Dalton Obituaries

Oct 18, 2026

Oct 17, 2026

Mrs. Remona Diane Wright Brown October 17, 2026

Mrs. Remona Diane Wright Brown, age 76, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Cohutta, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.

Remona was born June 19, 1950, in Dalton, Georgia. She was a genuine, loving woman whose greatest joy and proudest blessing was her...

Oct 17, 2026

Mrs. Brenda Gail Tussing, of Ringgold, Georgia departed this life Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, at a local hospital. She was born July 21, 1948, in Polk County, Georgia a daughter of the late Vin Jessie and Lola Mea Wheeler Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers JE Smith, Charles Smith, Glenn Smith, Walter Smith, Frank Smith,...

Oct 16, 2026

Mr. Guinn Jackson, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Friday, October 16, 2026.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721, (706) 226-4002. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”

Oct 16, 2026

Mrs. Darlene Leona Long Harper, age 82, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by the memories of a life filled with love and family.

Darlene was born on February 4, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Lloyd Delbert Long and Bessi L. Smith Long. In 1983, she moved from Michigan to...

Oct 16, 2026

Ms. Angela “Punkin” Clerissa Thomas, age 51, departed this life on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at AdventHealth Murray Hospital. She was born on December 10, 1974.

Angela was a carefree, fun-loving woman with a heart of gold. She was the kind of person who would give you the clothes off her back if you needed them. She loved everyone, and everyone who...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...