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Tracy Loren Callaway

Tracy Loren Callaway

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. Tracy Loren Callaway, age 57, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday June 3, 2025 at the local hospital. He was born December 10, 1967 in Dalton, Georgia a son of the late James Callaway and Ann Reese. He graduated from Southeast High School and worked at Mannington Mills in Calhoun, GA.

He is survived by...

Paul Eugene Williams Sr.

Paul Eugene Williams Sr.

Jun 2, 2025

Mr. Paul Eugene Williams Sr., age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 2, 1948 in Dora, Alabama, a son of the late Earl Clayton and Ethel Irene Williams. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Jerry Earl Williams, Buddy Williams,...

Amaurie Terrell Lacey

Amaurie Terrell Lacey

Jun 2, 2025

Mr. Amaurie Lacey, age 17, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born November 2, 2007 in Cartersville, Georgia. He was a student at Calhoun High School.

He is survived by his father, Cedric Lacey Sr. and Joanne Sims of Calhoun, GA; mother Rebecca Bailey of Cartersville, GA; grandmother, Barbara Byrd of...

Kathy Ann Kiniry

Kathy Ann Kiniry

Jun 1, 2025

Mrs. Kathy Ann Kiniry, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the local hospital. She was born December 24, 1949, in Shelby, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph "Bud" Wiley Kiniry, mother Mazie Gray McKee. She loved the lake life, watching her kids, grandkids and great grandkids play...

Jennifer Jane Bates

Jennifer Jane Bates

May 27, 2025

Mrs. Jennifer Jane Bates, age 62, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, May 27, 2025, at the local hospital. She was born June 20, 1962 in Chatsworth, Georgia a daughter of the late James Howard and Jessie Juanita Justice. She was also preceded in death by her husband Donnie Bates. She loved to travel and she loved all...

Eli Williams

Eli Williams

May 25, 2025

Our sweet boy Eli Williams went to heaven Friday May 22. He came into our home and hearts May 11 ,2011. He is the best Dog we could ask for. He is more to us than a dog , he was always just one of the Kids. He loved being part of everything we did. Eli was adventurous and...

Melinda Akins Fisher

Melinda Akins Fisher

May 25, 2025

Ms. Melinda Ann Akins Fisher, age 57, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday morning, May 25, 2025, at The Health Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Born on April 5, 1968, in Calhoun, Georgia, Melinda was a proud 1986 graduate of Southeast High School and earned her Associate's degree from Dalton State College. She dedicated...

Sparky Gonzalez

Sparky Gonzalez

May 24, 2025

Sparky was a vibrant, joy to have in our family. He loved to cat watch from the top of the couch. He brought so much joy to our small family. He loved being with his family Janet, Madison, and Amelia. He loved having snacks with Madi and Amelia. He loved ear scratches and belly rubs. We pray he finds...

Ashley Barrera

Ashley Barrera

May 23, 2025

Miss Ashley Elizabeth Santiago Barrera, age 13, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Erlanger Children's Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family.

Ashley was born on October 9, 2011, in Dalton, Georgia.

Ashley was a seventh grade student at Hammond Creek Middle School and a member of...

Jimmy Cooper

Jimmy Cooper

May 21, 2025

Mr. Jimmy Cooper, age 79, of Rossville, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Jimmy was born July 21, 1945, in Briceville, Tennessee, a son of the late Henry Joseph "Joe" and Gertie Mae Shawn Cooper.  He was also preceded in death by...

Norma Jean Green

Norma Jean Green

May 21, 2025

Mrs. Norma Jean Muse Roberson Green, known as granny to everyone age 90, of Resaca, Georgia, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday May 21, 2025. She was born April 21, 1935 in Resaca, Georgia a daughter of the late John H. and Eve Cloe Muse. She was also preceded in death by the father of her children...

Angelia Rose Goforth Cagle

Angelia Rose Goforth Cagle

May 21, 2025

Mrs. Angelia Rose Goforth Cagle, age 78, of Gainesville, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Rose was born November 17, 1946, in Dalton, Georgia, one of nine children born to the late Charles Zack and Arcie Mae Sneed Goforth. She was also preceded in death by her husband and...

Ty Aaron Morgan

Ty Aaron Morgan

May 18, 2025

Mr. Ty Aaron Morgan, age 36, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the local hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Ty was born October 10, 1988, in Dalton, Georgia, and was diagnosed with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. Though non-verbal, Ty could see and hear and found meaningful ways to communicate, connecting...

Cynthia Marie "Cindy" Story

Cynthia Marie "Cindy" Story

May 18, 2025

Mrs. Cynthia Marie "Cindy" Story, age 58, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia.

Born on August 27, 1966, at Grady Hospital in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, Cindy was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin Harold and Ruby Louise Christopher Best. She was also preceded in death...

Alvin Mcclure

Alvin Mcclure

May 17, 2025

Mr. Alvin McClure, age 70, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at a local hospital.

Alvin was born on April 12, 1955, in Gilmer County, Georgia, to the late Arlin and Minnie Weaver McClure. He grew up in the hills and hollers of the North Georgia countryside, where he learned the value...

Billy Douglas Lee

Billy Douglas Lee

May 16, 2025

Mr. Billy Douglas Lee, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at a local hospital. He was born March 19, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee, son of the late Douglas and Aileen Lee. He was also preceded in death by his nephew Aaron Lee, brother-in-law Larry Stewart. He was a 1965 graduate of Valley Pointe...

Vestia D. Ables

Vestia D. Ables

May 13, 2025

Ms. Vestia D. Ables, age 84, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away at Advent Health Gordon Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 7, 1940, in Cartersville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father James David Ables, mother Beauree Cowart Holland.

She is survived by her sister, Nancy Alecia Ignctovich;...

William "Billy" Clifford Ridley Jr.

William "Billy" Clifford Ridley Jr.

May 13, 2025

Mr. William "Billy" Clifford Ridley Jr., age 59, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at PruittHealth – Shepherd Hills in LaFayette, Georgia.

Billy was born on August 18, 1965, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late William and Leona Ridley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Allen and grandson Jr....

Apollo Tricas

Apollo Tricas

May 11, 2025

Apollo Tricas, 12 years old, of Grovetown/Ranger, Georgia, entered into rest on May 11, 2025.  He was born in Grovetown, GA to Zeus and Athena.  He was loved by his devoted parents, Christopher and Laurie Tricas. Apollo enjoyed working with his Pappy at Floyd's Good Dog Kennels and spending time with his Mammy, brothers and sisters.  He was preceded...

Bernice Bell Lowman

Bernice Bell Lowman

May 9, 2025

Mrs. Bernice Belle Elders Lowman, age 94 of Dalton GA, passed away Friday May 9, 2025, at Quinton Memorial. She was born September 23, 1930 in Dalton, Georgia a daughter of the late Barney W. Elders, Sr. and Lillie Mae (Goswick) Elders. She was also preceded in death by her husband Junie Jason "JJ" Lowman, sons-in-law Tolbert Wallace and...

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