Roy Smith
Feb 18, 2026
Mr. Roy Smith, age 82, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia.
Roy was born December 19, 1943, in Chatsworth, Georgia, a son of the late J.D. and Myrtle Dotson Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special niece, Holli Pippin; his father-in-law and...
Ruby Carter
Mar 19, 2026
Dear Friends and Family,
At 9:35 am on March 19th, 2026, Ruby crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Born in Kentucky on September 25th, 2010, she came to us, in 2011, from the Lexington Humane Society through her fosters, Eric McCrea and his mother.
I still remember the dark, rainy night we brought her home. I was initially apprehensive, but I am so grateful...
Paul Johnson
Mar 19, 2026
Mr. Paul Johnson, age 72, of Ranger, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Arrangements entrusted to: Ponders Funeral Home – Calhoun Chapel 675 Jolly Road Calhoun, Georgia 30701706-625-7577 www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org
Linda Mulkey Stone
Mar 19, 2026
Mrs. Linda Mulkey Stone, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, March 19, 2026, at a local hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA 30721 706-226-4002 “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
David Russell Hackney
Mar 16, 2026
Mr. David Russell Hackney, age 53, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, March 16, 2026, at the Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born February 23, 1973, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Gary Richard and Joyce Ann Wells Hackney. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Willard and Lorene Wells and Dick...
Mary Evelyn Holt
Mar 16, 2026
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Holt, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, March 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 3, 1954 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Grady and Effie Stokes. She was also preceded in death by her son James Daniel “Dude” Holt, brothers Jimmy Stokes, Lamar...
Shirley Sue Chastain
Mar 15, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Sue Chastain
Mrs. Shirley Sue Chastain, age 81, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Sunday evening, March 15, 2026, at Ridgewood Manor, surrounded by her loving family.
Sue was born October 24, 1944, in Franklin, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Fred William and Oralee Lewis Derreberry. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Lee...
Robert Joe Gibson
Mar 11, 2026
Mr. Robert Joe Gibson, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday evening, March 11, 2026, at the local hospital.
Joe was born August 30, 1958, in Dalton, Georgia, the son of the late Rebecca Eppidiane “Reba” King Gibson and Robert Henry Gibson. A lifelong resident of the area, Joe was known for his strong work ethic, deep love for...
James Randall Bramblett
Mar 9, 2026
Mr. James Randall Bramblett, age 62, of Okeechobee, Florida, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, March 9, 2026.
Randall was born July 19, 1963, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late James Douglas and Rosia Lavell Defoor Bramblett. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Joyce Ann Bramblett; his grandparents, Clifford Otis and Emily...
Deborah Ann Caldwell
Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Ann Caldwell, age 62 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home.
Deborah was born April 5, 1963, a daughter of the late Charlie and Shirley McClure Sneed. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Dewayne Caldwell; and her grandparents, Henry and Ethel Womach Sneed, and Charlie and Dorothy Lois Dean...
Thong Van Le
Mar 4, 2026
Mr. Thong Van Le, age 85 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born July 4, 1940, in Vietnam, Son of the late Nham Le and DoThi Ha.
He is survived by his wife Trang Thi Mai of Dalton GA; sons and daughter in laws Minh Le of Dalton GA; Quyen Le (Thuy Dinh) of Calhoun...
Michael Southerland
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Michael “Mike” Southerland, age 53, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was a 1992 graduate of Southeast High School and was a member of the Raider football team where he met his high school sweetheart the summer leading into their senior year, who would later become his wife. He went on to work as...
Joanne Marie Sand
Mar 3, 2026
Ms. Joanne Marie Sand, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life surrounded by the love of her family.
Joanne was born in July 1946 in Queens, New York, daughter of the late Charlotte Marie Sprague and Herman Joseph Borchers. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Herb Bradenstein.
A 1964 graduate of Marywood Seminary in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Joanne carried...
Maxie Marie "Mickey" Robison
Mar 2, 2026
Ms. Maxie Marie “Mickey” Robison, age 79, of Dalton, departed this life Monday morning, March 2, 2026, at the local hospital.
Mickey was born on June 28, 1946, in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Archie Lee and Rheta Minnie Kelley Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold “Dude” Gentry; her...
David Lawrence "Dave" Jenkins
Mar 1, 2026
Mr. David Lawrence “Dave” Jenkins, age 91, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Dave was born August 04, 1934, in Atlanta, GA. to the late David and Ruby Morris Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lewis Jenkins and Morris Jenkins; his sister, Lorene Moldovan;...
Kenneth " Wayne " Pressnell
Feb 27, 2026
Mr. Kenneth “Wayne” Pressnell, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born April 9, 1958, in Rossville, Georgia, a son of the late George Kenneth Pressnell and Martha Jane Sansom Pressnell. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Gene Hollifield.
A 1976 graduate of Rossville...
Atlas Graham
Feb 26, 2026
Atlas was a high energy, high drive, protective family companion. I got him to be the protector of the backyard, and he did his job well. He was a bit rambunctious, but when it was time to go to work, he was sharp and laser focused. He made sure nothing didn't get near our fence that he didn't approve of....
Netty Thomas
Feb 26, 2026
Mrs. Netty June Thomas, age 72, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Netty was born January 10, 1954, in McCreary County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Rease and Emma Zina Phillips Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandsons, Mark John Joseph...
Mary Beth Rhudy
Feb 22, 2026
Ms. Mary Beth Rhudy, age 91, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mary Beth, affectionately known as “Beth,” was born on October 6, 1934, in Rocky Face, Georgia. She was truly one of a kind — a woman who lived life on her own...
Bobby Hall
Feb 22, 2026
Mr. Bobby Edward Hall, age 79, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Hall was born on May 14, 1946, in Calhoun, Georgia, the son of the late Ruben Randolph Hall and Mildred Irene Wallace Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
