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Lois Tanksley Watkins

Lois Tanksley Watkins

Nov 27, 2021

Mrs. Lois Tanksley Watkins, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, November 27, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

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

Doyle "Larry" Brown

Doyle "Larry" Brown

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. Larry Brown, age 55, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Saturday afternoon, November 27, 2021 at Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome, Georgia. He was born January 11, 1966 in Marietta, GA, a son of the late Larry Doyle and Patricia Brown.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cricket Brown of the residence; sons...

Ralph Williams

Ralph Williams

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. Ralph "Frog" Williams, age 66, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born January 14, 1955 in Dalton, Ga a son of the late John Milton Williams and Ruby Inez Dalton Williams. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Jeanette Hunter, Katie Williams, Betty Vick, niece, Cheryl Ridley, nephew, Kenneth Dwight...

Willie Lee Neal

Willie Lee Neal

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. Willie Lee Neal, age 90, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home. He was born February 1, 1931 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late George and Eva Wood Neal. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Christine Seay Neal, brothers, Ed Neal, Bud Neal, Sisters. Opal Jefferie, Hazel...

Laura Lynn Bonds

Laura Lynn Bonds

Nov 27, 2021

Mrs. Laura Lynn Bonds, age 51, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday November 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 20, 1970 in Calhoun, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Teague, mother, Patricia Brown Bivins, sister, Teresa Dawn Teague.

She is survived by her husband, Gregory Bonds of the residence;...

Charles A Meadors

Charles A Meadors

Nov 26, 2021

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Albert Meadors, age 83, of Tunnel Hill, GA., departed this life, Friday November 26, 2021 at the Chatsworth Health Care. He was born March 21, 1938 in Whitley County, KY, a son of the late Sol and Frankie Vanover Meadors. He was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara Faye Meadors, brothers, Russell Meadors, George...

Harrell Ray Sharp

Harrell Ray Sharp

Nov 26, 2021

Ray Sharp passed away on November 26, 2021, at Hamilton Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 24, 1947, to Harrell and Katherine Sharp in Shelbyville, Tennessee.  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Annette Gregory and Marie Summarell, mother-in-law, Vera Byrom Carpenter, and brothers-in-law Michael Byrom, Danny Byrom, Wayne Gregory, and Gary Summarell....

Robert "Bobby" F. Sharp

Robert "Bobby" F. Sharp

Nov 26, 2021

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Sharp, age 72, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, November 26, 2021 at the local hospital.

He was born October 21, 1949, in South Boston, Virginia. Bobby was a 1969 graduate of Westside High School.

Bobby was a man of many talents, including floral design. He taught himself to...

Daylin Mason Crider

Daylin Mason Crider

Nov 24, 2021

Little Daylin Mason "Superman" Crider, age 8 of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday November 24, 2021 at the TC Thompson Children's Hospital. He was born August 22, 2013 in Chattanooga, TN. Daylin loved to play in the Miracle League. He was number 4 on the Braves.

He is survived by his parents, Brandon and Kimberly Crider...

Gerald Louis Combe Sr.

Gerald Louis Combe Sr.

Nov 24, 2021

Gerald Louis Combe Sr. age 78 of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday November 24, 2021. He was born June 15, 1943 in Riverside, California a son of the late Louis Combe Jr. and Betty Mae Schutt Combe. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane Bryson Combe, step daughter, Kathryn Hall. He proudly served his country in...

Barbara "Bobbie Jean" Hemrich

Barbara "Bobbie Jean" Hemrich

Nov 23, 2021

Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie Jean" McAmis Hemrich, age 77, of Pooler, Georgia and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away, Tuesday November 23, 2021 at the Legacy at Savannah Quarters. She was born May 24, 1944 in East Ridge, TN a daughter of the late James and Ardella Pierce Brogdon. She was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Joe McAmis...

Brenda Brock Bell

Brenda Brock Bell

Nov 22, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Kay Brock Bell, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday November 22, 2021 at the local hospital. She was born August 3, 1950 in Dalton, GA a daughter of the late Bill Brock Sr. and Sara Clement Brock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bell, brothers,...

Evelyn Carter Helms

Evelyn Carter Helms

Nov 22, 2021

RINGGOLD, GA — Evelyn Carter Helms, 86, (passed away on 11/22/2021) was born in Alabama and lived there before relocating to Tupelo, Mississippi. In Tupelo, Evelyn was in the 6 th grade class with Elvis Presley at Milam Junior High School.  She freely handed out a copy of their class photo to everyone she met. Evelyn was...

Needham Harold Babb

Needham Harold Babb

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Needham Harold Babb, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Sunday November 21, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center. Needham was born February 15, 1949, the son of the late Needham Olan and Willie Kenemer Babb. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Babb and Gary Babb. Needham was in transportation business driving for G&W...

James Lamar Cochran

James Lamar Cochran

Nov 20, 2021

Mr. James Lamar Cochran, age 74 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday November 20, 2021 at his home. He was born March 3, 1947 in Summerville, GA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Cochran Patton, his brothers, Wayne, Donnie, Troy, Danny, Charles Patton Jr, David and Bobbie Patton.

He is survived by his...

Adolfo Morones

Adolfo Morones

Nov 20, 2021

Mr. Adolfo Morones, age 93 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday November 20, 2021 at his home. He was born October 4, 1928 in Mexico a son of the late Roman and Demitria Chavez Morones. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Guge Morones brothers, Jose, Andres and Aurelio Morones. He was the owner...

Johnathon Tyler Harmon

Johnathon Tyler Harmon

Nov 18, 2021

Mr. Johnathon Tyler Harmon, age 28 of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life, Thursday November 18, 2021 at his home. He was born March 23, 1993 in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dean Harmon.

He was survived by his parents, Chris and Tammy Harmon of Resaca, GA; children, Ayden Harmon, Abagail Harmon of...

Johnny Matt Towers

Johnny Matt Towers

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Johnny Matt Towers, age 73 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Wednesday November 18, 2021 at his home. Johnny was born July 10, 1948 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of the late Matt and Elizabeth Mae Wells Towers. Johnny was also preceded in death by his sisters, Margie Upchurch, Louise Towers, Katherine Smith; great-granddaughter,  Haven Barbee.

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Gerald "Huck" Edwin Marsh

Gerald "Huck" Edwin Marsh

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Gerald "Huck" "Yankee" Edwin Marsh Jr, age 63 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life, Wednesday November 17, 2021 at his home. Gerald was born December 1, 1957 in Goodrich, Michigan, the son of the late Gerald Edwin Marsh Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Edward Marsh.

Gerald worked as a hyster...

Ella Sue Strupe Carlton

Ella Sue Strupe Carlton

Nov 16, 2021

Mrs. Ella Sue Strupe Carlton, age 71, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday November 16, 2021 at her home. Ella was born August 18, 1950 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of the late George Thomas Strupe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Carlton.

Ella Sue obtained a Masters of Education at Austin...

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