OBITUARIES


Robin Vining Thompson

Robin Vining Thompson

Sep 2, 2025

Robin Vining Thompson, 70, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Dalton to Charles Vining Jr. and Star Vining, Robin’s life was marked by strength, compassion, intelligence, wit, sarcasm and love.

She is survived by her children, Jason (Sara) Phillips and Kyle (Darrell) Hughes; grandchildren Zeke and Rhett Phillips, Harrison, Zach, and Hayden...

Glen Arthur Bischoff

Glen Arthur Bischoff

Aug 28, 2025

Mr. Glen Arthur Bischoff, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

No public services have been planned at this time.  Mr. Bischoff will be laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mr. Bischoff's family and friends using Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

Jackie (Jack) Lee Kelley

Jackie (Jack) Lee Kelley

Aug 26, 2025

Jackie (Jack) Lee Kelley, formerly of Dalton, GA passed away on August 26, 2025, at his home in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Flora Gaines Kelley and his daughter, Chris Tyner.

He was the son of the late Maude Mashburn Kelley and was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy...

Aida del Carmen Cadena Cabrera

Aida del Carmen Cadena Cabrera

Aug 25, 2025

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Aida del Carmen Cadena Cabrera, quien nació el 12 de diciembre de 1957 en la Ciudad de México y falleció el 25 de agosto de 2025 en su residencia, rodeada de su amada familia, a los 67 años de edad.

Aida residió en Dalton, Georgia, durante los últimos 13 años y se dedicó con...

Glenn Paul Crooks

Glenn Paul Crooks

Aug 25, 2025

Glenn Paul Crooks, 72, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. 

Glenn was born in Coral Gables, FL, on December 7th, 1952, the son of Earl and Joan Crooks. He was the head dentist at the North Georgia Health District’s Whitfield County Health Department for 14 years. He dedicated his life to providing superior dental care for his...

Carol Jane Putnam

Carol Jane Putnam

Aug 25, 2025

Mrs. Carol Jane Putnam, of Ringgold, Georgia, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, beloved Wife, Mother, and Nana, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, in the early morning hours of Monday, August 25, 2025, following a brief illness.

Carol was born on Thursday, July 4, 1946, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Trammell Rudolph 'T.R.' Davis and...

Victoria Lyn Davenport

Victoria Lyn Davenport

Aug 23, 2025

Ms. Victoria Lyn Davenport, age 64, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Vicki was born on Thursday, March 9, 1961.  She is survived by her two children, David Hyatt and Misty Michaels.

Per the wishes that Vicki expressed during her lifetime, no formal services will be held.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Vicki's family...

Patricia Jordan Ellison

Patricia Jordan Ellison

Aug 19, 2025

After a life shaped by great adventure, personal loss, and steadfast devotion to her family and her faith, Patricia Isabell Jordan Ellison went to claim her eternal reward on August 19, 2025, seventeen days before her 95th birthday. She passed at home surrounded by loving family members and loyal companion, her dog Buster Brown.

Born September 5,1930, on a rural homestead...

Ken Wall

Ken Wall

Aug 18, 2025

Ken Wall, 78, passed away August 18, 2025, at home with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a pharmacist in Dalton from 1970-2014. His smile will be remembered by many.

Memorials may be made to The American Humanist Association.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Ken's family using Love Funeral Home's online...

Larry Edgar Whitaker

Larry Edgar Whitaker

Aug 18, 2025

Mr. Larry Edgar Whitaker, age 81, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, August 18, 2025.

Larry was born on Monday, March 6, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Per the wishes that Larry expressed during his lifetime, no formal services will be held.  He will be laid to rest in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy...

Gregory Allen Fowler

Gregory Allen Fowler

Aug 17, 2025

Mr. Gregory Allen Fowler, age 62, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Greg was born in Dalton, Georgia, on Tuesday, October 9, 1962, to the late Mr. Bill Fowler and Mrs. Mary Jackson Fowler.

In addition to his parents, Greg is preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Fowler and Jerry Fowler, and his sister, Rhonda Fowler.

Greg is...

Little Mason Knox Seiber

Little Mason Knox Seiber

Aug 16, 2025

Little Mason Knox Seiber was born into this world far too soon on August 16, 2025, at 5:20 AM, weighing 0.4 ounces and measuring 3 ¾ inches long.

Though his time with us was brief, Mason was deeply loved and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Born at just 12 weeks gestation, Mason was a tiny miracle whose life...

Virginia Richards Weaver

Virginia Richards Weaver

Aug 12, 2025

Virginia Richards Weaver was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Harold Linn Richards and Dorothy Louise Fidler. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William B. “Bill” Weaver, sister Dorothy Daniels, and brother Harold Richards. She is survived by her nieces, Teresa Richards Jacobs (Paul), Rhonda Lee (Richards) Lother (William), Virginia Diane Dent, Mary Daniels...

Paul Justin Caylor

Paul Justin Caylor

Aug 12, 2025

Paul Justin Caylor, 77, of Dalton passed away on August 12, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Polly and Justin Caylor. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Caylor. He is survived by sister, Vickie Webster, niece, Hunter Capezzone (Marc) and nephew, Zach Helton. Also surviving are five nieces and nephews.

Paul held an...

Estelle B. Parker

Estelle B. Parker

Aug 12, 2025

Estelle B. Parker, 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Estelle is survived by her husband, Howard J. Parker; children, Karen Griffin (Richard), Denise Edwards, Danita Johnson, and Cheryl Snavely (Jon); grandchildren, Zachary Griffin, Tyler Griffin, Ellis Edwards, Seth Edwards, Emily Johnson (Jackson Bush), Ashley Johnson, Kelsey Johnson, Heather Walter (Nathan), and Bradley Lundquist; great-granddaughter, Olivia Bush-Johnson; brother-in-law, Col. Hassel...

Donna Lynn Morgan

Donna Lynn Morgan

Aug 11, 2025

Donna Lynn Morgan, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and lifelong advocate for justice, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. 

Donna was born in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Shirley Rochelle Baker (Childers) and the late William Edward Morgan. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Rochelle Morgan-Verdin and Jecee Morgan-Verdin; her siblings, Cheryl Ownbey (Freddie), Kenneth Morgan (Shelly), Donald Wayne Baker...

Thomas Emerson Stull

Thomas Emerson Stull

Aug 9, 2025

Mr. Thomas Emerson 'Tom' Stull, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2025.

Tom was born on Monday, February 1, 1937, to Rosco Emerson Stull and Elsa Olivia Olson Stull of the Lutheran religion in Litchfield, Connecticut.  His family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and he graduated from Chamblee High School, lettering in football, baseball, basketball, and...

Scotty Bryon Kuester (Rainey)

Scotty Bryon Kuester (Rainey)

Aug 5, 2025

Scotty Bryon Kuester (Rainey), 55, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Rainey and Joan Martin.

Scotty was an ordained minister. He embraced each day with joy and loved his family wholeheartedly.

He is survived by his wife, Loraine Kuester; children, Brittany Thomas, Corinne Carrillo, Whittley Johnson, Gabriel Kuester, and Nathaniel Kuester;...

Terry Henry Cowan

Terry Henry Cowan

Aug 2, 2025

Mr. Terry Henry Cowan, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Terry was born on Saturday, October 5, 1946, in Belmont, North Carolina, to the late Mr. Henry Ward Cowan and the late Mrs. Bertha Viola Smith Cowan.

Terry graduated from Horace Mann High School in Gary, Indiana, before going on to earn his Bachelor of Science...

Paul Wayne Stapleton

Paul Wayne Stapleton

Aug 1, 2025

Mr. Paul Wayne Stapleton, age 48, of Old Fort, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025.

He was born on Tuesday, August 24, 1976, in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Paul's family using Love Funeral Home's online register book.

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