Dalton Obituaries

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Florence Delores "Guss" Bearden

Florence Delores "Guss" Bearden

Jan 20, 2022

Mrs. Florence Delores "Guss" Bearden, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her residence. She was born April 15, 1943 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Chester Frank and Valeria Lee Wilson Epperson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James Epperson, Chester Epperson. She worked and retired from...

Claudette Reddin Millwood

Claudette Reddin Millwood

Jan 20, 2022

Mrs. Claudette Reddin Millwood, age 70, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the AdventGordon Hospital in Calhoun, Georgia.

Claudette was born April 16, 1951, in Ellijay, Georgia, a daughter of the late Clarence Leon and Mary Marie Mullinax Reddin.  She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kayla Millwood, brother, James...

Linda Joyce Holloway

Linda Joyce Holloway

Jan 19, 2022

Mrs. Linda Joyce Holloway, age 73, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Advent Health Murray. She was born June 23, 1948 in Jasper, AL, a daughter of the late Clifton and Rosa Lee Holloway. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Holloway.

She is survived by her son, Roy...

Shelton Errol Goldblatt

Shelton Errol Goldblatt

Jan 18, 2022

Shelton Errol Goldblatt passed away on Tuesday, January 18th 2022. He was 69 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Genevieve Goldblatt, his beloved wife Susan, his brother Jay, his aunt and uncle Buster and Clarice Edelstein, and his aunt, Rozzie Edelstein. He is survived by his sons Ethan and Taylor, and sister Debra....

Gerry Lee Gunter

Gerry Lee Gunter

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. Gerry Lee Gunter, age 53, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in the local hospital.  Gerry was born December 20, 1968, in Dalton, Georgia.

Gerry was a jokester and loved having a good time. He was always willing to help anyone in need and could fix most anything.  He was extremely protective...

Fay West

Fay West

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. Fay West, age 80, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in the local hospital. Fay was born November 29, 1941 in Eton, Georgia, a son of the late Charles Edgar and Pearl Sarah Jane Blackwell West.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Darlene "Wormie" Jones and brothers, Glenn West and...

James "Bryan" Petitt

James "Bryan" Petitt

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. James "Bryan" Petitt, age 82, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1939 in Chattanooga, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Petitt, father, Frank Petitt, mother, Mary Carzell Black, sister, Ruth Chambers.

He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Petitt Hammonds...

Danny Van Stallard

Danny Van Stallard

Jan 17, 2022

Mr. Danny "Biggin" Van Stallard, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday January 17, 2022. He was born March 5, 1948 in Pound, Virginia, the son of the late Claude Benjamin Stallard and Ella Dawn Bowman Stallard. He worked many years at Shaw Plant # 81 Springdale Plant from dye house to security. Danny was always a...

Robert Mitchell Rhodes

Robert Mitchell Rhodes

Jan 17, 2022

Mr. Robert Mitchell "Bobby" Rhodes, age 61, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Monday, January 17, 2022 in Calhoun, Georgia. He was born February 13, 1960 in Chattanooga, TN a son of the late Mitchell and Judy Malone Rhodes. He was also preceded in death by his son, Aaron Zsamboki, brothers, Ronnie Rhodes, Benjamin Rhodes.

He is...

Teresa D Moree

Teresa D Moree

Jan 15, 2022

Mrs. Teresa D. Moree, age 52, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the local hospital. She was born May 11, 1969

in Dalton, Georgia a daughter of the late Edward Silvers and Wanda Bridges. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Silvers.

She is survived by her...

Michael Anthony Hayes

Michael Anthony Hayes

Jan 15, 2022

January 15, 2022

Mr. Michael Anthony Hayes, age 59, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Advent Health Gordon Hospital.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002

www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org

Dorothy Meadows

Dorothy Meadows

Jan 13, 2022

Dorothy Meadows left this world on January 12, 2022 in Dalton, GA.

Dorothy was born in Augusta, GA on July 17, 1950 to parents Gay and Jennie Meadows, both deceased.  She was the loving mother to Alli Richards, Sean Barnett and Ashley Richards (deceased).

Dorothy was the cool mom. Her house was the house where...

Donald Michael Ledford

Donald Michael Ledford

Jan 13, 2022

Mr. Donald "Michael" Ledford, age 63, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home with family. Michael was born March 16, 1958 in Pavo, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ross Ledford and Christine Wilson. Michael was a devoted man of God, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. The highlight...

Samuel Cronan

Samuel Cronan

Jan 13, 2022

Mr. Samuel Cronan, age 43, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Erlanger Hospital.  He was born July 10, 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late Alvin and Pamela Cronan.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lea Pratt Cronan of the residence; children, Isaiah Cronan (Hailee), Nicole Cronan, Samantha...

Alvin D Hodes

Alvin D Hodes

Jan 13, 2022

Alvin D. Hodes, 97, passed away at home on January 13, 2022.  Born June 7, 1924, to Mary and Morris Hodes, Alvin was a lifelong Chattanoogan.  He graduated from Baylor School, then served in the Army during WWII in the European Theater, before graduating from Georgia Tech in 1948.

In 1953, Alvin married Elizabeth (Liz) Feibelman after...

Stephen Brian Carter

Stephen Brian Carter

Jan 13, 2022

Mr. Stephen Brian Carter, age 53, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, January 13, 2022 in Dalton, GA. He was born March 9, 1968 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Stephen Carter, grandparents, Roy and Bessie Carter, John Burch.

He is survived by his son, Andy Carter of Dalton, GA;...

Dorothy Melinda Benge

Dorothy Melinda Benge

Jan 13, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Melinda Benge, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, January 13, 2022 in at her home. She was born March 13, 1955 in Clinton, SC a daughter of the late John and Marian Muff Perdue. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marion Lewis Benge Jr.

She is survived by her...

Skycha R Mdeiway

Skycha R Mdeiway

Jan 12, 2022

Mrs. Skycha R. Herridge Mdeiway, age 50, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Dalton, GA.

Skycha was born February 6, 1971 in Dallas, Texas. She was a graduate of Walhalla High School in South Carolina and attended college and various trade schools for a short period of time. She became a resident...

Christy Michelle Patton

Christy Michelle Patton

Jan 11, 2022

Ms. Christy Michelle Patton, age 37, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Dalton, GA. She was born July 31, 1984 in Dalton, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, David Mack Patton.

She is survived by her mother, Sherri Pfeiffer of Calhoun, TN; brother, Daniel and Julie Patton; niece, Georgia...

Larry Jack Powers

Larry Jack Powers

Jan 11, 2022

Mr. Larry Jack Powers, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 15, 1949 in Chatsworth, GA, a son of the late James Elmer and Irzinis Roberts Powers. He was retired from the United States Army and Navy after 23 years of service.

He is survived...

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