OBITUARIES
Emma Ruth Reed
Feb 3, 2017
Mrs. Emma Ruth Reed, 86, of Dalton passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Reed in 2009 and grandson, Andy Reed. Emma is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Bridget Reed and Kenny and Melanie Reed all of Dalton; grandchildren,...
Thomas Hogshead Jr.
Feb 2, 2017
Thomas Edward Hogshead Jr, 75, of The Villages, Florida, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his home. Tom was born May 2, 1941 in Dalton, Ga to Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Edward Hogshead Sr. He graduated from Dalton High School in 1959 and graduated from Emory University in 1963. Tom was a retired school teacher. He loved to...
Bertha R. De Armas
Feb 2, 2017
A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, February 12, 2017 for Bertha R. De Armas, 102, of Dalton who passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. Mrs. De Armas was born in Tampa, Florida, where she lived her childhood and early adulthood. She and her family moved from the family home in Tampa because of her husband, Gilbert Sr., being...
Marcie Beach Corbin Wilson
Jan 30, 2017
Mrs. Marcie Beach Corbin Wilson, age 58, of Marietta and formerly of Dalton passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Pharris Beach; father figure, Rev. Grover Broome; and sister, Leslie Gay Willis. Marcie never met a stranger and was loved by all. She had an ability to draw people to her...
Sarah Ellen Caldwell Barnard
Jan 29, 2017
Sarah Ellen Caldwell Barnard, 88, of Rocky Face passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years, George Barnard; parents, Hester and Nell Caldwell; brothers, H.R., Jim and Ben Caldwell; sister, Matie Swinney. She was a member of Kinsey Drive...
Jane Daniel Nettles
Jan 25, 2017
Mrs. Jane Daniel Nettles, 96, of Dalton passed away January 25, 2017. She was a life-long educator retiring from Dalton Public Schools and was a member of Dalton First Baptist Church. Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bill Nettles; parents, Claude and Maude Daniel; sister, Ann Griffen; brother, Henry Daniel. She is survived by...
Jasper Rogers
Jan 23, 2017
Jasper Elijah Rogers, 88, of Dalton passed away January 23, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Jasper was born in Delano, Tennessee on August 26, 1928. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and upon return to Tennessee completed his Bachelor's degree at Tennessee Wesleyan, becoming the first in his family to earn a college...
Velma Parker Joyce
Jan 21, 2017
Mrs. Velma Parker Joyce, 87, of Dalton passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Barney Parker and Ola Elrod Parker and was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Joyce in 2005; grandson, Tyler Rollins; brothers, Clarence Parker, Donald Parker and C.L. Parker; sisters, Dorothy Godfrey, Olene Godfrey and Audrey Ogle. Velma...
Hazel Nix
Jan 19, 2017
Mrs. Hazel Clifton Nix, 90, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude Nix Sr. in 2013 and by her parents, Wiley E. and Bessie Clifton. Hazel was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she was the director of the preschool for several...
Brenda Whitmire
Jan 18, 2017
Mrs. Brenda Greeson Whitmire, 70, of Dalton went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tac and Lou Greeson; brother, Kenneth Greeson; sister-in-law, Ann Epperson and a nephew, Barry Greeson. Brenda is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jerry Whitmire of Dalton; daughter, Vickie Amos of Rocky Face;...
Ruby Mae Owen
Jan 14, 2017
Mrs. Ruby Mae Seay Owen, 96, of Dalton died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James and Dora Duggan Seay and was preceded in death by her husband Robert Oliver Owen, Sr. Ruby was a member of Cove United Methodist church. Ruby had a soft spot in her heart for stray...
Gregory Scott Lauman
Jan 14, 2017
Mr. Gregory Scott Lauman, 53, of Dalton, GA was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 14. Greg, a 1981 graduate of Dalton High School, attended Georgia Southern College before going into business with his father at Instant Turf. Greg loved his family and his God, giving of his tine to take care of...
Marion Claudette Shaheen
Jan 13, 2017
Mrs. Marion Claudette Shaheen, of Dalton passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. The day has arrived that my family had to say goodbye to our Mom. The woman God chose to birth life to all 6 of us. The woman who loved us, cared for us, nourished and nurtured us. The woman who extended...
David W. Reynolds
Jan 10, 2017
Mr. David W. Reynolds, 69, of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. David was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his children, Richard "Rick" James Reynolds of CA, Renee Charlene Reynolds of FL and Brooke Nichole Reynolds of CA; sisters and brother-in-law, Kathie and Ed...
Faye M. Jett
Jan 8, 2017
Faye M. Jett, 87, formerly of Jackson, MS, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living Memory Care of Hattiesburg, MS. A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Jett at 1 PM on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Whitfield Memorial Gardens in Dalton, GA. Mrs. Jett was a lifelong member of the Church of God and she...
Shirley Kincaid
Jan 6, 2017
Mrs. Shirley Marie Fisher Kincaid, age 80, won her courageous battle with cancer and entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was surrounded by her family when she took her last breath on earth and her first breath with our Father. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God comforted her during her...
Patricia Hill Chambers
Jan 4, 2017
Mrs. Patricia Hill Chambers, 82, of Rossville, GA passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Hardy and Mary Hundley Hill and was preceded in death by her husband, Galen Edward Chambers and son, Kevin Whittier Chambers. Patricia was an active member of the Church of the Nativity in Ft....
Mark A. Burnett
Jan 4, 2017
Mark A. Burnett, 56, left us to find our own way on January 4, 2017. He was the son of the late Reg Burnett and is survived by his mother, Pat Burnett; beloved son, Levi D. Carroll; sisters, Nancy Burnett, and Kathleen Tancrede; brother in law, Tinker Tancrede; extended family, Jean Burnett, Debra Prevesk, Denise Newton, Daniel Newton and...
G. Jerry King
Dec 30, 2016
Mr. G. Jerry King, 84, of Dalton passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Horace and Sara Metcalf King and was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon H. King and daughter-in-law, Donna Silvers King. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army and was president and general manager...
Leonard R. Cochran
Dec 23, 2016
Leonard R. Cochran, 89, of Dalton, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. He was the son of the late Walter H. Cochran and Mabel Dunn Cochran. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Rev. Dunn C. Cochran of Sarasota, FL, Floyd Cochran, Harold Cochran, Jimmy Cochran and sister, Wallice Swanson. He was a member of First Baptist Church...
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