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Samuel Jefferson "Jeff" Davis

Samuel Jefferson "Jeff" Davis

Oct 17, 2019

Samuel Jefferson “Jeff” Davis, Jr. age 72, beloved husband, father, uncle, nephew and cousin passed quickly from this world to the next Thursday night October 17 th , 2019.

He is survived by his wife of over 49 years, Mary (Miles) Davis of Dalton; two sons, Jefferson and Jonathan and respective daughters-in-law who he loved greatly, Katy...

Tony Hill

Tony Hill

Oct 14, 2019

Tony Hill, 80, of Dalton passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019.

He was the son of the late Joe and Virginia Hill and was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert “Bud” and Jewell Holcomb.

Tony is survived by his wife, Jane Hill; children, Jennifer (Greg) Thompson, Tony Hill, Jr., Marc...

Bill Lee Gillilan

Bill Lee Gillilan

Oct 13, 2019

Bill Lee Gillilan, 89, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away in his home on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Bill was born on February 15, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Annelle Cox Gillilan. He was the son of the late Thomas Lee Gillilan and Mary Kate Souther Gillilan.

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Louis F. Jourdain

Louis F. Jourdain

Oct 12, 2019

Louis Francis Jourdain, 97, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on October 12, 2019 at his home.

An Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, Lou was a brave and loyal soldier who proudly served his country. He later graduated from the University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry and practiced for more than 40 years...

Elsie Louise Stover Hardin

Elsie Louise Stover Hardin

Oct 10, 2019

Elsie Louise Stover Hardin, 94, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late John and Flora Stover and was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Edward Hardin; daughter, Linda Hardin Forrester; granddaughter, Sandra Lavon McGath; sisters, Bonnie Ellis, Mary Lois Willerson and Peggy Paris;...

Betty Bates

Betty Bates

Oct 9, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Barganier Bates, 79, passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 9, at Hamilton Medical Center.   She was the daughter of the late William and Mae Barganier of Dalton.  Betty was a life-long resident of Dalton.  She was a lifetime member of Christ Church Presbyterian, formerly First Presbyterian Church of Dalton, where she was an active volunteer, choir member...

Peter Anthony "Tony" Plavich

Peter Anthony "Tony" Plavich

Oct 4, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Peter Anthony "Tony" Plavich announce the passing of their brother, friend, mentor, long-time area coach and educator on Friday, October 4th in his home surrounded by family following several months of battling Pancreatic Cancer. Tony was 66 years old.

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Ann W. Wright

Ann W. Wright

Oct 2, 2019

Leaving behind a strong legacy of faith and family, Ann Williams Wright of Dalton went to be with her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Ann was born in Aragon, Georgia, on April 7, 1942, the first daughter of Horace and Ethel Williams.  She grew up in Polk County, Georgia on a dairy farm. She graduated...

Martha Morgan Mcmahon

Martha Morgan Mcmahon

Oct 2, 2019

Martha Morgan McMahon, age 87, of Dalton passed away October 2, 2019 at Tranquility of Dalton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. McMahon; parents, Myrtle Tipton and Joseph Heiskell Morgan; sister, Virgie Williams; brother, Roy C. Morgan.

Mrs. McMahon was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Dalton.

Survivors include a...

Julian "Jack" Brown

Julian "Jack" Brown

Oct 1, 2019

Mr. Julian “Jack” Brown, 89, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Jack was the son of the late William and Sudie Westmoreland Brown. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Vickie Lynn Smith Kane; brothers and sisters, Arthur Brown, Alfred Brown, Leon Brown, Willie Sue Brown Lingerfelt, Melbra Brown...

Arvil Westmoreland

Arvil Westmoreland

Oct 1, 2019

Mr. Arvil Westmoreland, 86, of Dalton departed this life on Monday, October 1 , 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Arvil was born June 25 , 1933 in Dalton, GA, son of the late Ben and Effie Martin Westmoreland. He was also...

Billy Dee Croy

Billy Dee Croy

Sep 28, 2019

Billy Dee Croy, 83, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

Billy now joins his parents, William and Velma Lois Lovelace Croy along with his brothers, W.R. and Clarence Croy and beloved puppies, Denver C. and Maggie May.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1957 and then in the...

William Allen

William Allen

Sep 27, 2019

William Allen, 35, of Dalton passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Services will be held for William at Love Funeral Home on Saturday at 4 PM with Rev. Neil Hasty officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 3 until 4 PM. Burial will be in Dunagan Cemetery.

Carl Padgett Rollins

Carl Padgett Rollins

Sep 25, 2019

Carl Padgett Rollins, 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Dalton Place Assisted Living Facility. Born on July 8, 1943, in Tallahassee, Florida, he was the son of the late Mack Arthur and Perdita Padgett Rollins. He was also preceded in death by his infant brother, Dennis Brendan Rollins.

Carl grew up in the Dawnville...

Justin M. Robinson Jr.

Justin M. Robinson Jr.

Sep 25, 2019

Justin M. Robinson, Jr., 88, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Dalton, GA.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joan Joiner Robinson and his parents Justin M. Robinson, Sr. and Fannie Eaddy Robinson. He is survived by his son Justin M. Robinson, III (Donna Harbin Robinson) of Germantown, TN; daughter Eaddy Robinson Elrod (David...

Sarah Marie Smithey

Sarah Marie Smithey

Sep 22, 2019

Mrs. Sarah Marie Smithey, 80, of Murphy, North Carolina and formerly of Dalton passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late John and Alwane Parks and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Billy Smithey; son, Michael Billy Smithey; brother, Pete Parks and sister, Frances Ripley.

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Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Sep 16, 2019

Charles Daniel “Danny” Dyer, 57, of Dalton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd B. Pratt and Bessie Katherine Pratt; father, Jerome Dyer; special cousin, Michael Cook; aunts and uncles.

Danny was an avid hunter, equestrian and motorcycle rider. He loved...

Lillian Henderson King

Lillian Henderson King

Sep 12, 2019

Lillian Henderson King, 98, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly King, Sr.

Lillian is survived by her son, Kelly King, Jr. and Joan of Hayesville, NC; daughter, Kayanne DeGrace and Mike of Cashiers, NC; granddaughter, Kelli Dawson of Dalton; great-grandchildren, Stacia, Neveah and...

Bradford "Brad" Russell

Bradford "Brad" Russell

Sep 11, 2019

Bradford (Brad) Louis Russell was born on May 19, 1970 in Dalton, Georgia and entered into Heaven on September 11, 2019. He graduated from Southeast High School, attended Georgia Tech and received an Industrial Engineering degree from Southern Tech.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hoke and Pauline Russell of Dalton; uncles, Huey Russell of...

Nellena Fae Smith

Nellena Fae Smith

Sep 3, 2019

**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.

Nellena Fae Smith, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father, E. Martin Smith, Sr.

Nellena...

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