Dalton Obituaries

Apr 18, 2024

Mrs. Alexis Leah Gibson, age 36, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, April 18, 2024, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alexis was born December 14, 1987, in Dalton, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her five year old son, Little Wyatt Gary Gibson, who died July 16, 2021, and her grandparents, Annie...

Apr 18, 2024

Mr. John Tate Banks, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday April 18, 2024, at the local hospital. He was born on July 4, 1942 in Ellijay, Georgia, to the late Dennis and Ola Banks. John is a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In his spare time you would find him hunting, fishing, gardening, mowing grass, or...

Apr 17, 2024

Ms. Robin Yelayne Williams, age 68, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Her memory shall forever be in our heart until we meet again. Preceded in death by her mother, Vilma Jean Hambrick, affectionately called, Mama Jean, father, Ernest Joe Hambrick, sister,...

Apr 16, 2024

Miss Kermyca Dawanna Hester, age 23, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her home. Kermyca was born October 3, 2000, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by grandfather, Willie Mathis, great-grandmother, Thelma Poole, and aunt, Lisa Vinson. She is survived by her mother, LaShaunda Knight; father, Micheal Dewayne Hester (Angelia Ralls); sisters,...

Apr 15, 2024

Mr. Eddie John "Junior" Hicks Jr., age 50, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, April 15, 2024 at the local hospital. He was born August 11, 1973 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by is father Eddie Hicks Sr.

He is survived by his wife Christina Hicks of the residence; sons and daughters-in-law, David...

Apr 14, 2024

Mrs. Betty Anne Jones, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1952 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Wilbur Clinton and Edith Marie Bates. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Jones, brother, Ronnie Bates.

She is...

Apr 14, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth Rose Davis, age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born August 1, 1947 in Cohutta, GA, a daughter of the late Robert and Rose Whitten McAteer. She was also preceded in death by her husband Bill Davis, great grandchild Jackson Bruce.

She is survived by her daughters and...

Apr 13, 2024

Mrs. Nola Bramlett, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Ridgewood Manor. She was born January 28, 1936 in Jasper, TN a daughter of the late Johnny and Daisy Owens Dalton. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Buster and Anita Dalton, Albert and Kathern Dalton, Charlie and Ruth Dalton, Joe...

Apr 12, 2024

Mr. Ricky Parson, age 45, of Crandall, Georgia, departed this life Friday, April 12, 2024 at Northside Hospital. He was born May 10, 1978 in Jamestown, TN. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Parson, grandparents, Willard and Imagene Parsons, James and Georgia Richardson.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Anita and Charles...

Apr 12, 2024

Ms. Misty Ann Holland, age 39, of Dallas, Georgia, and formerly of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home.

Misty was born December 6, 1984, in Calhoun, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ed Hancock and Shirley Ann Hancock, and step-grandfather, Jimmie C. Avery, Sr. and her aunt, Sheila...

Apr 12, 2024

REV BILLY (BILL) L BIDDIX, SR. age 78, Rocky Face, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and to join his heavenly family Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home.  A Vietnam Veteran, who at age 17 joined the Marine Corp to serve and help protect the country he loved.

He is a member of Royal...

Apr 11, 2024

Mrs. Julia Cuna Ortiz, age 94, of Dalton Ga., departed this life Thursday April 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born December 28, 1929, in San Rafael, Gto., Mexico a daughter of the late Ernesto Cuna Martinez and Natividad Ortiz. She was also preceded in death by her husband Antonio Hernandez Garcia, sons, Saul Hernandez Cuna and Arturo...

Apr 11, 2024

Mr. Larry Roger Stewart, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his home. He was born February 1, 1949 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Earnest and Bernice Franklin Stewart. He proudly served his country in the United States Airforce.

Larry Stewart was an accomplished writer having several poems...

Apr 9, 2024

Annie Sue Nicholson Townsend, 76, of Fairmount, Georgia passed away April 9, 2024, after several months of declining health.

The family will receive family and friends on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Ponders Fairmount Chapel 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday, April 13, 2024. The funeral service will be held...

Apr 9, 2024

Mrs. Geneva White, age 69, of Dalton Ga., departed this life Tuesday April 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 18, 1954 in Miami, Florida a daughter of the late Burlin and Eva Kirkland Plemons.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ricky White of the residence; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Jesus...

Apr 8, 2024

Mr. Pete Gordon Gannon, age 84, of Dalton Ga., passed away Monday evening at Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

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

Apr 5, 2024

Sam brought great joy and love to our family. He was a friend and loyal companion. Sam will be missed by everyone who loved him and forever in our hearts.

Apr 3, 2024

Eunice McElvy Jernigan, age 95, who loved to be called "Granny" by her grandchildren, departed her loving family on April 3, 2024. She was born in Pelham, GA, December 1, 1928, a daughter of the late Rosser and Bertha Maxwell McElvy. Eunice was preceded in death by her husband Carlos Saxon Jernigan, Jr., brother Inman McElvy, and sisters Marcile...

Apr 3, 2024

Robert "Rob" Neill Hatch, 54, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on April 3, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1969, in Quito, Ecuador. Rob was a beloved husband to Marialice Hatch, a devoted father to Elena O'Neil (Austin O'Neil), Antonio Hatch (Janet Jian), and Liliana Hatch, a caring son to Alice Hatch, and a cherished brother to Madelle...

Apr 2, 2024

Mr. Richard Lamar Holmes, age 66, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was born September 30, 1957 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Rembert and Myrtle Weaver Holmes. He was also preceded in death by his by his sister-in-law, Kimi Holmes.

He is survived by...