Dalton Obituaries

Dec 14, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Marie "Maggie" Merrell, age 67, of Milledgeville, Georgia formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, December 14, 2023, at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Hospital in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Maggie was born July 24, 1956 in Clinton County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Reed Beaty and Ruby Lee Honeycutt Beaty.  She was also preceded...

Dec 14, 2023

Mr. Bill Davis, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation. He was born March 17, 1944 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, JB and Ruth Burger Davis, sister, Kelley Jackson, great grandchild Jackson Bruce.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...

Dec 14, 2023

Ms. Mary Glem, age 60, of Morganton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Hamiton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002 www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org.

Dec 13, 2023

Mrs. Darrell "Dari" Wanna Kleine Lavender, age 64, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama, a daughter of the late Bill and Bebe Kleine. Dari was a beautiful person with a beautiful spirit. To know Dari was to love...

Dec 11, 2023

Mrs. Kathy Sue Stewart, age 61, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday December 11, 2023 at Advent Gordon Hospital. She was born December 29, 1961 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Robert and Ada Spence Martin. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Spence, Terry Martin, Roger Martin, sisters, Marcella Seritt, Phyllis Martin,...

Dec 11, 2023

Mr. Ronald Roberson, age 51, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Monday December 11, 2023 at Advent Redmond Hospital. He was born October 14, 1972 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father Ronny Roberson, mother, Connie Cooper, brother James Roberson, sister Susan Ballew.

He is survived by his companion, Tina Mathis; son, Austin...

Dec 11, 2023

Mr. James Larry "Hoot" Gibson, age 75, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Monday December 11, 2023, at Emory Hospital. He was born in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Gibson, mother, Ethel Chance Gibson, and brother Jack Gibson. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

He is...

Dec 9, 2023

Ms. Christine P. Noble, age 80, of Ringgold, Georgia, departed this life Saturday afternoon, December 9, 2023 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, a daughter of the late Sigmond and Bertha Browarek. She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Martin, grandson Aaron Lee, daughter-in-law Patricia Martin, two brothers...

Dec 5, 2023

Ms. Bobbie Jean Tommie, age 88, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away December 05, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1935 in Gadsden, Alabama a daughter of the late Reverend F.L. and Angeline Turner Thornburgh. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robbin Tommie, infant twins William Glenn Tommie, Jimmy...

Dec 5, 2023

Ms. Deborah Jean Malchesky, age 63, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 2023 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1960 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Ossie and Patricia Babb Montgomery.

She is survived by her children Leslie Rigsby of Calhoun, GA, Tate Lyles of Chatsworth, GA, Nik...

Dec 5, 2023

Mr. Donald Dewees, age 71, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the local hospital.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org.

Dec 4, 2023

Mrs. Alma Jane Bandy Bennett, age 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Monday, December 4, 2023, 2023 at the Floyd Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1946 in Chattanooga, TN a daughter of late John Parm and Letha Ientha Holt Bandy. She was also preceded in death  by her husband James Bennett, brother Tommy Bandy, sister Dorothy...

Dec 3, 2023

Mr. Alexis "Tubby" Mayorga, age 19, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday afternoon, December 3, 2023. He was born January 30, 2004 in Dalton, Georgia. He was a 2022 graduate of South East High School.

He is survived by his parents, Alicio Mayorga Gonzalez and Rosalinda Mayorga Rangel; brothers, Alicio Mayorga Rangel (Candelra), Rodolfo Mayorga Rangel;...

Dec 2, 2023

Mr. Charles Jack Franklin, age 72, of Crandall, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, December 02, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 17, 1951 in Dalton Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie Franklin and Marlene Wells Johns.

He is survived by his wife Iris Yvette Franklin; son...

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Mildred Resmondo, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, November 30, 2023 at AdventHealth Murray Hospital.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org.

Nov 29, 2023

Mr. John Joseph Lowrey Jr., age 64, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born September 15, 1959 in New Haven, Connecticut, a son of the late John Joseph Lowrey Sr. and Frances Marie Lowrey. He was also preceded in death by his grandson Ian Lowrey Jr.

He is...

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Gordon Erwin, age 80, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, November 27, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Assisted Living. He was born February 25, 1943, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, a son of the late Roy and Bea Tatum Erwin. He was also preceded in death by his wife Linda Roberts Erwin. He proudly served his country in the United...

Nov 24, 2023

Mr. Ryan Carl Dennison, age 30, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, November 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 21, 1993 in Kokomo, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph John Paul. Shane Michael Paul.

He is survived by his parents, Bily and Cindy Dennison; daughter, Kailey Dennison; brother and...

Nov 24, 2023

Mrs. Gloria Rivas-Rivera, age 63, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, November 24, 2023, at the local hospital.  Gloria was born August 20, 1960, in Mexicali, Mexico, a daughter of the late Jose Rivera and Victoria Moncada.

She is survived by her husband, Jose Rivas Perez of the residence; son, Edgar Uriel Rivas-Rivera; daughters and sons-in-law,...

Nov 23, 2023

Mr. John Daniel Burgess, Sr., age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his home. John was born October 3, 1935, in Polk County, Tennessee, a son of the late, Dallas Crawford and Jeanette Mae Cantrell Burgess, he was also preceded by his first wife, Charlotte Ann Burgess, who died March 5, 1974, a...