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...
Nancy Diana Young
Mar 26, 2026
Ms. Nancy Diana Young, age 68 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia.
Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, Georgia. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Edward Jones
Mar 26, 2026
Mr. Edward “William” Jones, age 74 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life early Thursday morning, March 26, 2026 at Ridgewood Manor Health in Dalton, Georgia. He was born October 20, 1951 in Ellijay, Georgia, a son of the late Ralph Hoss, and Frankie Rogers Jones. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Becky Jones, brother Timothy Jones, sister...
John Oscar Owen
Mar 23, 2026
Mr. John Oscar “Johnny” Owen, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, March 23, 2026, at his residence.
Johnny was born June 23, 1944, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Robert Oliver Owen, Sr. and Ruby Mae Seay Owen. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert Owen, Jr. and Barbara Baker Owen.
A...
Harris "Bud" Thomason
Mar 21, 2026
Mr. Harris Lee “Bud” Thomason, age 78, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 8, 1947, in Ranger, Georgia a son of the late Leonard “Skinny” and Agnes “Lucy” Thomason. He was also preceded in death by his wife Delores Ann Smith Thomason, brother and...
Melissa Bonifacious
Mar 21, 2026
Mrs. Melissa Renee “Lisa” Bonifacious, age 53, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, March 21, 2026, her birthday at a local hospital.
Lisa was born March 21, 1973, in Ringgold, Georgia, a daughter of the late Vernon Curtis and Peggy Ann Hasty Moore. She was a graduate of Brainerd Baptist School and Dalton State College and earned her master’s...
Steven Dale Jeffers
Mar 21, 2026
Mr. Steven Dale “Steve” Jeffers, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his residence. He was born November 10, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Alfred and Melody Dobbs Jeffers. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ken Jeffers, Gary Jeffers, Ronald Jeffers, Wayne Jeffers. He proudly served his...
Jennifer Lynn Silvers
Mar 21, 2026
Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Silvers, age 47, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jennifer was a loving wife, mom, and “Nonnie”. Her grandbabies and adopted children/grandbabies were all the love’s of her life. Jennifer was born February 16, 1979, to the late Carlton and Gail Bradley. She was also preceded in death...
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. She was born September 19, 1944 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late William Orval and Lila Ruth Byers Mulkey. She was also preceded in death by her husband Donald Stone, brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul Mulkey, Ben and Marie...
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
Paul Edward “Pops or Red” Johnson, 72, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones, on March 19, 2026. Born on August 19, 1953, Paul lived a life defined by love, hard work, and a deep devotion to family.
Paul shared 48 beautiful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Deborah Johnson. Together, they created a...
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...
