Dalton Obituaries

Sep 5, 2018

Mr. Leroy Andrew Defore 74 of Chatsworth, Georgia departed this life Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 21, 1944 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Erwin G. and Frances Parker Defore. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George "Sonny" Defore, brother-n-law, Chester...

Sep 4, 2018

Brandon Dennis Bingaman, 44, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, September 4, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded and embraced by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Brandon was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 17, 1973, the only son of Dennis and Bonnie Powell Bingaman both of Resaca, Georgia. He loved life...

Sep 2, 2018

Ms. Ruby Brumlow, 76 of Ranger, Georgia, departed this life Sunday September 2, 2018 at the Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, Georgia. Ruby was born December 6, 1941 in Calhoun, Georgia, the youngest of eleven children born to the late John Henry and Bell Lenning Mulkey.  She was also preceded in death by the father of her son, Charles Bradley...

Sep 1, 2018

Ms. Lillie Venette "Ven" Verhine, age 49 of White, Georgia, departed this life Saturday September 1, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ven was born March 2, 1969 in Marietta, Georgia, a daughter of the late Walter Lee Broadus "Pete" and Geraldine Ponders Verhine, Sr.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brother-in-law, Debra...

Aug 30, 2018

Little Anthony Lewis Boatwright, infant son of Joey Boatwright and Jarline Ayala both of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life August 30, 2018 at Gordon Hospital. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Joey's dad, Johnny Lynn Boatwright. Little Anthony is survived by his parents, who will forever miss him, Jarline Ayala and Joey Boatwright; his grandparents, Melissa Tant; Luz...

Aug 30, 2018

Mrs. Linda Lou Mullins 68, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday evening, August 30, 2018 at the local hospital. She was born February 16, 1950 a daughter of the late Murray and Jessie Hood Wallace. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Carl "Dub" Wallace, Danny "Sam" Wallace, Tolbert Wallace, Trent Wallace, Bill Wallace, sister,...

Aug 29, 2018

Mr. James Russell Kirkpatrick age 48, of Dalton, GA, departed this life Wednesday August 29, 2018 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents James Russell Lowry Sr. and Nancy Jane Smith.

Survivors include sons, Jared Dycus and Lucas Quinn; Siblings Erin Kirkpatrick of Dalton and Ann Silvers of Mobile, Ala., Brittany Camp of...

Aug 28, 2018

Mrs. Palestine "Tina" Finch, age 57, of Chattanooga, TN, departed this life, Tuesday August 28, 2018 at her home. Tina was born September 11, 1960 in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of the late Mr. John Warren and Marie Marsh Warren. Tina loved children and spent many years working in daycares in the Chattanooga area, she was a great influence...

Aug 27, 2018

Mrs. Lillian "Lucille" Fields Eleton age 84 of Eatonton, Georgia, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday August 27, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Lucille was born February 11, 1934 in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Elsie Brewer Fields and the late Denton Fields and was the middle of eleven children. Lucille was also...

Aug 24, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jean Robinson Temples, 82, of Rydal, Georgia, departed this life peacefully in the comfort of her son's home embraced by her loving family. Mrs. Temples was born in Chatsworth, Georgia on April 25, 1936, the only child of Sod and Ruby Young Robinson. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr....

Aug 23, 2018

Mr. Steve H. McNabb better known as "Shorty" age 58 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Thursday August 23, 2018 at the local hospital. He was born February 13, 1960 in Fairmount, GA, a son of the late F.H. McNabb and Mattie Lou Mathis McNabb. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda McNabb, brother, Frank McNabb,...

Aug 21, 2018

Mr. Paul Hollingsworth age 76 of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life Tuesday August 21, 2018 at the Murray Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1942, in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Morris Hollingsworth Sr. and Ida Barrett Hollingsworth. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lyndia King Hollingsworth, brother-in-law, Phil Brackett.

He...

Aug 21, 2018

Mrs. Mary Frances Cotton age 92 of Palatka, FL and formerly of Dalton, GA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 21, 2018 in Palatka, FL. She was born February 3, 1926 in DeKalb County, GA, a daughter of the late Henry Mitchell and Georgia Frances Brown Brand. She was also preceded in death by her brothers,...

Aug 19, 2018

Mrs. Stella "Francine" Cook age 70 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Sunday August 19, 2018 at the Erlanger Hospital. She was born February 12, 1948 a daughter of the late James Frank and Stella Mae Carter Alligood. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Howard Hopper Jr., Garry Cook, brothers, Edward Alligood, Buddy Alligood, Lairen Alligood,...

Aug 19, 2018

Mrs. Viola Mozelle Long Roberson, age 85 of Dalton departed this life Sunday August 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1933 in Ringgold, GA, a daughter of the late Carl and Maye Patton Hendricks. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Milburn Long, Earnest Roberson, brothers, JC Hendricks, Earnest Hendricks, sister, Vercie Cooper....

Aug 19, 2018

Mr. Gordon Lee "G L" Albertson Jr., age 86 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Sunday August 19, 2018 at the local hospital. He was born March 8, 1932 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Gordon Albertson Sr. and Ina Mae Weaver Albertson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John A. Albertson, sister, Callie...

Aug 17, 2018

Mr. Mervis Buell Gilbert, 73, departed this life early Friday morning, August 17, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Buell was a lifelong resident of the Dalton area. Mr. Gilbert is preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years Sandra Ann Smith Gilbert and Father, Mervis Brackett Gilbert. Buell was...

Aug 17, 2018

Rodger Dow Atkins, DVM

Jan. 31, 1942  --  Aug. 17, 2018

Rodger was born in Little Rock, AR, the son of James E. and Virginia Huff Atkins.  He graduated from Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1967 and entered the US Army Veterinary Corps.  He served one year at the Post Veterinary Office...

Aug 16, 2018

Mr. Joseph Marlin Quarles Sr., 64, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, August 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1954 in Atlanta, GA, a son of the late Melvin Cecil and Bertha Jean Curbow Quarles. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon May. He proudly served his country in the...

Aug 15, 2018

Mr. Daniel Mencer, 80, of Resaca, GA, departed this life, August 15, 2018 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Mencer was born on February 4, 1938 in Tennessee. He was a son of the late George and Myrtle Mencer. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Mencer; and his brothers, Jack and...