Linda Edwards
Oct 4, 2026
Mrs. Linda Edwards, age 71, of Dalton Georgia passed away Sunday evening October 04, 2026, at her residence. She was born October 16, 1954, in Michigan City, Indiana, a daughter of the late Vernon and Florence Virginia Baltimore. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter Amanda Posey, brothers Richard Baltimore, David Baltimore, sister Elizabeth Baltimore.
She is survived by...
Terry Wayne Langford
Oct 4, 2026
Mr. Terry Wayne Langford, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday morning, October 04, 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.”
Charles Stafford
Oct 3, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Edward Stafford, 76, of Crandall, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, with his family by his side, following a hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on January 31, 1950.
Chuck shared 51 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Connie, affectionately known to him as his “Con.” Together, Chuck and Con owned many small businesses...
Tommy E. Hicks
Oct 1, 2026
Mr. Tommy Emory Hicks, Sr., age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, October 1, 2026, at a local hospital, with his loving family by his side.
Tommy was born February 6, 1940, in Gilmer County, Georgia, a son of the late John Bill Hicks and Mae Bell Goble and Walter Croy. He was also preceded in death by...
Alton Wagnon
Sep 30, 2026
It is with deep sadness, but also with gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of Alton Ray Wagnon, who went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2026, at the age of 89.
Alton was born in Chatsworth, Georgia, to Gordon and Susie Mae Bishop Wagnon and remained a proud lifelong resident of the Dalton...
Kynley Denise Stone
Sep 27, 2026
Ms. Kynley Denise Stone 19, of Dalton Georgia passed away Sunday evening September 27, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 26, 2006 in in Dalton, Georgia. She was also preceded in death by her grandparent Tony Cantrell, Wordie and Randy Stone, aunt Rosa Flood. She was a member of Rymer Chapel Church.
She was...
Nathaniel Kirk Townsend
Sep 27, 2026
Mr. Nathaniel Kirk Townsend, age 46, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, September 27, 2026, at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia.
Kirk was born December 30, 1979, in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Randall Mart Townsend; his grandparents, Clarence Otis “Ode” and Wyolene Holder Townsend, Norma C. Vaughn, and Sue Kirk; and his cousin...
Nannie Elizabeth Minor
Sep 25, 2026
Nannie Lou Elizabeth Minor, age 62, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Murray Woods Health Care, surrounded by her loving family.
Nannie Lou was born on January 24, 1964, the daughter of the late Dewey Franklin Silvers and Clyda Joe Baggett Minor. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will...
Jack Lynn Tankersley
Sep 24, 2026
Mr. Jack Lynn Tankersley, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at a local hospital.
Jack was born January 23, 1939, in Loudon County, Tennessee, a son of the late Clarence Virgil and Anna Louise Jenkins Tankersley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Billy G. Tankersley, Leroy Tankersley, and Bobby Joe Tankersley; his...
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. He was born November 14, 1950 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Bentley and Tinte Williams.
At his request he will be buried in the Ponders Murray Memorial Gardens and no services will be held at this...
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 “Don” London, age 79, of White, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born April 2, 1947, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a son of the late James Willard and Mary Jeanette Robinson London. He was also preceded in death by his first...
Jarrod Lamar Holden
Sep 21, 2026
Mr. Jarrod Lamar Holden, age 31, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Albany, Georgia.
Jarrod was born on January 27, 1995, in Calhoun, Georgia. To know Jarrod was to know a truly special soul. He was good as gold, with a heart as big as his smile and a spirit that could light up a...
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,...
