Dalton Obituaries
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Mr Ronald Jackson Dills Sr
Dec 29, 2013
Mr. Ronald Jackson Dills Sr., age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born April 6, 1946 in Nantahala, North Carolina, a son of the late Floyd Jackson and Alice Pauline Roper Dills. He was a 1964 graduate of Nantahala High School. He was a...
Mr Arthur John Jennings
Dec 28, 2013
Mr. Arthur John Jennings, age 57 of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday December 28, 2013 at his residence. Arthur was born May 26, 1956 in Hampton, VA, a son of the late Adrian and Ruth Langer Jennings Sr.
Arthur is survived by companion Kathleen M. Dimauro of the residence, brothers and sister in laws; Adrian and...
Mrs Madge Parsons Smith
Dec 26, 2013
Mrs. Madge Parsons Smith, age 89, a long time resident of Dalton, Georgia and formerly of Calhoun, passed away December 26, 2013 at Elmcroft Assisted Living Facility of Chattanooga, Tennessee with family by her side.
She spent her youth in Gordon County and was married to Lloyd V. Smith, who preceded her in death in 1999. She...
Mrs Frances Jane Justice
Dec 26, 2013
Mrs. Frances Jane Justice, age 67, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, December 26, 2013 at the local hospital. She was born February 27, 1946 in Calhoun, Georgia, a daughter of the late William Henry and Elvie Lee Manning Durham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Edgar Justice and a brother, Kenneth Durham....
Mr Charles Elbert Shelton Sr
Dec 26, 2013
Mr. Charles Elbert Shelton Sr., age 64, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, December 26, 2013 at the local hospital. Charles was born July 7, 1949 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late William Charles and Tamer Jane Smith Shelton. He was also preceded in death by his son Charles Elbert Shelton Jr.
He...
Mr Harrell "Lee&Frac12; Kicklighter
Dec 24, 2013
Mr. Harrell "Lee" Kicklighter, age 42, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning December 24, 2013 at the Gordon Hospital. Lee was born March 17, 1971 in Eufala, Alabama. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
He is survived by his parents Alvin and Saundra Stanley Kicklighter of Dalton, GA; his significant other Ramona Kilgore of the...
Mr Christopher Lee "Cj" Long Jr
Dec 22, 2013
Mr. Christopher Lee "C.J." Long, Jr., age 21, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning December 22, 2013 at the Gordon Hospital. C.J. was born June 25, 1992 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Joe Shelton, Hulen and Frances Smith and a grandmother, Elsie Kirby. C.J. was a 2011 graduate of Lincolnton High...
Mr Charles Edward "Ed" Brown
Dec 20, 2013
Mr. Charles Edward "Ed" Brown, age 69, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, December 20, 2013 at the local hospital. Ed was born January 10, 1944 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Monica Renee Brown, sons, Jeremy Charleston Brown and Andrew Lee Brown and his father, James Edward Brown.
He...
Mr Matthew David Edwards
Dec 17, 2013
Mr. Matthew David Edwards, age 20, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on Tuesday December 17, 2013. Matthew was born June 27, 1993 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his papaws, Lamar Pierce and Vernon Edwards.
He is survived by parents, David Edwards and Anita Vick, step parents, Jeffery Vick and Kelly Fauscett; sister,...
Mrs Kathleen "Kathy" Hightower
Dec 15, 2013
Mrs. Kathleen "Kathy" Hightower, age 78, of Rocky Face, Georgia departed this life on Sunday December 15, 2013 at the local hospital. Kathy was born August 16, 1935 in Etowah, TN a daughter of the late Ernie and Odean Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her son, J.D. Parrish, grandson, Adam Baker, brother, Buddy Thomas, sister, Doris...
Mr Jesse Kelly Manus Jr
Dec 14, 2013
Mr. Jesse Kelly Manus Jr., age 85, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on Saturday December 14, 2013 at his daughters residence in North Carolina. Jesse was born May 14, 1928 in Jefferson, GA, a son of the late Jesse Kelly Manus Sr. and Frances Viola Coyle Manus. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Florence...
Mr Donald Eugene Burchfield
Dec 14, 2013
Mr. Donald Eugene Burchfield, age 49, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on Saturday December 14, 2013 at the local hospital after a long illness. Donald was born March 20, 1964 in Cherokee, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Ann Parker Burchfield, his parents, Larry and Lois Mathis.
He is survived by his...
Mr Herman Charlie Manning
Dec 14, 2013
Mr. Herman Charlie Manning, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on Saturday December 14, 2013 at his residence. Herman was born November 9, 1926 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Kirby Manning Sr. and Grace Martin Manning. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elva Kathleen Manning, son, Joe Manning, brothers, William Kirby...
Mr Alvin Ray Morrison
Dec 12, 2013
Mr. Alvin Ray Morrison, age 51, of Rocky Face, Georgia departed this life on Thursday December 12, 2013 at the Chatsworth Health Care Center. Alvin was born June 19, 1962 in Ringgold, GA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Crider.
He is survived by his father, A.V. Morrison of Dalton, GA; daughters and sons-in-law,...
Mr David Nelson Thornton
Dec 11, 2013
Mr. David Nelson Thornton, age 75, of Lafayette, Georgia departed this life on Wednesday December 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born July 1, 1938 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late William and Viola Campbell Sulzberger. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a police officer...
Mr William "Bill" Henry Gann
Dec 9, 2013
Mr. William "Bill" Henry Gann, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on Monday December 9, 2013 at the Hamilton Medical Center. Bill was born July 9, 1945 in Oliver Springs, TN, a son of the late William and Dorothy Elizabeth Gann. He was retired from Mohawk Carpet. Bill loved to grow a garden and always shared his...
Nadine Bishop Griffin
Dec 8, 2013
Nadine Bishop Griffin (January 25, 1946 December 8, 2013)
Nadine Bishop Griffin, 67, of Barney passed away Sunday December 8, 2013 at Smith Northview Hospital.
Born in Lafayette, Ga. Mrs. Griffin was the daughter of J.B. and Lucille Barton Bishop. She had been a resident of Barney for 10 years moving here from Calhoun, Ga.,...
Mr Henry Allen Fee Sr
Dec 8, 2013
Mr. Henry Allen Fee Sr., age 55, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on December 8, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born November 22, 1958 in Harlan, KY, a son of the late William and Laura Boling Fee. He was retired from Mohawk Industries.
He is survived by his wife Teresa...
Mr James F Lock
Dec 6, 2013
Mr. James F. Lock, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, December 6, 2013 at his residence. James was born June 29, 1930 in Polk County, TN a son of the late Frank D. and Lucy Preswood Lock. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Anthony Lock, brother Melvin Lock.
He is survived...
Mrs Sara Holt Crawford
Dec 5, 2013
Mrs. Sara Holt Crawford, age 94, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, December 5, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Sara was born October 28, 1919 in Gordon County, Georgia, a daughter of the late James Milford and Mae Orr Holt. She was also preceded in death by brothers; Raymond and Maurice Holt. Sara was...
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