Jack Lynn Tankerley
Sep 24, 2026
Mr. Jack Lynn Tankersley, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the local hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721, (706) 226-4002.“Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Brenda Sue Dills
Sep 23, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Sue Mason Dills, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721, (706) 226-4002.“Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Ronnie Williams
Sep 22, 2026
Mr. Ronnie Williams, age 75, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, at Calhoun Crossing in Calhoun, Georgia. .
Ponders Calhoun Chapel, selected independent owned and operated 675 Jolly Road Calhoun, Georgia 30701
James Lee Woodall
Sep 22, 2026
Mr. James Lee Woodall, age 60, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, September 22, 2026, at Winthrop Rehab in Rome, Georgia.
Ponders Calhoun Chapel, selected independent owned and operated 675 Jolly Road Calhoun, Georgia 30701
Donald Ray London
Sep 22, 2026
Mr. Donald Ray London, age 79, of White, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home Surrounded by his loving family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721, (706) 226-4002.“Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Jessie Edward Wheat
Sep 20, 2026
Mr. Jessie Edward “Buck” Wheat, age 91, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, September 20, 2026, at his home.
Buck was born December 17, 1934, in Gordon County, Georgia, a son of the late Willard Frank and Ivie Ollie Burns Wheat. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of seventy-three years, Louise Broom Wheat, who passed away...
Kenneth Lamar Franks
Sep 19, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Lamar Franks, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Waterloo, Alabama, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Lamar was born February 24, 1953, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Claude Edward and Avaleen Chitwood Franks. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Franks.
A 1971 graduate of Calhoun...
Glenda Faye Gentry
Sep 19, 2026
Mrs. Glenda Faye Gentry, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday morning, September 19, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Sugar Valley, Georgia.
Glenda was born February 2, 1947, in New Boston, Texas, a daughter of the late Reverend Albert Wesley Wells and Betty Lou Askew Capps. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband...
J.W. Vick
Sep 18, 2026
Mr. J.W. Vick, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, September 18, 2026, at a local hospital in Dalton.
J.W. was born October 29, 1943, in Gilmer County, Georgia, a son of the late J.C. and Gladys Ponder Vick. He was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Sandra Green; brother, J.R. Vick; and sisters, Lilly Anne...
Tut Scott
Sep 17, 2026
Tut 2010-2026
From a scrawny stray that strolled into our lives 16 years ago, to the 2nd in command of our household (by far outranking the 3rd)your love, loyalty, and strict adherence to routines will never be forgotten by the humans that served you. You were never “just a cat” to us, which is evident in the deep loss we feel....
Rose Ann Henderson
Sep 17, 2026
Mrs. Rose Ann Henderson, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, September 17, 2026, at a local hospital in Dalton.
Rose was born August 11, 1951, in Reliance, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Abe F. Taylor and Leonia Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Jack Henderson; daughters,...
Bonnie Le Molle
Sep 17, 2026
Ms. Bonnie Le Molle, of Dalton, Georgia, and formerly of Grand Island, Nebraska, departed this life peacefully Thursday morning, September 17, 2026, at The Gardens Senior Living in Dalton, Georgia.
Bonnie was born March 13, 1929, in Ord, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Albert Lloyd and Marjorie Levina Wentworth Sorensen. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son,...
Susan "Annette" Talley
Sep 15, 2026
September 15, 2026
Mrs. Susan Annette Talley, affectionately known by many as “Mama Talley,” was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Annette was born September 21, 1950, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Cliff and Mae Bell Collins....
Rena Kay Short
Sep 14, 2026
Mrs. Rena Kay Short, known to many as "Mama Kay", was a loving and caring wife, mother, great grandma, sister and friend who went home to be with the Lord on Monday September 14, 2026. Rena was born May 14, 1947, in Dumas, Arkansas, a daughter of the late George and Vida Boyette Manning. She was preceded in death by...
Jesus Rodriguez
Sep 14, 2026
Mr. Jesus Rodriguez, age 77, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life peacefully Monday, September 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1949 in La Soledad, Michoacán, Mexico, to the late Luis Rodriguez and Amparo Osegueda Rodriguez, brother Jorge Rodriguez.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Maria Mendez Rodriguez of...
Ozzy Bates
Sep 9, 2026
Ozzy Blue Bates
Ozzy Blue Bates was so much more than a pet, he was the piece that made our house a home. He brought so much love, comfort, and happiness into our family and left paw prints on our hearts that will never fade.
Ozzy was the sweetest boy and never met a stranger. He loved playing outside, running wild, playing...
Jack Dodson
Sep 9, 2026
Mr. Jack William Dodson, age 86 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday September 9, 2026 at the Gordon Heath and Rehab. He was born October 4, 1939 in Dalton, Georgia a son of the late Lon and Bonnie Dodson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Eva Jeanette Reno, brothers LV Dodson, Johnny Dodson, David Dodson, sister...
Barry Dale Sales
Sep 7, 2026
Mr. Barry Dale Sales, age 57, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love and memories of those who meant so much to him.
Dale was born January 4, 1969, in Dalton, Georgia. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend who cherished his family and treasured the time he...
Donald "Don" Houston McGinnis
Sep 7, 2026
Mr. Donald Houston “Don” McGinnis, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at the local hospital.
Don was born December 23, 1955, in Calhoun, Georgia, a son of the late William Berry and Oma Melinda Cline McGinnis, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Bobby Owen, Christine and...
Randy Bates
Sep 3, 2026
Daniel “Randy” Bates Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Randy was a 1970 graduate of Eastbrook High School, he was salesman for many years, retiring from Quality Maintenance Fabrication. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Randy will be remembered for...
