Dalton Obituaries

Apr 4, 2015

Mr. Don Eugene Morgan, age 64 of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Saturday evening, April 4, 2015 at the local hospital. Don was born February 27, 1951 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late George and Barbara Kiker Morgan. Don was a 1969 graduate of Valley Point High School where he the captain of the 1968 football team....

Apr 3, 2015

Mrs. Shirley Lynn Lynthlin, age 54, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, April 3, 2015 at her residence. Shirley was born in Copper Hill, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Walter L. and Hope Coleman Ramsey.

She is survived by her companion, Jesse Caldwell of the residence; sons and daughters-in-law, Josh and Heather Lynthlin, Justin and...

Apr 2, 2015

Mr. James Gerald Godfrey, age 44, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the local hospital. James was born December 29, 1970 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late David Ted Godfrey, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Painter Godfrey of Dalton; sons Devin Lee Chitwood, Austin Roses, Chris Roses...

Mar 30, 2015

Mrs. Rhonda Sue Rogers, age 59, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening March 30, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Rhonda was born November 5, 1955 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ray Bearden, her mother and step-father, Wilma and Johnny Cantrell and her brother, David Bearden. Rhonda...

Mar 30, 2015

Mr. Henry "Achie" Mitchell Jr., age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, March 30, 2015 at the local hospital. Achie was born March 12, 1929 in Dalton, GA a son of the Henry Mitchell Sr. and Paralee Ray Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Stevie, Marshall and Ray Mitchell, sister, Virginia Nations....

Mar 29, 2015

Reverend Jesse James Bivens, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jesse was born June 18, 1928 in Monroe County, Tennessee, a son of the late Pink and Lou White Bivens, brothers, Wilburn Bivens, Enos Bivens, Reed Bivens John D. Bivens, Charles Bivens, sisters, Evelene Duncan,...

Mar 26, 2015

Mr. Thomas Lee Farris, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the local hospital. Thomas was born April 29, 1956 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, a son of the late Cecil and Betty Ingram Farris. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Farris.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Mar 24, 2015

Barbara Monteen Ponder Mansfield

May 6, 1928March 23, 2015

On, Monday, March 23, Barbara Ponder Mansfield, beloved wife of her deceased husband Hudon J. Mansfield, adored mother and respected grandmother, went home to her Heavenly Father. She reunited with her parents Robert Oscar Ponder, Rossie Staten Ponder, her precious daughter, Iris Darlene Mansfield,...

Mar 23, 2015

Mrs. Linda Louise Powell, age 70 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Monday March 23, 2015 at the local hospital. Linda was born May 29, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia, a daughter of the late Spence and Margaret Green Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gene Powell, daughter, Judy Michelle Holloway, granddaughter, Whitney Way, brother,...

Mar 23, 2015

Mrs. Zannie Christine Muse, age 85 of Resaca, GA, departed this life Monday March 23, 2015 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center in Floyd County surrounded by her family. Zannie was born January 6, 1930, to the late, Mr Isaac Thaniel Holden and Mrs. Vallie Lavonia Freeman. She was also proceeded in death by sons, Benny Fennell and Mark...

Mar 22, 2015

Mr. Michael Haden Williams, age 23, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2015. Haden was born June 23, 1991 in Dalton, Georgia. Haden was a graduate of Phoenix High School and obtained an associate degree from Dalton College. Haden was a very sweet, kind, sensitive, intelligent and loving person. He was a gifted guitar player...

Mar 21, 2015

Mrs. Clara "Nell" Smith, age 79 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Saturday March 21, 2015 at the local hospital. Nell was born August 2, 1935 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late James Marion and Bessie Lee Owen Goswick. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Loretta Smith, brothers, Leonard, Robert, Harold and Paul Goswick,...

Mar 20, 2015

Mrs. Jannie Willene Reed, age 82 of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Friday March 20, 2015 at the Quinton Memorial Health Care in Dalton, Georgia. Jannie was born November 23 1932 in Calhoun, Georgia, a daughter of the late Bartow and Mattie Pearl Jordan Hales. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 Years, Virgil Miller...

Mar 20, 2015

Mr. Rickey Lynn Whaley, age 61 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Friday March 20, 2015 at his residence. Rickey was born June 3, 1953 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late George Calvin and Bernice Burnett Whaley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Terry Whaley, brothers, Calvin Jerry Whaley, George Whaley Jr., Gerald Quinn...

Mar 19, 2015

Little Makenna Hope Dwight, infant daughter of Yasmine Danielle Smith and Leland Asa Dwight II of Dalton, GA., went to be with Jesus on Thursday March 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her great grandfather, Jerry Russell Austin.

She is also survived by her grandparents, Denise and Victor Harrison of Dalton, GA; Leland Asa Dwight...

Mar 18, 2015

Ms. Judy Paulette Stafford, age 51, of Cohutta, GA., departed this life, Wednesday March 18, 2015 at her residence. Judy was born December 1, 1963 in Dalton, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest C. Bethune, brother, Donald Lamar Thornton, Lora Donna Thornton.

She is survived by her mother, Catherine Bridges Thornton; brothers, Jimmy...

Mar 17, 2015

Mrs. Viola E. Fry, age 75, of Plainville, GA., departed this life, Tuesday March 17, 2015 at Gordon Hospital with her family at her side. Viola was born April 6, 1939 to the late George Wheeler and Elizabeth Monger Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert Fry, brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Donna Jean Wheeler....

Mar 16, 2015

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Louise Harris, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Monday, March 16, 2015 at her home. Dot was born on January 21, 1940 a daughter of the late Betty E. and William F. Dunn Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Leroy Harris. She was a member of the Maple...

Mar 16, 2015

Mr. Tracy William Luck, age 43, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life departed this life Wednesday morning, March 16, 2015. Tracy was born May 26, 1972 in Chatsworth, GA. He was the son of the late Johnny William Luck. Tracy was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joey Grogan and Ethan Grogan.

Mr. Tracy William Luck...

Mar 13, 2015

Mrs. Linda Head West, age 71, of Calhoun, GA and formerly of Dalton, GA, departed this life on Friday March 13, 2015 at her home. Linda was born on March 16, 1943 to the late Tom and Polly Head. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. West and brother, Carl T. Head.

Mrs....