Dalton Obituaries

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Rafael Rangel Munguia

Rafael Rangel Munguia

Jan 26, 2025

Mr. Rafael Rangel Munguia, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday morning, January 26, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 25, 1943 in Mexico, a son of the late Refael Rangel and Amparo Mungia. He was also preceded in death by his sister Emilia Rangel, brother Porfirio Rangel.

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Wendell Fred Peebles

Wendell Fred Peebles

Jan 26, 2025

Mr. Wendell Fred Peebles, age 53, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday morning, January 26, 2025, at a local hospital. He was born August 27, 1971 in Augusta, GA. He was preceded in death by is father Wendell Peebles, mother Judy Murphy. He was a loyal employee of Mohawk for 20 years.

He is survived by...

Bonnie Rittenhouse

Bonnie Rittenhouse

Jan 25, 2025

Mrs. Bonnie Rittenhouse, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday morning, January 25, 2025, at Ridgewood Manor. She was born July 31, 1942 in Dalton, Georgia a daughter of the late Jake Douglas and Willie America Ellen Jones Rolen. She was also preceded in death by her husband Franklin Rittenhouse, daughter Sonia Lambert, brothers Michael Rolen, Doug...

Aileen Evelyn “Nanny” Ingle

Aileen Evelyn “Nanny” Ingle

Jan 21, 2025

Obituary for Mrs. Aileen Evelyn "Nanny" Ingle

Mrs. Aileen Evelyn "Nanny" Ingle, age 78, of Lumberton, Mississippi, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home.

Aileen was born on February 27, 1946, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Hudson and...

Richard Barney Cross

Richard Barney Cross

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. Richard Cross, age 69, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the local hospital.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA, 30721. For more information, please visit www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org.

Ruby Kate Shook

Ruby Kate Shook

Jan 17, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Kate Shook, age 87, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life on Friday afternoon, January 17, 2025, at the local hospital.

Ruby was born June 18, 1937, in Cherokee County, North Carolina, to the late Thomas "Tom" and Nora Belle Pickelsimer Beaver. She was preceded in death by her son, Tommie Phillips; sisters, Jeanette Ledford,...

Paul T Womac

Paul T Womac

Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Paul T. Womac, age 77, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Friday afternoon, January 17, 2025, at the local hospital. He was born November 19, 1947 in Riceville, Tennessee, a son of the late Henry Arnold and Nina Parkerson Womac. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Kathrine Guffey, Helen Edwards, Evelyn Brooks, Nina Kinder, brother...

G W Bates

G W Bates

Jan 16, 2025

Mr. GW Bates, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born May 20, 1949 in Dalton Georgia, a son of the late James Ralph and Geneva Henry Bates. He was also preceded in death by his He was also preceded in death...

Lee Ann Grizzle

Lee Ann Grizzle

Jan 16, 2025

Ms. Lee Ann Bell Grizzle, age 63, Dalton, Georgia, departed this life at the local hospital. She was born July 3, 1961 in Dalton, Georgia a daughter of the late George Milburn and Florance Evelynn Brock Bell. She was also preceded in death by her son Donald Maton, brothers David, Robert, Phillip and Jerry Bell.

She is...

Archie David "Track" Reeves Jr.

Archie David "Track" Reeves Jr.

Jan 16, 2025

Mr. Archie David "Track" Reeves Jr., age 81, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, January 16, 2025, after a long illness. Born on March 13, 1943, to the late Archie David Reeves Sr. (Alabama) and Annie Laura Evans Reeves (Chattanooga), Archie transitioned from this earthly life into eternal glory with Christ, leaving behind a legacy of faith,...

Mary Kathleen Fitzgerald

Mary Kathleen Fitzgerald

Jan 15, 2025

Ms. Mary Kathleen Fitzgerald, age 46, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Erlanger Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1978 in Hackettstown, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her father Gary Reed.

She is survived by her mom, Ruth Ann Reed of Pennsylvania; companion, Brian Zeigafuse of Dalton,...

Joseph Luster "Joe" Champion Jr.

Joseph Luster "Joe" Champion Jr.

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Joseph Luster "Joe" Champion Jr., age 75, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday January 15, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1949 in Calhoun, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Champion Sr. and Floy Lee Davenport Champion, several brothers and sisters, grandson Randy Wilson.

He is survived by...

Leonard George "Len" Weiss

Leonard George "Len" Weiss

Jan 14, 2025

Mr. Leonard G. "Butch" Weiss, age 82 of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, departed this life 14 January 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born November 11, 1942 in McKeesport, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Judith Ann Adamson Weiss of Rocky Face, Georgia, his father and mother, Leonard J. Weiss 42 and Laura...

Charlie E. Bagley

Charlie E. Bagley

Jan 13, 2025

Reverend Charlie Eugene Bagley, age 95, of Rocky Face, Georgia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and devoted family.

Charlie was born on June 2, 1929, in Murray County, Georgia, the beloved son of the late...

Allene Hitt

Allene Hitt

Jan 13, 2025

Mrs. Allene Orr Hitt, age 100, of Dalton, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her beloved home.

Born on August 24, 1924, in Gainesville, Georgia, Allene was the cherished daughter of the late Anderson and Nora Henry Orr. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Crawford Lee "Buck" Hitt; her...

Linda Rae Gainor

Linda Rae Gainor

Jan 12, 2025

Ms. Linda Rae Gainor, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Quinton Memorial Nursing facility.

Linda was born August 26, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter of the late Wanda Campbell Shields and Leonard Bradberry.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Eoff and a daughter-in-law, Barbara...

Carolyn J. Smith

Carolyn J. Smith

Jan 11, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Jeanette Shelton Smith, age 76, of Lafayette, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Murray County, Georgia, on August 3, 1948, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Callie Meeks Shelton Slaughter and Joseph Charlie "Joe" Shelton. Her life was marked by a...

Mary Stephens Brindle

Mary Stephens Brindle

Jan 9, 2025

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brindle, age 77, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family.

Born on February 7, 1947, in Dalton, Georgia, Mary was the cherished daughter and last surviving child of the late George Lester and Mildred Loraine Morehead Stephens. She was preceded in...

Legend Zion Sandifer

Legend Zion Sandifer

Jan 8, 2025

Little Legend Zion Sandifer, age 2 of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away tragically on January 8, 2025, alongside his beloved mother, Brittany Nicole Sandifer; grandmother, Brenda Carol Sandifer; and brothers, Joshua Heath Sandifer and Jacob Thomas Lee Sandifer, Jr.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 10, 2022.  Little Leg was the baby of the family and was very...

Brittany Nicole Sandifer

Brittany Nicole Sandifer

Jan 8, 2025

Mrs. Brittany Nicole Sandifer, age 26, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away heroically on the morning of January 8, 2025, alongside her cherished sons, Joshua Heath Sandifer, Jacob Thomas Lee Sandifer, Jr., and Legend Zion Sandifer, as well as her beloved mother-in-law, Brenda Carol Sandifer. Brittany's final act of courage in a tragic house fire reflects the boundless love she...

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