Dalton Obituaries

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Carlynne Ruth Patterson

Carlynne Ruth Patterson

May 17, 2019

Ms. Carlynne Ruth Royal Patterson, 85, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life early Friday morning, May 17, 2019 at Quinton Memorial Health Care.

Ms. Patterson was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 11, 1933.  She was a daughter of the late Carl B.C. and Mattie May Johnston Royal.  Along with her parents she was also preceded in...

Thomas Jesse Barton

Thomas Jesse Barton

May 17, 2019

Mr. Thomas Jesse Barton, 61, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life suddenly Friday evening, May 17, 2019.

Thomas was born in Dalton, Georgia on June 14, 1957.  He was a son of the late Alice Welch Howell.  Along with his mother he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Paula Woody and Vickie Smith.

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Mary Ann Minchey

Mary Ann Minchey

May 13, 2019

Mrs. Mary Ann Minchey, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, May 13, 2019 at her home.   Mary Ann was born September 15, 1944 in Waynesboro, Tennessee, a daughter of the late, Joseph Elmer and Mildred Pauline Bullard Flynn.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Flynn. She was a 1961 graduate of...

Juana Lopez

Juana Lopez

May 12, 2019

Mrs. Juana Lopez age 47 of Chatsworth, GA departed this life May 12, 2019 at the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Juana was born on March 15, 1972 in San Diego de La Union, Guanajuato, Mexico.  She was preceded in death by her father, Francisco Lopez Hernandez.

She had been employed by Lonesome Oak...

Lena Sue Blakemore

Lena Sue Blakemore

May 12, 2019

Mrs. Lena Sue Blakemore age 77 of Fort Oglethorpe departed this life Sunday May 12, 2019 at the Parkridge Medical Center. Mrs. Blakemore was a life-long resident of Northwest Georgia, Lena was a Pharmacy Tech for the Erlanger Health System for over 25 years, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; Lena was very strong in her faith...

Lena Sue Blakemore

Lena Sue Blakemore

May 12, 2019

Mrs. Lena Sue Blakemore age 77 of Fort Oglethorpe departed this life Sunday May 12, 2019 at the Parkridge Medical Center. Mrs. Blakemore was a life-long resident of Northwest Georgia, Lena was a Pharmacy Tech for the Erlanger Health System for over 25 years, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; Lena was very strong in her faith...

Patricia Montieth

Patricia Montieth

May 11, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Yvonne "Pat" Montieth age 68 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday May 11, 2019 at the Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Pat was born June 29, 1950 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Arvil Junior and Frances Ellen Watkins Page.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Kay Palomino, her...

Denise Higgins

Denise Higgins

May 10, 2019

Denise Sanders Higgins age 63 of Chattanooga departed this life Friday, May 10, 2019.  Denise was a life-long resident of Chattanooga and was born February 16, 1956 to her parents Billie and Clementine Mills Sanders.

Denise graduated from the Chattanooga "City" High class of 1973.  She attended UT Chattanooga majoring in Nursing.  Denise worked...

Denise Higgins

Denise Higgins

May 10, 2019

Denise Sanders Higgins age 63 of Chattanooga departed this life Friday, May 10, 2019.  Denise was a life-long resident of Chattanooga and was born February 16, 1956 to her parents Billie and Clementine Mills Sanders.

Denise graduated from the Chattanooga "City" High class of 1973.  She attended UT Chattanooga majoring in Nursing.  Denise worked...

Lillian Anglyn Pratt Keaton

Lillian Anglyn Pratt Keaton

May 4, 2019

On Saturday May 4, 2019, Lillian "Anglyn" Pratt Keaton, loving wife, mother of three and the oldest of eleven siblings, passed away peacefully at the age of 79.

Anglyn was born November 16, 1939, in Griffin, Georgia, a daughter of the late Everett E. and Ruby Lee McCard Pratt and raised in Dalton, Georgia.  She attended Berry...

Fred Clenton Ponder

Fred Clenton Ponder

May 4, 2019

Mr. Fred Clenton Ponder, age 79 of Tate, GA passed on Saturday May 4 th , 2019 at the Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, GA. Born April 11 th , 1940 to his late parents J.S. & Iola (White) Ponder in Ellijay, GA. Fred was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church for 62 years and the Blaine...

Myra Ann Dover

Myra Ann Dover

May 1, 2019

Mrs. Myra Ann Dover age 68, of Chatsworth, Georgia departed this life Wednesday evening, May 1, 2019, at the home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 14, 1952 a daughter of the late Frank and Edna James Manis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Dover, brothers, Jerry Manis, Quinn Manis, Billy Manis,...

Esteene Ward

Esteene Ward

Apr 30, 2019

Esteene Ward, of Dadeville, AL died in Calhoun, GA on April 30, 2019, she was 77 years old.  She was born in LaGrange, GA on November 29, 1941, daughter of Raphiel N. Ward who served in the US Navy during WWII, and Lillian Lashley Ward both of Dadeville, AL.  Esteene was preceded in death by her parents, an older...

Gerald "Jerry" Dean, Jr

Gerald "Jerry" Dean, Jr

Apr 30, 2019

Gerald Dean, Jr., known to family and friends as "Jerry", passed away on Tuesday, April 30, at the age of 56.

A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jerry attended Brainerd High School and served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1981-1985. In 1986, he began a career at Culligan Company followed by years...

Sybil Arlene Ketchem

Sybil Arlene Ketchem

Apr 29, 2019

Ms. Sybil Arlene Ketchem, age 79 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday April 29, 2019 at the Quinton Memorial Health Care after a hard battle with cancer. She was born June 8, 1939 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Ernest Ketchem Sr. and Geneva Jackson Ketchem. Sybil adored her nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She...

Patricia Jane Taylor

Patricia Jane Taylor

Apr 29, 2019

Dr. Patricia Jane Taylor, 72, was gently walked into the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2019.  Originally from Sanford, NC, she lived in Chattanooga, TN and Ringgold, GA for the past 47 years.  She is survived by her loving husband and soulmate of 53 years, Jerry Taylor, and her only son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Heather Taylor and...

John David "Johnny" Cowart

John David "Johnny" Cowart

Apr 28, 2019

Mr. John David "Johnny" Cowart, age 71 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday April 28, 2019 at the local hospital. He was born February 6, 1948 in Cartersville, GA, a son of the late U.Z. and Mary Frances Cowart. He was also preceded in death by his son, Johnny Lamar Cowart, grandchildren, Chyna and Michael Noblett, brother, Clyde...

Dillon H Ponder

Dillon H Ponder

Apr 27, 2019

Mr. Dillon H. Ponder, age 78 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday afternoon April 27, 2019 at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dillion was born April 26, 1941 in Ellijay, Georgia, a son of the late Lee and Kizzie Childers Ponder.  He was also preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-six...

Harold Leroy Denton

Harold Leroy Denton

Apr 26, 2019

Mr. Harold Leroy Denton, age 68 of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Friday April 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 7, 1951 in Roane County, Tennessee, a son of the late Roy and Louise Denton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Childs Ponders, brothers, Gene, Donald...

Little Braylee Grace Charles

Little Braylee Grace Charles

Apr 25, 2019

Little Braylee Grace Charles, infant daughter of Kurt and Savannah Young Charles, departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 2:50 P.M., fifty minutes after birth,  at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Little Braylee was born on April 25, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Erlanger Medical Center.  She is the daughter of Kurt Wade and...

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