OBITUARIES

Oct 15, 2020

Elizabeth Arnold Crockett, age 92, of Dalton passed away on October 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband David Otis Crockett, Sr. in 1994 and a son, Van Alan Crockett.

Elizabeth was born in Sylacauga, AL and graduated from Auburn University. She moved to Dalton in 1950 to be the Director of Christian Education...

Oct 14, 2020

Jim Gowin passed away Wednesday October 14 , 2020. Jim was a business entrepreneur, inventor, mentor, family man and so much more. His humble, moral character will be forever remembered in the hearts and lives of the many people Jim touched. A private memorial service was held at Love Funeral Home Monday the 19th of October 2020. The family acknowledges...

Oct 8, 2020

Michael (Mick) A. Halker, 77, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Halker of Dalton and daughter, Becky Halker of St. Louis, MO.

A private mass will be held.

Oct 4, 2020

Orville Jack Rowland, 94, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

He was the son of the late William and Lucille Rowland and was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Rowland, brothers, Herschel and Junior Rowland and niece and nephew, Sharon Waddell and David Barrett.

Jack served as office manager...

Oct 3, 2020

Tommy Higdon, 74, of Dalton went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

He was the son of the late Creed and Nellie Higdon and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Grady Higdon and Louise Manis and grandson, Matthew Christopher.

Tommy was a Veteran of the United...

Oct 2, 2020

Troy Jenkins, 83, of Dalton passed away at his home Friday morning, October 2, 2020, due to stage 4 lung cancer. Just like he handled all experiences in life, Troy managed his illness with strength and hope, and wanted to spend as much time as possible with his loved ones. He spent his final days at home, surrounded by...

Sep 27, 2020

Frances Nell Knowles entered into God’s hands on September 27, 2020 at the age of 84. Her husband and her four children were by her side when she entered heaven. Frances was born in McRae, GA, to the late Will and Estelle Mathews on September 3, 1936 and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Archie, Herman, Nora,...

Sep 25, 2020

Lenora Reed Maret, 89, of Dalton passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. Lenora was a member of Dalton First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Karl D. Maret, in 1993; her parents, James and Ruby Reed; brother and sister-in-law, James Arthur Reed (Emma Ruth); and, brothers-in-law, Randall Maret and Bud Gravely.

Lenora...

Sep 25, 2020

Robert C. ‘Bob’ Miller, Jr. of Dalton, Georgia passed away peacefully at age 83, on Friday, September 25th, 2020.

He was a member of Central Church of Christ in Dalton and retired as a mechanical engineer in the carpet industry.  Bob was a native of Florida and attended Georgia Tech.

He was preceded in death...

Sep 22, 2020

Sanford Elbert Dover, 90, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Sanford Dover; parents, Charles and Hassell Dover; siblings, Charles David Dover, Betty Ward Dover and Conrad Hale Dover.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Black Dover; son, Douglas...

Sep 21, 2020

Sherman Franklin Williams, 86, of Rocky Face entered into Heaven on Monday, September 21, 2020.

He was the son of the late Sherman Foster and Loda Brock Williams and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Richard and Audrey Williams, Pauline and Elbert Miller and Myrtle and Vernon Tidmore.

He is survived by his...

Sep 16, 2020

Mr. Leon M. Ham III, 91, of Rocky Face passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Leon M. Ham Jr. and Sara Cutler Ham and was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Leon M. and Kate Wakefield Ham, and Sam and Sadie Cutler; sister, Sara and his...

Sep 9, 2020

Dee Hickerson, 89, of Dalton, GA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Dee always said she lived a full and blessed life.

A mother of 8 children, Dee was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Lloyd; Parents Rittie Edge and Loren Weaver; son Lee Hickerson and daughter Bambi Hickerson Kennedy....

Sep 3, 2020

Ruth Compton Brock, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 3, 2020 after battling a long illness.

She was the daughter of the late Rev. George and Dessie Compton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Paul Brock; great-grandson, Will Blackstock; sisters, Connie Huffman, Pearl Cagle, May Jones,...

Sep 3, 2020

Louie H. Bartenfeld, Jr., 70, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie H. Bartenfeld Sr. and Nan Bartenfeld and his brother, Cleve Bartenfeld.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a proud father that knew he had good kids.

Sep 1, 2020

Mary Bess Finley DeFore, 92, of Dalton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father, Luther Finley; mother, Ethel King Finley DeFore; step father, James DeFore.

She was a member of Crown View Baptist Church since 1961.

Mary is survived by...

Aug 31, 2020

Loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and prominent business leader, Mr. Chang Bin Yim, age 82, of Dalton, GA, passed away on August 31, 2020.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Mr. Yim lived a full and blessed life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ji-Soon Yim, his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Lian-Pao...

Aug 28, 2020

Mr. Willie Gene Jackson, 83, of Rocky Face passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020.

He was the son of the late Claude and Gladys Jackson and was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Jackson, 1 brother and 3 sisters.

Willie is survived by his sons, Mike Jackson (Angela) and Roy Ketchersid...

Aug 25, 2020

Mr. Robert Jones, 85, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Stella Dockery Jones; mother, Linnie Ann Hunter; brothers and sister, Charles Hunter, William Hunter and Mildred Lands; uncle, John Smith.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Gloria and Danny...

Aug 24, 2020

Mildred B. Ivester, 92, of Dalton passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020.

She will be laid to rest with a private family graveside service.