Angela Clerissa Thomas
Oct 16, 2026
Ms. Angela Clerissa Thomas, age 51, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Friday morning, October 16, 2026, at Advent Health Murray Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721, (706) 226-4002. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Tony Russell Wally
Oct 14, 2026
Mr. Tony Russell Wally age 71, of Dalton, Georgia, went to be with Jesus, Wednesday October 14, 2026 at the Ridgewood Manor. He was born March 17, 1955 in Mooresville, North Carolina, a son of the late Max Grady and Jenny Wally. He was also preceded in death by his sister Diane Wally.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law,...
Sutton Ray Roberts
Oct 13, 2026
Little Sutton Ray Roberts infant son of Summer Nevaeh Mullins and William Christopher Lee Roberts of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday October 13, 2026 at Advent Murray Hospital. He was born October 4, 2026 in Dalton, GA.
Besides his parents he is survived by his brother, Liam Roberts; grandparents, Blake and Amanda Banks, Dustin and Brittany Roberts, Brandi Brown; great...
James Edward "Eddie" Hicks
Oct 13, 2026
Mr. James Edward “Eddie” Hicks age 57, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday October 13, 2026 at Erlanger Hospital. He was born July 7, 1969 in Dalton, GA. He was also preceded in death by his mother Wanda Lucille Pettyjohn Hicks.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hicks of the residence; father, Bobby Hicks of Dalton, GA; daughters, Paige...
Tommy Joe Thomason
Oct 12, 2026
Mr. Tommy Joe Thomason age 69, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday October 12, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1957 in Ringgold, Georgia, a son of the late James William Thomason Sr. and Beulah Elizabeth Barks Thomason. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law James William...
Michael Lee James Reece
Oct 11, 2026
Mr. Michael Lee James Reece age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, went to be with Jesus, Sunday October 11, 2026 at the local hospital. He was born February 21, 1952 in Atlanta, Georgia, a son of the late Henry Rusus and Omega Geraldine Harris Reece. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Selah Grace Butler.
He is survived by his...
Ann Scott Smith
Oct 6, 2026
Mrs. Ann Scott Smith, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. She was born December 17, 1944 in Murray County, a daughter of the late Carl and Esther Wilds Scott. She was also preceded in death by...
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 peacefully on October 4, 2026, with his family by his side, following a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born March 31, 1954 in Dalton, Georgia, son of the late Shirley “Vance” Langford Sr. and Francis Key Langford. He was also preceded in death by his son Cain...
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...
Joseph McCloud "Joe" Killion
Oct 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joseph Joe” Killion
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph “Joe” McCloud Killion, age 51, who departed this life suddenly and is now in the hands of Jesus. His passing leaves an emptiness that cannot be filled, but his life was filled with love, laughter, faith, family, and countless memories that...
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. She was born December 8, 1946 in Franklin, North Carolina a daughter of the late Coolidge Marion and Christine Margaret May Mason. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ronald Jackson Dills Sr.,...
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
