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Melinda Norton

Melinda Norton

Aug 7, 2022

Mrs. Melinda Norton, age 62, of Sugar Valley, Georgia departed this life Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1959 in Cartersville, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Abe Hunter, mother, Louise Gibson, brothers, Robert, Henry, Roy, Jimmy and Oscar Patterson, sister, Ruby Townsend, Ruth Patterson.

She is survived...

Melissa Jo Osburn

Melissa Jo Osburn

Aug 6, 2022

Mrs. Melissa Jo Osburn, age 62 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday August 6, 2022 at the local hospital. Melissa was born, April 21, 1960 in Grand Prairie, Texas, the daughter of the late Richard Philip Winston.

Melissa is survived by her husband, Danny Osburn; mother, Joy Winston; sisters, Melody and Eugene Goudy and Merrily Winston....

Joshua L. "Jay" Mccarty

Joshua L. "Jay" Mccarty

Aug 5, 2022

Mr. Joshua L. "Jay" McCarty, age 91, of Dalton, Georgia, wenthome to be with the Lord on Friday evening, August 5, 2022 at the Hamilton Medical Center. Jay was born March 16, 1931 in Rolfe, Iowa, and raised in Corbin, Kentucky. He also lived for a time with his grandparents Jahue and Nancy Ausmus of Murray County, GA. He...

Charlaine Marie Long

Charlaine Marie Long

Aug 5, 2022

Ms. Charlaine Marie Long, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born November 16, 1961 in Salacoa, Alabama, a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Willie Bell Hooker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Danny Long, brothers, Edwin Mathis, Roy Hooker, sisters, Ernestine "Tin" Kimble, Jeraldine Welch, Barbara...

Farris Dewey Haynes

Farris Dewey Haynes

Aug 1, 2022

Mr. Farris Dewey Haynes, age 89, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia departed this life Monday August 1, 2022 at the local hospital. He was born March 1, 1933 in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, a son of the late C.V. and Laura Edgemon Haynes. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edgar Haynes, Eugene Haynes, Earl Haynes, sisters, Betty Harrison,...

Mark Anthony Ridley

Mark Anthony Ridley

Jul 30, 2022

Reverend Mark Anthony Ridley, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday morning, July 30, 2022 at the LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee.  Mark was born June 13, 1964 in Chatsworth, Georgia.  Mark was a 1983 graduate of Northwest High School.  He was a long haul truck driver for many years.  He was a member and ordained...

Paulette Patterson Townsend

Paulette Patterson Townsend

Jul 29, 2022

Mrs. Paulette Patterson Townsend , age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, July 29, 2022 in the comfort of her home.  Paulette was born September 9, 1947 in Fannin County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Otis and Bonnie Brown Patterson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis "Gene" Townsend, who...

Jennifer Danielle Baldridge

Jennifer Danielle Baldridge

Jul 28, 2022

Ms. Jennifer Danielle Baldridge , age 51, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia.   Danielle was born March 11, 1971, in Dalton, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joel and Evelyn Hayes and R. E. and Georgia Lee Putnam and her stepfather,...

Joyce Ann Strickland

Joyce Ann Strickland

Jul 27, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Ann Strickland , age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at her residence. She was born November 20, 1951 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Robert and Ada Spence Martin. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Spence, Roger Martin, sisters, Phyllis Martin, Marcie Seritt,...

Beatrice Brock Kilgore

Beatrice Brock Kilgore

Jul 27, 2022

Mrs. Beatrice Brock Kilgore , age 89, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 21, 1933, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Virgil and Magdalene Dean Brock. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Bertha Lee Thornton, Minnie Duncan, Dessie McCurdy, great...

Frances Mullins

Frances Mullins

Jul 27, 2022

Ms. Frances Louise Mullins , age 84, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the home of her sister, Vicky Wooten.   Frances was born August 27, 1937 in Whitfield County, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Berry Mullins, her mother and step-father, Clyde and Pearl Louise Henderson Brewer....

Gerald Lawrence Sollinger

Gerald Lawrence Sollinger

Jul 25, 2022

Mr. Gerald Lawrence Sollinger, age 84, of Calhoun, Georgia departed this life Tuesday, July 25, 2022 at the local hospital. He was born September 23, 1937 in Murray County, Minnesota. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

At his request he will be cremated and services will be held at a later date....

Philip Gene Mcdowell

Philip Gene Mcdowell

Jul 25, 2022

Philip G. McDowell Sr., 73, A Good Man left this world of pain, fear and unimaginable cruelty on Monday July 25, 2022,at home surrounded by his loved ones. After a long battle with cancer Philip always said he knew where he was going and wasn't afraid of death. Although not a member of any church Phil was a Christian,...

Sharon Jean Baker

Sharon Jean Baker

Jul 25, 2022

Mrs. Sharon Jean Baker , age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, July 25, 2022 at her home. She was born April 1, 1940 in Kingston, MI, a daughter of the late Robert and Maxine Schlicker. She was also preceded on death by her grandson Jonathan Douglas, son-in-law Richard Douglas. She proudly served her country...

Lamar Monroe Baker

Lamar Monroe Baker

Jul 21, 2022

Little Lamar Monroe Baker, 3 months, of Calhoun, Georgia went home to be with Jesus Thursday July 21, 2022 at the local hospital. He was born April 26, 2022 in Calhoun, GA. He is the son of Isidora Holbert and Carlton Baker. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Arlandis Baker. He is also survived by his brother,...

Barbara Jo Gunter

Barbara Jo Gunter

Jul 21, 2022

Miss Barbara Jo Gunter , age 56, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, July 21, 2022 at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born February 4, 1966 in Oneida, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Bill and Wanda Newport Gunter. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Gunter, grandparents, Henry...

Samuel Baker

Samuel Baker

Jul 19, 2022

Mr. Samuel Baker, age 83 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the local hospital. He was born May 26, 1939 in Rome, GA a son of the late Elisha and Calvie Elrod Baker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Vick Baker, son, David Wayne Baker, son-in-law, Jimmy Nix, great granddaughter,...

Charles Edwin Kelley Jr

Charles Edwin Kelley Jr

Jul 19, 2022

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Edwin Kelley Jr., age 66 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Tuesday July 19, 2022 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1956 in Statesboro, Georgia, a son of the late Charles Kelley Sr. and Nancy Whittle Kelley. Charlie was an eagle scout, he loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman. He was...

Timothy Dewayne Boling

Timothy Dewayne Boling

Jul 19, 2022

Mr. Timothy Dewayne Boling, age 59, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1962 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Robert Lee and Jessie Jewel Ward Boling. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Randall Lee "Bo" Boling and Steve Ray Boling, granddaughter Haven...

Carole Ann Slaven

Carole Ann Slaven

Jul 19, 2022

Mrs. Carole Ann Slaven, age 74, of Calhoun, Georgia departed this life Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the local hospital. She was born July 8, 1948 in Morristown, TN, a daughter of the  late Alvin and JoAnn Barton. She was also preceded in death by her sister.

She is survived by her loving husband, Virgil Slaven of...

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