OBITUARIES
Camerino Lopez Ortiz
Sep 30, 2025
Camerino López Ortiz, nacido el 13 de marzo de 1967 en San Rafael del Moral, GTO, México, falleció el 30 de septiembre de 2025 en Columbus, Ohio. Herrero industrial, Camerino dedicó gran parte de su vida a su labor, viajando extensamente por motivos de trabajo. Fue conocido no solo por su habilidad y experiencia, sino también por su inquebrantable amabilidad...
Kerry Michael West
Sep 30, 2025
Kerry Michael (Mike) West, formerly of Dalton, passed away in Marietta on September 30, 2025, after a brave, two-year fight against pancreatic cancer. He was 77. Mike was born in Dalton on October 25, 1947, to the late Buford D. and Emma Estelle West.
He is survived by his wife, former Daltonian Lisa Johnston of Marietta; his sister, Deby West (Rick...
Howard Joe Hamilton
Sep 27, 2025
Mr. Howard Joe Hamilton, age 96, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Howard was born on Sunday, November 18, 1928, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Hugh Hamilton and the late Mrs. June Warmack Hamilton.
In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mrs. Vada Lamb Hamilton, as...
James 'Jim' Terry Fordham
Sep 27, 2025
James Terry (Jim) Fordham departed this life on the 27th day of September, 2025 to be with his Heavenly Father. Jim was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 13, 1942, the eighth child born to Aubry Zorn Fordham and Ella Kendrick Fordham. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Herman Zorn Fordham, William Jack Fordham and Aubry Donald...
Barbara Lynne Ivy Welch
Sep 27, 2025
Ms. Barbara Lynne Ivy Welch, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Per the requests that Ms. Welch expressed during her lifetime, no formal services will be conducted.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Ms. Barbara Lynne Ivy Welch's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.
Colleen Cox McClain
Sep 24, 2025
Mrs. Colleen Cox McClain, age 93, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
She was born on Thursday, September 1, 1932, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Hershel and Myrtle Cox.
She was a 1949 graduate of Dalton High School and was employed with the Lee Printing Company for many years. In 1978, she relocated...
Patsy 'Pat' Panter King
Sep 20, 2025
Patsy (Pat) Panter King passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at her home in Dalton, Georgia.
Born in Copperhill, Tennessee on August 2, 1937, to Jewell Woody Panter and James Louis Panter, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, G. Jerry King, her brother James Louis Panter, lII and stepson Rick King.
After graduating from Copperhill High School in...
Nancy Foster Mitchell Moore
Sep 17, 2025
Nancy Foster Mitchell Moore, 82, of Dalton, Georgia, died on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
Nancy was an active member of the community of Dalton for over 50 years and will be missed by many. She worked at Shaw Industries and Gene Rogers Construction. After retirement she worked at Lowes for many years. She enjoyed performing in the Dalton High School Straw...
Randy "Bo" Patterson
Sep 17, 2025
Randy “Bo” Patterson, 72, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
He was the son of the late Jesse and Ruby Patterson and was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Patterson.
Randy was a devout Christian and loved his Salem Baptist Church family. He enjoyed listening to music, had a passion for cars and held fond memories...
Annie 'Ann' Manis Coley Coats
Sep 15, 2025
Annie (Ann) Manis Coley Coats, 95, of Dalton, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025.
Ann was born in 'the old rock house in the curve' on Cohutta Varnell Road in Cohutta, Georgia, to the late William and Ada Spann Manis on July 22, 1930.
Ann was married for 44 loving years to her husband, S.L. Coley, until his death in July...
Michael Allen Barlow, Sr.
Sep 13, 2025
Mr. Michael Allen Barlow, Sr., age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Mike was born on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Mr. James Albert Barlow and the late Mrs. Eleanor Carolyn Odom Cooper.
Mike was an ordained minister of the Baptist faith, and he loved the Lord. He was a...
Anthony Dewayne Ensley
Sep 12, 2025
Anthony Dewayne Ensley, 53, of Chatsworth passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.
He was the son of the late William and Nora Ensley and is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ashton and Cole Pelfrey and his granddaughter, Maggie Pelfey. Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday in the chapel...
Gordon Lee Parks
Sep 11, 2025
Gordon Lee Parks of Statesboro, Georgia died at the age of 84 at Eastern Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia on September 11, 2025 at 0640. Gordon was formerly of Dalton, Georgia, Clemson, South Carolina, and West Palm Beach, Florida.
Gordon Lee Parks was born in Dalton, Georgia to parents Leila Bowen Parks and Willis Cooper Parks Sr. He graduated...
Johnny Daniel Faith
Sep 11, 2025
Johnny Daniel Faith, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, September 11th, at his home. Johnny was born January 2, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia. He was a 1960 graduate of Valley Point High School and worked many years in the carpet industry, eventually retiring from his business, John Faith Carpets.
Johnny's greatest joys in life were working on his...
Ronald Lamar Griffin
Sep 10, 2025
For many lifelong residents of Whitfield County and his beloved family, September 10th 2025 will be remembered as the day we all lost a loyal friend, a loving father and Grandfather, and devoted husband. Ronald (Ron) L. Griffin on this day passed away with the love of his life, Brenda, by his side.
From his early years growing up as the...
Larry Paul Fauscett
Sep 9, 2025
Larry Paul Fauscett, 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
He was the son of the late Ben and Mae Fauscett and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Farris Fauscett, Billy Fauscett, Frances Huggins, Eloise Sheppard, James Fauscett and Bennie Petty; nieces and nephews, Wayne and Cindy Sheppard, Karen and Connie Petty, David Fain and Rickey Fauscett; brothers-in-law,...
Larry Paul Fossett
Sep 9, 2025
Our fun, loving, dad, Larry Paul Fossett, 82, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. He was the son of the late DeEtte Beatrice Fossett and Clay Fossett and was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Joe and Garnell Fossett, sister, Carolyn Yeager, and son-in-law Chip Hall. He is survived by sister Patsy Shahan of Lafayette,...
Harris "Bud" Scalf
Sep 8, 2025
Harris William “Bud” Scalf, 75, of Calhoun, GA passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025.
He was the son of the late Condie and Alice Scalf and was preceded in death by his daughter, Treasa Ellen and siblings, Kermit Scalf and Doris Moore.
He is survived by his wife, Reba Scalf of Calhoun; daughter and son-in-law, Felicia and David Owens of Calhoun;...
Betty Middleton Hudson
Sep 8, 2025
On September 8, 2025, Betty Jean Middleton Hudson, age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, passing peacefully in Rocky Face, Georgia.
Born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Betty lived a life full of love, devotion, and service. In her early years, she worked in retail before joining her husband, William “Bill” Hudson, in managing his State Farm...
Lillian 'Lynn' Ruth Stone
Sep 6, 2025
Mrs. Lillian Ruth Brumley Stone, affectionately known by those who knew and loved her as 'Lynn,' age 67, of Ocoee, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Lynn was born on Sunday, January 26, 1958, in Vero Beach, Florida, to the late Mrs. Ruth Ellen Brumley.
To know Lynn was to love her. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved her...
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