Dalton Obituaries

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...

Randy Stimmel, 46, of Chatsworth, GA transitioned to his heavenly home on August 5th, 2017. His family takes comfort in knowing that he is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Randy was born on January 5, 1971 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but he spent his adolescent years in South Cleveland, TN. He was strong...

Mrs. Glenda Ruth Souther Rackley, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, April, 1, 2014 at Hospice of Chattanooga. Glenda was born June 24, 1945 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by husband, J.R. Rackley and her parends, Glenn Souther and Pauline Turner Shields.

She s survived by her sons and daughters-in-law,...

Mrs. Joyce Norma Phillips, age 80, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday evening, July 31, 2013 at Hospice of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Joyce was born August 26, 1932 in Bradley County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late James A. and Ruth Pauline Stonecipher Maples. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. Phillips and...

Mr. Zachary "Scott" Hall, age 49, of Tunnel Hill departed this life, Thursday March 9, 2017. Scott was born March 17, 1967 in Copper Hill, TN. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Olivia.

He is survived by his wife, Shelley Dee Hall of the residence; sons and daughter-in-law, Zachary Scott Hall Jr. and Amber Hall...

Mrs. Edith Frances Wilson, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, December, 8, 2013 at the Ridgewood Manor Health Care. Frances was born February 26, 1928 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Walter J. and Florence Durham Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Seth Thomas Wilson, brother, Thomas Wilson, sister,...

Reverend Raymond Ray Robinson Sr., at the age of 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, February 28, 2018 at his home in Resaca, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. Reverend Robinson was born on April 23, 1940 in LaGrange, Georgia, a son of the late Melvin Robinson and Mae Freeman. He was...

Margie Marie Crum, 67, of Dalton, departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at the local hospital.

Margie was born Nov. 26, 1947 in Scott County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Russell and Myrtle Huckeby Webb. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Buddy Webb, Estelle Webb, J.L. Webb; sisters, Beaulah Williams, Nola Henderson,...

Mr. Johnny W. Vaughn, age 61, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, July 12, 2013 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Arrangements by, Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002.

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Amy Marlene Holloway Lott, 44, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, June 19, 2014 at Her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 4, 1970 a daughter to Hubert Holloway and Glenda Rogers Croy. She was also preceded in death by her brother Johnny Holliday and a sister Rita Holliday.

She is...

Joan Mullins Walraven, age 81, of Sugar Valley, departed this worldly life on January 11,2018 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born September 29, 1936 to the late Clyde Audley "Moon" Mullins and Nora (Thomas) Mullins. Joan graduated from Sugar Valley High School in 1955 and was a great athlete and avid sports lover. She recently...

Mr. James Ashley "Jad" Dunagan, age 35 of Rocky Face, GA, departed this life April, 19, 2015. Jad was born November 13, 1979 in Denver, Colorado. He was employed by Armstrong Relocation in Ooltewah, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Monroe and Marie Dunagan. He enjoyed camping and spending time outdoors with his family. He loved...

Mrs. Mary Jane Henson, age 72, of Ranger, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, March 7, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Janie was born January 24, 1942 in, Steele, Alabama, a daughter to the late Dexter and Myrtle Clotee Hyatt. Mary was also preceded in death by a sister Eulalah Davis.

She is...