OBITUARIES


Brian Horton

Brian Horton

Jun 16, 2017

Mr. Brian Horton, 48, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at his residence. He was a graduate of Ringgold High School and Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a member of the United States Coast Guard and worked many years with U.S. Veterans Department. Brian was preceded in death by his grandfather,...

Helen Ruth Bowman Dardin

Helen Ruth Bowman Dardin

Jun 15, 2017

In precious memory of Helen Ruth Bowman Dardin, 92, of Dalton, who passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. M. Victor Dardin and granddaughter, Tammara Price Luftig. She was a volunteer at Hamilton Medical Center for 21 years. Helen is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Dardin Price and Johnny...

Jerome "Romeo" Dyer

Jerome "Romeo" Dyer

Jun 10, 2017

Mr. Jerome “Romeo” Dyer, 73, of Dalton passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late, Jim and Pate Ann Shoemaker Dyer and was preceded in death by his brother, Otis Dyer; sisters, Susie Callahan, Marie Parker, Georgia Luffman, Betty Lowery and Mary Elizabeth Dyer. Jerome is...

Nancy Colston

Nancy Colston

Jun 10, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Keister Colston, 79, of Dalton passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Penny and Mary Alice Keister. Nancy was a faithful member and treasurer of Eastside Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Pete Colston of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and...

Elizabeth Jane Kilgore

Elizabeth Jane Kilgore

Jun 10, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Reynolds Kilgore, 66, of Chatsworth passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, Dennis and Frances Brookshire Reynolds and was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Lee “Buddy” Kilgore and a grandson, Tyler Anthony Burns. Jane was a member of Chatsworth First United Methodist Church. She loved to read and...

Philip Sutton

Philip Sutton

Jun 9, 2017

Mr. Philip D. Sutton, 59, of Dalton passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Candler and Mary Weaver Sutton. Philip was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his son, Ben Sutton of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Geneva Sutton of Ellijay; sister, Loretta Rhodes of Dalton; nieces...

Shirley Ann Stover Silvers

Shirley Ann Stover Silvers

Jun 5, 2017

Ms. Shirley Ann Stover Silvers, 73, of Dalton passed away Monday, June 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Efford and Bertie Wade Stover and was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, McKala Clark. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Silvers of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Beth Silvers of Newborn; grandchildren, Sharee (Robert)...

Juanita Sue Bennett Coker

Juanita Sue Bennett Coker

Jun 4, 2017

Mrs. Juanita Sue Bennett Coker, 82, of Dalton passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. Juanita was born July 6, 1934 to the late W.G. “Grady” and Arthalee Green Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Gordon Lee “Jeter” Coker; brothers, Dewey Bennett and Tom Bennett; sisters, Era “Pete” Crumbley, Vera...

Kenneth R. Murphy

Kenneth R. Murphy

Jun 4, 2017

Mr. Kenneth R. Murphy, age 64, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late Rev. Lawrence and Nell Jones Murphy and was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Murphy and brother, Larron Murphy, Missing in Action. He is survived by his wife, Katrina Peppers Murphy of...

Phillip John Hall

Phillip John Hall

Jun 2, 2017

Mr. Phillip John Hall, 70, of Dalton, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at his residence. PJ, as he was known by all his friends and family, was born in Fulton, NY to Evelyn and Bill Hall on June 26, 1946. He attended high school in Fulton and graduated from Murry State in Kentucky with a six year degree...

Eddie "Ed" Nabors

Eddie "Ed" Nabors

May 31, 2017

Mr. Eddie “Ed” Nabors, 63, of Harrison, TN and formerly of Rocky Face, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Nabors and a sister-in-law, Patsy Ruth Howard. Ed was a veteran of the United States Army. He was known for his generosity and was of...

Ruby Mcbrayer

Ruby Mcbrayer

May 30, 2017

Ms. Ruby Jean McBrayer, 81, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late A.B. and Thelma Prichett McBrayer and was preceded in death by her sisters, Joyce Greeson and Betty Faye Schneider. Ruby was retired from Shaw Industries after 46 years of service. She was a long time member of Antioch Baptist...

Thomas Speck

Thomas Speck

May 29, 2017

Mr. Tommy R. Speck, 84, of Dalton passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late George M. and Artie Bagley Speck and was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Monteen Williams Speck and brother, George Bowie Speck. Tommy was veteran of the United States Army, having served during...

Katheryn Cloer Scott

Katheryn Cloer Scott

May 25, 2017

Katheryn Cloer Scott, 80, of Villanow, GA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Katheryn was co-owner with her husband, James W. Scott, of J&K Yarns from 1972 to 2012. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and tending to her vegetable...

Suzanne Mitchell Carson

Suzanne Mitchell Carson

May 24, 2017

Mrs. Suzanne Mitchell Carson, 84, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Hershel Lee and Edna Maynard Mitchell and was preceded in death by her husband Joe M Carson. Suzanne was a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking and shopping. She...

Patsy Ruth Howard

Patsy Ruth Howard

May 18, 2017

Ms. Patsy Ruth Howard, 71, of Chatsworth, departed this life on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Collins, and Irene and William Roberts and sisters, Edna Harper and Brenda Collins. Pat is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sonya Howard of Ringgold; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and...

John Chester Iv

John Chester Iv

May 18, 2017

John Chester IV, 56, of Dalton passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. John was Battalion Chief of the Whitfield County Fire Department, where he served for 26 years. He was a member of Tilton Baptist Church. John was a graduate of Columbia High School in Albany, NY and was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps....

Beecher "Ray" Miolen

Beecher "Ray" Miolen

May 17, 2017

Mr. Beecher “Ray” Miolen, 85, of Ringgold passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Ray was a veteran of the Korean War and a Bronze Star recipient. He served in the United States Army and proudly served his country. His parents, Arthur M. and Nora Lou and brothers and sisters,...

Michelle Fossett

Michelle Fossett

May 16, 2017

Miss. Teressa “Michelle” Fossett, 50, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Michelle was an active member of Dalton Trinity United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Dalton High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Fossett; grandmothers, Corrie Knick and DeEtte Fossett; aunts, Maude Ketchum and Carolyn Yaeger; uncles, George Knick and Ivan Knick. Michelle...

David C. Clay

David C. Clay

May 12, 2017

David C. Clay, 65, husband of Kathleen A. Clay, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, at his home in Georgetown, KY. Born in Trenton, MI, he was the son of the late Paul Dean and Estella B. Clay. David was a veteran of the United States Air Force, group leader with Toyota (TMMK) and an agent with Rector Hayden...

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