Merle Edward Bolton
Jun 7, 2026
Mr. Merle Edward Bolton, age 66, of Tunnel Hill Ga, departed this life Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his residence.
Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Jorge Rodriguez
Jun 6, 2026
Mr. Jorge Rodriguez, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center.
Jorge was born on August 3, 1955, in La Soledad, Michoacán, Mexico, to the late Luis Rodriguez and Amparo Osegueda Rodriguez. He grew up in the community he loved dearly and carried a deep appreciation for his hometown throughout his life.
Jorge...
Ann Bray
Jun 6, 2026
Ms. Ann Bray, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her residence.
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Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
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John Buchanan Hixson
Jun 5, 2026
Mr. John Buchanan Hixson, age 90, of Villa Rica, Georgia, departed this life Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, Georgia. He was born June 20, 1935 in Kensington, Georgia, a son of the late James Thomas and Julia Dixon Hixson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ruth Evelyn Hixson, two sisters,...
Bobby Ray Saylors
Jun 5, 2026
Mr. Bobby Ray Saylors, age 80, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, June 5, 2026, at the CHI Memorial Hospital. He was born September 19, 1945, in Anderson, South Carolina, a son of the late David and Addie Allen Saylors.
He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Ashleigh and Greg Welch of Dalton, GA; Sherri Fricks of Seneca, SC; son,...
Floyd Maurice Stanley
Jun 4, 2026
Mr. Floyd Maurice Stanley, age 68, of Lafayette, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home. He was born September 30, 1957 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Floyd Eugene and Ella Mae Vaughn Stanley. He was also preceded in death by his son Eric Stanley, brother Roger Lee Stanley.
He is survived by his loving...
Arvial Wayne Goswick
Jun 3, 2026
Mr. Arvial Wayne Goswick, age 66, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, June 3, 2026, at the Hamilton Medical Center. He was born March 8, 1960 in Dalton, Georgia a son of the late R.L. and Bobbie Ruth Norman Goswick. He was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Barbara Goswick, father-in-law Wesley Frank...
Jeanne Lynn Collom Stephens
Jun 3, 2026
Jeanne Lynn Collom Stephens, age 70, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2026, at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia.
Born on January 19, 1956, in San Diego, California, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Melvin Elmer Collom and Louie Blanche Camren Collom. She was a loving wife whose simple nature and kind heart touched the lives of those who knew her....
Billie Kisselburg
Jun 1, 2026
Mrs. Billie “Jo” Baldwin Kisselburg, age 68, of Calhoun, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Monday morning, June 1, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of her home and the love of her family.
She was born June 23, 1957, to the late James Robert "Bob" Baldwin and Sarah Francis "Johnson" Baldwin, Billie was a woman whose personality could light up a...
Dana Miller
May 31, 2026
Dana Fowler Miller, 63, passed away on May 31, 2026, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Born and raised in Dalton, Georgia, Dana graduated from Brenau University in 1985, and following graduation made Gainesville her hometown. Dana treasured her time at Brenau with classmates and her beloved Alpha Delta Pi sisters. She held her sisters close to heart and formed...
Leemon Ralston
May 30, 2026
Mr. Leemon Ralston, age 84, of Blairsville, Georgia, and formerly of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Saturday morning, May 30, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to: Ponders Calhoun Chapel 675 Jolly Road Calhoun, Georgia 30701 706-625-7577 www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org
Billy Wilson
May 30, 2026
Billy Bob Wilson, age 67, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on May 30, 2026. He was the son of the late Ernest Jennings and Patsy Jean "Haby" Wilson.
In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Katosha Woods, and his sister, Debbie Wilson
Billy was a godly man who dearly loved his Lord and Savior and...
Marvin Ponders
May 29, 2026
Mr. Marvin Ponders, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at his home.
Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Donna Diane Eubanks
May 28, 2026
Mrs. Donna Diane Eubanks, age 75, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by the love of her family.
Donna was born on July 6, 1950, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Jessie Marvin Fountain and Pauline Busby Fountain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
William J. Orizetti
May 28, 2026
William Joseph Orizetti, Sr., age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on May 28, 2026, at a local hospital.
William was born on December 12, 1949, in Shelby, Mississippi, the son of the late John Joseph Orizetti and Ruth Bounds Pugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, William Joseph Orizetti Jr. and Kevin Paul...
Brenda Gail Mills
May 27, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Gail Mills, age 65, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her home.
Brenda was born on May 29, 1960, to the late Robert Lee and Jessie Jewell Ward Boling. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gregory Gene Mills; her brothers, Randall Lee “Bo” Boling, Steve Ray Boling, and Timothy...
Zerita Ann Duncan
May 26, 2026
Mrs. Zerita Ann Duncan, age 67, of Rossville, departed this life Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Common Spirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia.
Zerita was born November 17, 1958, in Murray County, a daughter of the late Steve and Georgia Bowen Luffman. She was also preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Michael Duncan; her son, Steven...
Luther Bedwell
May 24, 2026
Mr. Luther Sherfield “Junior” Bedwell, Jr., age 64, of Dalton, departed this life Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief but aggressive battle with Alzheimer's disease. Though diagnosed less than a year ago, the disease progressed rapidly.
Junior was born May 27, 1961, in Dalton, a son of the late Luther S. Bedwell,...
Robin Williams
May 24, 2026
Robin Austin Williams, was born August 4, 1991, in Pelham, Georgia, and in the early hours of May 24, 2026, he found himself standing in the presence of his precious Savior, Jesus Christ. Born to Ginger Rae Fullmore Tipton, daughter of Sherry Bebee Fullmore and Frank Fullmore, Robin entered this world with spina bifida and uncertain expectations surrounding his future....
