OBITUARIES
Herman Dalton
May 12, 2017
Mr. Herman O. Dalton, 90, of Dalton, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Henry C. and Frances Whittimore Dalton and was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Bryant Garrison, his second wife, Inez Bagley Dalton and a grandson, Dean Merritt. Herman was a veteran of the United...
Frances Anderson
May 5, 2017
Mrs. Frances B. Anderson, 94, of Dalton, passed away Friday May 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late William H. Bartenfeld and Winnie L. Sapp Bartenfeld and was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. (T.J.) Anderson. Frances was a graduate of Dalton High School; attended Georgia State Women’s College and was a member of Dalton...
Edna Odessa Gossgae
May 4, 2017
Mrs. Edna Ellis Gossage, 87, of Dalton, passed away Thursday May 4, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Powell Ellis and was preceded in death by her brother Ronnie James Ellis. Edna is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Hubert Gossage of the residence; daughter and son-in-law, Shelia and...
Claudett Callahan
Apr 28, 2017
Miss. Claudett Callahan, 70, of Dalton passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017. Burial will be in Whitfield Memorial Gardens. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave. Dalton is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Cross
Apr 28, 2017
Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” Carmical Cross, 81, of Dalton passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Chattanooga. She was the daughter of the late H.D. and Lillian “Bill” Carmical and was preceded in death by the love of her life, Dean Cross in March 2001. Ginny is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Deana Cross, Gina and Kendall Black...
Gertrude "Tut" Mcfarland
Apr 26, 2017
Miss. Gertrude Manly McFarland (Tut), 90, of Dalton passed away Wednesday April 26, 2017 at her residence. Tut was born in Dalton to the late Judge James A. and Gertrude Manly McFarland (Jolly) on July 19, 1926. Tut was educated in the Dalton Public School System and at LaGrange College where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Samuel "Sam" Little
Apr 22, 2017
Mr. Samuel Fenn Little, 80, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late William and Katherine Little and was preceded in death by his wife of over 57 years, Frances Morgan Little. Sam was a graduate of the University of Georgia Law School, was on the State Bar...
Lois Deems
Apr 14, 2017
Mrs. Lois Ralston Deems, 92, of Dalton, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. She was born November 4, 1924 to the late Clifford Ralston and Millie Long Ralston and was preceded in death by her husband, John Elston Deems; sisters, Ruby Weaver, Lillie Sandige, Loretta Ralston, Esmer Long, and Viva Ralston; brothers, Wayne Ralston, Willie Ralston, Joseph Ralston and...
Betty Carolyn Turner
Apr 13, 2017
Betty C. Turner, age 77, a resident of Maple Ridge Health Care Center, Cartersville, GA, passed away on April 13, 2017. Mrs. Turner was born April 6, 1940, daughter of the late James and Grace Jones of Dalton, GA. She attended the Dalton School System, and graduated from Dalton High School in 1956. Betty attended Georgia State University in...
Mark Lane
Apr 10, 2017
Mr. Mark Lane, 60, of Dalton, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Harold W. and Carolyn Haynes Lane and was preceded in death by his brother, Kim Lane. Mark is survived by uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 6 PM on Monday, April 24,...
James Thomas Shepherd
Apr 8, 2017
Mr. James Thomas (J.T.) Shepherd, 91, of Rocky Face died Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was born in Rocky Face on January 26, 1926 to the late John and Nettie Holt Shepherd. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Alwilda Gilbreath Shepherd in Dec. 2016., brothers, Julian Shepherd, Harold Shepherd and Talmadge Shepherd; sisters, Frances...
Howard Cecil Nesmith
Apr 6, 2017
Mr. Howard Cecil NeSmith, 87, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late Elander James NeSmith and Odell Williams NeSmith and was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Wood NeSmith; brother, Oscar NeSmith and sister, Mim NeSmith Williamson. Cecil is survived by his wife, Betty...
Trevylian Andrew Nelson
Mar 31, 2017
Trevylian Andrew Nelson III, age 46, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away March 31, 2017. Known as “Andy” to his family and “Trev” to his friends, he was born June 18,1970 in Dalton, Georgia. He was a graduate of Southeast Whitfield High School and received an associate degree from Dalton State College. He later attended the University of Georgia where...
Rose Gearin Combee
Mar 28, 2017
Mrs. Rose Gearin Combee, 68, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Charlotte Reinsberg Gearin and was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Tiffany Anne Combee; grandson, Paul Wesley Nipper; brother, Larry Joseph Gearin; sister, Muriel Browne. Rose was a member of Varnell United Methodist...
Hazel Hughes Howell
Mar 27, 2017
Hazel Hughes Howell passed away March 27 at her Royal Oaks residence. She was born in Summerville (Chattooga County) in 1928 and was preceded in death by her parents, C.D. and Mary Bridges Hughes and three brothers and a sister. Mrs. Howell served as an Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of State of Georgia in the late 1950s and...
Dennis Clayton Standridge
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. Dennis Clayton Standridge, 42, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He is survived by his father, Dennis W. Standridge of Chatsworth; mother and her husband, Shirley and Stephen Herzfeld of Ringgold; special friend, Desiree Dunn; sister, Kelly Weaver of Dalton; brother, Kenneth Standridge of Ringgold; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday at...
Gordon "Monroe" Jones
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Gordon “Monroe” Jones, 76, of Dalton passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. Gordon was an avid race car driver and fan and was known by his friendly smile. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Alma Jones, Christine Jones; step-daughter, Cathy Lovain; brother, Jack Jones and sister, Helen Jones. Survivors include his sisters, Brenda Cooper...
Ernest "Harold" Shepherd
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Ernest “Harold” Shepherd, of Dalton, passed away on his 88th birthday, Monday, March 20, 2017. He was the son of the late John and Nettie Holt Shepherd. Harold was a member of Central Church of Christ. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Whitfield County Schools after 33 years. He is survived...
Sue Langford
Mar 19, 2017
While surrounded by her loving family, Sue Townsend Langford went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Patty Garrett Townsend and was preceded in death by mother-in-law and father-in-law, Hazel and J.C. Langford and son, Jon Langford. Sue is survived by her...
Tullie Smith
Mar 15, 2017
Mrs. Tullie Smith, 95, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Smith and a grandson, Matthew Smith. Tullie was a member of Olivia Baptist Church and loved her Church Family. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She is survived by her children and their spouses,...
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