Dolly Parton
Aug 25, 2026
Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved and influential figures in American music, died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born on January 19, 1946, in the hills of East Tennessee, Parton rose from humble beginnings in the Smoky Mountains to become a global icon. Over a career spanning more than six decades, she earned...
Willie Jean Hefner
Aug 24, 2026
Mrs. Jean Hefner, age 98, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, August 23, 2026, at Dalton Square. She was born May 30, 1928 in Resaca, GA, a daughter of the late Warren and Dora Keene Chitwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband Norman Hefner, sisters, Jessie Thomason, Flora Stone, Bertha Defoor, Malvia Putnam, Iduma Mortensen,...
Linda Coker
Aug 24, 2026
Mrs. Linda “Kay” Coker, age 78, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, August 24, 2026, at Hamiliton Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1948 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Lewis Edwrd Hicks Sr. and Frances Cochran Serritt.
She was also preceded in death by her husband David E. Coker, son Chris Coker, daughter Jennifer...
Barbara Jane Hood Buchanan
Aug 23, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Jane Hood Buchanan, age 92, of Kingston, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.
Barbara was born January 27, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the beloved daughter of the late George Kennedy Hood and Ava Elizabeth Paschal Hood. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life and...
James Shanklin Jr.
Aug 23, 2026
Mr. James Shanklin Jr., age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday evening, August 23, 2026, at his residence.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721, (706) 226-4002.
"Your Selected Independent Funeral Home"
Wayne Lee Young
Aug 22, 2026
Mr. Wayne Lee Young, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday evening, August 22, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center from injuries sustained from automobile accident. The Accident also claimed the life of his little Jack Russell terrier “Little Bit” who was his constant companion. Wayne was born June 2, 1947 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late...
Mary Joann Pope Williams
Aug 20, 2026
Mary Joann Pope Williams, 91, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026.
Born April 2, 1935, at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, Joann was the daughter of Ralph Jackson Pope and Ocie Rich Pope. She grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, attended Emory University, and later earned her degree from Dalton Junior College. She and her husband, William Roger...
Jackie Dorlon
Aug 19, 2026
Mr. Jackie Eugene Dorlon, age 58, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his home. He was born December 26, 1967 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Columbus Boyd and Nettie Belle Hawkins, Mac and Jessie Dorlon.
He is survived by his father, Jack Dorlon of Dalton, GA; mother, Evie Sue Dorlon...
Lola Ruth Shoemaker Earwood
Aug 19, 2026
Mrs. Lola Ruth Shoemaker Earwood, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Lola was born January 14, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Willie Otto “Bill”Vall and Ethel Inez Lewellen. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Joann Shoemaker,...
Jonathan David Busie
Aug 18, 2026
Mr. Jonathan David “Detroit” Busie, age 59, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, August 18, 2026, at the Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born October 7, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father Reverend Freeman Busie, brothers Phillip Otis Busie, Ronald Stephen Busie, sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Edward...
Wilburn Eugene Wells
Aug 18, 2026
Mr. Wilburn Eugene “Bean” Wells, age 73, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the local hospital. He was born on December 22, 1952, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Andrew and Jimmie Lou Vineyard Wells. He was also preceded in death by his wife Lillie Mae Wells, brothers Robert Glen Wells, Clarence...
Mr. Bean Ponders
Aug 17, 2026
“If love alone could have kept you here, you would have lived forever Mr. Bean. We love you.”
Lamar Crow
Aug 11, 2026
Mr. Chesley Lamar Crow, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday evening, August 11, 2026, at a local CommonSpirit Memorial North Georgia Hospital.
Lamar was born January 17, 1943, in Dawnville, Georgia, (at his grandmother Langham’s home and was her favorite) a son of the late Chestley Joseph and Doris Wylene Langham Crow. A lifelong resident of Dalton and proud...
Charles Lee Wood
Aug 9, 2026
Mr. Charles Lee Wood, age 62, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Sunday evening, August 09, 2026, at a local hospital.
Charles was born September 10, 1963, in Pontiac Michigan, son of the late Charles Delbeart Wood. Besides his father, Charles is preceded in death by his grandmother Marion Marie Klopp, son Hoyt Kelly Jr., stepfather Carl Sellers, sister Charlene Sellers,...
Joseph "LeGrand" Norton
Aug 8, 2026
Joseph “LeGrand” Norton, age 68, of Crandall, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
LeGrand was born on July 23, 1958, to the late Blease and Minnie Bell Norton. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized by Pastor Chad Bryan of Dewberry Baptist Church.
LeGrand was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...
Ronald Dexter Langley Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Mr. Ronald Dexter “Ronnie” Langley, Jr., age 58, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Ronnie was born January 17, 1968, in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Margie Ann Allen Wheat, his beloved son, Brent Langley, uncle, Mithcell Langley, grandparents, Clyde and Montine Langley, and Roy Camp...
Thelma Blackwell
Aug 2, 2026
Mrs. Jeannette Blackwell, age 72, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life peacefully on Sunday afternoon, August 02, 2026, at Gordon Health Care. She was born December 6, 1953, in Ocilla, Georgia, a daughter of the late Ralph Jackson and Ruby Spradlin.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Donna Howard; daughter, Angela Sisk of Chatsworth, GA; sister and...
Oliva Smith
Jul 31, 2026
Little Olivia Smith, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life on Friday July 31, 2026, at T.C Thompson Children’s Hospital.
Oliva was born July 31, 2026, at T C Thompson Children’s Hospital in Chattanooga Tennessee, to the loving embrace of her parents Darian Smith and Myronique Wilson.
Besides her parents Oliva is also survived by her siblings Sharaya Smith, Darian Smith, Faith Smith,...
Patricia Ann Cochran
Jul 31, 2026
Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ann Cochran, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life peacefully on Friday afternoon, July 31, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 11, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia, Pat was the beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and Janie Patterson Durham. A lifelong resident of the Dalton area, she was known for her kind...
Matthew Frank "Matt" Sloan
Jul 29, 2026
Mr. Matthew Frank “Matt” Sloan, age 51, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Matt was born February 1, 1975, in Dalton, Georgia. He was a 1993 graduate of Dalton High School and was formerly employed with DCI Manufacturing.
To know Matt was to know laughter. He had an incredible gift for making people smile, finding humor in everyday...
