Dalton Obituaries

Dec 12, 2025

Mrs. Lessie Hightower Coggins, age 92, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, December 12, 2025, at Dalton Square Assisted Living Facility.

Lessie was born August 7, 1933, in Ranger, Georgia, a daughter of the late Martin Alonzo and Mary Jane Pack Hightower. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Dec 10, 2025

Mr. David Eugene "Paw Paw" Baker, age 70, of Crandall, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

David was born October 21, 1955, in Madison, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Franklin Baker, and by his mother and stepfather, Mary Louise and Oscar Lorance....

Dec 10, 2025

Mr. John Wayne "The Duke" Hammontree, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia.

John was born July 29, 1965, in Dalton, Georgia. A master carpenter by both talent and passion, he spent his life building—homes, furniture, beautiful pieces of woodwork, and lasting memories with the...

Dec 10, 2025

Mr. Roy Anthony "Snuffy" Pangle, age 48, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his residence.

Anthony was born on March 30, 1977, in Dalton, Georgia. Raised in foster care, he endured a difficult childhood that shaped his resilience and strength. Despite early hardships, Anthony persevered and graduated from Northwest High...

Dec 9, 2025

Mr. Charlton Larry Ruddell, age 69, of Atlanta, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his home. He was born January 13, 1956 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Preston and Gladys Ruddell, Stephen Bryant and Shirley Williams, uncles Terry Williams, Tarvin Goodson.

He is...

Dec 6, 2025

Mrs. Teresa Pitts, age 71, of Resaca, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia.

Teresa was born on September 17, 1954, in Corona, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Morita (Marie) Welma Lawson Everett; her brother, Bobby Everett; and her sisters, Tylee...

Dec 5, 2025

Mr. Clinton Banta, age 75, of Rossville, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, December 5, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Clinton was born February 14, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, a son of the late Aubrey and Agnes Bunch Banta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clayton...

Dec 4, 2025

Jerry Wayne Taylor, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, he was a decorated Vietnam War veteran and a member of SEAL Team Two. He retired from teaching after 33 years at Red Bank High School. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Dr. Patricia Taylor. He...

Dec 2, 2025

Mr. Richard Arthur "Dick" Coombs, age 97, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 25, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Arthur Coombs.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Coombs was preceded in death by his beloved wife, best friend, and the love of his...

Nov 29, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Anne "Dot" Wheat, age 86, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Saturday evening, November 29, 2025, at her home, surrounded by those she loved most.

Dot was born September 28, 1939, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Floyd Robert and Doris Montique Touchstone Carver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. John James "Johnny" Pickrell, age 58 of Calhoun, Georgia departed this life Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Advent Health Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia.

Johnny was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, while his father was stationed at Hill Air Force Base.  His parents and family were originally from Massachusetts.

Johnny was baptized at St....

Nov 24, 2025

Mr. Steve Eugene Ratcliff, age 64 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Monday, November 24, 2025 at his home.

Steve "Rat" Ratcliff, beloved husband, father figure, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at home in Tilton, the only place he ever wanted to be and where he lived his entire life, after a long and courageous...

Nov 24, 2025

Marvin Daniel "Danny" Crow, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, November 24, 2025. Born on August 15, 1957, in Fort Payne, Alabama, Marvin lived a life rooted in love, devotion, and quiet strength. He was a cherished son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, and his steady presence...

Nov 23, 2025

Mr. Alfred Joe "Junior" Langham, Jr., age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, November 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Junior was born April 23, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Alfred Joe and Lois Lorene Talley Langham, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his...

Nov 22, 2025

We say goodbye to Tucker, whose sudden passing leaves a space far larger than his chunky little body ever took up. Tucker was more than a pet; he was family. Full of life, personality, and an unmistakable bark, he brought joy to every room he waddled into.

Tucker adored his momma (Barbara Fry of West Virginia) and...

Nov 21, 2025

Mrs. Bernice Betty Lou Prevatt, age 90 of Chatsworth, Georgia departed this life Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born March 28, 1935 in Atlanta. Georgia, a daughter of the late Roy and Annie Henagar Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Prevatt, son Joseph Chester Duncan, brothers Leroy Young, James Young, sister Ruby Phillips....

Nov 21, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Jean Cloer, age 80, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra was born July 28, 1945, in Chatsworth, Georgia, a daughter of the late Grover James and Sarah Mae Davis Souther. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeri and Marshall...

Nov 19, 2025

Mr. James Mark Timothy Pratt, age 55 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia. Mark was born May 13, 1970, in Dalton Georgia.

Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Frances Dyer Richards, father Reverend David R. Pratt, Sr, a sister,...

Nov 19, 2025

Mr. Guadalupe Ramos Martinez, age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Guadalupe was born on October 29, 1949, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, a son of the late Jose Arcadio Ramos and Maria Carmen Herrera.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Nov 18, 2025

Mrs. Judy B. Pair, age 73 of Dalton, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her residence after a battle with cancer. She was born July 1, 1952, in Lafayette, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life for forty years, Glenn Pair; parents, Luther and...