Dalton Obituaries

May 7, 2025

Tom Dunbar, 69, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in "The Valley Beautiful" (Erwin, Tennessee) on July 20, 1955, to the late Jacob Ross Jr. and Carolyn Dunbar, Tom was a graduate of ETSU and worked as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch for 31 years. He...

May 7, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Christine Larsen, age 52, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 25, 1972, in Dalton, Georgia, Christine was the cherished daughter of the late Calvin Phillips and Lillian Sanders Parris. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son,...

May 5, 2025

Mrs. Irene Annette Holland, age 62, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Piedmont Mountain Side Hospital. She was born February 25, 1963 in Dalton Georgia, a daughter of the late Harley "H L" Stephens and Ellen Gazaway Stephens.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Tommy Holland of the...

May 5, 2025

Mr. Anthony Hullender, age 49, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 18, 1975 in Dalton, Georgia. He preceded in death by his daddy Ralph Hullender who loved him and he loved his daddy very much. He also loved his nanny and pawpaw...

May 2, 2025

Ms. Morgan Brandy "Mo Mo" Phillips, age 33, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the local hospital.

Mo Mo was born July 29, 1991, in Dalton, Georgia. She was a 2009 graduate of Southeast High School and a proud graduate of Dalton Beauty College, where she pursued her lifelong dream of...

May 2, 2025

Mrs. Anna Lou Essex, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, May 2, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Anna was born May 5, 1958, in Chattanooga TN, to the late Clerance and Maudie Manning. She is also preceded in death by her husband Warren Essex, Brothers and sisters, Ronnie Manning, Larry Manning, Shirley Manning...

May 2, 2025

Our sweet girl, Celeste Alicia Ruedas, was born sleeping on May 2nd, 2025 at 5:34 a.m. weighing 7 lbs 11 oz and 21 inches long. She had her papa's eyebrows, her mommy's nose, and her abuela's hands.

Even while in her mommy's womb, it was obvious to her parents that she had a big personality. She liked...

May 2, 2025

Buddy passed away at home on May 2. Our memories of Buddy will include the many trips he took with us, and his unique way of "speaking." Buddy loved watching birds from the window, eating sardines and snacks, and being near his family. He was loved by everyone who met him and he will be sorely missed.

Apr 29, 2025

Mr. Carroll Breit Suggs, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2025.

Breit was born June 9, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Evans Otis "E.O." and Reita Lucille Schmitt Suggs. He was also preceded in death by a step-son, Robert Stewart Flores and a...

Apr 28, 2025

Mr. David Allen Lutz, age 70, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away at Advent Health Gordon Monday morning, April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Iris Golding; his sister, Donna Lutz; and his granddaughter, Arianna Fincher.

He is survived by his father, Bradley Lutz of Pattison, Mississippi;...

Apr 27, 2025

Basil Rodriguez gained her angel wings on April 27, 2025.  Basil is the sweetest fur baby to Raul and Rosa and loyal companion to her sister Flor.  Basil was filled with energy,  filled with love and was so playful.   She was quick to bring you her toys because she played nonstop and loved belly rubs.  She is loved and...

Apr 27, 2025

Mr. Gary Stone Dalton, Georgia May 1, 1952 – April 27, 2025

It is with great sadness, but with hope in Christ, that we announce the passing of Mr. Gary Stone, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, who entered into the arms of his Savior on Sunday morning, April 27, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving...

Apr 24, 2025

Mr. Michael Roy "Mike" or "Spanky" Mullins, age 65, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday afternoon, April 24, 2025.

Born April 1, 1960, in Dalton, Georgia, Mike was a son of the late Thomas Audley and Barbara Ruth Seritt Mullins. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Steven Mullins;...

Apr 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, John Holland Wilson Jr. He was preceded in death by our mother, Susan Fisher Wilson. He is survived by his daughters Audrey McKenzie, Catherine Ward, and his Son, John H Wilson III. Born and raised in Hawkinsville, Georgia, he was the eldest of five children. His...

Apr 22, 2025

Elaine Townsend Ivey February 22, 1942 – April 22, 2025

Also lovingly known as Momma and Mawmaw, Elaine Townsend Ivey passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Waleska, Cherokee County, Georgia, she was a longtime resident of Bethlehem, GA in Gwinnett County.

Elaine was a proud...

Apr 21, 2025

Mrs. Elia Bojorges, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at the local hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Elia was born May 1, 1953, in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, a daughter of the late Antonio Hernandez Garcia and Julia Cuna Ortiz.   She was a member of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church and...

Apr 21, 2025

Mr. Cleatus Waddell, age 76, of Chatsworth, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Monday evening, April 21, 2025, at Advent Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, Georgia.

Cleatus was born June 8, 1948, in Greenville, Tennessee, a son of the late Stephen Edward "Edd" and Pet Wills Waddell. He was also preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Jeffery...

Apr 20, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn Rose Weatherhead, age 72, of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, and formerly of Lowville, New York, departed this life on April 20, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Evelyn was born February 19, 1953, in Lowville, New York. She was a 1972 graduate of Carthage Central High School. She was the daughter of the Jane Ann Peck and Clarence...

Apr 18, 2025

Mrs. Vanita Loueller Singleton, age 92, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the local hospital.

Vanita was born on March 13, 1933, in Bowie County, Texas, to the late Ode Wilburn and Gertrude Leo "Gertie" Duncan Caddenhead. Raised on a working farm, she came to know the value of hard...

Apr 16, 2025

Mr. Denny Ray Wilson, age 33, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away tragically on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in a motorcycle accident.

Born in Dalton on October 5, 1991, Denny was a 2010 graduate of Southeast High School and later earned a degree in Business Management from Dalton State College. He served as the manager of Superior Propane...