Dalton Obituaries

Apr 30, 2026

Mr. Richard Pascale age 73, of Lafayette, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Dade Health and Rehab in Trenton, Georgia.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel of Dalton, Georgia. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”

Apr 30, 2026

Mrs. Dovie Stanley age 89, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Quinton Memorial Nursing Facility.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel of Dalton, Georgia. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”

Apr 28, 2026

Mr. William Hamilton Lyon, II, age 53, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, at his home.

William was born April 23, 1973, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a 1991 graduate of Magoffin County High School in Salyersville, Kentucky, and later earned his associate’s degree in computer science from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

William spent...

Apr 28, 2026

Mr. Arthur Delyn Wright, age 54, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Arthur was born April 13, 1972, in Oneida, Tennessee, a son of the late Arthur Ervin and Brenda Gail Wright. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maria Angeline Wright and a son, Brent Levi Wright.

He had a deep love for Tennessee football...

Apr 28, 2026

Mr. Ricardo Paez Saucedo, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon at the local hospital.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, Georgia. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”

Apr 27, 2026

Margaret Louise “Baldwin” Thurman

Margaret Louise “Baldwin” Thurman, age 80, of Calhoun, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd Hospital in Rome, Georgia.

Born on March 7, 1946, in Calhoun, Margaret was the daughter of the late James Robert Baldwin and Sarah Frances “Johnson” Baldwin. She was also preceded in death...

Apr 25, 2026

Mrs. Louise Foster Ogles, age 91, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at Wildwood Health Care Center in Talking Rock, Georgia.

Born in Ellijay, Georgia, Louise was the daughter of the late Reverend Silvey W. Foster and Winnie Lee McClure Foster. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of fifty-six years, Dennis J....

Apr 24, 2026

Apr 23, 2026

Mr. Harry Eugene McKee, age 97, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation.

Harry was born August 29, 1928, in Shelby, North Carolina, a son of the late Horace Odell and Sarah Ora Blanton McKee. He was also preceded in death by the true love of his life and high school sweetheart,...

Apr 22, 2026

Mr. Arlie J. “AJ” (aka, M arty Shayne) Sartin, age 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Tennessee Veterans Home in Cleveland, Tennessee.

A.J. was born July 9, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee, a son of the late Charles E. and Ruby Margaret Jenkins Sartin. He was also preceded in death by the love of his...

Apr 22, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Michael “Kenny” Chadwick, age 49, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at a local hospital.

Kenny was born October 19, 1976, in Dalton, Georgia. He spent many years working as a landscaper and he took pride in his work and enjoyed being outdoors. A member of Open Door Lighthouse Church, Kenny’s faith was an important...

Apr 21, 2026

Obituary for Mr. Eric Bradford Cargal

Mr. Eric Bradford Cargal, age 50, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at a local hospital.

Eric was born on October 23, 1975, in Dalton, Georgia. He spent most of his life in the construction field, where he took pride in building and fixing things with his hands. Outside of work,...

Apr 20, 2026

Mr. Wayne Harris, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday afternoon, April 20, 2026 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Wayne was born August 8, 1946, in Tracy City, Tennessee, son of the late Howard Stanley Harris, and Rebha Rust Boudin and step-father, Charlie Boudin. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mamie Loudine “Penny” Berry Harris, who...

Apr 18, 2026

Carolyn Louise Shelton Desjarlais passed from this life on April 18, 2026, two days after her 96th birthday. Carolyn was born in Atlanta, GA, on April 16, 1930, to George and Vesta Shelton. She is survived by seven of her eight children--Theresa Gardiner (Doug), Mary Ciske (Bruce), Edward Desjarlais (Kimmy), Jean Napier (Bryan) Greg Desjarlais, Bill Desjarlais (Dava), and Bernadette...

Apr 17, 2026

Scott William McKinstrie, born June 1, 1970, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Dalton, Georgia.

He was a devoted father, a hardworking man, and someone who left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. For over 25 years, he shared a life filled with memories, challenges, and love alongside Roslyn McKinstrie, with whom he raised their four daughters. Though...

Apr 17, 2026

Mr. Max Baker, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at his home.

Max was born February 15, 1940, in Cassville, Pennsylvania, the last surviving child of the late John Carlton and Edna Cleo Brodbeck Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Sharon Jean...

Apr 15, 2026

Mrs. Helen Louise Crider Bearden, age 88, of Rocky Face, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born on July 9, 1937, in Walker County, Georgia, the eldest of eleven children born to Robert Nathan and Edna Christena Baily Crider. As the oldest, she set a strong and loving example...

Apr 14, 2026

Ms. Patsy Earleen Bryson, age 63, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026, at her home.

Patsy was born December 17, 1962, in Dalton, Georgia. She was a 1980, graduate of Northwest High School, and received her Associate degree in Business Administration from Dalton State. She worked many years as a Credit Analyst at Beaulieu of...

Apr 13, 2026

Mrs. Angelica Gonzalez-Perez, age 50, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, April 13, 2026, at Advent Gordon Hospital.

Mrs. Gonzalez-Perez was born April 14, 1975, in Rancho Los Amoles, Guanajuato, Mexico, a daughter of Antonio Gonzalez and the late Isidora Perez. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Angelica was known for her tireless work ethic and the deep...

Apr 10, 2026

Mr. Ellis Arnold Payne, age 80, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center.

Mr. Payne was born on July 1, 1945, in Snow Springs, Georgia, to the late Howard and Edith Hunter Payne. A proud veteran, Ellis honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military...