OBITUARIES
Margaret Thomason
Feb 5, 2018
Mrs. Margaret Whitson-Tomlin Thomason, 89, of Dalton passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Arnold Thomason; daughter, Donna Lynn Thomason; sons, David A. Thomason Jr.-Larsen and Ronnie Thomason; grandson, Jason Thomason; brother, Don Cochran. Margaret was a member of Center Point Baptist Church and was in the Sounds of Joy...
Milton Lee Amos
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Milton Lee Amos, 77, of Rocky Face passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at his residence. He was the son of the late King and Lois Temple Amos and was preceded in death by his first wife, Clara Wilson Amos. Milton was a Veteran of the Unites States Navy. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and gardening. He...
Robbie L. Daniel
Feb 2, 2018
Mr. Robbie L. Daniel, 91, of Rocky Face passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was a member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army Air-Core. Robbie was preceded in death by his wife, Eugenia Greeson Daniel. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and...
Sarah Frances Jones Rogers
Feb 2, 2018
Mrs. Sarah Frances Jones Rogers, 94, of Dalton went to be with Jesus on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late James and Florence Bray Jones and was preceded in death by her husband, Arlo “Happy” Rogers; grandson, Mark Andrew Lowrance; great-grandchild, Bridget Fowler and all of her siblings. Sarah is...
Vernon Earl Boyd, Sr.
Jan 30, 2018
Mr. Vernon Earl Boyd, Sr., 88 of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late Fred and Lillie Slaton Boyd. Vernon was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors whether he...
Rita Ann Smeltzer
Jan 26, 2018
Mrs. Rita Ann McConkey Smeltzer, 73, of Dalton passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Genies and Ruby Sloan McConkey and was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas McConkey and nephew, Joshua McConkey. Rita was an active member of the Elks Lodge and was past president of the...
Ethel Mae "Phoebe" Johnson
Jan 24, 2018
Ethel Mae “Phoebe” Johnson, age 71 of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee to the late Alvin and Pauline Green. She graduated from Rockwood High School in Rockwood Tennessee. Her greatest love was her family. She is survived by her son Jeff (Renee’) Rector of Dalton, Georgia, daughters Tina...
Virginia Chambers Folds
Jan 17, 2018
Mrs. Virginia Chambers Folds, 92, of Dalton and formerly of Augusta, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Dalton. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Chambers and was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Folds, Jr. and brother, J. W. “Farmer” Chambers. Virginia was a graduate of the University of Georgia Pharmacy...
Virginia Simonson
Jan 13, 2018
Mrs. Virginia Irene Coley Simonson, 89, of Dalton passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Daisy Miller Coley and was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Simonson and niece, Shirley Hammontree. Virginia was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Leonard (Ginger) Hogue...
Harold Gordon Sweenie
Jan 10, 2018
Harold Gordon Sweenie, World War II veteran, textile manufacturer, ardent gardener, sportsman, father and loving husband, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in Rocky Face, GA. at the residence. Mr. Sweenie was born to Malcolm and Margaret Sweenie on October 24, 1925 in Uxbridge, MA, and had one brother, Keller Sweenie, also of Uxbridge. His parents, brother, and first...
James P. White
Jan 7, 2018
Mr. James P. “Buddy” White, 88, of Dalton passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late Ernest B. and Ludie Tate White. James was owner and operator of the U.S. Cafe and was a member of the East Ridge Masonic Lodge 755. He was a veteran of the United States...
Rev. Larry Marlin
Jan 6, 2018
Rev. Larry Marlin, 60, of Dalton went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 6th, 2018. He was the pastor of Unity Baptist Church, in Dalton, for the last 28 years. He deeply loved his church family, and brought glory to the Lord in serving them well. His desire was always that God would get the glory in...
Elizabeth Raisin
Jan 1, 2018
Mrs. Elizabeth Raisin, 92, of Dalton passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lou and Lucille Heymann Effron and was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Saul Raisin and sister, JoAnn Richelson. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Rob Robison; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and...
Mary Smith Rich
Dec 29, 2017
Mrs. Mary Catherine Smith Rich, 92, of Dalton, passed away Friday December 29, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Georgia Cargal Smith and was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon L. “Boots” Rich. Mary was a member of Dalton Church of God. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Rich Colquitt and Chuck of...
Linda Kay Hollifield
Dec 29, 2017
Mrs. Linda Kay “Lynn” Hollifield, 67, of Cohutta, passed away Friday December 29, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late, Abraham L. and Vinnie Mae Gentry Hollifield and was preceded in death by her sisters, Janette Ballard, Dollie Clark and a brother Wayne Hollifield. Linda is survived by her sisters, Geneva Shields of Lafayette, Faye...
Jane Kennedy Carter
Dec 28, 2017
Mrs. Jane Kennedy Carter, 82, of Savannah, GA formerly of Dalton, passed away Thursday December 28, 2017 in Savannah. She was the daughter of the late, Qualls Barksdale Kennedy and Louise Dinkins Kennedy and preceded in death by her husband, Lane Carter and brother-in-law, Rev. Tom Price. Jane graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science...
Clayton Phillips
Dec 27, 2017
Mr. Clayton Edward Phillips, 78, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome. He was the son of the late Erskin and Cora Haas Phillips and was preceded in death by his brothers, Calvin Phillips and Raymond Phillips. Clayton is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Bertie “Jean” Russell Phillips of...
William Craig Harris
Dec 26, 2017
Mr. William “Bill” Harris, 69, of Cohutta, GA passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Harris. Bill lived his life on his own terms. He loved to be on the water, either fishing or boating. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years Elaine Harris,...
Charles Huey Russell
Dec 26, 2017
Huey Russell went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning in his home. He and his wife of 64 years, Jean Lacey Russell, made their home in Resaca, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his father, Charlie Hoke Russell, mother, Pauline Grace Russell, and brother, Lendol Russell. He is survived by his brothers, Sam Russell, and Bradford Russell;...
Gregory Allen Cox
Dec 23, 2017
Mr. Gregory Allen Cox, 55, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Sammy Joe Cox. Gregory is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Bailie Cox and Clay Daniel; mother, Barbara Cox; sister, Terri Sullivan; nephew and niece, Drew and Valerie White. A private memorial service will be held at...
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