OBITUARIES

Sep 16, 2019

Charles Daniel “Danny” Dyer, 57, of Dalton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd B. Pratt and Bessie Katherine Pratt; father, Jerome Dyer; special cousin, Michael Cook; aunts and uncles.

Danny was an avid hunter, equestrian and motorcycle rider. He loved...

Sep 12, 2019

Lillian Henderson King, 98, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly King, Sr.

Lillian is survived by her son, Kelly King, Jr. and Joan of Hayesville, NC; daughter, Kayanne DeGrace and Mike of Cashiers, NC; granddaughter, Kelli Dawson of Dalton; great-grandchildren, Stacia, Neveah and...

Sep 11, 2019

Bradford (Brad) Louis Russell was born on May 19, 1970 in Dalton, Georgia and entered into Heaven on September 11, 2019. He graduated from Southeast High School, attended Georgia Tech and received an Industrial Engineering degree from Southern Tech.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hoke and Pauline Russell of Dalton; uncles, Huey Russell of...

Sep 3, 2019

**Louise Babb Smith and daughter, Nellena Fae Smith will be laid to rest at Whitfield Memorial Gardens. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Nellena Fae Smith, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father, E. Martin Smith, Sr.

Nellena...

Sep 3, 2019

Magglene Mullins, 89, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dubert T. Mullins, brothers and sisters.

Maggie is survived by her sons, Glen Mullins, Randy Mullins and George Travis Mullins; grandchildren, Melissa, Steven, Amanda and Kayleen; sisters, Edna Cross and Geneva Lunsford.

The...

Aug 27, 2019

James Joseph Hawk, 49, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

Funeral services for James will be held Thursday at 3:00 in the chapel of Love Funeral Home.

Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service Thursday from 2 until 3.

Aug 24, 2019

Martha Hamrick Grusnick of Cohutta, GA finished her challenge with ALS Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. and has gone to be with her loving Savior and Lord.

Martha’s main focus in life was Christ first and then her family. She was a patient, forgiving and loving wife, parent, sister and friend who also worked hard...

Aug 19, 2019

Lillian Pauline (Dot) Taylor Johnson

April 25, 1925 - August 19, 2019

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” - Galatians 5:22-23.

Dot Johnson was born to Elton and Burma Taylor on April 25, 1925, in LaGrange, Georgia. She...

Aug 17, 2019

Marion DeEtte Nations Smith, 91, of Dalton passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019 at Quinton Memorial with her cherished friend and caregiver, Sue Griffin, by her side.

She was the daughter of the late John and Tommie Nations and was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Benjamin Harrison Smith, Jr.

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Aug 15, 2019

Mr. James William Powell, 86, of Dalton went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 15 , 2019.

He was the son of the late George W. And Jimmie Lou Caylor Powell and was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen Boyd Powell; brothers, Hollis, Dasher and George W. Powell Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Chapman and Mary Lou...

Aug 14, 2019

Ozella Cole Witherow, 82, of the Dawnville Community passed away Wednesday, August 14 , 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

Ozella was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Rex G. Witherow. She was the daughter of the late Frank L. And Pearl Presley Cole and...

Aug 12, 2019

John Reavis Metcalf, 57, of Dalton passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019.

He was preceded in death by Mary and Johnny Metcalf.

John is survived by his wife, Lisa Metcalf of Dalton; sons, Tyler Metcalf and Tate Metcalf both of Dalton; daughter, Abbie and Alec Wagnon of Dalton; granddaughters, Whitley Grace and Ellie Ann...

Aug 10, 2019

Beverly Gray, 72, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Harold and Bettye Clifton. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 36 years, Jay Gray, aunts, uncles and brother-in-law, Jimmy Smith.

Beverly was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, where she touched many...

Aug 9, 2019

Reverend Dr. Billy T. Nimmons of Dalton, GA died on Friday, August 9, 2019, at his home. Dr. Nimmons, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church of Dalton, GA, served as the Church’s Senior Pastor from 1977-2000. He also served other churches in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas. Dr. Nimmons was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and...

Aug 8, 2019

Shirley Gordon, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gordon and son, Bill Gordon.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Terry Gordon and Wayne Gordon, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Saturday in the chapel of...

Aug 8, 2019

Donald “Duke” Lynn Williams, 62, of Dalton passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late JH and Ruth Williams and was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Williams and Hubert Williams; nephew, John Chester; brother-in-law, RC Trammell.

Duke had been a resident of Ridgewood Manor...

Aug 6, 2019

Mrs. Agnes Stanley Fossett, 85, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Agnes was a faithful and devoted wife of 62 years, to her surviving husband George. Out of a combined 15 other siblings and their spouses, George and Agnes are/were both the last remaining members of their respective families. Their love...

Aug 6, 2019

Kathryn Crider Kenemer, 85, of Tunnel Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Dorothy and John Crider and was preceded in death by her brothers, J.W. Crider, Jerry Crider and Kenneth Crider; sister, Janice Crider; and a son-in-law, Larry Ault.

Aug 5, 2019

Hazel Irene Swinford, 90, of Dalton passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019.

At Hazel’s request no services will be held.

She will be laid to rest at Union Hill Needmore Cemetery in Alabama.

Aug 5, 2019

George Maurice Farmer, a former federal agent for the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and a longtime supporter of Dalton High School, died Monday, Aug. 5. He was 83.

Services for George will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, at First Baptist Church of Dalton. Family and friends are invited to visit in the atrium of...