Dalton Obituaries

Mar 18, 2014

Ms. Barbara Ann Defore, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, March 18, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born October 23, 1946 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late, Otis Robert and Della Lee Williams Defore. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Calvin Lee and Jimmy...

Mar 16, 2014

Ms. Sarah Nell Baldwin Bowen age 69, of Lafayette, Georgia, went to be with our precious Lord and Savior Sunday March 16, 2014 at Heritage Healthcare of Shepard Hills. Sarah was born May 12, 1944 in Fort Payne, Alabama, a daughter of the late Obbon and Rosa Bell Baldwin. She was also preceded in death by her son, Vincent...

Mar 15, 2014

Mr. Marvin Robert "Bob" Earley, age 62 of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away March 15, 2014 at his residence surround by his loving family. Bob was born May 5, 1951 in Murphy, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Glenn Earley and a brother, Freddy Earley.

He is survived by his mother, Willa...

Mar 14, 2014

Mr. Anthony Eugene Smith Sr., age 56, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away, March 14, 2014 at his residence. Anthony was born August 3, 1957 in Douglasville, Georgia, a son of the late Frank and Jaclyn Abbott Smith.

He is survived by sons and daughter-in-laws, Anthony "Tony" and Nicole Smith Jr. of Rockmart, Georgia, Marcus and Jennifer Smith...

Mar 13, 2014

Mrs. Della Estella Gunter, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, left the walks of life to be with Jesus, Thursday morning, March 13, 2014 at the local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Della was born March 19, 1927 near Dade City, Florida, and was fond of telling people she was a "Florida Girl". She was preceded in the death...

Mar 11, 2014

Mr. James H. "Jimmy" Tolliver Jr., age 77, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday evening, March 12, 2014 at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born August 5, 1936 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late James H. Tolliver Sr. and Alice Taylor Tolliver. He was also preceded in death by a son,...

Mar 10, 2014

Mr. Dayahbhai Kalidas "DK" Chaudhari, age 37, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday evening, March 10, 2014. DK was born November 14, 1976 in Badpura, India, son of the late Kalidas and Santokben Chaudhari.

Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Dayahbhai Kalidas "DK" Chaudhari will be held Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. noon...

Mar 2, 2014

Mrs. Reba Barnes, age 80, of Dalton, Georgia, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Reba was born July 19, 1933 in Benton, Tennessee, a daughter of the late John and Ella Vaughn Bishop. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Don Barnes and Dan Barnes, brother, C. L. Bishop, sisters,...

Mar 1, 2014

Dr. Peggy Quarles, of Dalton, Georgia, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Hamilton Medical Center. Born July 14, 1947, Dr. Quarles was the daughter of the late H.L. and Mae Hester Quarles. She is survived by her brother Danny Quarles; two nephews, Jason and his wife Amanda of Canton, and Heath of Dalton; two great nieces, Crystal Morris and...

Feb 28, 2014

Mrs. Marie Pippin French, age 86 of Palm Harbor, Florida, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, February 28, 2014 at Coral Oaks Assisted Living in Palm Harbor, Florida, after several years of declining health from Alzheimer's. Marie was born August 22, 1927 in Cherokee County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Roy Lee and...

Feb 27, 2014

Mr. Harley Dearl Townsend, age 68, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, February 27, 2014 at Erlanger Health Center surrounded by his loving family. Harley was born January 20, 1946 in Woodstock, Georgia, a son to the late Arthur and Millie Davis Townsend. Harley was also preceded in death by brothers; Delmar, Elmer, Raymond, Horace and Arthur...

Feb 21, 2014

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Ray Baker, age 75, of Rome, Georgia, departed this life Friday, February 21, 2014, at Quinton Memorial Health Care surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born September 7, 1938 in Rome, Georgia, a daughter to the late Felix and Cordia Ray. She was also preceded in death by her husband Buford Roberts. She was a...

Feb 20, 2014

Mr. Charles Jimmy Ownbey, age 72, of the Dawnville community in Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Palm Coast, Florida, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was a Christian and attended Temple Baptist Church. Charles was a tufting machine mechanic at Signature Hospitality Carpets. Charles was born May 25, 1941...

Feb 19, 2014

Mr. Carl "Clinton" Welch, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 7, 1947 in Rome, GA, a son of the late Luther Willard and Frances Ola Collins Welch. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Leon Welch.

He is survived by his...

Feb 18, 2014

Mrs. Agnes Sue Long, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, February 18, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 10, 1940 in Rockwood, TN, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Macie Pelfrey Harwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Dean Long, daughter, Pamela Jo Long.

She is...

Feb 14, 2014

Little Isaac Jerome Scott Breeden, infant son Kara Nicole and Austin Breeden of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, February 14, 2014 at the local hospital.

He is also survived by his grandparents, Selena and Frank Ogle of Dalton, GA, Jeff and Pam Breeden of Calhoun, GA, Lisa and Jason Michael of Dalton, GA; great grandparents,...

Feb 11, 2014

Mr. William Bruce Cook, age 57, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, February 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 25, 1956 in Georgia, a son of the late William Carson and Leda Hope Harper Cook. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Kay Ledford.

William was an avid outdoorsman...

Feb 11, 2014

Patricia Kilby was born on September 20, 1950, making her 63 years old at the time of her death on February 11, 2014. She married R. Hancel Blalock on May 29, 1971, and was happily married for 42 years. Patricia was preceded in death by her older brother, Donnie Kilby and her father, Hardie Kilby. She is survived by...

Feb 6, 2014

Mrs. Donna Jean (Payne) Hightower, age 80, of Cartersville, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the home of Margie Wilson surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 19. 1933 in Bartow County, a daughter to the late Jesse and Idell Duncan Payne. She was also preceded in death by the love of her...

Feb 4, 2014

Mrs. Lillie Frances Parr, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, February 4, 2014 at the local hospital. Lillie was born October 22, 1946 in Blue Ridge, Georgia, a daughter of the late Bill and Velvie Lewis White. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Grover Parr, brothers, Clarence and Wendell White.