OBITUARIES

Jul 23, 2019

Duma Heard Silvers of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Silvers and daughter, Donna Silvers King.

Duma is survived by her sister, Dot Dyer.

She loved working in the yard and growing beautiful roses.

The family would like to thank...

Jul 17, 2019

Theresa Ba Sai Wong passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home.

Theresa was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed.

She is survived by her husband, Peter Wong; children, Allen and Hope Wong, Richard Wong and David and Sarah Wong; grandchildren, Oliver Wong, Evie Wong, Kaylen Chitwood and Luke ...

Jul 7, 2019

Robert (Bob) Martin Lewis of Dalton, age 86, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He passed away at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born March 5, 1933 in East Point to Belle Martin and Henry R. Lewis. A graduate of Russell High School and the Georgia Institute of Technology, Bob earned...

Jul 6, 2019

Ruth Geneva Baggett, 85, of Winder and formerly of Dalton, passed away peacefully July 6 following an extended illness. She was surrounded by her loving daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren and slipped quietly into the loving arms of her Savior and her daughter, parents, brothers and sisters who were waiting for her. Ruth loved life and her family and lived...

Jul 4, 2019

Kenneth W. Hughes, 80, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. He was the son of the late Arthur and Ethlee Hughes and was also preceded in death by his brother, Weldon Hughes. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Rebecca S. Hughes; son, Dana Williams; siblings, Tommy Hughes (June), Joe Hughes, Rose Ann Cross, Michael Hughes (Connie),...

Jun 30, 2019

Heaven is sweeter today because Bobbie Stanley Brookshire gained her Angel wings on June 30, 2019 surrounded by her loving daughter and son in law Karen and Clay Nations.

Bobbie was born December 30, 1936 to the late Grover and Jessie Lee Stanley and grew up in the Pine Grove Community. She was also preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2019

Jimmy Jordon Nolan, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born in Murray County, GA on October 2, 1937 to the late Robert Allen Nolan and Ora Gray Nolan. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Louise Carter, Juanita Awtrey and Lorean Greeson.

He is...

Jun 25, 2019

Mr. Larry Sims, 80, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Regency Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Ruby Sims.

Larry was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Johnnie Bryson Sims; son, Ricky and Rita...

Jun 17, 2019

Heaven is sweeter today as Ms. Evelyn Poe entered the gates with Jesus to greet the love of her life and all her family and friends who have gone before her. Evelyn’s smile was contagious and lit up any room. Evelyn loved attending church at Quinton Memorial. She had an amazing green thumb and kept her windowsill full of...

Jun 17, 2019

Ann McCutchen McDonald, 65, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late F. Kelly McCutchen Sr. and Louise McCamy McCutchen and was preceded in death by her brothers, F. Kelly McCutchen Jr. and Carlton “Babba” McCutchen.

Ann was an accomplished dancer and a avid Georgia Bulldog fan, loved taking...

Jun 8, 2019

Mrs. Sylvia Hamer “Syb” Ford, 86, of Dalton passed away peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Dr. Douglas Hamer and Thelma Harbin Hamer of Lenoir, NC, and was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Mann Ford III of Dalton.

Syb was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great...

Jun 7, 2019

Bernese Blackburn, 91, of Dalton passed away at home on Friday, June 7, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Homer and Jesse Shoemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, W. H. “Billy” Blackburn Jr; sons, Johnny Blackburn and Jerome Blackburn; sisters, Pauline Gibson and Maebelle Murray.

Bernese is survived by her sons and...

Jun 6, 2019

Mr. Don Terrell Sayer passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care in Placida, FL.

Don was born May, 25 1936 in Toccoa, GA. He was a graduate of Mercer University and spent most of his career working in the carpet industry. He was the co-founder of Emerald Carpet where he served...

Jun 2, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jo Ellis McNally, 86, of Dalton passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late Homer and Hazel Powell Ellis and was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny D. McNally.

Betty was a graduate of Dalton High School. She was a beloved and devoted...

May 31, 2019

Leona Ruth Martin Rippy, 95, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at 12:45 PM, Friday, May 31 , 2019 at Quinton Memorial Healthcare in Dalton Georgia.

Ruth was born April 5 , 1924, the 5th of 7 children, in Bethpage, Tennessee to parents William Arthur Martin & Jennie...

May 22, 2019

Elaine Quarles Bennett, 67, of Dalton went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May, 22, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Dolores Quarles and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Elaine is survived by her daughter, Mandy Broome (Greg); grandchildren, Cody Broome (Lacie), Casey Broome, Jasmine Broome and...

May 20, 2019

William Glenn “Bill” Boyd, Jr. 79, of Dalton passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019.

He was the son of the late William Glenn Boyd, Sr. and Gertrude Warmack Boyd and was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Gertrude Lotspeich Warmack.

Bill graduated from Dalton High in 1958 and was a Master Eagle Scout....

May 16, 2019

Mrs. Evon Waters Rymer, 86, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Chatsworth Health Care.

She was the daughter of the late George and Bessie Payne Waters and was also preceded in death by her husband Ira Rymer and 9 brothers and sisters.

Evon is survived by her sons, Wayne (Sharon) Rymer...

May 14, 2019

Edna Stinson Parker went to join our Lord on her 85th birthday. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with so much love and passion. She loved Jesus with all her heart and made sure her family, friends, and anyone she may meet, knew how much her Savior meant to her. She was preceded in death by her...

May 6, 2019

William Michael Hurst, 72, went to be with Jesus on May 6, 2019.

Michael was born October 6, 1946, in Manchester, GA, to William Dan Hurst and Ruby Jewell Favors Hurst. Michael loved nature and the great outdoors, particularly the mountains where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was happiest in the north Georgia mountains where the...