OBITUARIES
John "J.B." Postelle
May 5, 2019
Mr. John Burlin “J.B.” Postelle, age 93, of Dalton passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born to the late John Postelle and Jane McArthur Postelle.
J.B. is also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Nicholson Postelle; brothers, James Arvil Postell and Jess Postell; infant sister, Georgia Ellen Postelle and sister, Ella...
Frances Stone
May 3, 2019
Mrs. Frances Jewel Howell Stone, 89, of Dalton passed away Friday, May 3, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late H.M. “Pete” and Bessie Casey Howell and was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Troy L. Stone; brother, Earl D. Howell; sisters, Ruby Howell Thorne and Claudelle Beckler.
Frances was a...
Lynda Hyde Eidson
May 2, 2019
Lynda Hyde Eidson, 75, of Dalton went home to be at peace with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Florence and Thomas Hyde.
Lynda is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Rodger Eidson of Dalton; sons, Hank Eidson (Ellen) of Atlanta, Judson...
Roy Gentry, Sr.
Apr 28, 2019
Roy Gentry, Sr., age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Gentry; mother, Mae Belle Gentry Moore; two daughters, Sandra and Susan Gentry; three brothers, Dude, Robert, and Jerry Gentry.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years,...
Robert Tucker Boyett
Apr 26, 2019
Mr. Robert Tucker Boyett, 84, passed away in his home on April 26, 2019.
He was born on December 10, 1934 to the late Mr. George Jackson Boyett and Mrs. Annie Tucker Boyett of Dalton.
He graduated from Dalton High School in 1953. He attended Gordon Military College where he played football and then transferred...
Charles "Chuck" S. Kimsey Sr.
Apr 23, 2019
Charles (Chuck) S. Kimsey Sr., 88, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was the son of the late Johnny and Margaret Kimsey, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Kimsey.
Chuck was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Dalton and a deacon at Maple Street Baptist Church in...
Vernetta "Kate" Ruth Turner
Apr 23, 2019
Mrs. Vernetta “Kate” Ruth Turner, 68, of Rocky Face passed away Tuesday, April 23 , 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Mary Wilburn; husband, James Hodges; infant daughter; sister, Polly Huff; brother, Lowell Sherwood.
Kate was a loving...
Bernice Gallman Smith
Apr 21, 2019
Bernice Gallman Smith of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, and grew up with 8 brothers and sisters. She founded House of Beauty with her close friend Janelle Lemon in 1961 and was a beloved hair stylist for many years. She was a...
Clara Driggins
Apr 21, 2019
Clara Driggins, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ella Crutchfield. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Josephine Smith, son, Tim Driggins and sons-in-law, Carl Williams and Charlie Clowers.
Clara was a loving woman who will be greatly missed by all that...
Kathy Sutton
Apr 20, 2019
Grace Kathryn “Kathy” Todd Sutton, 86, of Destin, Florida, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 20 , 2019 at Niceville Memory Care.
Kathy will be remembered for her loving personality, faithfulness, kindness, generosity and adventurous spirit. She will live on in our hearts forever.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Larlin...
Henry Lee Plott
Apr 17, 2019
Henry Lee Plott, 86, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, April 17 , 2019.
He was known for his skill as a builder and built many churches and homes in the community. Henry served as a sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a deacon at Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was an...
Eula Mae Mooney
Apr 13, 2019
Eula Mae Mooney, 92, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, April 13 , 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Mooney; sons, Randall Mooney and Lee Roy Mooney; daughters, Annie Ruth Hurley and Kathy Mooney; sister, Gartie Spriggs.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law,...
Wilma Nadine Polk
Apr 12, 2019
Wilma Nadine Polk, 86, of Dalton passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Ruby and Hugh Hill and was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Polk; daughter, Sue Hasty; brothers, Lloyd Hill and Jimmy Dale Hill; sisters, Laverne Polk and Sue Addington.
Wilma attended Lakeport Christian...
Ronnie "Ron" Phillips
Apr 7, 2019
Ronnie “Ron” Phillips, 70, of Rocky Face passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019.
He was the son of the late Lonnie and Della Davenport Phillips and was preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma Stone and Myrtle Phillips.
Ron was an avid tennis player, a music lover, a guitar player and an amateur novelist. He...
Ewin Alan Reed, Sr.
Apr 7, 2019
Ewin Alan Reed, Sr., 60, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
He was the son of the late Etta and JC Moon and Eddie Joe Reed. He was also preceded in death by his daughters Brittany Reed and Amanda Kinsey and son Ryan Alan Reed.
He is survived by his daughter, Ashley...
David Lanier Rice
Apr 1, 2019
David Lanier Rice passed away on April 1 , 2019.
He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 1 , 1937 to the late David and Erlyne Lanier Rice. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Robert “Bobby” Fleming Rice.
David is survived by his wife of 53...
Terry Lee Johnson
Mar 30, 2019
Mr. Terry Lee Johnson, AIA, 58, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Walter A. and Betty V. Johnson, brother, Jimmy O. Johnson, and nephew, Jeremy W. Cantrell.
At the age of twelve, Terry met Danita at a wedding and knew from first glance that he was...
David Larry Blaylock
Mar 29, 2019
Mr. David Larry Blaylock, 80, of Dalton passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Anne de Sieyes Blaylock of Dalton; daughters, Lucia and Kenneth Curry of Ashburn, Virginia and Margaret and Joseph Berardelli of Reston, Virginia; sons, David and Marianne Blaylock of Marietta, Georgia, Scott and Patricia Blaylock...
Horton Hassell Herrin
Mar 29, 2019
Hassell Herrin, age 80, passed away at Dalton Place on March 29, 2019.
He was the son of the late Horton Burnett and Margaret Sprayberry Herrin of Dalton. He is survived by a sister, Margaret Herrin, and as he called her “his honorary sister”, Ann Clarke.
He was a graduate of Dalton High School, and...
Edward "Big Ed" Fletcher
Mar 24, 2019
Quince Edward “Big Ed” Fletcher, 80, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019.
He was the son of the late Earnest and Dolly Mae Richardson Fletcher and was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Bramblett Fletcher in 2008.
Big Ed affectionately coached many young men throughout Whitfield County. He loved fishing...
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