Dalton Obituaries

Aug 1, 2025

Ms. Priscilla Stephens age 75 of Crandall, Ga departed this life Friday, August 1, 2025.

Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA 30721. 706-226-4002. www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org

Jul 29, 2025

Mrs. Tempie Marie Land Pierce, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025.

Born June 29, 1940, in Dalton, Georgia, Tempie was the beloved daughter of the late Arvil and Ruth Sane Land. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Earl Ray Ausmus and Oliver Pierce; her cherished...

Jul 27, 2025

Mrs. Edwina Jane McInnish, age 83, of Calhoun, Georgia, and formerly of LaGrange, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Sunday morning, July 27, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Calhoun. A woman of quiet strength and heartfelt devotion, Edwina lived a life defined by love—for her family, her community, and the people whose lives she touched along the...

Jul 27, 2025

Mrs. Jewell Edna Gazaway Pilcher, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday afternoon July 27, 2025 at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jesse Silvers.

Jewell was born March 4, 1948, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Edna Mae Roach Gazaway.  She was also preceded in death...

Jul 26, 2025

It is with much sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of our dear special needs sister, Angelia Marie Robertson. On a happy note she was able to use a fast pass and go directly into heaven. That's a perk for those with Downs Syndrome and she earned it!

Angie was 58 years old and born...

Jul 25, 2025

Mr. Herschel Lee Croy, age 76, of Resaca, GA, departed this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by the family he cherished deeply.

Born on January 5, 1949, in Chattooga County, Georgia, Herschel was the beloved son of the late Allen Lester Croy, Sr., and the late Ada Katherine Thompson McQuire and Milton...

Jul 24, 2025

Reverend Jerry Miller, age 93 of Summerville, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his residence.

Brother Jerry was born June 15, 1932, in Euharlee, Georgia, a son of the late Gordon Lee and Tinnie Leo Brock Miller.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey L. Van Meter Miller, a son-in-law,...

Jul 22, 2025

Mr. Thomas Calvin "Tommy" Langham, age 77, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Tommy was born on January 9, 1948, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Alfred Joe and Lois Lorene Talley Langham. He was also preceded in death by his beloved...

Jul 21, 2025

Pets are earthly angels, gifts from God to inspire us and bring us joy and pure love. We were so BLESSED

that we had Lola for 14 + Years. We wanted to spend the rest of our life with our little princess; but instead, we

were deeply honored knowing she spent the rest of her...

Jul 18, 2025

Mrs. Dessa Lucinda Edwards Caylor, age 97 of Fairmount, Georgia departed this life Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Wildwood Healthcare in Talking Rock, Georgia. She was born July 3, 1928 in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Andrew Joseph and Viola Jones Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her husband Loye Albert Caylor, son John...

Jul 18, 2025

Mr. Wilburn Cecil Southern age 78 of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Friday, July 18, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 17, 1946 in Cartersville, Georgia, a son of the late Waldo Cecil Southern and Annie Laura Slaton. He was also preceded in death by his sister Angelia Joyce Jackson.

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Jul 13, 2025

Mr. Curtis Banks Coggins age 92 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Dalton Square. He was born August 11, 1933 in Gordon County, Georgia a son of the late George Thomas and Sussie Marena White Coggins. He was also preceded in death by his son Wayne Coggins, brothers James Coggins, Jess Coggins, Melvin...

Jul 13, 2025

Mr. Victor Manuel Salazar Sr.  age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, July 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 12, 1958 in Reynosa, Mexico, a son of the late Manuel Salazar and Rita Salazar Beltran. He was also preceded in death by his brother Julio Salazar.

He is survived by...

Jul 11, 2025

Mrs. Cherri Lynn Keen York  age 77, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Friday, July 11, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born March 24, 1948 in Portland, TN, a daughter of the late Henry and Edna Pauline Dunn Keen. She was also preceded in death by her husband Tony York Sr.,...

Jul 8, 2025

Mrs. Nancy Patricia "Pat" Payne, age 84, of Dallas, Georgia, and formerly of Fairmount, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in the peaceful comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 17, 1940, in Thomaston, Georgia, Pat was the cherished daughter of the late Lester Homer Harden,...

Jul 8, 2025

Mrs. Mary Martha McDaniel, age 76, of Fairmount, Georgia, (Pickens County, Georgia) peacefully departed this life on Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family.

Born on June 17, 1949, in Murray County, Georgia, Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Richard and Beulah R. Land...

Jul 8, 2025

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Allen Stanfield, age 68 of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Advent Health Murray. He was born August 26, 1956 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Doil and Annie Evelyn Cochran Stanfield. He was also preceded in death by his brother Danny Stanfield, stepson Daniel Morgan....

Jul 8, 2025

Mr. Xavier Castro, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Born in Zacatecas, Mexico on August 25, 1950, Xavier was the beloved son of the late Jose Castro and Altagracia Talmentes Castro. He was preceded in death by his twin brother,...

Jul 7, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Ann Richards Eaton, age 81, of Rock Springs, Georgia, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, who peacefully departed this life on the afternoon of Monday, July 7, 2025, at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Born on December 16, 1943, in Grantville, Georgia, Shirley was the beloved daughter of the late Doris and Benny Slate. She grew...

Jul 6, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dagger, born in 2009 and departed on July 6, 2025. Adopted in late 2014/early 2015, Dagger was the sweetest little guy, known for his silly bursts of energy and gentle nature.

He woke me up every morning barking, a sound I'll dearly miss. He loved...