OBITUARIES

Feb 21, 2020

Joanne Smith, 87 years young, passed away February 21, 2020.

Joanne was born in Huntsville Alabama in 1932 to Jessie Daniel Smith and Lillie Mae Esslinger Smith, and was blessed to be the youngest of the ten children from their love.  She was loved by many, disliked by none, gracious and caring, and instinctively a good mother...

Feb 12, 2020

Mavis O. Joyce, 95, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Arrington. Mavis was also preceded in death by her husband, Dub Joyce; grandson, Bryce Joyce; sister, Geneva Smith; brothers, Bill, Wingo, Charles, Clifford and Nathan Arrington.

She is survived by her sons...

Feb 4, 2020

Our precious son, father, husband, John David Gaddy III passed away February 4, 2020.

John David was raised in Dalton, GA and attended Dalton High School. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Tennessee Vols. John David loved the lake and bass fishing. He cherished his wife and children. His son Barrett 3, and daughter...

Feb 4, 2020

Tanner was welcomed into the gates of Heaven at 8:53 PM (Nashville time) on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. We are heartbroken beyond imagination but we rejoice knowing he is with family in the presence of our Heavenly Father.

To know Tanner was to love him. He was a gentle giant with a warm, loving heart. He was...

Jan 31, 2020

Raymond George Anderson, 88, of Tunnel Hill passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020.

He was the son of the late Arthur and Winifred Anderson and was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Gilmartin and son, Andy Anderson.

Ray was an active member of Tunnel Hill United Methodist Church, where he was in...

Jan 28, 2020

Scott E. Edge, 57, of Resaca passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

He was the son of the late Oliver and Ruby Edge and was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Edge.

Scott was known for being loving, generous and kind. He had a special place in his heart for animals. He...

Jan 23, 2020

Barbara Jean Aldridge, 88 of Cohutta, GA passed away peacefully in her home on January 23, 2020. She was surrounded by her closest family and friends as she entered the gates of heaven. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt to many. Her family described her as a warrior; strong, selfless, loyal and kind. She loved...

Jan 22, 2020

Nell M. Rogers, of Dalton, passed peacefully into her Heavenly Father’s arms one day shy of her 93rd birthday.  Nell was a kindhearted and generous mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a friend to many.  She loved gardening, reading good books, and helping others (be they human, animal or plant), and she never stopped learning. She will be missed by...

Jan 20, 2020

L.R. Keeter, 91, of Dalton passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020.

He was the son of the late Ross and Annie Keeter and was preceded in death by his wife, Eddie June Keeter and brothers and sisters, Kin Keeter, J.D. Keeter, Christine Poe and Dot Milam.

L.R. was a loving husband, father, grandfather and...

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...

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)...

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...

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,...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...