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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ronnie Anthony Moon
Jan 22, 2020
Ronnie Anthony Moon, 58, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon at Gordon Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements will be by independently owned and operated Ponders Calhoun Chapel Highway 41 North, Calhoun, GA 30701, 706-625-7577
Mary Frances Overby
Jan 22, 2020
Mrs. Mary Frances Overby age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday January 22, 2020 at her home. She was born November 10, 1943 in Dalton, GA a daughter of the late Hulen Smith Sr. and Frances Crider Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Hulen Jr., Edward and James Smith.
She is...
Sandra Faye Gilbert
Jan 18, 2020
Mrs. Sandra Faye Gilbert age 62, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday January 18, 2020 at the Erlanger Hospital. She was born August 27, 1957 in Muncie, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Draughn, son, Jesse Gilbert.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Ron Gilbert of the residence; mother,...
Andrea Dawn Grigsby
Jan 18, 2020
Mrs. Andrea Dawn Grigsby, age 55, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life late Friday evening, January 18, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 5, 1964 in Copper Hill, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, James Dills, mother, Rowena Dills Dunbar, brother, James Dills.
She is survived by her...
Bessie Mae Mckin
Jan 17, 2020
Mrs. Bessie Mae Cooper McKin, age 91, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life, Friday January 17, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. Bessie was born on August 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Russel Cooper and Emma Hunter Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie D. McKin; son, Grady Wayne...
Dora Jane Coram
Jan 17, 2020
Mrs. Dora Jane Coram, age 82, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Friday January 17, 2020 at her home. She was born July 26, 1937 in Ellijay, GA, a daughter of late Charlie and Gladys Pritchett Dockery. She was also preceded in death by her husband Melvin James Coram, brothers, Wilburn Dockery, Lester Dockery, sisters, Alene Laken, Inzie McAuthor,...
