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Rita Diana York

Rita Diana York

May 23, 2022

Mrs. Rita Diana York, age 53, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life peacefully Monday, May 23, 2022, surrounded by her family at Erlanger Hospital. She was born on August 10, 1968, in Calhoun, GA. Rita received her cosmetology degree, worked at Shaw Industries and Wellbeing for many years, then later became a caregiver. Her most significant achievement was being...

Mary Ellen Caldwell

Mary Ellen Caldwell

May 22, 2022

Mrs. Mary E. Caldwell, age 55 of Sugar Valley, GA departed this life Sunday, May 22, 2022. Mary was born December 13, 1966 in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Albert and Edna Coleman Tavares. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Emily Beck; brother, Daniel Tavares. Mary was a loving daughter, sister and wife and...

Kenneth Walter Sisk

Kenneth Walter Sisk

May 22, 2022

Reverend Kenneth Walter "Ken" Sisk, age 71, of Section, Alabama, and formally of Dalton, Georgia, was promoted to Glory, Sunday May 22, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born June 30, 1950, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, son of the late Walter Fate and Willie Belle Flippo Sisk. He was...

Luis Armando Ortiz Villafuerte

Luis Armando Ortiz Villafuerte

May 20, 2022

El Sr. Luis Armando Ortiz Villafuerte, de 30 años, de Dalton, Georgia, partió de esta vida el viernes 20 de mayo de 2022 en Panama City Beach, Florida

Luis Armando Ortiz Villafuerte fue un hombre de carácter con un hermoso corazón lleno de amor. Si alguna vez conociste a Luis, puedes estar de acuerdo conmigo en que...

Gladys Patterson Jones

Gladys Patterson Jones

May 19, 2022

Mrs. Gladys Patterson Jones, age 96, formerly of Calhoun, Georgia, died at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina on May 19, 2022 following several years of declining health. Born in Pickens County, Georgia on March 17, 1926, the daughter of the late Arthur Hugh and Lula Belle Carroll Patterson, she moved to Calhoun, Georgia in 1946,...

Martha Marie Dailey

Martha Marie Dailey

May 17, 2022

Mrs. Martha Marie Dailey, age 73 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Tuesday May 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1948 in Ringgold, GA, a daughter of the late Carl and Dora Patton. She was also preceded in death by her brother Steve Patton.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years,...

Staci Diane Newberry

Staci Diane Newberry

May 15, 2022

Mrs. Staci Diane Newberry, age 57, of Rydal, Georgia, departed this life, Sunday May 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 27, 1964 in Duluth, GA. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Norman Cash, mother Patsy Wallace Warren.

She is survived by her husband, Dannie Newberry of...

Ronald Wayne Robinson

Ronald Wayne Robinson

May 15, 2022

Mr. Ronald Wayne Robinson, age 72 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Sunday May 15, 2022 at The Waters of Sweetwater. Ronald was born March 22, 1950 in Ethel, Mississippi, the son of the late June and Ruby Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Robinson. Ronald was a member of Dogwood Valley Baptist Church....

Mack Lee Ball

Mack Lee Ball

May 14, 2022

Mr. Mack Lee Ball , age 86 of Dalton, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 14, 2022, at daybreak at his daughter's residence in Chatsworth, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.

Mack was born July 8, 1935, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late William H. and Nannie M....

Brenda Louis Stevens Vanwert

Brenda Louis Stevens Vanwert

May 12, 2022

Mrs. Brenda VanWert, age 79 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Thursday May 12, 2022. Brenda was born January 14, 1943, the daughter of the late James Howard and Willie Mae Franklin Hayes.

Brenda is survived by her sons, Ronald Stevens, Kerry Stevens, Jimmy and Marsha VanWert all of Dalton, Georgia; sister, Sheila Jamison of Dalton, Georgia;...

Jane Graddy Harrell

Jane Graddy Harrell

May 10, 2022

Jane Graddy Harrell

Dec 17, 1936 – May 10, 2022

Jane (Graddy) Harrell, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Jane was born December 17, 1936 in Jacksonville, Florida to Milton and Mable Graddy. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe (Money) Harrell, parents Milton and Mable Graddy of...

Mary O'Leta (Lewis) Price

Mary O'Leta (Lewis) Price

May 9, 2022

Mrs. Mary O'Leta (Lewis) Price, of Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Hibert and Essie Lewis of Benton, Tennessee passed away at her sons Chattanooga home on May 9, 2022 at the age of 91.

Mrs. Price was a school bookkeeper and secretary at Tennessee's Polk County High School, Eastbrook High School, North Whitfield High School...

Lena Faye Brown

Lena Faye Brown

May 8, 2022

Mrs. Lena Brown, age 64, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia departed this life Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her residence. Lena was born August 8, 1957 in Lafayette, Georgia, the daughter of the late James and Zilda Curtis Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Randall Taylor.

She is survived by...

Richard Kenneth Lee Teasley

Richard Kenneth Lee Teasley

May 8, 2022

Mr. Richard Kenneth Lee Teasley, age 49 of Dunlap, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday May 8, 2022. He was born April 21, 1973 in Dalton, GA. He proudly served his country in the United States Military.

He is survived by his wife, Misty Dawn Teasley of the residence; daughter Kelsey Leigh Teasley of Dalton, GA; parents, Jimmy...

Michael John Maldonado

Michael John Maldonado

May 7, 2022

Mr. Michael John Maldonado, age 60 of Buda, Texas, departed this life Saturday May 7, 2022.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com. Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002

Edna Maude Thomas Smithey

Edna Maude Thomas Smithey

May 6, 2022

Mrs. Edna Maude Thomas Smithey, age 89 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Friday May 6, 2022. Edna was born November 2, 1932 in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Guy and Eva Joyce Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her husband J.C. Smithey; brothers, Hoyt Thomas, Joe Thomas; and sister...

Junior Trujillo

Junior Trujillo

May 5, 2022

Mr. Junior Trujillo Jr., of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Thursday May 5, 2022 at the local hospital. Junior was born November 20, 2000 in Dalton, Georgia.

Junior was very loved by his parents and sister. He loved his niece and nephew always showing them off to his friends. He also was a big sports fan.

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Donna Kay Long

Donna Kay Long

May 4, 2022

Mrs. Donna Kay Long age 64 of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the local hospital.  Donna was born April 29, 1958 in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Fletcher and Pauline Burkett. She was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Donna passion was her family and being the best grandmother....

Ronda Lynn Goforth

Ronda Lynn Goforth

May 4, 2022

Ms. Ronda Lynn Goforth age 46 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Ronda was born July 10, 1975 in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Charles Zack Goforth Jr, and Judith Darlene Pitner Goforth. Ronda enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, knitting and kicking up the dust...

Ray Bradford Overby

Ray Bradford Overby

May 4, 2022

Mr. Ray Bradford Overby age 82 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the local hospital. He was born June 12, 1939 in Murray County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bill Overby and Hubert Lee and Eula Mae Sisson Shoemaker, his wife Mary Frances Smith Overby, grandparents, John...

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