Dalton Obituaries

Nov 17, 2025

Mr. Johnny Dalmer "Buster" Moreland, age 64, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence.

Buster was born March 4, 1961, in Chatsworth, Georgia, the youngest and last surviving child of John and Lois Morehead Moreland. His parents were already elderly at the time of his birth, and he experienced the profound...

Nov 8, 2025

Mr. James David "David" Johnson Jr., age 59, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on August 16, 1966, in Charlotte, North Carolina, son of the late James David Johnson Sr. and Gloria Jenny Johnson. He was also preceded in death by...

Nov 8, 2025

Mrs. Vera Claudette Bridges, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Dalton Square Assisted Living. Born July 31, 1939, in LaFayette, Georgia, Vera was a daughter of the late Claude B. Tarvin and Ida Margaret Hall Tarvin. A true Southern lady, she was always impeccably dressed—with not a hair out of place—and...

Nov 4, 2025

Obituary for Mr. Jimmy Lee Cockburn

Mr. Jimmy Lee Cockburn, age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia.

Jimmy was born December 7, 1948, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Chester Arthur and Mary Lee Oxford Cockburn.  He was also preceded in...

Nov 2, 2025

Obituary for Mr. Ronnie Huger "Rag" Waters

Mr. Ronnie Huger "Rag" Waters, age 65, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia.

Ronnie was born April 17, 1960, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Huger and Wilda Watson Waters. He was also preceded in...

Nov 1, 2025

"Our little angel, forever in our hearts."

Little Ki'Ayla Skye Mills, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Erlanger Children's Hospital in Chattanooga.

Ki'Ayla brought boundless joy and love during her precious time on earth. Though her stay was brief, her light will continue to shine in the hearts...

Oct 30, 2025

Mrs. Giuli Zurabauli, age 87 of Marietta, Georgia, and formerly of Sagarejo, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

.Giuli was born November 14, 1937, in Sagarejo, Georgia, a daughter of the late George Zurabauli and Nino Buzariashvili. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George...

Oct 29, 2025

Mr. Albert Ford Edwards, age 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Gordon Health and Rehabilitation in Calhoun.

Born October 4, 1940, in Plainville, Gordon County, Georgia, Albert was a son of the late James Burton and Dessie Brown Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his devoted wife, Barbara...

Oct 28, 2025

Mr. Jose Carlos Prieto, age 34, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, at Emory Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Carlos was born on March 18, 1991, in Weslaco, Texas. A 2009 graduate of Dalton High School, he later attended Dalton State College. He was a member of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church.

Oct 26, 2025

Little Sawyer Wayne "Saw Saw" Patton, age six months and twenty-seven days of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Dalton, Georgia.

Sawyer was born on March 30, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Wayne Patton, Debbie Allen and Jimmy and Anges Johnson....

Oct 26, 2025

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Franks Beason, age 76, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Evergreen Health & Rehab Center in Rome, Georgia.

Phyllis was born on December 02, 1948, in Calhoun, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Beason; her parents, Robert and Flora Faye Burns Franks; her son,...

Oct 24, 2025

Mr. Joseph Ray "Joe" Cole, age 82, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Advent Health Murray in Chatsworth, Georgia.

Joe was born January 9, 1943, in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After his service, he devoted many years to the...

Oct 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jack Our Loyal Friend, Fierce Protector, and Faithful Companion

With broken hearts and deep gratitude, we say goodbye to Jack, our beloved German Shepherd, who passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at the age of 11.

Jack was more than a dog—he was family. From the moment he came into...

Oct 23, 2025

James Robert "Bobby" Painter, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Bobby was born November 18, 1945, in Loudon, Tennessee, a son of the late Claud Byron and Emily Reathel Stamey Painter. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Walt Painter and Greg...

Oct 23, 2025

Mrs. Martha Louise Wheat, age 92 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia. She was born July 21, 1933 in Dalton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father Ivan Broom, parents Mattie and F.H. McNabb, brothers, Steve McNabb, Frank McNabb, Fletcher McNabb, sister Ellen Sales. She was...

Oct 23, 2025

Lilly Winkler was more than just a pet — she was a constant source of love, joy, and companionship. With her sweet spirit and endless desire for attention, Lilly had a special way of making everyone around her feel loved. She shared an unbreakable bond with her best friend, Axl, and together they brought happiness and laughter to all...

Oct 21, 2025

Mr. Ruben Garcia, age 69, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia. He was born on February 9, 1956, in Clewiston, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Garcia; brothers, Chris Garcia, Manuel Garcia, and Daniel Garcia; and sisters, Rosalinda Garcia and...

Oct 17, 2025

Mr. Victor "Pat" Paschalle Dutton, age 72 of Resaca, Georgia departed this life Friday, October 17, 2025 at Advent Health Redmond in Rome, Georgia. He was born January 28, 1953 in Rome, Georgia, a son of the late Woodrow Willson and Jimmie Lue Haygood Dutton. He was also preceded in death by his, wife Donna Dutton, daughter Kayla Dutton....

Oct 16, 2025

Ms. Hazel "Nanny" Smith, age 80, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2025, at her home.

Hazel was born May 16, 1945, in Murray County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Winston and Eva Mae Strickland Springfield.  She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Roy Wayne Smith, sisters,...

Oct 16, 2025

Mrs. Janie Saylors Gallman, age 84, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2025, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Janie was born April 12, 1941, in Murray County, Georgia, a daughter of the late William M. "Bill" and Ethel Ledford Saylors. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband...