife, Faye Siegel; children, Pam Maxwell of Howell, MI, Mike Siegel (DeLynna) of Smithville, MO and Steve Siegel (Erin) of Republic, MO; mother of...

Sidney Guy Abernathy

Sidney Guy Abernathy

Jan 6, 2020

Sidney Guy Abernathy, age 90, of Dalton, passed away peacefully in his home at Royal Oaks Monday, January 6th, just one week shy of his 91st birthday.

Sid was born in Columbia, Tennessee and was preceded in death by his father Sidney Guy Abernathy Sr., mother Esther Jackson Abernathy, brother William Abernathy, sister Evelyn Campbell and nephews...

Windle Jerry "Jimmy" Holloway

Windle Jerry "Jimmy" Holloway

Jan 6, 2020

Mr. Windle Jerry "Jimmy" Holloway, age 76, a Whitfield County retired auto mechanic, went home to be with his Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2020.

Jimmy was born on September 29, 1943 and preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Eula McCallister Holloway; sister, Pat Holloway Barlow; brothers, David and Robert Holloway; step-children,...

Lawrence Hanes

Lawrence Hanes

Jan 6, 2020

Lawrence Edward Hanes, Sr., of Dalton passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 just shy of his 88th birthday. He was a lifelong resident of Dalton, but spent the last two years in a home in Macon, GA where he stayed until his death.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Dee and Etta Hanes; brothers, Gene...

Ernest D. Nicholson

Ernest D. Nicholson

Dec 25, 2019

Mr. Ernest D. Nicholson, 86, of Ft. Oglethorpe, a retiree of Scott Paper Company, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank W. Nicholson; mother, Rinda H. Nicholson; step-mother, Gladys E. Nicholson; brother, J.D. Nicholson; sister, Gerlean N. Cavendar; brother-in-law, Colquitt Cavendar and nieces, Karen N. Hanes...

Mary Eugenia Dykes

Mary Eugenia Dykes

Dec 25, 2019

Mrs. Mary Eugenia Sims Dykes, 92, of Dalton died peacefully in her sleep at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Sims Sr. and Vivian I. Sims; her husband, Clay Dykes Jr. and her brother, Warren Sims Jr.

Mary is survived by her children, Jane (Wes) Pate Davis and Clay (Cindy)...

Chris Vining Cole

Chris Vining Cole

Dec 23, 2019

Chris Vining Cole, 62, of Dalton passed away suddenly on Monday, December 23, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Charles Freeman Vining, Jr. and Star Cashon Vining and was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Dot Cole Hall.

Chris loved fashion and dancing. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren...

Ira Jeanette Ledford Croy

Ira Jeanette Ledford Croy

Dec 21, 2019

Ira Jeanette Ledford Croy, 83, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

She was born in Dalton on November 12, 1936 to the late Ralph Roosevelt Ledford and Jesse Armetta Gay Ledford. She now also joins her husband, Billy Croy who passed away on September 28, 2019. Billy and Jeanette celebrated their 66 th wedding...

Cassie Redwine

Cassie Redwine

Dec 19, 2019

Cassie Redwine, 72, of Dalton passed away Thursday, December 19 , 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

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Haynes Henton Townsend

Haynes Henton Townsend

Dec 17, 2019

Haynes Henton Townsend, 64, of Dalton went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

He was the son of the late Clifford and Evelyn Townsend and was also preceded in death by his uncle, Emmett Henton.

Haynes had a servant heart and a love for community. He started working...

Barbara Lam Yarbrough

Barbara Lam Yarbrough

Dec 16, 2019

Barbara Lam Yarbrough, 68, of Dalton passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Lam, Sr. and Betty Hackney Williams. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Lam.

Barbara loved her family and was a proud “Baba” to her grandchildren....

John Sherard Quarles

John Sherard Quarles

Dec 15, 2019

John Sherard Quarles, 90, of Dalton, GA, passed away at home on Sunday December 15, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1929 in Abbeville, S.C. to Dr. William Yeldell and Mabel Reid Quarles. He was one of seven children.

John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia Cobb Quarles, his son, Cobb Quarles of...

Carol Moore

Carol Moore

Dec 12, 2019

Mrs. Carol Louise Moore, 80, of Dalton passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Irene Jackson Pierce and was preceded in death by her husband, Farris “Butch” Moore and brothers, Claude Pierce and Lamar Pierce.

She loved spending time with family and attending all of her grandchildren’s...

Willia Nell Nix

Willia Nell Nix

Dec 6, 2019

Willia Nell Nix, 88, of Dalton passed away Friday , December, 6, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eva Hood Carter; husband, Charles Nix; brother, Eddie Carter; sister, Betty Hayes.

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