Dalton Obituaries

Sep 24, 2025

Little Tsering Losel departed this life Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Erlanger Medical Center.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Brainerd Chapel, 4203 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN. (423) 531-4002. Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Brainerd Chapel, 4203 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga, TN. www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org (423)531-4002

Sep 23, 2025

Ms. Wanda Sue Brindle Perkins, 77

Rocky Face, Georgia • September 12, 1948 – September 23, 2025

Wanda grew up in a very large family and learned early to stand up for herself. Little in stature, she was ten feet tall when defending her siblings and family. She spoke her mind—always without malice and with...

Sep 22, 2025

Mr. John Albert Cuticchia, age 65, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home.

John was born November 29, 1959, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a son of the late John and Marie "Claire" Robert Cuticchia.

John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who lived his life with love...

Sep 22, 2025

Mr. Fletcher Harland McNabb, age 73 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Monday, September 22, 2025, at the local hospital in Dalton, Georgia. He was born July 5, 1952, in Dalton, Georgia a son of the late FH and Mattie Lou Mathis McNabb. He was also preceded in death by his wife Kimberly Ann McNabb, daughter Mary Ann McNabb,...

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Gary Parks, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Personal Care Facility in Dalton.

Gary was born in Laurens, Iowa, to the late Willard Matthew Parks and Irene Marie Foltner Parks. He was of the Methodist faith and was known as a quiet, reserved man who valued peace...

Sep 20, 2025

Mrs. Sybil Deloris Clifton

April 19, 1951 – September 20, 2025

Mrs. Sybil Deloris Clifton, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Sybil was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on April 19, 1951, to the late Virgil and Annie Chandler...

Sep 19, 2025

Mrs. Kay S. McGill, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, September 19, 2025, at her home. Kay was born April 10, 1958, in Copperhill TN, to the late Roy and Betty Stanley McGill. She is preceded in death by her sister Robin Anderson.

She is survived by her daughters and son in law...

Sep 17, 2025

Mr. William Lester Holloway, Jr., age 52, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on September 6, 1973, in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.

William was preceded in death by his beloved nephew, Little Dustin Shane Holloway,...

Sep 14, 2025

Mr. Kaiser Jerome Patton, age 62, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his home.

Kaiser was born December 25, 1963, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Charles Sr. and Evelyn Cochran Patton, He was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Darlene Faye Hatmaker; his brothers, James...

Sep 13, 2025

Mr. Ralph J. Muse, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Saturday, September 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph was proud to be one of the original 19 employees of World Carpets, where he dedicated many years of hard work and innovation. His love for machinery...

Sep 13, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Ann Thompson, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home.

Barbara was born June 23, 1936, in Dalton, Georgia, the only child of the late Harlan and Alberta Vaughn Houston. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Mack Ray Brindle, Sr., and her second husband,...

Sep 12, 2025

Little Dakota Estrada Lara

With hearts overflowing with love and sorrow, we announce that our precious son, Dakota ("Kota") Estrada Lara, was born on September 8, 2025 and passed peacefully in his mother's arms on September 12, 2025. Though his time on earth was brief, his life was a beautiful miracle, a gift from God that will...

Sep 12, 2025

Mr. Eddie Wayne Spurlock, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Advent Health Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia.

Eddie was born in Harlan, Kentucky, a son of the late Alexander and Anna Ingle Spurlock. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Alexander and Martha Ellen Spurlock, and Miller Eugene...

Sep 12, 2025

Mr. Roland James Rankin, a man of unwavering faith, boundless love, and extraordinary skill, passed away peacefully in his home on September 12, 2025.

Roland was born July 26, 1950, in Ohio, to the late William and Edith Rankin. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty-two years, Doris Jean Stowers Rankin, who...

Sep 12, 2025

Mrs. Paralee Bryant Dills, age 80, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, September 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Paralee was born June 27, 1945, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Ishmeal Carl "I.C." and Mary M. Raines Bryant. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer...

Sep 11, 2025

Mrs. Glenda Fae Frady, age 70, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the local hospital.

Glenda Fae Frady, born on January 25, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of the late Mack and Lillie Crider Dunn.

Glenda was preceded...

Sep 11, 2025

Mr. Steve Dean Wilson, Sr., age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, September 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Steve was born April 11, 1944, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Thomas Dean Wilson and Katie Lee Hicks Wilson.  He was also preceded in death by his son,...

Sep 11, 2025

Mrs. Edna Claudette "Sis" Williams, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, September 11, 2025, at the home of her son in Calhoun, Georgia.

Sis was born May 4, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Jack C. and Bessie R. Defore Shoemaker. She was also preceded in death by her loving...

Sep 8, 2025

Debbie Ownbey Henderson, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and member of Spring Place Baptist Church, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her family and the many people who loved her fiercely.

She was the devoted mother of Hannah Lipsey (Tyler) and Trevor Henderson (Robin Corbin), and the proud Mimmy of five grandchildren who were the...

Sep 6, 2025

Mr. Martin Avila Cortes, age 60, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at AdventHealth Gordon.

Martin was born on March 27, 1965, in Cerecuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, a beloved son of the late Felipe Avila and Aurora Cortes. For the past eighteen years, he was a dedicated employee of Shaw Industries and a...