OBITUARIES

Dec 16, 2019

Barbara Lam Yarbrough, 68, of Dalton passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Lam, Sr. and Betty Hackney Williams. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Lam.

Barbara loved her family and was a proud “Baba” to her grandchildren....

Dec 15, 2019

John Sherard Quarles, 90, of Dalton, GA, passed away at home on Sunday December 15, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1929 in Abbeville, S.C. to Dr. William Yeldell and Mabel Reid Quarles. He was one of seven children.

John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia Cobb Quarles, his son, Cobb Quarles of...

Dec 12, 2019

Mrs. Carol Louise Moore, 80, of Dalton passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Irene Jackson Pierce and was preceded in death by her husband, Farris “Butch” Moore and brothers, Claude Pierce and Lamar Pierce.

She loved spending time with family and attending all of her grandchildren’s...

Dec 6, 2019

Willia Nell Nix, 88, of Dalton passed away Friday , December, 6, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eva Hood Carter; husband, Charles Nix; brother, Eddie Carter; sister, Betty Hayes.

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Dec 6, 2019

Mr. Sam Sitton Jr. went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, December 6, 2019.  He was surrounded by his family and a great deal of love.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 73 years, Dorothy Boliek Sitton, sons and daughters-in law Allan and Tish Sitton and Larry and Diane Sitton, daughter and son-in-law Paul and...

Dec 6, 2019

Elizabeth Ann (Betty Ann) Callaway Clark, 91, of Dalton passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pope and Camilla Stokely Callaway and her husband, James L. (Jimmy) Clark, Sr.

Betty...

Dec 5, 2019

Kathryn (Katie) Bernice Holmes McGhee passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

She grew up in St. Louis Park, MN and graduated from high school at Maplewood Academy in Hutchinson, MN in 1941.  She then attended LaSierra University and graduated from nursing school at Loma Linda University in 1946.

Married Earl Taylor McGhee in December...

Dec 3, 2019

Judith Ann Williams Stocks, 77, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Judy, Mom, Nonne lived a life dedicated to those she loved: her family, her friends, her church, and her God. She was a faithful wife of 58 years, dedicated church member, deacon, prayer team leader, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Whether she was cooking...

Dec 3, 2019

Mr. James Gillean, 71, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillie Mae Lewallen Gillean.

James is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sheryl Beach Gillean; daughter, Angie Favors (Lynn); son, Robert Gillean (Amanda); daughters, Rose Thomas (Matt) and Crystal Babb (Mike);...

Dec 2, 2019

Charles "Chuck"  Durham, 67, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Clemons Durham and is survived by his mother, Joy Durham; mothers of his children, Mitzi Durham and Debbie Durham; sister, Cheryl Wheeler; sons, Charlie Stacy Durham, Nathanial Durham and Jeremy Durham (Paige Staten).

A memorial...

Dec 1, 2019

William “Bill” Jackson Cavender, 88, of Eton passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

He was the son of the late Oliver and Ester Cavender and was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Samantha Fross.

Bill was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a Mason for 47 years. He was...

Dec 1, 2019

Mrs. Eileen L. Pangle, 93, of Dalton passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Alexander and Margaret Macpherson and was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Pangle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Neal and Gladys Macpherson, Ronnie and Edna Macpherson; and sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Birdie.

Eileen was...

Nov 29, 2019

Hazel Irene Thompson Sandidge of Dalton departed this life Friday, November 29.  She passed away at home with her family by her side.

Hazel was born April 6, 1930 and was 89.

She was preceded in death by her father & mother, Fred & Stella (Cochran) Thompson; her husband, Wilford Alton Sandidge; son, Nathan Miles...

Nov 26, 2019

Mr. Larry William Burns, 76, of Rocky Face passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his home.

He was the son of the late George and Willie Sue Burns and was preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Christle, Gloria Helka and Kathy Burns; and step-son, Kendall Ridley.

Larry is survived by his wife, Joyce...

Nov 21, 2019

Mr. Sammy Arthur Robinson, 68, of Dalton passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd V. Robinson and brother-in-law, Barry Barnes.

Sammy was a longtime truck driver and loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

He is survived by his mother, Eunice Robinson; brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Shirley...

Nov 20, 2019

W.R. “Ears” Caldwell, 92, of Dalton rounded third and made it home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Viola Caldwell; his brothers, Bob Caldwell and Rags Caldwell; son-in-law Jimmy Richardson and grandson, Zachary Hall.

He is survived by his wife,...

Nov 12, 2019

Charles Billy “Bill” Mashburn of Dalton passed away November 12, 2019 at his residence.

Bill was the son of the late Jeff B. Mashburn & Rowena Hall Mashburn.

He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Karen Mashburn; paternal grandparents, J.R. & Julia “Fronie” Mashburn; maternal grandparents, Fronnie & Clement Hall; mother &...

Nov 7, 2019

Mrs. Willena Fauscette Wilbanks, 85, of Dalton passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over 55 years, Jack Wilbanks Jr. and her parents, Chester A. Fauscette Sr. and Mamie Lingerfelt Fauscette.

Willena had perfect attendance from first grade through graduation from Dalton High School. She was a...

Oct 30, 2019

Mrs. Joyce A. Kendall, 63, of Chattanooga and formerly of Dalton passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wylie James and Dorothy Woody Kendall.

She is survived by her children, Victoria Kendall and Nicholas Yuri Kendall of Chattanooga and her cousin, Larry (Ann) Kendall of...

Oct 25, 2019

Mrs. Bessie Mae Cantrell Selvidge, 87, of Dalton passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Dale Selvidge; her parents, Steve and Lemma Cochran Cantrell; 4 brothers and 1 sister.

Bessie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Johnnie Selvidge of Dalton;...