Barry Dale Sales
Sep 7, 2026
Mr. Barry Dale Sales, age 57, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love and memories of those who meant so much to him.
Dale was born January 4, 1969, in Dalton, Georgia. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend who cherished his family and treasured the time he...
Donald "Don" Houston McGinnis
Sep 7, 2026
Mr. Donald Houston “Don” McGinnis, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at the local hospital.
Don was born December 23, 1955, in Calhoun, Georgia, a son of the late William Berry and Oma Melinda Cline McGinnis, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Bobby Owen, Christine and...
Randy Bates
Sep 3, 2026
Daniel “Randy” Bates Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Randy was a 1970 graduate of Eastbrook High School, he was salesman for many years, retiring from Quality Maintenance Fabrication. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Randy will be remembered for...
"Morrison" Rafael Lugo Lantigua
Sep 2, 2026
In Memory of Morrison Rafael Lugo Lantigua
"Morrison Rafael" Lugo Lantigua, age 32, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 03, 2026, at a local hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721, (706) 226-4002. "Your Selected Independent Funeral Home"
Janice Suggs
Sep 1, 2026
Janice “Jan” Suggs, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born June 26, 1942, in Ringgold, Georgia, to the late Evans Otis (E.O.) and Reita Schmitt Suggs.
Jan was a 1960, graduate of Dalton High School and received her B.S. in Communications degree from the Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee.
She was funny,...
Stephanie Renae Tatum
Aug 31, 2026
Mrs. Stephanie Renae Davenport Tatum, age 52, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, August 31, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1974 in Dalton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by father Reverend James Carl Davenport, grandparents Herbert and Willie Holbert Davenport, Hershel and Willie Bell Walraven Parker. She was...
Michael Lynn Boling
Aug 30, 2026
Michael Lynn Boling, age 59, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia.
Michael was born October 5 in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late Samuel and Evelyn “Crumbley” Boling.
Michael was a loving husband and father who cherished his family dearly. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Lynn Boling, whom he cherished deeply;...
David Michael Bongiovanni
Aug 30, 2026
Mr. David Michael “Bongie” Bongiovanni, age 62, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, August 30, 2026, at Parkridge Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. He was born October 31, 1963, in Buffalo, New York, a son of the late John and Grace Parinella Bongiovanni. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Anita Bongiovanni, and...
Nellie Smith
Aug 28, 2026
Mrs. Nellie Ruth Smith, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, August 28, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 17, 1939 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Dock and Rosie Elliott Griggs. She was also preceded in death by her husband Frank Linard Smith, Sr., grandchildren, Chris Patterson,...
David Andrew James
Aug 27, 2026
David Andrew James, age 59, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Born on November 23, 1966, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, David was known for his generous heart and kind spirit. He may not have had much, but he was always willing to give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. A...
Dolly Parton
Aug 25, 2026
Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved and influential figures in American music, died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born on January 19, 1946, in the hills of East Tennessee, Parton rose from humble beginnings in the Smoky Mountains to become a global icon. Over a career spanning more than six decades, she earned...
Willie Jean Hefner
Aug 24, 2026
Mrs. Jean Hefner, age 98, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, August 23, 2026, at Dalton Square. She was born May 30, 1928 in Resaca, GA, a daughter of the late Warren and Dora Keene Chitwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband Norman Hefner, sisters, Jessie Thomason, Flora Stone, Bertha Defoor, Malvia Putnam, Iduma Mortensen,...
Linda Coker
Aug 24, 2026
Mrs. Linda “Kay” Coker, age 78, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, August 24, 2026, at Hamiliton Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1948 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Lewis Edwrd Hicks Sr. and Frances Cochran Serritt.
She was also preceded in death by her husband David E. Coker, son Chris Coker, daughter Jennifer...
Barbara Jane Hood Buchanan
Aug 23, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Jane Hood Buchanan, age 92, of Kingston, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.
Barbara was born January 27, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the beloved daughter of the late George Kennedy Hood and Ava Elizabeth Paschal Hood. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life and...
James Shanklin Jr.
Aug 23, 2026
Mr. James Shanklin Jr., age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday evening, August 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 26, 1954 in Kentucky, a son of the late James Floyd Shanklin Sr. and Emms Kathleen Atwood Shanklin. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Linda Ann Elliott, Janice Faye Edwards, Jennifer Shanklin, nephew...
Wayne Lee Young
Aug 22, 2026
Mr. Wayne Lee Young, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday evening, August 22, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center from injuries sustained from automobile accident. The Accident also claimed the life of his little Jack Russell terrier “Little Bit” who was his constant companion. Wayne was born June 2, 1947 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late...
Mary Joann Pope Williams
Aug 20, 2026
Mary Joann Pope Williams, 91, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026.
Born April 2, 1935, at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, Joann was the daughter of Ralph Jackson Pope and Ocie Rich Pope. She grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, attended Emory University, and later earned her degree from Dalton Junior College. She and her husband, William Roger...
Jackie Dorlon
Aug 19, 2026
Mr. Jackie Eugene Dorlon, age 58, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his home. He was born December 26, 1967 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Columbus Boyd and Nettie Belle Hawkins, Mac and Jessie Dorlon.
He is survived by his father, Jack Dorlon of Dalton, GA; mother, Evie Sue Dorlon...
Lola Ruth Shoemaker Earwood
Aug 19, 2026
Mrs. Lola Ruth Shoemaker Earwood, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Lola was born January 14, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Willie Otto “Bill”Vall and Ethel Inez Lewellen. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Joann Shoemaker,...
Jonathan David Busie
Aug 18, 2026
Mr. Jonathan David “Detroit” Busie, age 59, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, August 18, 2026, at the Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born October 7, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father Reverend Freeman Busie, brothers Phillip Otis Busie, Ronald Stephen Busie, sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Edward...
