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Ruby Kate Shook
Jan 17, 2025
Mrs. Ruby Kate Shook, age 87, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life on Friday afternoon, January 17, 2025, at the local hospital.
Ruby was born June 18, 1937, in Cherokee County, North Carolina, to the late Thomas "Tom" and Nora Belle Pickelsimer Beaver. She was preceded in death by her son, Tommie Phillips; sisters, Jeanette Ledford,...
Paul T Womac
Jan 17, 2025
Mr. Paul T. Womac, age 77, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Friday afternoon, January 17, 2025, at the local hospital. He was born November 19, 1947 in Riceville, Tennessee, a son of the late Henry Arnold and Nina Parkerson Womac. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Kathrine Guffey, Helen Edwards, Evelyn Brooks, Nina Kinder, brother...
G W Bates
Jan 16, 2025
Mr. GW Bates, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born May 20, 1949 in Dalton Georgia, a son of the late James Ralph and Geneva Henry Bates. He was also preceded in death by his He was also preceded in death...
Lee Ann Grizzle
Jan 16, 2025
Ms. Lee Ann Bell Grizzle, age 63, Dalton, Georgia, departed this life at the local hospital. She was born July 3, 1961 in Dalton, Georgia a daughter of the late George Milburn and Florance Evelynn Brock Bell. She was also preceded in death by her son Donald Maton, brothers David, Robert, Phillip and Jerry Bell.
She is...
Archie David "Track" Reeves Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Mr. Archie David "Track" Reeves Jr., age 81, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, January 16, 2025, after a long illness. Born on March 13, 1943, to the late Archie David Reeves Sr. (Alabama) and Annie Laura Evans Reeves (Chattanooga), Archie transitioned from this earthly life into eternal glory with Christ, leaving behind a legacy of faith,...
Mary Kathleen Fitzgerald
Jan 15, 2025
Ms. Mary Kathleen Fitzgerald, age 46, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Erlanger Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1978 in Hackettstown, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her father Gary Reed.
She is survived by her mom, Ruth Ann Reed of Pennsylvania; companion, Brian Zeigafuse of Dalton,...
Joseph Luster "Joe" Champion Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Mr. Joseph Luster "Joe" Champion Jr., age 75, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday January 15, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1949 in Calhoun, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Champion Sr. and Floy Lee Davenport Champion, several brothers and sisters, grandson Randy Wilson.
He is survived by...
Leonard George "Len" Weiss
Jan 14, 2025
Mr. Leonard G. "Butch" Weiss, age 82 of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, departed this life 14 January 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born November 11, 1942 in McKeesport, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Judith Ann Adamson Weiss of Rocky Face, Georgia, his father and mother, Leonard J. Weiss 42 and Laura...
Charlie E. Bagley
Jan 13, 2025
Reverend Charlie Eugene Bagley, age 95, of Rocky Face, Georgia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and devoted family.
Charlie was born on June 2, 1929, in Murray County, Georgia, the beloved son of the late...
Allene Hitt
Jan 13, 2025
Mrs. Allene Orr Hitt, age 100, of Dalton, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her beloved home.
Born on August 24, 1924, in Gainesville, Georgia, Allene was the cherished daughter of the late Anderson and Nora Henry Orr. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Crawford Lee "Buck" Hitt; her...
Linda Rae Gainor
Jan 12, 2025
Ms. Linda Rae Gainor, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Quinton Memorial Nursing facility.
Linda was born August 26, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter of the late Wanda Campbell Shields and Leonard Bradberry. She was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Eoff and a daughter-in-law, Barbara...
Carolyn J. Smith
Jan 11, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Jeanette Shelton Smith, age 76, of Lafayette, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Murray County, Georgia, on August 3, 1948, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Callie Meeks Shelton Slaughter and Joseph Charlie "Joe" Shelton. Her life was marked by a...
Mary Stephens Brindle
Jan 9, 2025
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brindle, age 77, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on February 7, 1947, in Dalton, Georgia, Mary was the cherished daughter and last surviving child of the late George Lester and Mildred Loraine Morehead Stephens. She was preceded in...
Legend Zion Sandifer
Jan 8, 2025
Little Legend Zion Sandifer, age 2 of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away tragically on January 8, 2025, alongside his beloved mother, Brittany Nicole Sandifer; grandmother, Brenda Carol Sandifer; and brothers, Joshua Heath Sandifer and Jacob Thomas Lee Sandifer, Jr.
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 10, 2022. Little Leg was the baby of the family and was very...
Brittany Nicole Sandifer
Jan 8, 2025
Mrs. Brittany Nicole Sandifer, age 26, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away heroically on the morning of January 8, 2025, alongside her cherished sons, Joshua Heath Sandifer, Jacob Thomas Lee Sandifer, Jr., and Legend Zion Sandifer, as well as her beloved mother-in-law, Brenda Carol Sandifer. Brittany's final act of courage in a tragic house fire reflects the boundless love she...
Joshua Heath Sandifer
Jan 8, 2025
Little Joshua Heath Sandifer, age 5, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away tragically on January 8, 2025, alongside his beloved mother, Brittany Nicole Sandifer; grandmother, Brenda Carol Sandifer; and brothers, Jacob Thomas Lee Sandifer, Jr., and Legend Zion Sandifer.
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on November 19, 2019, Joshua was a spirited and joyful child with a deep love...
Jacob Thomas Lee Sandifer Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
Little Jacob Thomas Lee Sandifer, Jr, age 4 of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away tragically on January 8, 2025, alongside his beloved mother, Brittany Nicole Sandifer; grandmother, Brenda Carol Sandifer; and brothers, Joshua Heath Sandifer, and Legend Zion Sandifer.
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on January 5, 2021, Little Jake was a special child and was looking forward to...
Brenda Sandifer
Jan 8, 2025
Ms. Brenda Carol Sandifer, age 73, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away heroically on the morning of January 8, 2025, while trying to save her beloved family during a tragic house fire. Her unwavering devotion to her family and immense love for her grandchildren were defining aspects of her beautiful life. Brenda's courageous spirit was matched only by her dedication...
William H. Dominici
Jan 7, 2025
Mr. William H. Dominici, age 60, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life on January 7, 2025, at Erlanger Health Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born September 10, 1964 in Orlando, Florida, a son of the late Felix and Creta Dominici. He was also preceded in death by his brother Buddy Roger Dominici.
He is survived by...
Rosco Osborn
Jan 7, 2025
Rosco Osborn, a devoted and precious chiweenie service dog, passed away on January 7, 2025, in Chatsworth, GA, at the age of 13. Born on May 26, 2013, Rosco spent his life as a faithful companion and invaluable support to a veteran, embodying the spirit of loyalty and love.
With his sleek black coat and soulful eyes,...
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