Dalton Obituaries

May 21, 2025

Mr. Jimmy Cooper, age 79, of Rossville, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Jimmy was born July 21, 1945, in Briceville, Tennessee, a son of the late Henry Joseph "Joe" and Gertie Mae Shawn Cooper.  He was also preceded in death by...

May 21, 2025

Mrs. Norma Jean Muse Roberson Green, known as granny to everyone age 90, of Resaca, Georgia, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday May 21, 2025. She was born April 21, 1935 in Resaca, Georgia a daughter of the late John H. and Eve Cloe Muse. She was also preceded in death by the father of her children...

May 21, 2025

Mrs. Angelia Rose Goforth Cagle, age 78, of Gainesville, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Rose was born November 17, 1946, in Dalton, Georgia, one of nine children born to the late Charles Zack and Arcie Mae Sneed Goforth. She was also preceded in death by her husband and...

May 18, 2025

Mr. Ty Aaron Morgan, age 36, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the local hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Ty was born October 10, 1988, in Dalton, Georgia, and was diagnosed with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. Though non-verbal, Ty could see and hear and found meaningful ways to communicate, connecting...

May 18, 2025

Mrs. Cynthia Marie "Cindy" Story, age 58, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia.

Born on August 27, 1966, at Grady Hospital in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, Cindy was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin Harold and Ruby Louise Christopher Best. She was also preceded in death...

May 17, 2025

Mr. Alvin McClure, age 70, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at a local hospital.

Alvin was born on April 12, 1955, in Gilmer County, Georgia, to the late Arlin and Minnie Weaver McClure. He grew up in the hills and hollers of the North Georgia countryside, where he learned the value...

May 16, 2025

Mr. Billy Douglas Lee, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at a local hospital. He was born March 19, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee, son of the late Douglas and Aileen Lee. He was also preceded in death by his nephew Aaron Lee, brother-in-law Larry Stewart. He was a 1965 graduate of Valley Pointe...

May 13, 2025

Ms. Vestia D. Ables, age 84, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away at Advent Health Gordon Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 7, 1940, in Cartersville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father James David Ables, mother Beauree Cowart Holland.

She is survived by her sister, Nancy Alecia Ignctovich;...

May 13, 2025

Mr. William "Billy" Clifford Ridley Jr., age 59, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at PruittHealth – Shepherd Hills in LaFayette, Georgia.

Billy was born on August 18, 1965, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late William and Leona Ridley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Allen and grandson Jr....

May 11, 2025

Apollo Tricas, 12 years old, of Grovetown/Ranger, Georgia, entered into rest on May 11, 2025.  He was born in Grovetown, GA to Zeus and Athena.  He was loved by his devoted parents, Christopher and Laurie Tricas. Apollo enjoyed working with his Pappy at Floyd's Good Dog Kennels and spending time with his Mammy, brothers and sisters.  He was preceded...

May 9, 2025

Mrs. Bernice Belle Elders Lowman, age 94 of Dalton GA, passed away Friday May 9, 2025, at Quinton Memorial. She was born September 23, 1930 in Dalton, Georgia a daughter of the late Barney W. Elders, Sr. and Lillie Mae (Goswick) Elders. She was also preceded in death by her husband Junie Jason "JJ" Lowman, sons-in-law Tolbert Wallace and...

May 7, 2025

Tom Dunbar, 69, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in "The Valley Beautiful" (Erwin, Tennessee) on July 20, 1955, to the late Jacob Ross Jr. and Carolyn Dunbar, Tom was a graduate of ETSU and worked as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch for 31 years. He...

May 7, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Christine Larsen, age 52, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 25, 1972, in Dalton, Georgia, Christine was the cherished daughter of the late Calvin Phillips and Lillian Sanders Parris. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son,...

May 5, 2025

Mrs. Irene Annette Holland, age 62, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Piedmont Mountain Side Hospital. She was born February 25, 1963 in Dalton Georgia, a daughter of the late Harley "H L" Stephens and Ellen Gazaway Stephens.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Tommy Holland of the...

May 5, 2025

Mr. Anthony Hullender, age 49, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 18, 1975 in Dalton, Georgia. He preceded in death by his daddy Ralph Hullender who loved him and he loved his daddy very much. He also loved his nanny and pawpaw...

May 2, 2025

Ms. Morgan Brandy "Mo Mo" Phillips, age 33, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the local hospital.

Mo Mo was born July 29, 1991, in Dalton, Georgia. She was a 2009 graduate of Southeast High School and a proud graduate of Dalton Beauty College, where she pursued her lifelong dream of...

May 2, 2025

Mrs. Anna Lou Essex, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, May 2, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Anna was born May 5, 1958, in Chattanooga TN, to the late Clerance and Maudie Manning. She is also preceded in death by her husband Warren Essex, Brothers and sisters, Ronnie Manning, Larry Manning, Shirley Manning...

May 2, 2025

Our sweet girl, Celeste Alicia Ruedas, was born sleeping on May 2nd, 2025 at 5:34 a.m. weighing 7 lbs 11 oz and 21 inches long. She had her papa's eyebrows, her mommy's nose, and her abuela's hands.

Even while in her mommy's womb, it was obvious to her parents that she had a big personality. She liked...

May 2, 2025

Buddy passed away at home on May 2. Our memories of Buddy will include the many trips he took with us, and his unique way of "speaking." Buddy loved watching birds from the window, eating sardines and snacks, and being near his family. He was loved by everyone who met him and he will be sorely missed.

Apr 29, 2025

Mr. Carroll Breit Suggs, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2025.

Breit was born June 9, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Evans Otis "E.O." and Reita Lucille Schmitt Suggs. He was also preceded in death by a step-son, Robert Stewart Flores and a...