Dalton Obituaries

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Leon Forest Rice

Leon Forest Rice

Jan 20, 2017

Leon Forest Rice, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, January 20, 2017 at the local hospital. Leon was born February 13, 1938 in Chatsworth, GA, a son of the late Wilburn Rice Sr. and Pearl Wilson Rice. He was also preceded in death by his daughters, Kim Rice, April Bowman, brothers, James, Doyle and Don Rice,...

Wade Eugene Owensby

Wade Eugene Owensby

Jan 16, 2017

Wade Eugene Owensby, age 61, of Ranger, Georgia, departed this life Monday, January 16, 2017 at the local hospital. Wade was born August 15, 1955 in Bryson City, NC, a son of the late Richard James and Thanie Iona Nix Owensby. He was also preceded in death by his sister Wanda Willis.

He is survived by his...

Mr Timothy Lee Lankford

Mr Timothy Lee Lankford

Jan 13, 2017

Mr. Timothy Lee Lankford, age 57, of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Friday, January 13, 2017 at the local hospital. Mr. Lankford was born October 14, 1959 in Lafayette, Georgia the son of late Robert and Mary Amos Lankford. Mr. Lankford was the Plant Manager for Lexmark Carpet Mills.

Mr. Lankford was survived by his loving wife...

Mrs Velma Ruth Dunsmore

Mrs Velma Ruth Dunsmore

Jan 13, 2017

Mrs. Velma Ruth Dunsmore, age 68, departed this life, Friday, January 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Velma was born, July 24, 1948 in Dalton, GA, the daughter of the late Garvin Patterson and Rhoda Watkins Patterson. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Mae Dunsmore; sister, Bonnie Amos; brother, Lonnie Patterson. Mrs. Velma Ruth...

Sara Lidue Townsend Hughes

Sara Lidue Townsend Hughes

Jan 11, 2017

Sara Lidue Townsend Hughes, age 51, of Fairmount passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 after several months of illness. She was born in Bartow County March 16, 1965, she was the daughter of Bruce and Annie Sue Townsend. She was a member of Salacoa Baptist Church. She was the assistant manager for IGA of Fairmount. She was a 1984...

Reverend Jack Bailey Cornett

Reverend Jack Bailey Cornett

Jan 11, 2017

Reverend Jack Bailey Cornett age 71, of Dalton, GA, when home to be with his Lord Wednesday January 11, 2017 at the local hospital. Jack was born October 16, 1945 in Harlan, KY, a son of the late Less and Ruth Parsons Cornett. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Irene Cornett, step-daughters, Glenda Adams, Joan Rymer,...

Mr Eugene Tyler Crouch

Mr Eugene Tyler Crouch

Jan 10, 2017

Eugene Tyler Crouch, 77, of Ranger, Georgia passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his immediate family on Tuesday January 10, 2017.

Tyler was born in Augusta, Georgia on November 6, 1939. He was proceeded in death by his father Eugene P. Crouch, mother Evelyn Tyler Crouch, and sister Trisha Lewis.

Tyler is survived...

Mr Robert (Bob) James Mccormick

Mr Robert (Bob) James Mccormick

Jan 7, 2017

Mr. Robert (Bob) James McCormick, age 93, of Dalton, GA, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. Robert was born August 5, 1923, in Flint, Michigan. He was the son of the late James Francis and Lucile Olmsted McCormick.

He proudly served his country in World War II in the United States Army. He was awarded several medals...

Mr Bobby Jack Henderson

Mr Bobby Jack Henderson

Jan 7, 2017

Mr. Bobby Jack Henderson age 77, of Dalton, GA, departed this life Saturday January 7, 2017 at his residence. Bobby was born November 5, 1939 in Wedowee, AL, a son of the late Albert Buddy and Nettie Lou Harmon Henderson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Smith, brothers, Billy, Tony, Ronnie, Willis, and Danny Henderson,...

Mary Jean Dunagan Ward

Mary Jean Dunagan Ward

Jan 5, 2017

Mary Jean Dunagan Ward, 66, of Dalton departed this life for her Heavenly Home Thursday morning, January 5, 2017.

She was born October 26, 1950 in Thomaston, GA. A daughter of the late Richard "Monroe" Dunagan and Evelyn "Marie" Dunagan. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law Viv Ward and a nephew, Jad Dunagan.

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Mr Richard Allen Solomon

Mr Richard Allen Solomon

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. Richard Allen Solomon, age 87, of Calhoun, GA, passed away Thursday January 5, 2017 at Morning Pointe. Richard was born September 8, 1929 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania a son to the late Joseph and Rose Schmaley Solomon. Richard was also preceded by his wife Carol Solomon, a brother Joseph Solomon and a sister and brother in law, Irene and...

Mr Jack "Tony&Frac12; Mcclure

Mr Jack "Tony&Frac12; Mcclure

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. Jack Anthony "Tony" McClure, age 77, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life, Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born April 4, 1939 in Canton, GA, a son of the late Reuben and Lona Southern McClure.

He is survived by his wife Alva Jean McClure of the residence, son...

Mrs Martis "Marti" Janell Kelley

Mrs Martis "Marti" Janell Kelley

Jan 3, 2017

Mrs. Martis "Marti" Janell Priest Kelley, age 75, of Calhoun, GA, entered the gates of Heaven and was welcomed by her Savior, Tuesday January 3, 2017 at the local hospital, with her loving family at her bedside. Marti was born December 12, 1941 in Pickens County, GA, the daughter of the late Milton Priest and Mellene Anderson Priest. Marti...

Leonard Wolfe Long

Leonard Wolfe Long

Jan 2, 2017

In Loving Memory Of Leonard Wolfe Long

8/23/1960 To 01/02/2017

We will gather Friday 01/06/2017 at Heritage Baptist Church located at 345 Curtis Pkwy. in Calhoun, Ga. at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Leonard Wolfe Long. Lenny was husband-to-be of Mary Ann Raby, Father of...

Mr Charles A Gibson

Mr Charles A Gibson

Dec 31, 2016

Mr. Charles Arthur Gibson, age 60, of Resaca, GA, departed this life, Saturday December 29, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born July 26, 1956 in Scott County, Tennessee a son to the late Fred and Georgia Gibson. He was veteran of the United States Army.

Charles is survived by his wife,...

Mr John Timothy Townsend

Mr John Timothy Townsend

Dec 30, 2016

Mr. John Timothy Townsend, age 52, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Friday, December 30, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. John was born, November 12, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL, the son of the late Martha Driggers Townsend. John enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family.

Mr. John Timothy Townsend is...

Mr Robert "Leon" Rogers

Mr Robert "Leon" Rogers

Dec 30, 2016

Mr. Robert "Leon" Rogers, age 62, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life, Friday, December 30, 2016. Leon was born July 11, 1954 in Chatsworth, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Ruby Rogers and his father, Malcolm Avirett and his biological father, Wilburn Hickey. Leon served his country in the U.S. Army.

He...

Mr Eugene Stokes

Mr Eugene Stokes

Dec 30, 2016

Mr. Eugene Stokes, age 74, of Rocky Face, GA, departed this life, Friday, December 30, 2016 at Hamilton Medical Center. Eugene was born May 12, 1942 in Ellijay, GA, a son of the late Grady and Effie Ray Stokes. He was also preceded in death by his wife Racheal Christine Stokes, brothers, Edward Bo Stokes, Lamar Cotton Stokes, Jimmy...

Mr Dannie Gene Ponders

Mr Dannie Gene Ponders

Dec 29, 2016

Mr. Dannie Gene Ponders, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Murray Medical Center in Chatsworth, Georgia. Dannie was born February 28, 1948 in Jasper, Georgia. Dannie attended Dalton High School and graduated from Valley Point High School in 1967. Dannie was a pipefitter by trade and installed fire sprinkler systems for...

Mrs Cynthia Irene Lomax

Mrs Cynthia Irene Lomax

Dec 29, 2016

Mrs. Cynthia Irene Lomax, age 89 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Cynthia Lomax was born December 15, 1927 in Macon, GA, a daughter of the late Troy and Effie Hutto Hadden. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Truett Lomax; son, Scott Lomax; sister, Gloria Sherling; and daughter-in-law,...

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