OBITUARIES

Nov 28, 2018

Mr. Gordon Lee Franklin, 89, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was the son of the late Steed and Foy Lea Potts Franklin and was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Foster Franklin; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Ted Welch; and sister, Esther Franklin. Gordon was a member of Olivia Baptist Church and loved fishing and...

Nov 26, 2018

Mrs. Betty L. Lindsay, 79, of Dalton passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kinsey Sr. and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Lindsay Sr. and brothers, Robert Kinsey and John A. Kinsey Jr. Betty was a devoted wife and business partner, she...

Nov 25, 2018

Mr. James W. Boyd, 87, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

He was the son of the late Fred and Lillie Boyd and was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon E. Boyd, Sr.

James worked for Cabin Craft, which became West Point Pepperell, then Shaw Industries for 45 plus years.

Nov 22, 2018

Mr. William (Bill) Hollis Colley, 81, of Dalton passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was born in Chambers County, Alabama, the son of the late Hollis and Idella Moore Colley and was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Genelle and Bobby Crowder. Bill graduated from Valley High in Valley, Alabama, and also from Auburn University in 1959...

Nov 19, 2018

Cora Hackney, affectionately known as “Ganny” passed away peacefully on November 19, 2018, at the age of 93.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Callie Pierce and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert “Bob” Hackney.

She was a member of Central Church of Christ and is survived by her...

Nov 19, 2018

LIFE OF Al THOMAS HICKMAN

Mr. Al Thomas Hickman, 94, of  Dalton passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center.  He was born in San Francisco, California, the son of the late Albert and Augusta Coulter Hickman.

He attended Catholic and public schools in San Francisco.

Al is...

Nov 19, 2018

Mrs. Judy Dyer Boyd, 75, of Dalton passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Annie Dyer and was also preceded in death by her brother, Chris Dyer.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Doyle Boyd of Dalton; brother, Kenneth Wesley Dyer of...

Nov 18, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Cassity Culberson, 92, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Culberson, Jr.

With a wide variety of interests, Margaret devoted her active life to the Dalton community and beyond. As a young adult she was very involved in local fundraising events,...

Nov 10, 2018

Mrs. June Collette Broome, 87, of Dalton passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Naomi Quinton Collette and was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Grover A. Broome and a very special relative, Marcie Beach Corbin Wilson.

June was born and raised in...

Nov 9, 2018

Nancy Ann Boyles Beach, 77, of Cohutta passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late John and Loudine Boyles and was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Hunter and brother, Jerry Boyles.

Nancy was well known and loved in the Cohutta Community. She will be missed by all...

Nov 6, 2018

Mrs. Brenda Faye Osby Ray, 73, of Chatsworth passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 51 years, Fred Ray of Chatsworth; 9 children; 26 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; a sister; nieces and nephews.

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Nov 6, 2018

Judy Charlene “Charlie” Arnold, 64, of Rocky Face passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Morrison Arnold and was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Lee Hood, Marie Westbrook, Peggy Arnold, Martha Hall, Vera Hewitt, and Patsy Little. She was also preceded...

Nov 3, 2018

Master Sergeant, retired, Dewayne E. Smith, age 70, of Rocky Face passed away November 3, 2018 at Memorial Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents Milburn and Madeline Smith, sisters Sharron Wilson and Glenda Painter, brothers-in-law Lynn Souther, R.L. (Bob) Smith and Sheila Souther.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years...

Nov 2, 2018

Mrs. Jean Louise Oakley, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018. She was born October 25, 1941, in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of the late Richard G. and Margaret M. Fluke.

She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Lawrence A. Oakley III; daughter Lynne Oakley Manley of Dalton; son...

Oct 28, 2018

Anne Fleming Farrow died peacefully in Dalton, Georgia on October 28, 2018, at age 86. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1931 to the late Bruce and Estelle Fleming, graduated from Penn State in 1953, and lived in Dalton since 1960. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Royal T. Farrow, and her...

Oct 28, 2018

Mrs. Opal Joyce Thomas, 93, of Dalton passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ludie Tate White and was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles E. Joyce Sr. and Guy Thomas and brother, James P. White.

Opal was a member of Trinity...

Oct 26, 2018

Mrs. Kaye Cope Smith, 63 of Dalton passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, J.C. and Mary Ruth Mitchell Cope and her husband, Keith Smith.

Kaye was a lifetime resident of Dalton and was a graduate of Dalton High School and Jacksonville State University. Kaye served...

Oct 23, 2018

Mr. Levy “Lee” Melvin Dixon Jr., 68, of Rossville passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 after his morning deer hunt.

He was the son of the late Levy and Doris White Dixon and was preceded in death by his stepfather, Alexander Malcolm Stewart and brother-in-law, Mike Eidson. Lee was a real outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting,...

Oct 23, 2018

Mr. James R. Duckett, 72, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Patsy Duckett and his parents, Troy and Gladys Duckett. James is survived by his children, Ronnie (Patty) Duckett, Ricky (Kathy) Duckett, Lisa (Jospeh) Winkler, and Michelle Robinson, all of Chatsworth; several grandchildren;...

Oct 20, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn King Thompson, 80, of Dalton passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Roberta Stewart Johnston and was preceded in death by her husband Bill Thompson, son David King and nephew John Cheek.

Carolyn was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. She loved...