Marvin Ponders
May 28, 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....
Larry Joe Smith
May 24, 2026
Larry Joe Smith, age 72, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 28, 1953, in Murray County, Georgia, Larry was the son of the late Jess Hayes Smith and Jo Mae McElrath Smith. He was also preceded in death by the love of...
John Munro Blanchard
May 22, 2026
Mr. John Munro Blanchard, Jr. Mr. John Munro Blanchard, Jr., age 60, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, May 22, 2026, at his home.
John was born May 17, 1966, in Somerset County, Maine, a son of Edith Starbird Blanchard and the late John M. Blanchard, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sheryl Blanchard.
A proud...
Jackie Patterson
May 20, 2026
Mr. Jackie Eugene Patterson, age 86, of Chatsworth, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Murray Woods Nursing Home in Chatsworth, Georgia, under the care of Heart Light Hospice.
Jackie was born September 20, 1939, in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Patterson; his mother and stepfather, Hartense Blaylock...
Sophie Woodson
May 18, 2026
Sophie Marie Woodson
Sept. 24, 2012-May 18, 2026
Sophie was a sweetheart.. so loving and loyal. She was the BEST and no words can express how much she is missed. She was Mimi’s little girl and I love her!
Linda Woodson
Baby Boy Aslinger
May 18, 2026
Baby Boy was the joy of my life. He was the sweetest baby who would follow me around where ever I went he was right under me. I will miss his cute little wiggle when I came home. He differently was a mommas boy. R.I.P little man and I’ll see you when I come across the Rainbow Bridge.
Jewell Teasley
May 18, 2026
Ms. Jewell Turner Teasley, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, May 18, 2026, at Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her family.
Jewell was born April 8, 1943, in Murray County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Charles Clyde and Jessie Mae Austin Turner. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Billy White and Ralph...
Lawrence Edward Moorehead
May 17, 2026
Mr. Lawrence Edward Moorehead, Jr., age 68, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Calhoun Crossing of Journey Nursing Home. , Edward was born August 31, 1957, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Lawrence Edward and Frances Geneva Land Moorehead, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Presley Haywood Moorehead and...
Shelomo "Sid" Wugalter
May 17, 2026
Mr. Shelomo Wugalter, age 92 of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday morning May 17, 2026, at his residence.
On May 17, 2026, we bid farewell to Shelomo – Sid – Wugalter, a remarkable soul who lived an extraordinary 92 years. Born on October 6, 1933 in Tel Aviv his journey through life was rich with love, a legacy of...
James William McCurdy
May 15, 2026
Mr. James William McCurdy, age 80, of Dalton, GA, a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 13, 1946, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late William Bruce McCurdy Jr. and Dessie Mae Brock McCurdy. He is also proceeded in death by...
William Lawrence "Bill" Stewart
May 13, 2026
Mr. William Lawrence “Bill” Stewart, age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, May 13, 2026, at his residence.
Bill was born October 13, 1949, in Scott County, Tennessee, a son of the late Magless Lincoln “Link” and Myrtle Mae Anderson Stewart. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ethel Haley, Anne Lowe, and Susie Gunter, and...
Wilma Jean Bramblett
May 11, 2026
Mrs. Wilma Jean Beam Bramblett, age 84, of Resaca, departed this life Monday morning, May 11, 2026, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun.
Wilma was born December 10, 1941, in Murray County, a daughter of the late Mose Prince A. Beam and Ada Elmira Emberson Beam. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larthen S. “Duke” Bramblett; daughter, Debra Lynn...
Irwin Samuel Ginsburg
May 5, 2026
Irwin "Irv" Samuel Ginsburg
Irwin "Irv" Samuel Ginsburg, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away May 5, 2026. Born in the Bronx, New York to Mary and Aaron Ginsburg, Irv was the answer to years of prayer for a family who had long awaited a child. As a first-generation American who spoke Yiddish as his first language, he became the first in his...
Samuel Ray Chastain
May 5, 2026
Mr. Samuel Ray Chastain, age 73, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Samuel was born December 3, 1952, in Trion, Georgia, a son of the late Arvil Beecher and Thelma Louise Mann Chastain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Melinda Owensby;...
