Dalton Obituaries

Oct 19, 2023

Miss Carolyn Ann Ghorley, age 68, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, October 19, 2023 at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia.

Carolyn was born November 21, 1954, in Chatsworth, Georgia, a daughter of the late, John Richard and Beulah Anna Land Ghorley.  She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, General Lee Ghorley...

Oct 17, 2023

Mrs. Judy Lynn Styles, age 68, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 4, 1955 in Dalton Georgia, a daughter of the late Jessie F. and Sarah Ramsey Cochran. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brother-in-law, Sandra and James Lofty,...

Oct 17, 2023

Mr. James Darrell "Jim" Rutledge, age 84, of Welch, Oklahoma, and formerly of Talking Rock, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, October 17, 2023 at the Southwest Christian Care in Union City, Georgia.

Jim was born August 2, 1939, in Picher, Oklahoma, a son of the late Robert Roy and Edna Duty Rutledge.  He was also preceded...

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. Robert Chappell, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, October 16, 2023, at Quinton Memorial Health Care.

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

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. Robert Lee "Bob" Nussbaumer, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, October 16, 2023, at the local hospital. He was born September 6, 1956 in Canton, Ohio a son of the late BJ Nussbaumer and Jean Nussbaumer. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law John Evanoo, sisters Diane Adkins, Suzanne Stein, Joanne Clark, brother...

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. Richard Bruce Haynes, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, October 16, 2023, at his home. He was born January 1, 1945 in Seattle, Washington. He retired from the United States Navy after 24 years of service.

At his request no services will be held at this time.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose...

Oct 14, 2023

Ms. Hailey Faith Huckelby, age 28, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Emory Hospital. She was born May 2, 1995 in Dalton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother Lorra Waters, grandparents Roger and Rhonda Waters, Larry Huckelby, uncle Larry Huckleby.

She is survived by her daughter, Kailey Faith Dennison;...

Oct 14, 2023

Mr. Larry Lee Fuller age 71 of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Saturday October 14, 2023 at the Advent Gordon Hospital. He was born July 22, 1952 in Chatsworth, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father Gordon Lee Fuller, mother and stepfather  Gladys and Grady Jackson, his grandson Daniel Clinton Green Jr.

He is survived...

Oct 14, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Frances Beard (Frances) passed away peacefully at her home on October 14th. Frances was born in Dalton on June 16, 1931 and was the loving mother of six children and dozens of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren to whom her life was devoted. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter Howard Williams and Ola Mae...

Oct 14, 2023

Miss Monica Maleah Green, age 47, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, departed this life Saturday afternoon at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Monica was born October 8, 1976, in Dalton, Georgia.  She was a 1995 graduate of Gordon Central High School

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Junior "Big J" Green,...

Oct 13, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" June Williams Jennings, age 92, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, October 13, 2023, at her home. She was born April 12, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Thomas Lafayette and Thelma Lee Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Dee Jennings, sisters, Carol Smith, Sharon Creel. She...

Oct 13, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Jean Wright Toland, age 84 of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Friday, October 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.pondersfuneralhome.com. Ponders Fairmount Chapel, 2566 Hwy 411, and Fairmount, Georgia. 706-337-3784. YOUR SELECTED INDEPENDENT FUNERAL HOME

Oct 11, 2023

Mrs. Lucrecia "Quecha" Gallardo, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Quecha was born May 7, 1939 in Balleza, Chihuahua, Mexico.  She was preceded in death by her father, Anicefaro Valerio, her mother and step-father, Petra Payan and Juan De Dios Montes, her daughter, Teresita Gallardo,...

Oct 7, 2023

Ms. Sherry Lee Edwards McKinney, age 67 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation, in Dalton, Georgia.  Sherry was a loving Mother, Mamaw, Sister and Friend. She was an extremely Strong person.

Sherry was born December 23, 1955, in Ringgold, Georgia, a daughter of the late Clinton...

Oct 6, 2023

Mr. James "Jimmy" Samuel Cox, age 68 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Thursday, October 6, 2023, at his home. He was born June 8, 1955 in Dayton, TN, a son of the late Samuel Elbert and Mary Patton Cox. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Rebecca Rawson, Charlotte Sharpe. He proudly served his country in...

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Judy Gail Brock, age 72 of Resaca, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, October 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 31, 1951 in Dalton, GA, the daughter of the late T.P. "Pete" and Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Mullinax. She was also preceded in death...

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Maria Floyd Hudlow, age 75 of Tunnel Hill, GA, departed this life Friday, October 6, 2023, at the local hospital.

No services will be held at this time.

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

Oct 5, 2023

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Richard Edward Buckner, a man of simplicity and profound love, peacefully passed away at the age of 64, surrounded by the comforting embrace of his family at his home on Riverbend Rd.

Richard leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth in the hearts of those who were privileged to know him....

Oct 5, 2023

Ms. Bessie Rich McClure, age 69 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the local hospital. She was born December 13, 1953 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late S.L. and Dollie Pauline Summey Rich. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Selmer Rich, Warren Randall Rich, A.J. Rich, Grady Rich, sisters...

Oct 4, 2023

Ms. Evelyn Rucker Pingleton: age 91 of Berea, KY, passed away October 4, 2023, at Regency Health and Rehab in Dalton, GA. She was born in Rockcastle County, on May 24, 1932 to the late Bill and Cliffie Childs Rucker. She was retired from Dresser Ind. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her...