Sandra Landrum
Jun 10, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Landrum., age 81, of Ranger, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, June 10, 2026, at The Oaks nursing facility in Fairmount, Georgia.
Ponders Fairmount Chapel 2566 Highway 411, Fairmount, Georgia 30139, 706-337-3784
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William Leonard "Buddy" Gibson Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Mr. William Leonard “Buddy” Gibson Jr., age 82, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026, at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 18, 1943 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late William Leonard and Addie Lola Brewer Gibson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters-in-law...
Sheila Lynn Young
Jun 9, 2026
Ms. Shelia Lynn Young, age 64, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, June 9, 2026, at the local hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
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Barbara Ann Gibson
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ann Newberry Gibson, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 2026, at the home of her son in Murray County, Georgia. She was born July 4, 1943 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Hayden Lewis and Dorothy Louise Newberry. She was also preceded in death by her husband Virgil Lee Gibson,...
Edwin Million Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Mr. Edwin Million Jr., age 80, of Dalton Ga, departed this life Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his residence, peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 11, 1945, in Brooksville, Mississippi. He is the child of Edwin Gibson Million, Sr. and Margaret Rogers Million.
Edwin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Slaven Million from Onedia...
Reverend Michael Duane Blackstock
Jun 9, 2026
Reverend Michael Duane Blackstock, age 67, of Resaca, Georgia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026, at his residence. While his family and friends grieve his passing, they rejoice in knowing that he has heard the words he longed for all his life: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Michael was...
Matthew Huggins
Jun 7, 2026
Mr. Matthew Lee Huggins, age 52, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Emory University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Matthew was born on April 28, 1974, in Marietta, Georgia, to Fred and Vicki Henton Huggins. He first began a career in law enforcement where he worked for several years before leaving and dedicating more...
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. He was born August 12, 1959 in London, Kentucky, a son of the late Otis and Anna Marie Thomas Bolton, sisters Irene Asher, Ruth Carroll, Shelia McGill, Janet Eulene Asher, brother William Johns.
He is survived by his wife of forty...
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.
Ann Bray was called home to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She was born in Resaca, Georgia on May 14, 1936, and was preceded in death by her parents, Sygman Rogoskie "SR" & Eunice Ray...
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 Ray Ponders, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home.
Marvin was born June 5, 1959, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late C.R. and Louise Silvers Ponders. He was also preceded in death by is sisters, Geneva Miller, Arcil McGill, Cindy Green, Melinda Moreno and Joyce Miller; brothers, Bobby...
