OBITUARIES

Mar 25, 2020

Norma Lee Wable, 98, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Norman and Lula Jane Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth J. Wable; son, Kenneth Wable Jr.; grandson, Kenneth Jeffrey Wable; brothers, Arthur Floyd Smith and Luther Smith; sisters, Clara (Sis) Davis, Gwendolyn...

Mar 22, 2020

Jewell Hurst of Dalton, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, March 22, 2020, just 13 days after celebrating her 102 birthday. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dalton for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lula and N.M. Favors; husband, Dan Hurst; son,...

Mar 22, 2020

Howard Lamar Webb, 89, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jason Trenton Webb and Lucy Chitwood Webb.

Lamar was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 71...

Mar 22, 2020

Mrs. Patricia Whaley Thomason Bartenfeld, 86, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Regency Park.

She was the daughter of the late Lester and Nannie Patterson Whaley and was preceded in death by her husband W. Donald Thomason in 2007 and husband Jerome Bartenfeld in 2013. She was also preceded in death by sisters Edith Jones, Jeannie...

Mar 20, 2020

Wayne T. Inman, 89, of Dalton passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020.

He will be laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery.

The family will announce a memorial service at a later date.

Mar 19, 2020

Mrs. Genevieve “Genny” Holsomback Poplin, 85, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, March 19 th , at her residence.

She is the daughter of the late Ophelia Patterson Holsomback and William “Bill” Holsomback and was preceded in death by her husband, Donald McKay Poplin and their daughter, LaDonna Kaye Poplin, and brothers, Roy Holsomback and G.W. “Dub” Holsomback....

Mar 19, 2020

Brandon Nicholson Adams, 42, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Brandon was an amazing husband, father, son, grandson, uncle, cousin, teacher and friend. Brandon had such a kind heart and was always helping those around him.  Brandon spent 14 years in South Korea and this is where he met and married his sweet wife, Gui Young....

Mar 19, 2020

**A long-delayed Celebration of Life service remembering James Richard (Dick) Lowrey is set for Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Dalton, 101 S. Selvidge Street.

James Richard (Dick) Lowrey, 71, died Thursday, March 19 th , 2020, at home following a lengthy illness.

Dick was a Dalton City Councilman for two...

Mar 18, 2020

Prudence Newberry Byers, 55, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Newberry and her brother, Jonathan Newberry.

She is survived by her mother, Barbara Newberry; children, Craig Byers, Tyson Byers and Shelby (Breanna) Byers; grandchildren, Lauren and Lucas Byers; aunts and uncles; special aunt...

Mar 17, 2020

Mrs. Nancy S. Puryear Strain, 77, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Maude Puryear and her brother, Douglas Puryear.

Nancy was a very caring woman who loved flowers and cooking, with her favorite saying being, “Lovin doesn’t last but good...

Mar 13, 2020

Richard Lamar Scott “Pops”, 89, of Dalton passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020.

He was the son of the late Crawford and Bertie Scott and was also preceded in death by his son Ricky Scott, brother Grady Scott and sister Annie Ruth Scott.

Lamar was a loving, caring and patient man who will be...

Mar 10, 2020

Gladys Eaves Rogers, 87, peacefully passed away on March 10 , 2020, with both of her daughters by her side.

Gladys was born on April 17 , 1932 and grew up in Polk County, Tennessee. She was married to Jasper Rogers...

Mar 8, 2020

Mrs. Evelyn Caldwell Hawkins, 95, of Dalton passed away peacefully in her sleep and went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Viola Caldwell and was preceded in death by her husband, G.W. Hawkins; brothers, Robert Caldwell, Charles H. Caldwell Jr. and W.R. Caldwell....

Mar 7, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Aborn McCamy Lumpkin, 95, entered the Church Triumphant on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

As well as by her beloved husband W.H.(Bill) Lumpkin, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. McCamy; parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lumpkin, Sr.; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton McCamy; brother-in-law, Dr. Murray Lumpkin; sisters,...

Mar 5, 2020

Alvin Wayne Hise, 79, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Irene Hise. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Knobby Walsh, nephew Scooter (Laurie) Swanson, niece Robin (Jeff) Ellenburg, great nieces Carson (Preston) Keck, Massey (fiancé Heath Warren) Swanson, and Bayley...

Mar 3, 2020

Laurie Jones White 4/27/50 – 3/3/20

Laurie Jones White passed away on March 3, 2020. She was the youngest child of Alfred and Frances Jones who preceded her in death. She grew up in Dalton surrounded by lots of family because of her dad’s extended family all being in Dalton.

She graduated from Dalton High...

Feb 29, 2020

W. M. "George" Tipton, Jr., 95, of Dalton, died peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Regency Park.

George was born on February 23, 1925, in Marshall, North Carolina, to the late William McKinley Tipton, Sr. and Annie Mae Tipton and preceded in death by his wife, Louise Smith Tipton; son, George B. Tipton; brothers, Herbert, James, Johnny, Raymond,...

Feb 27, 2020

Mrs. Bonnie H. Stepp, 91, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ollie Towe; son, Ronnie Junior Stepp and several brothers and sisters.

Bonnie is survived by her two sons and daughter, Nolan Stepp of Warsaw, MO., Leon Stepp of Blairsville, GA. and...

Feb 27, 2020

Justin David Worley, 36, of Dalton passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his home.

Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Preacher Hogan and Peggy.

He was brilliant, thoughtful, kind, musically-talented, and loved by all.

He is survived by his son, James Worley of Dalton; mother, Jan Ford of Dalton; father,...

Feb 25, 2020

Christine Eunice Slappey Jones, 103 years old, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

She is the mother of Maj. Bobby M. Jones, M.D. USAF Flight Surgeon, Missing-in-Action 11-28-1972. She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Joseph Jones, brothers Lennick and Lorraine Slappey, George and Opal Slappey, Bascom D. and Juanita Slappey, Donald Slappey and by...