OBITUARIES

Mar 23, 2019

Leaving behind a legacy of faithfulness, generosity, and gratitude, Milton James Ryman, Jr. passed away at home on Friday, March 23rd, surrounded by his loving wife of nearly 70 years and his three daughters and son in law. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on August 16, 1928, the son of Milton James Ryman, Sr. and Martha Walker Ryman....

Mar 19, 2019

Merilyn Bush Ridley, 94, of Rock Hill, SC beloved wife of late Charles (Charlie) B. Ridley began their love story in 1944, and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage together.  Merilyn died peacefully Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Merilyn is survived by her son Charles B. Ridley Jr, wife Jackie, and their family,  and her daughter Merilyn R....

Mar 19, 2019

Brenda Dianne Lunsford, 65, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

She is survived by her husband, J.D. Heath; daughters and sons-in-law, Shiona and Earl Seay , Jennifer Heath and Jonathan Orizetti; son and daughter-in-law, Dylan and Robyn Heath; granddaughters, Brianna and Jasmin.

Your 65 years were way too short. The impact you...

Mar 15, 2019

Mrs. Mollie Rose Rodgers, 91, of Dalton passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at the home of her daughter Brenda.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Agnes Husky Clay and was preceded in death by her husband, Verble Rodgers; and brother, Paul Deal Clay.

Mollie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Mar 14, 2019

Mrs. Sara Ann “Sally” B. Wester, 72, of Dalton passed away peacefully Thursday, March 14, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earle Neil Wester III; parents, Charles Henry Butler and Lucy Carden Butler; and brother, David Butler.

Sally is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Earle Neil “Buzz” Wester IV and wife...

Mar 12, 2019

Mrs. Betty Kilgore James, 80, of Chatsworth and formerly of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the residence of Ed and Margaret Kilgore.

She was the owner of Brent’s Florist and Gifts and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Chatsworth.

She was the daughter of the late Lorene Kilgore...

Mar 9, 2019

Miss Betty Sue Cook, 91, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Dalton Place.

She was the daughter of the late Homer Lee and Edna Spence Cook and was preceded in death by her sisters, Eunice Souther, Lois Cargel, Hazel Gentry, Fornadia Cook, Annie Laura Stanley, and Marguerite Bowman; brothers, Horace, Noel, Ned, and...

Mar 8, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Phillips Crick, 73, of Rocky Face passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake Phillips and Billy and Mina Joe Holcomb.

She was a member of BPW, Red Hat Society and volunteered at the Dalton Senior Center. Pat was a...

Mar 7, 2019

Mr. William “Bill” P. Likens, 84, of Rocky Face passed away on Thursday, March 7 , 2019 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Labern and Dora Hudson Likens and was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Likens; sisters, Wilma Likens Porter, Margaret Ashby and Mary Evelyn Likens;...

Mar 6, 2019

Mr. Johnny “Darrell” Milton, 79, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

He was the son of the late Edith Harper and Roy Clay Milton and was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Wilburn Milton and nephew, David Milton.

Darrell was retired from the Navy after 29 years.

He is survived...

Mar 3, 2019

Leaving behind a strong legacy of generosity, Carey Springer Bowen Craig passed away on Sunday night, March 3 rd , at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.  She was born in Dalton on June 1 st , 1940, the first daughter of William Carey Bowen Jr. and Idawee Springer Bowen.  Her beloved childhood home on Sunset Circle was full of...

Mar 2, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Dillingham Mallett Johnson, 89 of Dalton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday March 2, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late G. E. and Dollie Staten Dillingham and was preceded in death by her first husband, James “Ed” Mallett and second husband, Melvin Johnson; sisters, Ruby Gillian, Edith Apple and...

Feb 28, 2019

Mrs. Reine Khabbaz Cornelison, 85, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Wood Dale Health and Rehabilitation.

She was preceded in death by her
 husband, John E. Cornelison.

She is survived by her
 son and daughter-in-law John E. and Elyse Cornelison of Tallahassee, FL; daughters and son-in-law Mary and Jimmy Myers of...

Feb 26, 2019

Mrs. Peggy “Sue” Smith, 61, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Alfred Davis and Lily Defor and was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Lamar Ellis.

Sue is survived by her husband, Tommy Smith; children, Shaun and Jenny Smith,  Jenny and Jason Keown, and Angie Pritchett;...

Feb 25, 2019

Betty Jewell Ogles, age 89, of Dalton passed away on February 25, 2019, at Wood Dale Health and Rehabilitation.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Doyle Ogles, and her daughter Cathy Ogles.

Survivors include her sons, James (Patricia) Ogles of Charleston, Tennessee, Doyle Ogles of Dalton, Michael (Donna) Ogles of Adairsville, Georgia,...

Feb 24, 2019

Gary “Lane” Ashworth, 64, of Dalton passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.

Lane was born January 8, 1955 in Dalton, GA, son of the late DeeEtte Calhoun Ashworth and Wendell Lee Ashworth; grandson of the late Thomas

Hughes and Minnie Mallet Calhoun, Joseph Bartow...

Feb 24, 2019

Mrs. Peggy Hall Hogan, 83, of Dalton passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Frank Hall and Laura Zelle Childers and was preceded in death by her husband, W. H. “Preacher” Hogan.

Peggy was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She loved to read, do word search puzzles and...

Feb 23, 2019

Mrs. Betty Evelyn McPherson, 88, entered Heavens gates on Saturday, February 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mammie Bishop. Betty was also preceded in death by her son, James “Lamar” Bailey; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Jerry Ledford; brother, Deforest “Buck” Bishop; son-in-law, Herb Joyce.

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Feb 23, 2019

Mr. Thomas C. “Tommy” Stocks, 86, of Dalton went home to live with the Lord Saturday February 23, 2019.

He was the son of the late John and Inez Pierce Stocks and was preceded in death by his brother John Ralph Stocks and a nephew David Williamson.

Tommy graduated from Dalton High School in 1950...

Feb 17, 2019

Karen Nicholson Hanes, 68, of Peachtree City, GA, stepped through the gates of Heaven early on Sunday morning, February 17, 2019 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, J.D. Nicholson of Dalton and father-in-law, Ed Hanes of Bowling Green, KY. She is survived by her husband, Clark Hanes of Peachtree City; mother, Nita Nicholson...