Dalton Obituaries

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Mrs Minna Blanche Babb Jennings

Mrs Minna Blanche Babb Jennings

Feb 8, 2017

Mrs. Minna Blanche Babb Jennings, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia, went home to be reunited with her loving husband Henry Jennings, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Regency Park. She was born November 25, 1926 in Dalton GA, a daughter of the late George and Lucy Fletcher Babb. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry H....

Mrs Hazel Beatrice Long

Mrs Hazel Beatrice Long

Feb 8, 2017

Mrs. Hazel Beatrice Long, age 85 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Wednesday February 8, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Hazel was born October 1, 1931 in Chatsworth, GA, a daughter of the late George and Bonnie Chester Howell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Long, brothers, Frank Howell, Gordon...

Mrs Fronie Lavona Mitchell

Mrs Fronie Lavona Mitchell

Feb 7, 2017

Mrs. Fronie Lavona Mitchell, age 73, of Brandon, Mississippi, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital.

Fronie was born on July 10, 1943 in Neshoba County, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Anderson and Nellie Mae Nowell Adcock. She was also preceded...

Mr Robert "Bob" Lee Brindle

Mr Robert "Bob" Lee Brindle

Feb 7, 2017

Mr. Robert "Bob" Lee Brindle, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, February 07, 2017 at the Emory Uniersity Hospital. Bob was born February 7, 1950 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Carl and Helen Brindle.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Brindle of the residence; son, Brian Lee Brindle of Dalton,...

Mrs Shelbia Yates Mackenzie

Mrs Shelbia Yates Mackenzie

Feb 6, 2017

Mrs. Shelbia Jean Yates Mackenzie, age 79 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, February 6, 2017 at the Morningside of Dalton Assisted Living. Shelbia was born September 5, 1937 in Arab, AL, a daughter of the late Romer and Elzie Landers Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Yates, siblings, Lavon Williams, Lavada...

Mr Melvin R Dyer Sr

Mr Melvin R Dyer Sr

Feb 6, 2017

Mr. Melvin R. Dyer Sr., age 80 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, February 6, 2017. Melvin was born June 18, 1936 in Crandall, GA, a son of the late Doc and Hester Jones Dyer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Sue Dyer, daughters, Julia Dyer , Lynda Ridley, sister, Vina Foster.

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Mr Robert Bradley Brown

Mr Robert Bradley Brown

Feb 6, 2017

Mr. Robert Bradley Brown, age 44, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, February 6, 2017 at the local hospital. Bradley was born March 12, 1972 in Dalton, Georgia. He graduated from Southeast High School. He was avid hunter and fisherman. He was employed at Shaw Industries for over twenty-five years.

He was preceded in death...

Mr Johnny Albert Fairbanks Jr

Mr Johnny Albert Fairbanks Jr

Feb 4, 2017

Mr. Johnny Albert Fairbanks Jr., age 53, of Fairmount, GA, passed away Saturday February 4, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born March 4, 1963 in Athens, TN. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Brown Sansing, brothers, Hilary, Billie and Bobby Wint. Johnny was employed at Shaw Industries. Johnny loved the...

Mrs Peggy Sue Stephens Wilkey

Mrs Peggy Sue Stephens Wilkey

Feb 1, 2017

Mrs. Peggy Sue Stephens Wilkey, age 84, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life, Wednesday February 1, 2017 at her daughters home. Peggy was born, June 20, 1932 in Canton, GA. Peggy was preceded in death by her sons; Jackie Poole and Max Poole; grandson, Michael Poole. Mrs. Peggy Sue Stephens Wilkey is survived by her daughter; Tammy McKeehan of...

Mrs Carol Mccurdy Hullender

Mrs Carol Mccurdy Hullender

Feb 1, 2017

Mrs. Carol McCurdy Hullender, age 67 of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, February 1, 2017. Carol was born March 5, 1949 in Dalton, GA, to William Bruce McCurdy Jr. and the late Dessie Brock McCurdy. She was a lifelong member of Maddox Chapel Baptist Church and leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, hope and love for...

Mr Franklin Darnell Chastain

Mr Franklin Darnell Chastain

Jan 29, 2017

Mr. Franklin Darnell Chastain, age 79, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life, Sunday January 29, 2017 at his home. Frank was born July 29, 1937 in Gordon County, Georgia, a son of the late William Floyd and Pemmie Lou Carroll Chastain. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William Junior Chastain and Kenneth Chastain and sisters, Thelma...

Mrs Lena "Elizabeth&Frac12; Mcclure

Mrs Lena "Elizabeth&Frac12; Mcclure

Jan 29, 2017

Mrs. Lena "Elizabeth" McClure, age 85, of Tunnel Hill, GA, departed this life, Sunday January 29, 2017. Elizabeth was born, January 23, 1932 in Blairsville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Berry Seabolt and Ulma Bertha Coker Seabolt. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bud" Arnold McClure, he was the love of her...

Mr Jerry Erman Delpaz

Mr Jerry Erman Delpaz

Jan 29, 2017

Mr. Jerry Erman Delpaz, age 74, of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Sunday January 29, 2017 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. Jerry was born December 4, 1942 in Montrose, Colorado, a son of the late Erman John and Minnie Ann Delpaz. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joanna Delpaz, son, Shane...

Carole Linda Fahrberger

Carole Linda Fahrberger

Jan 27, 2017

Carole Linda Fahrberger, age 67 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, January 27, 2017 at the local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born January 10, 1950 in Reno, Nevada, a daughter of the late William and Patricia Hill Posey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Fahrberger, and her brother, Kenneth...

Brenda Ann Yerty

Brenda Ann Yerty

Jan 25, 2017

Brenda Ann Yerty, age 61, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born May 22, 1955 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Jerry and Bonnie Dale Keeler. She was also preceded in death by her son Ronald Yerty, sister, Martha Garcia.

She...

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...

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