Dalton Obituaries

Aug 2, 2016

Mr. Vernon "Buster" Bredeson age 62 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the local hospital. Buster was born April 13, 1954, in Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernus Bredeson and great grandson Bailey Bredeson.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Diane Bredeson of the residence; mother, Betty...

Jul 31, 2016

Mr. Dylan Clayton Ray Long, age 20, of Dalton, GA, departed this life, July 31, 2016. Dylan was born August 30, 1995 in Dalton, GA.

He is survived by his parents, Joey and Judy Long of Calhoun; sisters, Sierra Long, Ambrosia Long and Chloe Long; grandparents, Ray Thornton, Michelle Pelt, Randall Long and Bernice Boyd, and many...

Jul 30, 2016

Mr. Kenneth Ernest "Pete" Crider, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Saturday evening, July 30, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born March 25, 1944 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Sam and Willie Crider. He was also preceded in death by his...

Jul 29, 2016

Mrs. Mary Margaret "Boggy" Neal, age 99, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, July 29, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born August 26, 1916, in Ellijay, Georgia, a daughter of the late Garrett Earl and Lula Agnes Smith Charles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Reece Neal; son,...

Jul 27, 2016

Mrs. Katherine Christine "Sue" Giles, age 85 of Marietta, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday July 27, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born February 8, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Otis Preston and Ruby Medlin Stanton. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Bruner and her brothers,...

Jul 24, 2016

Mr. Geary Davis age 55, of Dalton, GA, departed this life Sunday July 24, 2016. Geary was born October 16, 1960 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Jay Lee Davis and a brother, Tony Woods.

He is survived by his parents, Lois and Ronnie S. Woods; brother, Timmy Woods; sister, Lorie Bryson;...

Jul 21, 2016

Mr. William Franklin White age 59, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life Thursday July 21, 2016 at the local hospital. Franklin was born December 3, 1956 in Sweetwater, TN, a son of the late William J. and Agnes Farner White. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Diane White, second wife, Cynthia White, grandchildren, Justin Fowler,...

Jul 18, 2016

Mrs. Carol Frazier, age 61, of Lafayette, GA, departed this life, Monday, July 18, 2016. Carol was born in July 23, 1954 in Dalton, GA, the daughter of the late Luther J. Franks and Thelma Goss Franks.

Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Carol Frazier will be held, Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. from...

Jul 17, 2016

Little Erick Julian Linares, departed this life, Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the local hospital. Erick was born in Dalton, GA, he is the son of Erick Linares and Laura Fraire; grandparents, Marily Adame and Miguel Frair and Santiago Linares and Ana Flores.

Service for Little Erick Julian Linares, will be held, Thursday, July 21, 2016 at...

Jul 15, 2016

Mrs. Lavonda "Sue" Gill Austin, age 70, of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Friday July 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Lavonda was born February 17, 1946 in Dalton, GA. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Jesse Lee Locke and Esther Louis Rymer Locke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Talley...

Jul 15, 2016

Mrs. Frances Sharp Dixon, age 88, of Raising Fawn, GA, departed this life, Friday, July 15, 2016 at her home. Frances was born April 9, 1928 in Scottsburg, Virginia, a daughter of the late Spencer and Mozell Buchannon Allen. Frances worked as a nursing assistant for over twenty years at the Hamilton Medical Center and retired from North Park...

Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Robert Harrison Gillespie Jr., age 58, of Dalton, GA, departed this life and went to be with the Lord, Wednesday July 13, 2016 at Erlanger Medical Center. Robert was born, May 27, 1958, the son of the late Robert and Martha Stanley Gillespie Sr. Robert was employed at Shaw Industries, Plant 23. Robert graduated from Southeast High School,...

Jul 12, 2016

Mrs. Mary Mina Jo Gallman Hefner, age 78, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the local hospital. Mina Jo was born September 23, 1937 in Chatsworth, Georgia, a daughter of the late Henry and Euna Leola Green Gallman. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lillie Mae Nesbitt and Frank...

Jul 12, 2016

Eleanor Jan Rigney, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Jan was born December 5, 1944 in Kettering, Ohio, a daughter of the late Virgil Joseph and Eleanor Hill Green. She was also preceded in death by her sister,

Virginia Patricia Stoner. Jan proudly...

Jul 9, 2016

Mr. Gerald Wayne Stephenson, age 64, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the local hospital. Wayne was born July 25, 1951 in Columbus, Georgia, a son of the late Leonard Rufus and Evelyn Carter Stephenson. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Army. He graduated from Titusville High School...

Jun 26, 2016

Mrs. Shirley Eloise Robinson, age 79, of Rydal, GA, departed this life and went home to her heavenly Father, Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Cartersville Medical Center. Shirley was born September 8, 1936 in Pine Log, GA, the daughter of the late Hoke Lockaby and Viola Young Lockaby. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James B....

Jun 26, 2016

Mrs. Margie Estelle Hedrick,age 84, of Tunnel Hill, GA, departed this life Sunday June 26, 2016 at her residence. Margie was born November 29, 1931 in Highpoint, NC, a daughter of the late Lester and Maude McCarter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Roger Hedrick, son, Kurt Van Hedrick, brother, Jimmy McCarter, sister, Joann Sexton....

Jun 20, 2016

Mrs. Teresa Annette Dickson age 52, of Tunnel Hill, GA, departed this life Monday June 20, 2016 at her residence. Teresa was born May 15, 1964 in Dalton, GA. She is survived by her sons, Daryl Dickson of Tennga, GA, Matthew Dickson of Dalton, GA; parents, Reba Chasteen and Tommy Stephens of Tunnel Hill, GA, Troy and Gwen Martin...

Jun 20, 2016

Mr. Doyle Shane Flowers, age 41, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Monday, June 20, 2016 at the local hospital. Shane was born November 15, 1974 in Cobb County, Georgia. Shane was employed by L.G. Housey Company. He loved playing video games and listing to heavy metal music. Shane was one of the best people you could ever meet....

Jun 15, 2016

Ms. April Brandy Caldwell Maddox age 38, of Tunnel Hill, GA, departed this life Wednesday June 15, 2016. April was born October 11, 1977 in Dalton, GA. April was the daughter of the late Kathryn Lynn Hall Pettyjohn. April loved art, nature, good music, spending time with her friends and her beautiful children. She had a heart of gold...