Dalton Obituaries

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. Clifford Wayne Metcalf, age 80, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, August 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Wayne Metcalf, who lived a wonderful life for 80 years. A true family man, he was the very definition...

Aug 15, 2024

Ms. Pamela Marie "Pam" Ponders Caldwell, age 57, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life far too soon on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, at her home. Her passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of her family and all who knew her.

Pam was born on September 28, 1966, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Tony...

Aug 15, 2024

Mr. Michael Anthony Hall, age 53, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, August 15, 2024. He was born February 18, 1971 in Chatsworth, Georgia, a son of the late JE and Linda Faye Hall. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marie Conliff.

Michael was a man of faith. He always put...

Aug 11, 2024

Hope was a precious baby who brightened the lives of so many people for the past 15yrs. I can't honestly say who rescued who that night! God gave me my Hope back so long ago, and now I had to give you back to him! You will be missed daily until we meet again!

Aug 8, 2024

Little Weston Kristopher Brock, infant son of Ashlin Norris and Hunter Brock of Dalton, Georgia, was born and died on August 8, 2024, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia. Although his time with us was brief, his presence will be cherished forever.

Weston was preceded in death by his uncle Jerry Norris and great-grandparents Howard and Sarah...

Aug 7, 2024

Obituary for Mr. Charlie Henry Faith

Mr. Charlie Henry "Tooter" Faith, age 68, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the local hospital. Born on February 29, 1956 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Jasper Faith, mother, Irene Louise Parker Curtis, brothers, George Faith, Buster Faith, grandparents,...

Aug 6, 2024

Obituary for Mrs. Neisha Paige Brophy

Mrs. Neisha Paige Brophy, age 42, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the local hospital. Born on August 14, 1981, in Dalton, Georgia, Neisha was a devoted wife, loving mother, and compassionate LPN nurse whose warmth and dedication touched many lives. She was preceded in...

Aug 5, 2024

Belle Aviles adored her dog Beast, who cherished spending time with her, whether it was sleeping in her cozy bed, going for walks, or engaging in play. Beast would eagerly await Belle's return from school, often displaying signs of sadness and anxiety until she came home, at which point he would become ecstatic. He had a fondness for stuffed...

Aug 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Wanda Sue Key

Mrs. Wanda Sue Key, age 74, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the local hospital. Born on August 9, 1949, in Copper Hill, Tennessee, Wanda was a beloved daughter of the late James and Helen Lowery Payne. She was also preceded...

Aug 4, 2024

Mrs. Betty Lou Seay, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her devoted family. Born on November 27, 1933, in Cohutta, Georgia, Betty was the cherished daughter of the late John Frank and Ruth Mae Massingale Langham. She was preceded in death...

Jul 31, 2024

All people die, but not all people live, and Ellen Doyle Zepess truly lived. Although she passed on July 31, 2024, her love and life made this world better. Born in Queens, NY, on December 12, 1954, to John Doyle and Margaret Hernstorf, she was the youngest girl of 14 children. Being a part of a large family and...

Jul 31, 2024

Mrs. Diana Kay Koger Wilcox, age 57, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, July 31, 2024, at the local hospital. Born on December 4, 1966, in Somerset, Kentucky, Diana was the cherished daughter of the late Jimmy Ray "Buck" and Janice "Jan" Spradlin Ross. Affectionately known as "Sis" to her family, she was also preceded in...

Jul 31, 2024

Mrs. Frances Carolyn Miolen, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born February 12, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Bradford Lee and Thelma Aleen Frady Teasley.  She was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Titus Harrod,...

Jul 25, 2024

Little Miss Emily Colleen Buddin, age 9, of Resaca, Georgia departed this life Thursday, July 25, 2024, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia.

Emily was born October 31, 2014, in Canton, Georgia.  Emily was a student at Tolbert Elementary School in Resaca, Georgia, where she would have been a fourth grader at the beginning of this school...

Jul 24, 2024

Ms. Shirley Dianne Mitchell, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024, at a local hospital.

Shirley was born September 19, 1955, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late, George Clayton and Alma Elisebeth Prince Smith. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Storm Curl.

Shirley is...

Jul 23, 2024

Mr. John Rylee Lynthlin, age 18, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2024.

John Rylee was born May 29, 2006, in Dalton, Georgia. He was a 2024 graduate of Murray County High School and was employed at Hardee's for the past two years.

He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Jul 23, 2024

Little Ariana Iris Fincher, infant daughter of Anna Marie Lutz and Isaiah Jacob Fincher of Calhoun, Georgia, was born and died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Randall Fincher; great-grandparents, Clemmie and Arvell Pankey.

She is also survived by a brother, Waylon Cleveland...

Jul 23, 2024

Ms. Lisa Larae Woodard, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2024, at the  local hospital

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA, 30721.   706-226-4002 "A Selected Independent Funeral Home"

Jul 23, 2024

Ms. Olivia Gonzalez, age 50, of Garden City, Kansas, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2024, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas.

Olivia was born November 13, 1973, in Los Angeles, California.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ignacio Plascencia and Ramona Gutierrez.

She was a supervisor at Tyson Foods...

Jul 22, 2024

Tequila Sanchez, age 12, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was adopted in 2012 by the Sanchez family. Just like her name, she was very unique. Tequila was protective and loyal towards her family. She loved hiding her toys and bones and was very playful.

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