OBITUARIES

May 18, 2024

Peggy Elaine McClure, 89, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. A resident of Dalton, GA, she was born to Carl and Omie Smith in Rome, GA. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 58 years William Frank McClure, parents, sisters Leona Craig (Calvin) of Newnan, GA, and Lorena...

May 17, 2024

Betty Ann Jensen of Dalton passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late, Hertis and Ann Mathis and was also preceded in death by her sisters, Wanda Brown and Marcelle Burkeen; brothers, Bobby Mathis and Randall Mathis; nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years,...

May 8, 2024

Donald Earl McBrayer, 73, of Dalton, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Earl and Betty Cox McBrayer. Don is survived by his wife, Lise Hansen McBrayer; sons, Ian Hansen McBrayer (Jennifer Delaney) and Luke David McBrayer; granddaughter, Ida Mae McBrayer; sister, Debbie Mark (Forey); nieces,...

May 2, 2024

Faye Ramsey, 77, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cline and Mae Anderson; siblings, Doris Anderson, Kenneth Anderson (Hubbie) and William Anderson (Linda); daughter-in-law, Carol Ramsey.

Faye was a charter member of Eastbrook Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Walter...

Apr 27, 2024

Rachel V. Brock, 91, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late W.W. and Zelma Newberry and was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Doyle Henry, brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Rachel is survived by her husband, Joe Brock; daughter,...

Apr 26, 2024

Gerard (Gerry) Mortimer O’Mahony, 97, of Dalton, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 26, 2024. Gerry was born on September 27, 1926, in Drogheda, Ireland, to the late Timothy and Annie O’Mahony. He grew up in Dublin, Ireland. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Joan O’Mahony, and his...

Apr 25, 2024

Rewanda Jane Reeves Gray, 76, of Dalton passed away at home surrounded by family on April 25, 2024.

Rewanda’s joy came from her family. She always welcomed others into her home with open arms and a warm meal. She attended Five Springs United Methodist Church for over 40 years. Adventurous at heart, she loved the beach and...

Apr 24, 2024

Winfred Whaley, 93, of Dalton passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

He was the son of the late Preston and Ethel Whaley and was also preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Lee Whaley and siblings, Dorothy Cooper (Henry), Clinton Whaley (Evelyn), Beulah Gallant (Bert), Ralph Whaley (Lorraine), Grady Whaley, Freeman Whaley (Lillian), Lois Summey (Gene),...

Apr 19, 2024

Ms. Bobbie Joe Laster Rolen, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Arrangements are forthcoming and will be announced by Love Funeral Home.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mrs. Rolen's family may be expressed through Love Funeral Home's online register book.

Apr 18, 2024

Gail Ann Duke, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Dalton, GA, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and selflessness. She was 76 years old.

Born to Ralph and Vido Hammontree, Gail grew up surrounded by love and warmth in Dalton, GA. She was preceded in...

Apr 14, 2024

Carl Lee Knowles entered into God’s hands on April 14, 2024, at the age of 93.  His four children and several of his grandchildren were by his side with their hands on his body when he entered heaven.  Carl was born in McRae, GA, to the late James Robert and Melinda Towns Knowles on September 6, 1930, as the...

Apr 14, 2024

Louise Ham, 94, of Rocky Face, GA passed away at home on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. (E. Helen) Russell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leon M. Ham III and her two sisters, Mrs. Emory Larson of Lutherville, MD and Mrs. John Folk...

Apr 11, 2024

R. Carter Pittman, Jr., 84, born January 8,1940 of Dalton passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlotte Pruden Pittman and R. Carter Pittman, Sr. and sister, Jane Pittman Lieberman.

Carter graduated from Dalton High School in 1959, where he played football. He...

Apr 10, 2024

Rex Allen McCurdy, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

He was the son of the late Paul McCurdy and Madeline Head Fowler. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne McCurdy.

Rex was an avid fisherman and loved playing Yahtzee. He could often be found eating meatloaf and watching crime shows....

Apr 7, 2024

Sheila Griffin Stancill, 75, of Rocky Face, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Sheila was born on September 17, 1948, to the late Winfred and Mildred Griffin. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lamar Stancill, and her sister, Montez Bearden.

Sheila is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Keith...

Apr 7, 2024

Patsy Ann Scott, 87, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Leon and Georgia Beard and was also preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Scott and sisters, Glenda Faye Beard and Mattie Lou Murphy.

Patsy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She attended Rockbridge...

Apr 3, 2024

Linda Lewis Allen, 78, of Dalton, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Baroness Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Bertice Lewis, and her late husband, Garland Headrick.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, James Allen; children, Todd Headrick (Meredyth), Cassie Short (Dean), Carol Allen, and Amanda...

Apr 3, 2024

Charline Cuthbert, 82, of Rocky Face passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents H.V. and Geneva Bennett and brothers, Charles Bennett and Henry Bennett.

Charline was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Edward Cuthbert; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and William Combs;...

Apr 2, 2024

Chester Joseph Kawa, Jr., 80, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

He was born on March 10, 1944, in New Bedford, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his family and late wife, Nancy Kawa. Chester is survived by his wife, Wanpen Kawa.

Memorial services will be held at 6:30 PM on...

Mar 30, 2024

James A. Waskin, 82, of Dalton, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 30, 2024.

James, fondly known as Jim, was born to Mildred and Stanley Waskin, on March 7, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. As a child, he loved to fish with his father at their lake house in Michigan. He was a talented...