Dalton Obituaries

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Ms Barbara Jean Sexton

Ms Barbara Jean Sexton

Dec 22, 2017

Ms. Barbara Jean Sexton, 71, of Atlanta, Georgia, departed this life Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Pruitt Health West in Atlanta, GA. She was born October 31, 1946 in Coburn, WV, a daughter of the late George Lloyd and Edna Ruth Palmer Sexton. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Jacob Knapp, brother, Bobby Sexton, sister,...

Mrs Sybile Stewart Brooks

Mrs Sybile Stewart Brooks

Dec 22, 2017

Mrs. Sybile Stewart Brooks, age 72, of Opp, Alabama, departed this life Friday evening, December 22, 2017 in the comfort of her home. Sybile was born June 3, 1945 in Covington County, Alabama, a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Pearl (Buck) Stewart. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life and devoted husband...

Ms Alberta Cross Jackson

Ms Alberta Cross Jackson

Dec 22, 2017

Ms. Alberta Cross Jackson, 83, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Friday, December 22, 2017 at the local hospital. Alberta was born April 12, 1934.Services to celebrate the life of Ms. Alberta Cross Jackson will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from the Melrose Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home with Reverend Ronald Guffey and Reverend...

Mrs Katherine "Kathy&Frac12; Duckett

Mrs Katherine "Kathy&Frac12; Duckett

Dec 20, 2017

Mrs. Katherine Paulette Presley Duckett, known better as Kathy, 58, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Thursday night, December 20, 2017 at Hospice house of Chattanooga.

She was born in Hamilton County, Tennessee on March 25, 1960. She was a daughter of the late Martha Presley. Along with her mother she was also preceded in death...

Ms Zenaida Pagan Torres

Ms Zenaida Pagan Torres

Dec 19, 2017

Ms. Zenaida Pagan Torres age 22, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Northside Hospital. Zenaida was born July 6, 1995 in Dalton, GA. She graduated from Coahulla Creek High School and from Georgia State University. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Elgworth Preavette and Florence Agnus Preavette.

She...

Mr Major Lincoln Carroll

Mr Major Lincoln Carroll

Dec 16, 2017

Mr. Major Lincoln Carroll, age 89, of Cohutta, GA, departed this life, Saturday December 16, 2017 at the local hospital. Major was born February 10, 1928 in Morgan County, TN. He was the son of the late Jonas and Lettie Carroll. Major was also preceded in death by his brothers, Emit, Houston. Wylie and Robert; sisters, Nellie and Ellen....

Mr Ricky Lee Gunter

Mr Ricky Lee Gunter

Dec 16, 2017

Mr. Ricky Lee Gunter, age 57, of Chatsworth Georgia and formerly of Oneida, Tennessee, departed this life, Saturday December 16, 2017 at his home. Ricky was born in Oneida, Tennessee March 18, 1960. He was a son of the late Bill and Wanda Newport Gunter of Glenmary, Tennessee. He was a self-employed contract cable television lineman and had previously...

Mrs Clara Jeanette Mccollum

Mrs Clara Jeanette Mccollum

Dec 16, 2017

Mrs. Clara Jeanette McCollum, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday afternoon, December 16, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Jeanette was born September 2, 1947 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Buford and Clara Pearl Duckworth Townsend. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Mr Kenneth Mallindine

Mr Kenneth Mallindine

Dec 14, 2017

Mr. Kenneth Mallindine, 84, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, December 14, 2017 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Georgia. Kenneth was born in London, England on March 18, 1933, the only child of his late parents John Edward and Sarah Elliott Mallindine. Prior to moving to Calhoun, Kenneth and his wife had lived in Jasper, GA.,...

Joshua "Josh" Aaron Foster

Joshua "Josh" Aaron Foster

Dec 13, 2017

Joshua "Josh" Aaron Foster, age 23, departed this life and made the ultimate trip home, Wednesday December 13, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. Josh was born June 22, 1994 in Atlanta, GA. Josh was preceded in death by his great-grandparents; Clint and Bertie Manis, Lois Headrick and Glenn Headrick. Josh loved life, people and the Lord. Josh never met...

Mrs Willena "Billie" Farmer Brookshire

Mrs Willena "Billie" Farmer Brookshire

Dec 8, 2017

Mrs. Willena "Billie" Farmer Brookshire, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, December 8, 2017 at the local hospital. Billie was born January 1, 1933 in Chatsworth, Georgia, a daughter of the late William Ellis and Hazel Cockburn Stroud. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Glenn Farmer and Jim Brookshire, daughter, Brenda Owenby,...

Mr Brandon Marshall Garrison

Mr Brandon Marshall Garrison

Dec 7, 2017

Mr. Brandon Marshall Garrison, age 26, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, December 7, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Brandon was born April 9, 1991 in Maryville, TN. He was employed as a welder at the Volkswagen of Chattanooga. He loved to work on cars. He graduated from Murray County High School.

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Mr Eron Claude Smith

Mr Eron Claude Smith

Dec 6, 2017

Eron Claude Smith, 49, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Gordon Hospital.

Eron was born on October 1, 1968 in Fairfield, California. He was a son of Syble Hall Smith and the late Frank Smith who passed away in September 2005.

He is survived by his mother, Syble Hall Smith;...

David "Big John&Frac12; Bell

David "Big John&Frac12; Bell

Dec 5, 2017

Mr. David Lloyd Bell, known as "Big John", age 64, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was born in Dalton on January 18, 1953, a son of the late George and Florence Evelyn Brock Bell. Along with his parents he was also preceded...

Mrs Eloise Brookshire Lewis

Mrs Eloise Brookshire Lewis

Dec 5, 2017

Mrs. Eloise Brookshire Lewis, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, December 5, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Cleveland, Tennessee. Eloise was born July 9, 1930 in Murray County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Daniel Clay and Lillian Lois Brumbelow Brookshire. She was also preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years,...

Evert L Pellom

Evert L Pellom

Dec 5, 2017

Evert L. Pellom Sr., age 80, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning, December 5, 2017 at his residence. Evert was born December 12, 1936 in Murray County, Georgia, the son of the late George and Katie Dixon Pellom. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and six sisters. He loved to fish and if he...

Michael David Rich

Michael David Rich

Dec 4, 2017

Michael David Rich, 48, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life suddenly, Monday morning, December 4, 2017 at Murray Medical Center. Michael was born May 9, 1969in Blairsville, Georgia, the son of the late Paul Rich and Joyce Nix.

He had been employed with Beatrise Pet Products in Chatsworth.

Michael is survived by his mother and...

Diane Manly

Diane Manly

Dec 2, 2017

Diane Manly, 63, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday evening, December 2, 2017 at the local hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 9, 1954 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of William "Judson" Manly Jr. and the late Nann Eldridge Manly. Along with her mother, she is also predeceased by her sister, Lisa Manly....

Mr Grady Banks Coggins Sr

Mr Grady Banks Coggins Sr

Nov 30, 2017

Mr. Grady Banks Coggins Sr., age 83. Ranger, GA, departed this life, Thursday November 30, 2017 at Gordon Hospital. Grady was born March 15, 1934 in Ranger, GA, the son of the late Henry Grady Coggins and Josie Young Coggins. Grady was also preceded in death by his wife Lanora Watts Coggins, brothers, Jay Coggins, G.D. Coggins and Ronald...

Mr Joe Edward Glass Jr

Mr Joe Edward Glass Jr

Nov 28, 2017

Mr. Joe Edward Glass Jr, age 65 of Cleveland, TN, departed this life Tuesday November 28, 2017. He was born September 1, 1952 in Sardis, Mississippi, a son of the late Joseph Glass Sr. and Ann Lee Coleman Tarpley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Diane Glass, brother, Mark Tarpley. He love to ride his motorcycle...

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