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James David Owens

James David Owens

Feb 15, 2020

Mr. James David Owens, 54, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Mr. Owens was born in Rome, Georgia on November 19, 1965.  He was the son of the late James Walter Owens and Frances Irene Forrister.

He is survived by his daughter, Constance Owens of Calhoun; sister and brother-in-law, LeeAnn and...

Ruben Jerret Gill

Ruben Jerret Gill

Feb 14, 2020

Mr. Ruben J. Gill, age 79, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Early Friday Morning, February 14, 2020 at the Gordon Health and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Gill was born in Columbus, Georgia on February 24, 1940.  He was a son of the late Otto and Ophelia Gill.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death...

Frances Ruby Chastain

Frances Ruby Chastain

Feb 13, 2020

Mrs. Frances Ruby Chastain, 79, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, February 13, 2020 at Gordon Hospital.

Mrs. Chastain was born in Mineral Bluff, Georgia on May 20, 1940.  She was the only daughter of the late Clifford Brownlow Merrell and Geraldine Gibbs Merrell.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death...

Davey "David" Pack

Davey "David" Pack

Feb 11, 2020

Davey "David" Lynn Pack, age 48, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life, Tuesday February 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  David was born on June 27, 1971in Dalton, Georgia, a son of Glenda Williams Pack and the late Jackie Lynn Pack.  In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by grandparents, Holland...

Noel Hunt Chamberlin

Noel Hunt Chamberlin

Feb 10, 2020

Mr. Noel Hunt Chamberlin, age 77, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life, Monday February 10, 2020. He was born July 14, 1942 in Mount Clair, New Jersey the son of Noel S. and Frances Cline Chamberlin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Chamberlin, brothers, Donald Chamberlin, Larry Chamberlin, brother-in-law, William Garrett. He proudly served his...

Master Kaiden Ja'Mariun Careathers

Master Kaiden Ja'Mariun Careathers

Feb 4, 2020

Master Kaiden Ja'mariun Careathers, age 7, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday, February 4, 2020 at the Hospital. Kaiden graduated from Sisken Early Learning Center and shortly after he attended Calvin Donaldson Elementary School.

He was also preceded in death by his grandfather; Rodney Lamar Moorer; Herbert J. Careathers.

Kaiden was a brilliant young...

Richard Morris Ellis

Richard Morris Ellis

Feb 2, 2020

Ellis, Richard Morris, age 59, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 when his heart, so full of love and compassion, stopped beating. He was born in Syracuse, NY on September 3, 1960 to Eric Ellis, Ph.D., and Barbara Ellis, M.A. both of blessed memory. Richard lived in Sewanee from 1964 until the mid-80's when he moved...

Brian Keith Etheridge

Brian Keith Etheridge

Feb 1, 2020

Mr. Brian Keith Etheridge, age 50 of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday February 1, 2020 at Advent Health Murray. He was born August 11, 1969 in Dalton, GA, a 1987 graduate of Southeast High School, and a member of Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church. Brian loved to use his high tenor voice to praise His Lord in song. He...

Helen Elizabeth Johnson

Helen Elizabeth Johnson

Feb 1, 2020

Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Johnson, age 90 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday February 1, 2020 at Hospice of Chattanooga. Helen was born April 30, 1929 in Pine Chapel in Gordon County. She was daughter of the late James Harvey and Lizzie Emilyline Mealer Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her husband of seventy-two years, Luther Paul...

Allene F Brewer

Allene F Brewer

Jan 31, 2020

Mrs. Allene F. Brewer, age 87 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Friday January 31, 2020 at Morningside of Dalton. She was born July 23, 1932 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Henry and Arbie Chance Bartenfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, JD Brewer, son-in-law, Trammell Ault, brothers, Glenn Henry Bartenfield, John A....

Violet O'Dell

Violet O'Dell

Jan 29, 2020

Mrs. Violet O'Dell, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life, Wednesday January 29, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born April 11, 1945 in Boaz, AL a daughter of the late Grady and Bertha Kilgore Drain. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rheed Nelson O'Dell, brothers, Dallas and LB Drain, great grandson, Braxton Long....

Kenneth Eugene Long

Kenneth Eugene Long

Jan 29, 2020

Mr. Kenneth Eugene Long Sr., known as "Grandpa" by his family, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life late Wednesday evening, January 29, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Long was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 22, 1933.  He was a son of the late Hairm Long and Estelle Morris...

Gladys Thomas Diffee

Gladys Thomas Diffee

Jan 28, 2020

Mrs. Gladys Thomas Diffee, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia, and formerly of Norfolk, Virginia departed this life, Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Parkridge East Hospital. Gladys was born March 8, 1948 in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Paul Thomas and Beatrice Starks Hibbs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Diffee.

Gladys...

William "Donnie" Edward Floyd Jr

William "Donnie" Edward Floyd Jr

Jan 28, 2020

Mr. William "Donnie" Edward Floyd Jr, age 62, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Hospital. Donnie was born March 22, 1957 in Macon, Georgia, the son of the late William "Bill" Edward Floyd Sr. and Sarah Frances Cooper Floyd. Donnie was also preceded in death by his sister Anita Floyd; brother-in-law, Glenn...

Samie Junior Ponder

Samie Junior Ponder

Jan 27, 2020

Mr. Samie Junior Ponder, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Late Monday night, January 27, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. Samie was born August 9, 1949 in Ellijay, Georgia, the son of the late C.R. Ponder and Louise Silvers Ponder. Sami was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Ponder; sisters, Geneva Miller and Arcil McGill;...

Barbara Stewart Chastain

Barbara Stewart Chastain

Jan 27, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Stewart Chastain, 71, of Gordon County, and formerly of Adairsville, Georgia, departed this life Monday afternoon, January 27, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Chastain was born in Habersham County on August 19, 1948.  She was a daughter of the late William Henry Stewart and Ozella Jones Stewart.  Along with her parents she was also preceded...

Claude "David" Greeson

Claude "David" Greeson

Jan 26, 2020

Mr. Claude "David" Greeson age 60 of Dalton, GA departed this life Sunday January 26, 2020 at the local hospital. He was born May 24, 1959 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Jacob Greeson, son, Matthew Greeson, sister, Sandra Malcomb.

He is survived by his mother, Marlene Sane Greeson of Dalton, GA;...

Charles "Terry" Grant

Charles "Terry" Grant

Jan 26, 2020

Mr. Charles "Terry" Grant age 74 of Tunnel Hill, GA departed this life Sunday January 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1945 in Dalton, GA a son of the late Charles Floyd and Helen Planzer Grant. He proudly served as a Navy Seal in the United States Navy.

He is survived by his...

Patricia Ann Mullins

Patricia Ann Mullins

Jan 25, 2020

Mrs. Patricia Ann Mullins age 69 of Richman Hill, GA, formerly of Dalton, GA, departed this life Saturday January 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by his family. She was born October 3, 1950 in Dalton, GA a daughter of the late Elbert and Lenora Callahan. She was also preceded in death by his husband, Alvin Lee Mullins, grandchildren,...

Twila Mae Bauer

Twila Mae Bauer

Jan 24, 2020

Mrs. Twila Mae Voegele Bauer age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday January 24, 2020 at her home. She was born January 16, 1936 in Tolstoy, SD a daughter of the late Julius and Magdalena Voegele. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Bauer, brother, Wayne Voegele.

She is survived by her...

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