OBITUARIES


Clarence "Buddy" Cooper

Clarence "Buddy" Cooper

Jan 15, 2014

Mr. Clarence L. “Buddy” Cooper, 87, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born in Chapel Hill, Tennessee and was preceded by death wife, Evalee Ruth Cooper and son, Michael Cooper. Surviving children include his daughter, Debbie (Drew) Simerl and son, Robert Cooper; grandchildren, David Harris, Shannon (Allen) Girard, Denise White, Angie (Ed) Archambeau; great-grandchildren, Drake,...

Sara Reid

Sara Reid

Jan 14, 2014

Mrs. Sara Gail Reid, 59, of Orlando, Florida and formerly of Dalton, passed away January 14 at her home after a valiant 13 year battle with cancer. She was born in Dalton, Georgia where she attended high school. She graduated from the Medical College of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene. She attended Seminole...

Elizabeth Parrott

Elizabeth Parrott

Jan 13, 2014

Mrs. Elizabeth Lingerfelt Parrott, 86, of Dalton passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at Regency Park where she lived since 2007. Elizabeth was a charter member of Trinty United Methodist Church where she was active in United Methodist Women, Seekers Sunday School Class, Keenagers, and Childrens Ministry. She loved her family and spending time with them during family get...

Vivian Shoates

Vivian Shoates

Jan 9, 2014

Mrs. Vivian Shoates, 83, of Dalton passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Beulah Groves Burchfield and was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Shoates in 1964; daughter, Donna Shoates Pangle and brother, Roy Burchfield. Vivian is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Gloria...

Warren Long

Warren Long

Jan 9, 2014

Mr. Warren Long, 86, of Dalton passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Hamilton Medical Center. Warren was a member of the Riverbend Church of Christ. He enjoyed serving his community through the Dalton Jaycees, Dalton Kiwanis Club and the Dalton Elks civic organizations. His favorite past times were camping and boating with his family and friends and exploring...

Myrtle "Marie" Johnson

Myrtle "Marie" Johnson

Jan 8, 2014

Mrs. Myrtle “Marie” Ledford Johnson, 70, of Dalton passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 6, 1943, daughter of the late James Edward and Hollie Marie Henderson Ledford and was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Edward Ledford and sister, Betty Jean Ledford Jones. Left to cherish...

Stephen "Papou" Antalis

Stephen "Papou" Antalis

Jan 8, 2014

Retired Lt. Colonel Stephen Jonathan Antalis, 95, of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Charleston, SC, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at the residence of his son, Dr. John S. Antalis. To the very end, Mr. Antalis lived a life full of learning, laughter, and love. Mr. Antalis was born in Weirton, West Virginia on September 19, 1918. He...

William Addington

William Addington

Jan 7, 2014

Mr. William Augusts Addington, 85, of Rocky Face, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late. Roy Marshall and Lydia Louise Davis Addington. William was a devote christian and an avid defender of the second amendment. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Sue Hill Addington of the residence; sister-in-law and...

Raymond Wilson Jr.

Raymond Wilson Jr.

Jan 7, 2014

Mr. Raymond Edwin Wilson Jr, 59, of Rocky Face passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, “Big Mama” Hester McGill Hall; step-father, David Sims; nephew, Andy Tallent and his special dog, Shawdy. Raymond worked for Shaw Industries for 36 years. He is survived by his loving...

Nettie Ballew Penland

Nettie Ballew Penland

Jan 6, 2014

Mrs. Nettie Ballew Penland, 87, of Dalton passed away Monday January 6, 2014. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Lillie M. Ballew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pledger “Pete” Penland; sisters, Willie Mae Ballew, Ruth Welch, Carrie Welch and Pat Hawkins; half brothers, Luther Ballew, Price Ballew and Claude Ballew; half sisters,...

Lois Thompson

Lois Thompson

Jan 6, 2014

Mrs. Lois Kilgore Thompson, 97, of Tunnel Hill passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Ernest Thompson; sons, Richard Thompson and Walter Thompson; daughter, Elaine Horne. Lois is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Wilda Thompson of Woodstock, GA; son-in-law, Reece Horne of Tunnel Hill; grandchildren, Michelle Dorman, Joe...

Sue (Sue-Ma) Russell

Sue (Sue-Ma) Russell

Jan 2, 2014

Mrs. Sue L. (Sue-Ma) Russell, 94, of Rocky Face, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the residence. She was the daughter of the late David and Lena Self Lowery and was preceded in death by her husband , Charles Ralph Russell; son Harvey Allen Russell; sisters, Ada Leonard and Lavada Lowery; brothers James Lowery and Leonard Lowery. Sue...

Joyce Schultz

Joyce Schultz

Dec 30, 2013

Mrs. Joyce Herring Schultz, 77, of Dalton passed away Monday, December 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Schultz and daughter, Rebecca Abernathy. Joyce is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Julie Schultz of Cohutta; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Fred Pullen of Calhoun; grandchildren, Brittany and Mike Fountain, Brigette...

David Burton

David Burton

Dec 28, 2013

Mr. David E. Burton, 53, of Dalton passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Burton. David is survived by his wife, Lisa Arnold Burton and children, David Erik Burton and Lisa Burton all of Dalton; mother, Thelma E. Burton of Calhoun; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Panda...

Carolyn Couch

Carolyn Couch

Dec 28, 2013

Mrs. Carolyn Doyle Couch, 70, of Dalton passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Emory Hospital. She was born in Shellmound Tennessee and grew up in Jasper. The daughter of a hardworking farmer and school teacher she had a wonderful childhood. She Graduated from South Pittsburgh High School, Middle Tennessee State College and received a Master’s in Education from...

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Dec 27, 2013

Ms. Virginia Ilene Johnson, 77, of Dalton, GA and formerly of Houston, TX, passed away December 27, 2013 at Regency Park. She was the daughter of the late, Pickett and Rachel Merchant Johnson and was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Loyd Tripp. Ilene was a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and received her masters from...

George Tuder

George Tuder

Dec 23, 2013

Mr. George Leonard Tuder, 59, of Dalton passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth King Tuder and was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Tuder. George is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Linda Tuder of Rocky Face. Graveside services will be Friday...

John Raymond Painter

John Raymond Painter

Dec 22, 2013

Mr. John Raymond Painter, 63, of Chattanooga and formerly Dalton passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death his father, Ed Painter of Dalton. John is survived by his loving wife, Susan Z. Painter and son, Matthew L. Painter both of Chattanooga; daughter, Carmen Angles Ekdahl of Atlanta; son, Levi A. Purvis of...

Frances Ray

Frances Ray

Dec 21, 2013

Mrs. Frances W. West Ray, 61, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, December 21,2013 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Stanton and Annie Lou Kenner West and was preceded in death by her brother, Arvil West; father-in-law and mother-in-law, R.V. Ray, Jr. and Jewel Ray. Frances was of the Baptist faith and was a loving...

William "Bill" Anderson, Jr.

William "Bill" Anderson, Jr.

Dec 20, 2013

Mr. William S. “Bill” Anderson, Sr., of Jupiter, FL and formerly of Dalton, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 in Jupiter. While in Dalton he was a member of the Dalton First Presbyterian Church and part owner of Multitex. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis C. and Martha S. Anderson and son, William S. Anderson, Jr....

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