Dalton Obituaries

Nov 14, 1951

Mrs. Doetje McFadden age 69, of Cleveland, TN, departed this life Friday evening, March 19, 2021, at home.

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Dec 29, 1942

Mrs. Helen Helton, age 74 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Tuesday June 6, 2017 at her residence. Helen was born December 29, 1942 in Ringgold, GA, a daughter of the late Albert Glenn May Sr. and Edna Cummings May. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas Helton, son, Bradley Lamar Brookshire, daughter, Sharon Beard,...

Mar 25, 1942

Mrs. Lena Blakemore age 77 of Fort Oglethorpe departed this life Sunday May 12, 2019 at the Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga.

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Jul 16, 1905

Baxter was abandoned at a service station in Atlanta. He was recused and given to me by a very kind and special lady, Jan Stepp, on January 31, 2018. According to the Vet he was 2% years old at this time. We adapted very easily to each other. He was trained and became my service dog after a brain...

Mr. Terry Phillips, age 47, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the Murray Medical Center in Chatsworth, Georgia. Terry was born August 24, 1968 in Dalton, Georgia.

Terry was a supervisor at Shaw Industries Plant #4, where he had worked for twenty-eight years. Terry never met a stranger and loved life.

Mr. John Oliver "J.O." Dillard, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, December 1, 2013 at the local hospital. J.O. was born July 22, 1928 in Etowah, Tennessee, a son of the late Henry Mack and Rebecca Jane Wilson Dillard. He was also preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Frances Azilee Nealey Dillard...

Mrs. Venita Stephens age 49, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, May 24, 2013, in Summerville, Georgia, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Venita was born on August 1, 1963 in Ellijay, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Jess Painter, biological mother, JoAnn Daves, brother, Wayne Painter.

She is survived by her...

Ms. Janice Harbison, age 51, of Shannon, Georgia, formerly from Shepherdsville, Kentucky, departed this life Thursday July 25, 2013 at her residence.

Services to celebrate the life of Ms. Janice Harbison will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 12 noon at Brooks Funeral Home in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The family will receive friends Brooks Funeral Home on...

Ms. Alicia LeAnn Fry Greene, age 38, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, July 25, 2015. Alicia was born March 4, 1977 in Dalton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by grandparents, William A. Sr. and Laura Wheat and Luther and Bessie Fry. Alicia was employed by Rosedale Transportation as a truck driver. She is survived by her...

Mr. Emanuel Phillips age 52, of Crandall, GA, departed this life Sunday June 2, 2013 at his residence. Emanuel was born August 4, 1960 in Scott County, Tennessee, a son of the late Monroe and Joan Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Lane Phillips of the residence; children, Emily Dean Phillips of Crandall, GA, Caleb...

Mrs. Alice Faye Blackwell, age 75, of Ranger, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born August 1, 1941 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, a daughter of the late John Floyd and Eva Rouse Williams.

She is survived by husband, John Paul Blackwell of the residence;...

Mr. Bobby J. Dixon Sr., age 80, of Chatsworth, GA, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 14, 2016. Bobby was born August 24, 1935 in Dalton, GA. He was the son of the late, Melvin Dixon Sr. and Tessie Borders Dixon. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Melvin Dixon Jr. Bobby was the...

Mr. James Michael "Mike" Freeman, age 63 of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away March 20, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born April 7, 1950 in Fairmount, Georgia, a son of the late Willis James and Bernice Chambers Freeman. He was also preceded in death by his son Jeffery Freeman, brothers-in-law, Jack McBride and Lowell Tarpley, nephew, Jerry...

Mr. John Travis Awtrey, age 31, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Monday, July 4, 2016 from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Travis was born July 9, 1984 in Marietta, Georgia. He was a member of the Fairmount Church of Christ and was employed at Millar Electric in Smyrna, Georgia.

He is survived by his...

Mrs. Velma Ann Nichols 100, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday July 17, 2013 at Ridgewood Manor Health Care Center. Mrs. Nichols was born February 3, 1913 in the Fairview Community, near Calhoun, Georgia, a daughter of the late Vernon and Mary Octavia Turner Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend James "Jimmy" Nichols, her...

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Mr. Robert Godby, age 78, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Monday, June 29, 2015 at his residence. Robert was born September 26, 1936 in Matewan, WV a son of the late William and Edna Adams Godby. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert Godby Jr., brothers, Bill Godby,...

Mr. Charlie Estel Sneed, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday July 10, 2016 at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born September 18, 1937 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Henry N. and Ethel Womack Sneed. He was also preceded in death by his devoted wife of fifty-one years, Shirley...

Mr. David J. Wimpey, age 54, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, February 26, 2014 the local hospital. David was born January 12, 1960 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Howard and Pauline Shoemaker Wimpey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Oscar "Budgie" Wimpey, sister, Paulette Wimpey.

He is survived...

Mr. Floyd "Wendell Ray" Rich, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life, Tuesday March 14, 2017 at the local hospital. He was born on October 26, 1932 in Blairsville, Georgia, a son to the late Harry Benjamin and Mamie Lillian Deaver Rich. He is also preceded by his step-mother Mamie Rodgers Rich, sister; Carmel Tutherow, and brothers; Solomon...

Carol Caudill Gunter, 75, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, June 9, 2014 at Gordon Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 11, 1938 a daughter to the late Alamander and Suzanna Adams Caudill She was also preceded in death by her brother Mose Caudill.

She is survived daughters and sons in...