Dalton Obituaries

Dec 24, 2025

Ms. Kimberly Ann Curtis, age 62 of Tunnel Hill, Georgia departed this life Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 1, 1963 in Dalton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father Jerry W. Rogers, granddaughter Holli Griffin.

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Rogers of Tunnel Hill, GA; sons and...

Dec 21, 2025

Mr. James Richard "Dick" Shook, age 80, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Highlands Senior Living in Norcross, Georgia.

James was born on May 19, 1945, in Catoosa County, Georgia, to the late Charles and Clara Chadwich Shook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Dec 21, 2025

Mr. David Alan "Dogg." Baggett, age 65, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, December 21, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center.

David was born September 8, 1960, in Dalton, Georgia. He was retired from Engineered Floors, Inc. Above all else, David cherished his family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a...

Dec 21, 2025

Carrie Leanne Nicholson, age 43, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on December 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 28, 1982.

Carrie was a devoted partner, mother, daughter, sister, and granddaughter whose life was centered around her love for family. She is survived by her partner, Billy Slaughter of Calhoun, Georgia;...

Dec 21, 2025

Jeffery "Jeff" Bartley, age 65, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA.

Jeff was the son of the late James and Rose Lee Bartley and was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Dawn Tyler, and his lifelong canine companion, Sam.

Jeff worked for many...

Dec 18, 2025

Mrs. Mildred Christine Baker Hullender, age 77, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, at her home.

Christine was born June 4, 1948, in Hill City, Georgia, a daughter of the late Roy Paul and Virginia Elizabeth Tally Baker.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Hullender, sister and...

Dec 17, 2025

Mr. Larry Wayne Hicks, age 75, of Rocky Face, Georgia, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25, 1950, Larry was the son of the late Raymond and Juanita Watkins Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his beloved sisters and brother-in-law, Vicki and...

Dec 16, 2025

Mr. Gordon James "Skip" Bolinder, age 71, of Resaca, Georgia, and formerly of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday afternoon, December 16, 2025, at his residence.

Skip was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, a son of the late Gordon Eldon and Mary MacKenney Bolinder, and spent most of his formative years on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.  He...

Dec 15, 2025

Mr. Jackie Wooten, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 15, 2025.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Brainerd Chapel, 4203 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN. (423) 531-4002. Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Brainerd Chapel, 4203 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga, TN. www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org (423)531-4002

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. Edward Lee "Ed" Stone, age 93, of Fairmount, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Piedmont Mountainside Healthcare in Jasper, Georgia.

Ed was born January 29, 1932, in Jasper, Georgia, a son of the late Jessie Lee Stone and Minne Agnes Young Stone. He was also preceded in death by his brother,...

Dec 13, 2025

Mrs. Velma Iline Brown, age 72, of Maysville, Georgia and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

Iline was born November 23, 1953, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Guy E. and Louise Ellison Ledford. She was also preceded in death by her...

Dec 12, 2025

Mrs. Lessie Hightower Coggins, age 92, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, December 12, 2025, at Dalton Square Assisted Living Facility.

Lessie was born August 7, 1933, in Ranger, Georgia, a daughter of the late Martin Alonzo and Mary Jane Pack Hightower. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Dec 10, 2025

Mr. David Eugene "Paw Paw" Baker, age 70, of Crandall, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

David was born October 21, 1955, in Madison, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Franklin Baker, and by his mother and stepfather, Mary Louise and Oscar Lorance....

Dec 10, 2025

Mr. John Wayne "The Duke" Hammontree, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia.

John was born July 29, 1965, in Dalton, Georgia. A master carpenter by both talent and passion, he spent his life building—homes, furniture, beautiful pieces of woodwork, and lasting memories with the...

Dec 10, 2025

Mr. Roy Anthony "Snuffy" Pangle, age 48, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his residence.

Anthony was born on March 30, 1977, in Dalton, Georgia. Raised in foster care, he endured a difficult childhood that shaped his resilience and strength. Despite early hardships, Anthony persevered and graduated from Northwest High...

Dec 9, 2025

Mr. Charlton Larry Ruddell, age 69, of Atlanta, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his home. He was born January 13, 1956 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Preston and Gladys Ruddell, Stephen Bryant and Shirley Williams, uncles Terry Williams, Tarvin Goodson.

He is...

Dec 6, 2025

Mrs. Teresa Pitts, age 71, of Resaca, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia.

Teresa was born on September 17, 1954, in Corona, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Morita (Marie) Welma Lawson Everett; her brother, Bobby Everett; and her sisters, Tylee...

Dec 5, 2025

Mr. Clinton Banta, age 75, of Rossville, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, December 5, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Clinton was born February 14, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, a son of the late Aubrey and Agnes Bunch Banta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clayton...

Dec 4, 2025

Jerry Wayne Taylor, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, he was a decorated Vietnam War veteran and a member of SEAL Team Two. He retired from teaching after 33 years at Red Bank High School. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Dr. Patricia Taylor. He...

Dec 2, 2025

Mr. Richard Arthur "Dick" Coombs, age 97, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 25, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Arthur Coombs.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Coombs was preceded in death by his beloved wife, best friend, and the love of his...