Dalton Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Dec 28, 2016

Mr. John Albert (Poppy) Ledford, age 66, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Kindred Hospital in Rome, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. John was born August 6, 1950 in Woodstock, Georgia. He was a 1968 graduate of Cherokee County High School. He proudly served his country as a medivac helicopter pilot in...

Dec 24, 2016

Ms. Cynthia Jayne "Cindy" Purdy, age 57, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home. Cindy was born December 7, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late R. L. and Joyce Hough Terry. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert "Bobby" Terry and a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and...

Dec 24, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Lucille Ball, age 83 of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Saturday December 24, 2016 at her residence. Evelyn was born April 27, 1933 in Resaca, Georgia, a daughter of the late Reverend Lemuel and Dora Parker Gillian. She was also preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years, Ralph D. Ball and a brother-in-law, Farris Cox....

Dec 22, 2016

Little Kaidence Grace Dean Cornette, infant daughter of Jackson Cornette and Lindsey Dean of Dalton, GA, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Gordon Hospital. Little Kaidence was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Richard Dean, and Hazel Hardy. She is was also survived by her grandparents, Bruce and Lisa Dean of Dalton, GA, Pedo...

Dec 21, 2016

Mr. Larry Anderson McBrayer, age 72, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born April 4, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN a son of the late Logan and Dora McBrayer. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and David McBrayer. Larry proudly served...

Dec 21, 2016

Joanie L. Butts, age 72, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Joanie was born May 18, 1944 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Jim and Violet Price. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Butts, brother, Randy Price, sister, Phyllis...

Dec 21, 2016

Mr. Javier Morales, age 43, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Javier was born November 17, 1973 in Michoacan, Mexico, a son of the late Guillermo Morales.

He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Martin Morales of the residence; son, Andrew Morales. of...

Dec 20, 2016

Mr. Buford Timothy Halcomb, age 48, of Ranger, GA, departed this life, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the local hospital. Buford was born May 28, 1968 in Harlan, Kentucky, the son of the late Otis Halcomb Jr. He was also preceded by his father-in-law, Clifton Morris. Buford was a huge fan of the University of Kentucky and Gordon Central...

Dec 20, 2016

Mr. Franklin "Edward" Berry Sr, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born September 3, 1937 in Sweetwater, TN, a son of the late Robert Frank and Mamie Powers Berry. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ted Berry, sisters, Barbara Wilson,...

Dec 18, 2016

Ms. Beverly Mulkey, age 59, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life, Sunday, December 18, 2016 and entered into the gates of heaven and being welcome by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beverly was born April 9, 1957, the daughter of the late, Ralph Mulkey and Evelyn Holtzclaw Mulkey. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph...

Dec 17, 2016

Mr. John Earl Stewart, age 77, of Rocky Face, GA, departed this life, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the local hospital. John was born, August 29, 1939 in Florida. He was the son of the late George Cooper Stewart and Ruby Lee Hand Stewart. John was also preceded by his wife, Frankie Madeiros Stewart; brothers, Vernon Stewart, George Stewart,...

Dec 14, 2016

Mr. Herschel "Grady" Mullinax Jr. age 84 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Wednesday December 14, 2016 at the local hospital. Grady was born July 5, 1932 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Grady and Bertie Mae Cleary Mullinax. He was also preceded in death by his son, Tony Mullinax. He proudly served in the United States...

Dec 13, 2016

Mrs. Lucille Adkison Allen, age 87, of Fairmount, GA, departed this life, Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Lucille was born September 13, 1929, in Coffee County, AL, the daughter of the late, Kennie B. Adkison and Essie E. Danford Adkison. She was preceded by her husband of 67 years, Reverend Samuel Norris Allen; brother, Herbert Adkison. Lucille was a member...

Dec 12, 2016

Mr. Henry Eugene "Bub" Amos, age 64, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, December 12, 2016 with his loving wife at his side. Henry was born March 7, 1952 in Manchester, Tennessee, a son of the late J.B. and Ethel West Amos. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Chester Baggett.

He is survived...

Dec 12, 2016

Mr. Derrick Floyd Cronan, age 53 of Oakman, GA, departed this life, Monday, December 12, 2016 at Gordon Hospital. Derrick was born November 8, 1963 in Calhoun, GA, the son of the late, Floyd Steven Cronan and Gracie Lee Wilson Cronan. Derrick enjoyed the outdoors, he loved to hunt, fish and riding his Harley. Derrick spent many years at...

Dec 11, 2016

Mr. Joel Lara Sr., age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joel was born March 19, 1950 in Mexico, a son of the late Nicanor Lara Garcia and M De Laluz Saldana Ruiz. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Raquel Lara, Rosalba Lara....