OBITUARIES

Sep 10, 2024

Mrs. Sandra ‘Sandy’ Louise Carlson Martin, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Quinton Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Sandy was born on Monday, April 1, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, to the late Mr. William and Mrs. Elizabeth Allen Carlson.

Sandy grew up all...

Sep 10, 2024

Mr. Stanley Eric Carlson, Sr. of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 10th at the age of 90.

Stan was born March 5th, 1934, in Winona, Minnesota and grew up in Elberton, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sylvia Mohler Carlson, and his three sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Mechelle Carlson, Tony...

Sep 10, 2024

William Lawrence (Larry) McConnell passed from this life to eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Larry was born in Chattanooga, TN and grew up in Dalton, GA. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Dalton High School and a 1967 graduate of Mercer University in Macon, GA. After graduation Larry...

Aug 28, 2024

Mickey Walker, 71, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Mickey was born on February 6, 1953, to the late Boyd Eugene Walker and Hazel Schurch Walker.

He loved music, photography and building and working with his hands. Most importantly Mickey loved his family with all his heart.

He is survived...

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Martha Ellen Powell Allred, known throughout her entire life to everyone as ‘Cindy,’ passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Cindy was born on Monday, October 14, 1935, in Cartersville, Georgia, to the late Mr. Dewey and Mrs. Mamie Jo Stone Powell....

Aug 22, 2024

John Edmond Duke, 89, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Doreen Duke; mother of his children, Betty Ann Duke; siblings, Doloris Burkett and Buck Duke.

John was a member of The Church of God of the Union Assembly and spent most of his life...

Aug 21, 2024

Sara Ann Proffitt Masters, 96, of Dalton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, entering the eternal presence of her beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ joining beloved family members and friends waiting for her homecoming. Sara Ann was born in Dalton on January 20, 1928, to the late J.R. and Floried Adams Proffitt. In addition...

Aug 19, 2024

Mrs. Loraine Richards Bradford, age 99, of the Redwine Cove community in Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Bradford was born in Dalton on Wednesday, September 24, 1924, to the late Mr. George and Mrs. Alma Richards Wilson.

Mrs. Bradford was a lifelong member of...

Aug 15, 2024

Edna Earl McDonald Orr went to be with the Lord on August 15th, 2024, at the young age of 96. She was born in Dawnville, GA on November 29th, 1927, and began her beautiful life with Ralph Wallace Orr (deceased) in 1947. Edna was an active member of the Dalton and Whitfield County communities throughout her life, retiring from...

Aug 13, 2024

Mrs. Minnie Pearl Wade Leonard, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024.

She was born in Ringgold, Georgia, on Thursday, April 25, 1935, to the late Mr. Colquitt and Mrs. Mossie Lowery Wade.  Pearl was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She shared her faith in God through her love and...

Aug 2, 2024

Rufus Major Guthrie, Jr., 82, of Dalton passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Rufus was the son of the late Major and Lucille Guthrie. He owned and operated his family business, Guthrie Hardware, for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed flying planes and spending time at the lake.

He is survived...

Jul 27, 2024

Henry Leroy Vigil, known as “Chief” to many (retired Navy), died at home with family on July 27, 2024. He was the most kindhearted man that in his own words, “was NOT stubborn”.

He adored his wife and children and loved his family. He was passionate about politics and enjoyed fun times, playing ball with his grandchildren,...

Jul 25, 2024

Krista “Janine” Smith Leonard born July 16, 1949, passed away on July 25, 2024.

She was a 1967 Dalton High School graduate with a gift for basketball, tennis, swimming and lifeguard.

She retired as an Assistant Vice President from Dalton Whitfield Bank, having worked in the banking industry for numerous local banks for over 40...

Jul 22, 2024

AJ Larmon, 92, of Dalton passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.

He was the son of the late Viola and A.L. “Yank” Larmon and was also preceded in death by his grandson, Cory Larmon and siblings, I.T. Larmon, Leonard Larmon, Marie Westmoreland and Edna Dillingham.

AJ was a Korean War Veteran. He was a...

Jul 20, 2024

Mr. Emile Joseph Flamand, age 81, of Rocky Face, Georgia, and formerly of North Brookfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, with his loving daughters by his side.

Emile was born on Thursday, October 15th, 1942, in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, to the late Mr. Arthur J. Flamand and Mrs. Florette Rochefort Flamand.

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Jul 19, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Charlene Moulton Ruddell, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her residence.

Charlene was born on Wednesday, March 22, 1950, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Rev. Charles and Mrs. Beatrice Moulton.

In addition to Dalton, Charlene spent parts of her life in both Trion, Georgia,...

Jul 18, 2024

Beverly Kaye Bryant Brown, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

She was born on September 28, 1942, in Dalton, Georgia, the youngest daughter of Wallace C. Bryant and Doris McArthur Bryant.  As a child, Kaye liked spending time with her cousins David, Rodney, and Tommy Bryant at the family farm in...

Jul 16, 2024

Kevin Eugene Stanley, 62, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Celia Stanley.

Kevin was the owner of Dalton Fence for 40 years and was a member of Central Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his family.

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Jul 14, 2024

Mrs. Emma Estelle ‘Essie’ West, age 100, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024.  Essie was born on Wednesday, May 21, 1924, in Ellijay, Georgia, to the late Mr. Wesley Davis Bennett and Mrs. Lona Emma Jane Wimpey Bennett.

In addition to her parents, Essie was preceded in death by her husband, Buford...

Jul 5, 2024

Mrs. Beverly Jo Green, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2024, at her residence.  She was born on Friday, July 4th, 1952, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Claude and Mrs. Helen Herring.

She spent her career as a dental hygienist, with a special focus and emphasis on working with and...