Dalton Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. Vernon Eugene "Vern" Taylor, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday afternoon, July 29, 2023 at the local hospital.

Vern was born October 27, 1955, in Los Angles, California, a son of the late Vernon Williams and Rose Marion Taylor.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ronnie Susan Taylor, in 2018,...

Jul 29, 2023

Carol Ann Black, distinguished veteran of the US Army, veterinarian, and dog breeder of merit, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023, at the age of 70 in Augusta, Georgia. She was born on December 1, 1952, in Harvey, Illinois to Paul W. and Helen M. Black.

Carol joined the US Army in 1971, rising to the...

Jul 27, 2023

Reverend Gary Charles Evans, age 70, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed to meet his Heavenly Father, Thursday evening July 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born March 6, 1953 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Walter Vernon and Anna Deavers Evans. He was also preceded in death by a his...

Jul 27, 2023

Mr. Benson "Son" Bledsoe, age 90, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Thursday July 27, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 2, 1933 in Madisonville, Tennessee, a son of the late William Noel "Lake" and Margaret Bowers Bledsoe.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Horace Lexie Bledsoe,...

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Charles Lee Calloway, Sr., age 64, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the local Hospital.

Charles was born January 9, 1959, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a son of the late Shirley Eugene Calloway and Ruth Stone. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Marilyn Stone, Georgia Calloway and Pearley Mae Readus,...

Jul 26, 2023

Ms. Ethelene Dillard Hobbs, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday July 26, 2023 at the Quinton Memorial Health Care.

Ethelene was born February 4, 1956 in Copperhill, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Julius and Grace Golden Dillard.  She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Clyde Williams, her infant sisters, Geraldine and...

Jul 21, 2023

Ms. Sarah Patsy Eddy Colvard, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday July 21, 2023. She was born July 3, 1949 in Fayetteville, TN, a daughter of the late Elisha and Sue Stewart Eddy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Colvard, daughter Sharon Bunn, grandchildren, Kenneth Bunn, Michael Rogers, brother, Phillip Eddy, sister,...

Jul 20, 2023

Little Susanna Grace "Gracie" Chauncey, 5 months, of Rossville, Georgia, whent to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Childrens Health Care of Atlanta Scottish Rite. Gracie was born February 3, 2023 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Sam Chauncey and Gene Cox.

She is survived by her parents,...

Jul 20, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Ann "Pat" Smithey Stamey age 79, born and raised in Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday July 20, 2023. She was born September 5, 1943 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late James and Mary Long Smithey. She was also preceded in death by her husband David Randall Stamey, brothers, James, Frank, Bill and Ralph Smithey,...

Jul 20, 2023

Mr. Javier Delgado, age 62, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 29, 1960 in Chihuahua, Mexico, a son of the late Isidro Delgado and Ester Dominguez. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Tino Delgado, Ramon Delgado.

He is...

Jul 19, 2023

Mr. Jerry Gibson, age 75, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 5, 1948 in Ellijay, Georgia, a son of the late William Leonard and Addie Lola Brewer Gibson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Josephine Hall, Katherine Holland and Joyce...

Jul 19, 2023

Ms. B. Faye Stanley, age 80, of Rocky Face, Georgia, and formerly of Hudson, Florida departed this life Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7, 1943 in Bruin, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Alice Switzer Snow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene...

Jul 19, 2023

Mr. Raymond Allen Sexton, age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 28, 1947 in Cedar Bluff, Alabama, a son of the late Albert and Ruby Sexton. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James, John, Albert and Robert Sexton, sister,...

Jul 17, 2023

Mrs. Mary Crow, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, July 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 20, 1948 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late John Samuel and Pauline Kathrine Collins Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Reba J. Johnson.

She...

Jul 17, 2023

Mr. Alexander Valance "Alex" Bryant, age 24, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Sunday evening, July 17, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

To know Alex was to love Alex. He had the most infectious smile that touched and blessed so many. Alexander Valance Bryant was born on April 5, 1999, to O.J....

Jul 16, 2023

Ms. Robin LeAnne Edwards, age 45, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, July 16, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

"Respecting her wishes Leanne will be cremated and a private celebration of life event planned for a later date".

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721,...

Jul 16, 2023

Mrs. Julia Jeanette Smith, age 80, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday evening, July 16, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Julia was born August 20, 1942, in Robbinsville, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Vincent and Rosie Jenkins Trull. She was also preceded in death by her first husband and son...

Jul 13, 2023

Ms. Donna Zee Sullivan, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday afternoon, July 13, 2023 at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation.

Donna was born August 25, 1940 in Cassville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Kenneth Edward and Leota Molly Foster Blankenhagen.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ellen Claiborne and brother,...

Jul 12, 2023

Mr. Christopher "Hard Luck" Coker age 51 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday July 12, 2023 at his residence.

Chris was born April 18, 1972 in Dalton, Georgia. He was a 1990 graduate of Northwest High School.

He was preceded in death by his father, David E. Coker, a sister, Jennifer "Jenny" Coker Rogers,...

Jul 12, 2023

Mrs. Maria Del Refugio "Cuca" Mendiola age 57 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday July 12, 2023 at her residence.  Maria was born March 6, 1966 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Nuestra mami, es una guerrera de Jesucristo, muy valiente y Fuerte. Ama a su esposo, hijos, nietas y familia. Amante de ir de compras y ver...