Dalton Obituaries

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Mrs Kathleen "Kathy" Hightower

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mrs Mary Faye Tatum Jones

Mrs Mary Faye Tatum Jones

Dec 5, 2013

Mrs. Mary Faye Tatum Jones, age 79 of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life, Thursday December 5, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Faye was born December 7, 1933 in Gordon County, GA, a daughter of the late Reverend Don and Mamie Woody Tatum. Faye was also preceded in death by her Husband James "J.F." Jones, brothers;...

Mr Ricky Lamar Bryson

Mr Ricky Lamar Bryson

Dec 3, 2013

Mr. Ricky Lamar Bryson, age 45, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the local hospital. Ricky was born June 15, 1968 in Dalton, Georgia. He was employed at Bluefield Carpet. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Lamar Bryson and his grandparents, Cub and Letha Bryson and Albert and Nellie Henderson....

Mrs Helen P Suit

Mrs Helen P Suit

Dec 2, 2013

Mrs. Helen P. Suit, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, December 02, 2013 at her home. Helen was born February 19, 1934 in Copperhill, TN, a daughter of the late Cutcher and Miney Conner Messer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cling A. Suit Jr., daughter, Kim Luna, brothers, Carlton Messer, William Messer,...

Mr James E Dillon

Mr James E Dillon

Dec 2, 2013

Mr. James E. Dillon, age 48, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Monday afternoon, December 2, 2013 at the local hospital. James was born September 4, 1965 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

He is survived by his parents, Hubert Earl and Mary Jane Logan Dillon of Ducktown, TN; his companion, Karen Cline Calhoun of Dalton, GA; son, Evan...

Mrs Rosa Maria Calderon

Mrs Rosa Maria Calderon

Nov 28, 2013

Mrs. Rosa Maria Calderon, age 52, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, November 28, 2013 at her home. Rosa was born December 12, 1960 in Tanhuato, Michoacan, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her father, J. Refugio Garcia. She was formerly employed at Mohawk and was a member of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church.

She...

Mr Edker Busie

Mr Edker Busie

Nov 28, 2013

Mr. Edker Busie, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, November 28, 2013 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Edker was born April 21, 1926 in Shannon, Georgia, a son of the late Free and Texie Picklesaymer Busie. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Bessie Spivey, Irene Rainey...

Mrs Carol Ann Bassett

Mrs Carol Ann Bassett

Nov 26, 2013

Mrs. Carol Ann Fairbanks Bassett, age 66 of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning, Nov. 26, 2013 at the Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, Georgia surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born June 21, 1947 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts a daughter of the late Arthur and Georgia Weaver Fairbanks Sr. She is preceeded in deathby her...

Mr Walter "Lee&Frac12; Fox Jr

Mr Walter "Lee&Frac12; Fox Jr

Nov 19, 2013

Mr. Walter "Lee" Fox Jr., age 69, of Ringgold, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Lee was born January 31, 1944 in Rome, Georgia, a son of the late Walter Lee Fox Sr. and Marie Staggs Thacker. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Marshal and Harry Fox,...

Shirley Mae Rhymer

Shirley Mae Rhymer

Nov 18, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Mae Rhymer, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday morning, November 18, 2013 at the local hospital. Shirley was born March 21, 1947 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late James Walter and Arebell Silvers Patton. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Willie Bell Ault.

She is survived by...

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