OBITUARIES

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...

Feb 16, 2019

Miss Betty Lee Jones, 88, of Dalton passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019, at The Gardens at Royal Oaks. She was the daughter of the late James M. and Marilou Godfrey Jones, and was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn E. Jones, and her sister, Moreen Headrick.

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Feb 13, 2019

Mrs. Ann Chadwick Owen, 91, of Smyrna, GA and formerly of Dalton passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late William and Gladys Clements Chadwick and was preceded in death by her husband, Max Owen; son, Jimmy Owen; sisters and brothers, Mary, Mable, Kitty, William “Bill”, Jr. and Paul.

Ann...

Feb 12, 2019

Ms. Donna Donatelli Bandy, 65, of Cohutta passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Fay Skinner Donatelli; father, Frank Thiry; brother-in-law, Steve Cassidy.

Donna was an active member of Rock Bridge Community Church and was a retired teacher at...

Feb 6, 2019

Mr. Paul Lake Crutchfield, 93, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Paul was born on July 10, 1925 in Shelbyville, TN to the late Thomas Morris and Mary Crutchfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcile Wesley Crutchfield and his sister and brother-in-law, Christyne and Malvin Townsend. He graduated...

Feb 3, 2019

Mr. Jonathan Newberry, 38, of Resaca and formerly of Dalton, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta.

His father, John Newberry, preceded him in death.

Jonathan loved to be outdoors, on his tractor, hunting, fishing or just riding in the mountains.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 31, 2019

Mr. Grover B. Stanley, JR, 67, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Grover Stanley, SR. and Jessie Lee Stanley and was preceded in death by his son Egan Stanley and sister Ola May Brooks.

JR loved his family and was very...

Jan 30, 2019

Jerry McDowell, 77, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

He was the son of the late Ernest and Esta Lee McDowell and was also preceded in death by Judy McDowell.

Jerry was very active in Georgia Legal Services, loved old cars and enjoyed helping stray animals.

He is survived by...

Jan 27, 2019

Shirley Ellen Calloway, 75, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Ridgewood Manor.

She was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Jenkins Callaway and was also preceded in death by her sister, Doris Richardson and brothers, Robert Callaway and Jerald Callaway.

Shirley is survived by her children, Daryl Thomas (Anna)...

Jan 22, 2019

Bobby Clenton Beck, 87, passed away on January 22, 2019 at his home in Dalton, Georgia. Bobby is preceded in death by his loving parents, Oscar and Mary Ann Beck, his sisters, Dorothy E. Beck Johnson and Erlene Beck Grice, and his son, Phillip Dennis Beck.

Bobby was born in Williston, South Carolina to Oscar Floyd and...

Jan 22, 2019

Mr. Troy L. Stone, 86, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy D. and Ruby Potts Stone; brother, Harold Stone; sister, Shirley Walters.

Troy served in the Army during the Korean War where he worked in the motor pool. He loved his wife dearly and...

Jan 21, 2019

Dennis Lamar Jackson, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, January 21, 2019.

Born and raised in Dalton, Georgia, Dennis was a member of Central Church of Christ, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents CH and Ethel Hiett Jackson; brothers Raymond Jackson, Bobby...

Jan 20, 2019

Mrs. Sandra Boshers Townsend, 69, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her father, Morris Boshers.

Sandra was a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church. She loved tennis, Bible study, mission trips, reading and puzzles.

She is survived by her...

Jan 17, 2019

Theodore “Ted” F. Holt, 90, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late John and Dovie Petty Holt and was preceded in death by his wife Louise Mansfield Holt and his siblings Charles (Libby) Holt, Hubert (Dot) Holt, Howard (Betty) Holt and Dimple Holt.

Jan 13, 2019

Kaye Carol Stanley, 71, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed from this life on January 13, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 29, 1947 in Dalton, GA to parents Harmon O. Ingle and Dimple P. Ingle. She was a graduate of Dalton High School class of 1965. On June 7,...

Jan 13, 2019

Mrs. Marion Rego, 92, of Dalton and formerly of Mystic, CT passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Max and Catherine Kopko and was preceded in death by her husband John Rego, brothers and sisters.

Her life revolved around giving.

Marion is survived by her daughter, Catherine...

Jan 12, 2019

DeForest (Buck) Bishop, 84, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

He was the son of the late Frank and Mamie Bishop and was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Jerry Ledford.

Buck is survived by his son, Terrell Bishop of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Tony Lopez...

Jan 11, 2019

Mr. Farris “Butch” Carl Moore, Jr., 74, of Dalton passed away Friday, January 11, 2019.

Farris was a veteran of the United States Air Force, played minor league baseball, and was an avid golfer. One of his greatest joys was being at his grandchildren’s sporting events and games, especially golf tournaments and basketball games.

Farris...

Jan 10, 2019

Mrs. Christine Coats Thompson, 93, of Dalton passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children.

She was the daughter of the late Walter and Lula Hilburn Coats and was preceded in death by her husband, Toby Thompson.

Christine was a member of First Baptist Church of Dalton.

She...