OBITUARIES

Mar 14, 2018

Harold Wilburn McMahon (known by some as Mac), age 90, of Dalton, passed away March 14, 2018 at Tranquility of Dalton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Walker and Onie Deverell McMahon; sister, Pauline Hardin; brothers, D.W., Carl, and Ralph McMahon.

Mr. McMahon was parts manager for Brooker Ford and Brooker Motor...

Mar 11, 2018

Mr. Arvil Cotis Center, 88, of Resaca passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his residence. He was the son of the late George and Lula Brookshire Center and was preceded in death by his son, Richard Center; sister, Edith Carpenter; brothers, Clarence Center and Clay Center. Arvil was a member of the National Guard and attended Eleventh Avenue Baptist...

Mar 8, 2018

Mrs. Judy Ann McNeese Frost, 78, of Dalton passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Bruce McNeese and Minnie Morgan McNeese and was preceded in death by her brother, Hoyt McNeese. Judy is survived by her children, Kim (Mike) Worthington and Ben (Tammy) Frost of Dalton and Stacey...

Mar 7, 2018

Mr. Joseph W. “Toby” Reid, Jr. 61, of Dalton, GA passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. He was born February 13, 1957, in Reading, PA, but his family roots go back to South Georgia – to Americus, Plains, Leslie, and Desoto. Toby was preceded in death by his...

Mar 4, 2018

Mr. Simon Duke, 55, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Sammy and Louise Duke; sister, Susie Chadwick; brothers and sister-in-law, Clint and Christie Duke, Mark Duke, LeBron Duke, and Jodee Duke; special uncle and aunt, Daniel and Wanda Duke; other uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will...

Mar 1, 2018

Ms. Louise C. Kephart, 82, of Dalton passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Quinton Memorial Healthcare. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Lillie Dyer Henderson and was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Kephart; brothers, Conway, Thomas, Wallace, Hoyt, Charles and sister, Helen Gee. Louise was retired from J & J Industries after many...

Feb 26, 2018

Clifford Frederick Kelley, 94, of Dalton passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at Morningside Assisted Living. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Blone Lee Kelley; his parents, J.O. Kelley Sr. and Annie Maude Kelley; brothers, J.O. Kelley Jr. and Rural C. “Butch” Kelley; and sister, Katherine Plemons. He is survived by his...

Feb 25, 2018

Mr. David Lamar Newberry, 70, of Dalton passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zelma Ora Laughridge and Walter Webster Newberry Sr. and numerous siblings. David is survived by his children, Chad (Craiglyn) Newberry of Dalton, Mandy Albertson of Chatsworth, Tracy Newberry of Dalton, and Tiffany Newberry of Dalton; grandchildren, Rodney Ray,...

Feb 24, 2018

Mr. Paul Andrew Johnston, 61, of Cohutta passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Julian Johnston. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Johnston and children, Audrey Johnston and Andrew Johnston all of Cohutta; mother, Ann Johnston of Smyrna, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lynne Johnston and her husband Steve DeTore of...

Feb 19, 2018

Mr. Arthur William “Bunky” Lindsey Jr, 78, of Ellijay and formerly of Dalton passed away early on Monday, February 19, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the son of the late A.W. “Ott” Lindsey and Georgia Lindsey and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ione Campbell Lindsey in 2016. Bunky was a graduate...

Feb 16, 2018

Mr. Gale Eugene “Gene” Adamson of Tunnel Hill, Ga. (formerly of Lookout Mountain, Ga.) age 83 passed away Friday February 16, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Otis and Mabel Adamson of Des Moines, Iowa, Sister Mary Lou Niemeyer. Brother-in-law Stan Niemeyer, brother-in-law Don Chick of Nebraska and...

Feb 16, 2018

Mr. Charles Redwine Sr. passed away in his home at 79 years old on February 16, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Maud Redwine, several brothers, and a sister. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Penny Redwine, two sons, Marc Redwine and Charles Redwine Jr., a sister, Allene Redwine, and a brother, Gary...

Feb 14, 2018

Mrs. Betty McBrayer Prescott, 87, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Garden Plaza Assisted Living. She was the daughter of the late Logan and Dora Mae Daniels McBrayer and was preceded in death by her husband, L.W. “Dub” Prescott. Betty is survived by her children, Bobby (Henny) O’Bryant of Ooltewah, TN, Dr. Andrea Bowers-Allen...

Feb 10, 2018

Mrs. Velma Faye Hill Morris, 83, of Dalton, GA passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. She was the daughter of the late, Lonnie L. and Bessie E. Shankle Hill and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lyndon H. Morris; daughter, Molly Meghan Morris; sisters, Vergie Hill Stegall and Royce Ann Hill...

Feb 6, 2018

Mr. Jimmie Dale Hill, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was the son of the late Hugh and Ruby Mae Hill and was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Lee Hill and sisters and brothers-in-law, Laverne Polk, Sue (Bill) Addington and Bobby Polk. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...