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Patricia Ailene 'Pat' Howell Burnette
Dec 27, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ailene Howell Burnette, age 82, known affectionately throughout her life by those who knew and loved her as 'Pat,' passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Pat was born on Friday, July 2, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Herschel Howell and the late Mrs. Ethel Huskey Howell.
Pat...
Barbara O'Delle (Delle) Gantt Barnwell
Dec 25, 2025
A southern lady of great charm with a gift of hospitality, Barbara O’Delle “Delle” Gantt Barnwell passed away in her sleep on Christmas Day.
Born in Elmore County, Alabama on Groundhog Day in 1938. She was raised along with her older brother and sister, Jimmy and Gloria in Wetumpka, Alabama. She loved running around town with her best friend, Sylvia. They...
Jeffery Bartley
Dec 21, 2025
Jeffery "Jeff" Bartley, age 65, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA.
Jeff was the son of the late James and Rose Lee Bartley and was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Dawn Tyler, and his lifelong canine companion, Sam.
Jeff worked for many years as a dozer operator for Bartley...
Stanley Augustus Crawford
Dec 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley Augustus Crawford of Dalton, Georgia. Stan passed away on December 17, 2025, in Dalton Georgia. He was 80 years old.
Stan was born in LaGrange, Georgia and attended LaGrange High School where he participated in track and football. He was named to the Georgia High School All-Star football team...
Mary Ann Martin
Dec 17, 2025
Mary Ann Martin, 76, of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Mildred and Howard Ricketts, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Miolen and siblings, Rick Ricketts and Charlotte Ricketts.
Mary Ann was a loving wife and mother who will be missed dearly. She is survived by her children,...
Comer Turley, Jr.
Dec 15, 2025
Comer Turley, Jr. passed away on Monday, December 15th. He was preceded in in death by his parents Comer Turley and Martha Mathis Turley of Lindale, GA and his sisters Honey Glover and Patti Foxworth. He graduated from the Darlington School in 1961 and attended Clemson University. He served in the Air Force and then in 1965 he came to...
Linda Bailey
Dec 14, 2025
Mrs. Mary Linda Cook Bailey, affectionately known throughout her life to those who knew and loved her as 'Linda,' went home to be with her mom and dad in Heaven on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Linda was born on Wednesday, June 9, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Mr. Russell Cook and the late Mrs. Julia Montgomery Cook. She is...
Mamie Stinson
Dec 10, 2025
Mrs. Mamie G. Stinson, age 91, of Dalton, Georgia went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 10, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family and passed on peacefully. Mamie was born on August 1, 1934. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Zeak E. Stinson. Her parents were George and Lucredia (Warren) Swinney. In addition...
Annie Arnold Blalock
Dec 3, 2025
Annie Arnold Blalock passed away on December 3, 2025, at the home of David Blalock, her son. Annie was born in Fairmount, GA to Claude Erwin Arnold and Emma Mae Ross Arnold on August 16, 1932.
Annie worked at Southeast High School as a lunchroom manager. All the students called her “Granny Annie”. Annie was preceded in death by her husband,...
Alice June Shreve
Dec 2, 2025
Alice June 'Sugar' Shreve slipped quietly away into the welcoming arms of our Lord on December 2, 2025, at the graceful age of 95.
She was born June 11,1930, to Benjamin Caleb Shreve, and Edna Luella Shreve from Union City, Pennsylvania.
She was the 7th of 9 children and always told many wonderful stories about her family, and growing up on a...
Rhonda Kay Akins Epperson
Nov 28, 2025
Mrs. Rhonda Kay Epperson, of Rocky Face, Georgia, a devout disciple of Christ, dedicated wife, selfless mother, caring Nana, and caregiver to all, won her battle with cancer and entered the presence of the Lord on November 28, 2025. Rhonda will be remembered for her outgoing spirit, boundless generosity, and unwavering love.
Born in Dalton, Georgia, on July 3, 1957, Rhonda...
James 'Jim' Herbert Croft, Sr.
Nov 27, 2025
Mr. James 'Jim' Herbert Croft, Sr., of Winder, Georgia, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Jim was born on Thursday, September 29, 1938, in Sale City, Mitchell County, Georgia, to the late Mr. Willis Raymond Croft and the late Mrs. Linnie Jewell Carroll Croft.
Jim was a 1956 graduate of Sale City High School. He went on...
Mary Harris Hamilton
Nov 26, 2025
Ms. Mary Harris Hamilton, age 71, of Ormond Beach, Florida, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Mary was born on Saturday, July 31, 1954, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. R.E. Hamilton and the late Mrs. Anne Pfeiffer Hamilton.
Born and raised in Dalton, Georgia, Mary graduated from Dalton High School in 1972. She went on...
Ray Hall
Nov 24, 2025
Mr. Boyce Ray Hall, known throughout his life by everyone who knew and loved him as 'Ray,' age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was born on Friday, November 9, 1945, in Malta, Texas, to the late Mr. Robert Virgil Hall, Jr., and the late Mrs. Helen Louise Langford...
Robert Grady Orr
Nov 23, 2025
Mr. Robert Grady Orr, lovingly known by all those who knew him as 'Grady,' age 87, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Grady was born on Friday, September 9, 1938, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Altus Glenn Orr and the late Mrs. Eula Corina Wallace.
In addition...
Willard Kenneth Bryant
Nov 20, 2025
Willard Kenneth Bryant, lovingly known as Kenneth or Ken, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, at the age of 89, as a resident of Loganville, Georgia. Born on March 3, 1936, in Dalton, Georgia, Ken lived a long, full life marked by devotion to his family, hard work, and the simple joys that brought him true happiness.
A 1953 graduate...
Kathy Elaine McCurdy Bishop
Nov 18, 2025
Kathy Elaine McCurdy Bishop, 72, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Madeline and Kenneth Fowler; father, William Paul McCurdy; brothers, Wayne McCurdy and Rex McCurdy; grandparents.
Kathy worked at Beaulieu for over 20 years and served as a foster parent for over 18. She loved her family, especially her...
Earlene Duncan Camp
Nov 17, 2025
Mrs. Marian Earlene Duncan Camp, age 95, of Dalton, Georgia, known by all those who knew her and loved her as 'Earlene,' passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Earlene was born on Friday, December 20, 1929, in Whitfield County, Georgia, to the late Mr. John Marion Duncan and the late Mrs. Mary Thelma Sane.
To know Earlene was to love...
Sandra Darleen Adams Greeson
Nov 15, 2025
Mrs. Sandra Darleen Adams Greeson, age 62, of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Sandra was born on Monday, December 3, 1962, in Adairsville, Georgia, to the late Mr. J.D. Adams and the late Mrs. Elaine Sutherland Adams.
Sandra was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she loved her Lord, Jesus Christ.
In addition to her...
Gregory Shannon Christol
Nov 14, 2025
Mr. Gregory Shannon Christol, age 48, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Greg's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.
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