OBITUARIES


Mary Smith Rich

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patricia Ann Stephenson Robertson

Patricia Ann Stephenson Robertson

Dec 21, 2017

Mrs. Patricia Stephenson Robertson of Dalton, Age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 21, while in Hospice care in Nashville, Tennessee after a battle of 30 years with Autoimmune Hepatitis. Pat is a lifetime resident of Dalton and owned and operated Bishop Gardens, a landscape design company, for 15 years. She had a passion...

Hilda M. Gaston

Hilda M. Gaston

Dec 15, 2017

Mrs. Hilda M. Gaston, 72, of Dalton passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Andrew aka “Brownie” Hollis and Virgie Johnson Hollis and was preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Richard aka “Abba” Hollis. Hilda is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert ‘Kenneth” Gaston of Dalton; daughters and sons-in-law,...

Connie Ruth Pack Bramlett

Connie Ruth Pack Bramlett

Dec 15, 2017

Mrs. Connie Ruth Pack Bramlett, 84, of Dalton passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Elbert Pack and Myrtle Pilcher and was preceded in death by her step-father, Earl Pilcher; husband, Richard Lawrence Bramlett; son, Richard ‘Ricky” Bramlett; brother, Elbert Pack Jr. Connie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Kim...

Leonard Earl "Hot Shot" Smith

Leonard Earl "Hot Shot" Smith

Dec 14, 2017

Mr. Leonard Earl “Hot Shot” Smith, 83, of the Mill Creek Community passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his home. He was the son of the late Asberry Nelson and Dazzie King Smith and was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Oscar Smith, Pearl Plantzer, Tennie Mae Morgan, Henry Smith, John Smith, Louise Hooker, and...

Robert W. O'Brien

Robert W. O'Brien

Dec 12, 2017

Mr. Robert W. O’Brien, SR, 66 of Columbus, GA passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert O’Brien; mother, Julia Brunner Sunling; sister, Judy Brock. Robert was involved with the Pioneer Little League and was retired from the City of Columbus. He is survived by his brother, William “Bill” O’Brien of Georgia;...

Billy Mchan

Billy Mchan

Dec 12, 2017

Mr. Billy Edward McHan, 58, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond McHan. Billy loved wrestling and football; his favorite teams were the Rams and the Georgia Bulldogs. He is survived by his wife, Sharry McHan of Dalton; mother, Betty Morris; children and spouse, Martha Rose and...

Clarice Kettles Mullinax

Clarice Kettles Mullinax

Dec 11, 2017

Clarice Kettles Mullinax, 94, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1923 in Dalton, Georgia. Clarice grew up in Dalton, Georgia. She graduated from Dalton High School in 1940 where she was the Valedictorian. Clarice married Willard Dooley in 1943 in Dalton. They were happily married for 52 years. Clarice was a member...

Barbara Casper Mccoy

Barbara Casper Mccoy

Dec 10, 2017

Barbara Casper McCoy passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Casper Sr. and mother, Alma Casper. Barbara is survived by her husband of 57 years, Norman McCoy; daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Chris Finley; brother and sister-in-law, Harvey Casper Jr. and Ann Casper; sister-in-law, Carolyn M. Powell; friend, Charles Lawton;...

Margaret Satterfield Patterson

Margaret Satterfield Patterson

Dec 9, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Satterfield Patterson, 89, of Dalton and formerly of Montezuma, NC passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Tranquility of Dalton. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Edell Pierce Satterfield and was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” L. Patterson, son-in-law, William “Bill” Anderson, Sr. and grandson, William “Sonny” Anderson, Jr. Margaret is...

Mary Lou Bussell

Mary Lou Bussell

Dec 9, 2017

Mrs. Mary Lou Bussell, 106, of Dalton passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Wood Dale Healthcare Center. She was born on October 12, 1911, the daughter of the late Arthur and Dicie Holloway Stanley and was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Carlton Bussell and numerous brothers and sisters and other relatives. Mary was a...

Ralph Alan Black

Ralph Alan Black

Dec 7, 2017

Mr. Ralph Alan Black, 59, of Dalton passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph E. Black; grandparents, Norman F. and Bessie Anderson Stevenson and Leon and Eula Mae Higgins Black. Ralph was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and an avid Georgia...

Patricia Wilson Edwards

Patricia Wilson Edwards

Nov 28, 2017

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Wilson Edwards, 75, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Denton and Opal Smith Wilson. Pat was a member of Dug Gap Baptist Church and The Way Sunday School Class. She was an avid bowler. She is survived by her loving husband of 54...

Hazel Nichol

Hazel Nichol

Nov 27, 2017

Mrs. Hazel Marie Williams Nichol, 87, of Rocky Face passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Bentley and Tinte Segars Williams and was preceded in death by her first husband, R.L. Bennett and brother, Brently Williams. Hazel is survived by her husband, Stephen Nichol of North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Claire...

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