Brenda Irene Peters
Aug 27, 2025
Ms. Brenda Irene Peters, age 63, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her residence.
Brenda was born April 21, 1962, in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Cleva Jenkins Wolfe and the late Homer John Prince. She is preceded in death by her father, Homer John Prince.
Brenda loved the...
Artie Long
Aug 23, 2025
Mr. Artie Lee Long, age 68, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 20, 1957, in Oliver Springs, TN, a son of the late Harvey and Molly Long. He was also preceded in death by his son, Seth Long, and brothers, Mark...
Jesse Arthur Bell Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
Mr. Jesse Arthur Bell Jr., age 64 of Chatsworth, Ga departed this life Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born July 31, 1961 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father Jesse Arthur Bell Sr., brother Kevin Allen Bell.
He is survived by his stepmother, Shelby Bell of Rocky Face, GA, mother, Virginia Bell...
William Henry Thompson Ii
Aug 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Mr. William Henry Thompson II, a beloved member of our community from Dalton, Georgia. William, who was only 53 years old, passed away on August 19, 2025. He was the cherished son of the late William Thompson Sr. and Barbra Ellis Thompson.
William leaves behind his loving...
Annabelle Pack
Aug 18, 2025
Our beloved Annabelle, a gentle and loyal Great Dane, passed away at the age of 8. She was a cherished member of our family and brought love, laughter, and comfort to everyone who knew her. Annabelle was the best snuggle buddy and loved nothing more than being close to her people. She spent her days playing outside with her...
John Wayne Wheeler
Aug 17, 2025
Mr. John Wayne Wheeler, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, August 17, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born November 15, 1966 in Polk County, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father William Havens Wheeler.
He is survived by his son, Jonathan "Drew" Wheeler and Holly Paige Keener of Dalton, GA; grandson,...
William Dean Young
Aug 17, 2025
Mr. William Dean Young, age 93, of Fairmount, Georgia, entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at The Oaks of Fairmount, PCH.
Dean was born December 1, 1931, in Gordon County, Georgia, the son of the late Onice and Mable Moss Young. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-six...
Earnest Michael Harris
Aug 11, 2025
Mr. Earnest Michael Harris, age 70, of Resaca, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else.
Born September 7, 1954, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, Earnest was the son of the late Robert Lee and Geneva Harris. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter,...
Gary Crider
Aug 10, 2025
Mr. Gary Douglas Crider, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the local hospital.
Gary was born May 9, 1951, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Ralph J. and Mattie Sue Ketchum Crider. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Randle Crider, Roger Crider, and James Crider,...
John Eldon Thompson
Aug 9, 2025
Mr. John Eldon Thompson, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by the family he cherished deeply. Eldon was born January 13, 1952, in Ringgold, Georgia, a son and the last surviving child of Ollie Chester and Mary Lucille Shepherd Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...
Santos Sotelo
Aug 9, 2025
Mr. Santos Sotelo, Jr., age 56, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. He died from long-term complications of diabetes. Santos loved his family deeply, missed them every day, and they live with the hope of being reunited with him again one day.
Santos was...
Linda Sue Bramblett Chastain
Aug 5, 2025
Mrs. Linda Sue Bramblett Chastain, age 76, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Murray Woods Assisted Living.
Linda was born April 7, 1949, in Murray County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Floyd Samuel and Ruth Elizabeth Posey Bramblett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Darnell "Frank"...
Audrey Aleigha Doyle
Aug 5, 2025
Ms. Audrey Aleigha Doyle
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Audrey, a vibrant light in the lives of all who knew her. Audrey left this world far too soon, but not without leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and boundless love.
Audrey was a daughter, a...
Eula Mae Petty
Aug 3, 2025
Mrs. Eula Mae Johnson Petty, age 89, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the local hospital.
Born January 18, 1936, in Whitfield County, Georgia, Eula Mae was the beloved daughter of the late Walter F. and Sara Velentine "Tine" Hammontree Gulledge. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow...
Jonathan Bethel Woodward
Aug 1, 2025
Mr. Jonathan Bethel Woodward, age 45, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, August 1, 2025, at his residence.
Jonathan was born May 23, 1980, in Dalton, Georgia. He was the beloved youngest child of his mother, Patsy Townsend Woodward Bryant, with whom he shared a uniquely deep and cherished bond. He was preceded in death...
James E Lawless
Aug 1, 2025
Mr. James Edward Lawless, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning August 1, 2025, at the local hospital.
James was born September 8, 1937, in Whitfield County, Georgia, a son of the late Sam and Martha Beal Lawless. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Magaline Hunter Lawless, son and daughters-in-law, Alan...
Priscilla Saylor Stephens
Aug 1, 2025
Ms. Priscilla Stephens age 75 of Crandall, Ga departed this life Friday, August 1, 2025.
Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA 30721. 706-226-4002. www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org
Tempie Marie Pierce
Jul 29, 2025
Mrs. Tempie Marie Land Pierce, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025.
Born June 29, 1940, in Dalton, Georgia, Tempie was the beloved daughter of the late Arvil and Ruth Sane Land. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Earl Ray Ausmus and Oliver Pierce; her cherished...
Edwina Mcinnish
Jul 27, 2025
Mrs. Edwina Jane McInnish, age 83, of Calhoun, Georgia, and formerly of LaGrange, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Sunday morning, July 27, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Calhoun. A woman of quiet strength and heartfelt devotion, Edwina lived a life defined by love—for her family, her community, and the people whose lives she touched along the...
Jewell Gazaway Pilcher
Jul 27, 2025
Mrs. Jewell Edna Gazaway Pilcher, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday afternoon July 27, 2025 at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jesse Silvers.
Jewell was born March 4, 1948, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Edna Mae Roach Gazaway. She was also preceded in death...
