OBITUARIES

Aug 1, 2018

Mrs. Agnes Y. Parker, of Dalton and formerly of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James A. Parker, and their daughter, Jamie Ellen Parker. Mrs. Parker is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (Wiley) Jones of Dalton, Linda (Peter) DeLuca of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina,...

Jul 28, 2018

William Thomas ‘Tom” Ault, 75, of Rocky Face passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

Tom was a member of the 1960 graduating class of Dalton High School and graduated from the University of Chattanooga School of Business. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a member of the 525...

Jul 24, 2018

Mr. Alfred James Keen, 93, of Dalton died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his home.

He was the son of the late James M. and Mamie Lee Godfrey Keen and was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Alexander Keen, his sister-in-law, Carolyn S. Alexander and brothers-in-law, Charles Williams, Bob Alexander and Vernon Alexander.

Alfred...

Jul 22, 2018

Mrs. Gail Hughes Harper, 70, of Auburn, GA. and formerly of Dalton passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, W.W. “Buddy” and Louise Steele Hughes.

Gail was a member of First Baptist Church of Dalton and attended Bethlehem Church in Braselton, Georgia. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Jul 21, 2018

Barbara Terrell Byerly Yarbrough, of Dalton, GA died Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Dalton following a long illness.

Mrs. Yarbrough was born in Charleston, SC on January 24, 1943, the daughter of the late Dr. Robert Terrell Byerly and Mrs. Olga Hagan Byerly of Winston-Salem, NC. She was the widow of the late Lee Cheshire Yarbrough of...

Jul 20, 2018

Mr. Donald L. Stephenson, 77, of Dalton passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home.

He was the son of the late George and Bessie Owenby Stephenson and preceded in death by his brother, Frank Stephenson and sisters, Agnes Brown, Virginia Shields, Jean Gowins and Pat Robertson.

Don was retired from the textile industry,...

Jul 17, 2018

On Tuesday July 17, 2018 Teresa’s battle with breast cancer ended. The cancer beat her body but it couldn’t defeat her spirit and her love of life. Her life was a witness for God and now she is safe and healthy in his arms. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones and lifted up in prayer by...

Jul 16, 2018

Jerry Lee Stanley, age 71 of Rocky Face, Georgia passed from this life on July 16, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 19, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN to the late William H. Stanley and Martha S. Stanley. Graduate of Valley Point High School he was a Veteran of the US...

Jul 14, 2018

Mrs. Nora Wylene Bearden Miolen, 84 of Dalton passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ella Faith Bearden and was preceded in death by her children Lisa Miolen, Terry Miolen and Greg Miolen.

Nora was of the Baptist Faith.

She is survived by her son...

Jul 13, 2018

Helen Garland, 74, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13, 2018.

Helen was born on May 18, 1944 in Clayton, Ga. to Fred and Ruth Childers. She married Rick Garland in September 1964 and they had four children. From those four children she gained 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a very talented...

Jun 26, 2018

Mrs. Susie Mae Cooper, 88, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Winfred Cooper in 2004; parents, William and Ethel Boyd Blackwell; brothers, Edward Blackwell, J.C. Blackwell, Buck Blackwell, Sammy Blackwell and an infant sister.

Susie attended Whitfield Baptist Church...

Jun 24, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Jean Bennett Greeson, 87, of Resaca passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Hattie Phillips Bennett and was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Jerry Greeson; brother, Ronnie Bennett; sister, Katie Bramblett and son-in-law, Hank Mueller.

Barbara was a member of Northside Church of...

Jun 20, 2018

Mrs. Lorene Wells, age 95, of Dalton, GA passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born June 5, 1923 and was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Wells and daughter, Joyce Hackney.

Lorene is survived by her son and daughter in law, Alan and Deb Wells; daughter and son in law, Betty and Scott Andersen;...

Jun 18, 2018

Winton Allen Reason, age 91, of Maryville, TN passed away Monday, June 18, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Cleo Gracie Reason. Winton is survived by their four children: Anna Sisk (Wayne) of York, SC, Allen Reason of Maryville, TN, Charles Reason (Elizabeth) of Smyrna, GA, and Mary Pratt of Dalton,...

Jun 14, 2018

Mrs. Sarah Jane Nations Hammontree, 83, of Dalton passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late J.C. Nations and Hester Russell Keasler and was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Nations.

Jane was an active member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She loved spending time...

Jun 12, 2018

Mrs. Julia Doris Harris Stafford Hayes, 95, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her residence in Royal Oaks. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Theo and Emma Mae Harris of Bowman, GA; first husband, George C. Stafford of 44 years; loving son, Grover Harris Stafford; second husband, F. Doyle Hayes; and stepdaughter, Linda Hayes all...

Jun 9, 2018

Mrs. Kathleen Goldston Rogers, 92, of Dalton passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Regency Park Health Care.

Kathleen was the daughter of the late Claude and Flora Langley Goldston and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Rogers and son, Charles William Rogers, Jr.

Kathleen is survived by her grandchildren, Zachary Rogers...

Jun 9, 2018

Mr. Destin David Groves, 29, of Cohutta passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Ann Groves, aunts, uncles and family.

Destin was a stay at home dad to his son, Brayden.  He always had a smile on his face, loved music, food,...

Jun 8, 2018

Catherine Thomas Mashburn of Dalton passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center. She was 94. She was the daughter of Grady and Ester Downey Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband, John Willis Mashburn; sisters, Evelyn Wilson and Paulette Rosser and brothers, Billy Thomas and Bobby Thomas.

Survivors include sisters, Betty Todd...

May 29, 2018

Frank E. Howell passed away May 29 at his Royal Oaks residence.

He was born in Summerville (Chattooga County) in 1919 and was preceded in death by his parents, Deed and Ella Howell, his wife, Hazel, two brothers, Bob and Olan Howell and a sister, Margaret Strickland. He and Hazel had been married almost 70 years at...