Carolyn Louise Desjarlais
Apr 18, 2026
Carolyn Louise Shelton Desjarlais passed from this life on April 18, 2026, two days after her 96th birthday. Carolyn was born in Atlanta, GA, on April 16, 1930, to George and Vesta Shelton. She is survived by seven of her eight children--Theresa Gardiner (Doug), Mary Ciske (Bruce), Edward Desjarlais (Kimmy), Jean Napier (Bryan) Greg Desjarlais, Bill Desjarlais (Dava), and Bernadette...
Scott McKinstrie
Apr 17, 2026
Scott William McKinstrie, born June 1, 1970, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Dalton, Georgia.
He was a devoted father, a hardworking man, and someone who left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. For over 25 years, he shared a life filled with memories, challenges, and love alongside Roslyn McKinstrie, with whom he raised their four daughters. Though...
Max Baker
Apr 17, 2026
Mr. Max Baker, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at his home.
Max was born February 15, 1940, in Cassville, Pennsylvania, the last surviving child of the late John Carlton and Edna Cleo Brodbeck Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Sharon Jean...
Helen Louise Bearden
Apr 15, 2026
Mrs. Helen Louise Crider Bearden, age 88, of Rocky Face, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born on July 9, 1937, in Walker County, Georgia, the eldest of eleven children born to Robert Nathan and Edna Christena Baily Crider. As the oldest, she set a strong and loving example...
Patsy Earleen Bryson
Apr 14, 2026
Ms. Patsy Earleen Bryson, age 63, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026, at her home.
Patsy was born December 17, 1962, in Dalton, Georgia. She was a 1980, graduate of Northwest High School, and received her Associate degree in Business Administration from Dalton State. She worked many years as a Credit Analyst at Beaulieu of...
Angelica Gonzalez
Apr 13, 2026
Mrs. Angelica Gonzalez-Perez, age 50, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, April 13, 2026, at Advent Gordon Hospital.
Mrs. Gonzalez-Perez was born April 14, 1975, in Rancho Los Amoles, Guanajuato, Mexico, a daughter of Antonio Gonzalez and the late Isidora Perez. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Angelica was known for her tireless work ethic and the deep...
Ellis Payne
Apr 10, 2026
Mr. Ellis Arnold Payne, age 80, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center.
Mr. Payne was born on July 1, 1945, in Snow Springs, Georgia, to the late Howard and Edith Hunter Payne. A proud veteran, Ellis honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military...
Nancy Dianne Hobgood Johnson
Apr 9, 2026
Ms. Nancy Dianne Hobgood Johnson, age 77, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2026, at River Street Manor in Wilkes-Barre.
Dianne was born June 29, 1948, in Trion, Georgia, a daughter of the late W. Myers and Blanche Jackson, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William M. “Sonny”...
Roger Lee Stanley
Apr 8, 2026
Mr. Roger Lee Stanley, age 71, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Roger was born January 26, 1955, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Floyd Eugene and Ella Mae Vaughn Stanley. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dillion and Doris Ponder.
Roger...
Norman Harper
Apr 7, 2026
Mr. Norman “Bobby” Harper, 81, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, April 7, 2026, at his residence.
Bobby was born February 14, 1945, in Fannin County, Georgia, a son of the late James Lawrence and Edith Allen Harper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty years, Wanda JoAnn Southerland Harper,...
Kay Miller
Apr 7, 2026
Mrs. Kay Lynn Miller, 80, of Fayetteville, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026, one day shy of her 81st birthday in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Services to celebrate her life will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Monastery of The Glorious Ascension with Father Laurance Powell officiating. She will be...
Tina Morris
Apr 5, 2026
Mrs. Tina Diane Morris, age 57, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, April 5, 2026, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Tina was born in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Sonny Edward Jones, Sr., Sharon Elaine Kennett Dyer, and stepfather Fred Dyer. She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Fred Dagnan;...
Eddie Killion
Apr 5, 2026
Mr. Eddie Killion, age 72 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Killion and Nellie Larmon; his brother James L. Killion; his sisters Margaret Beavers and Rose Mullins.
Eddie Joe Killion was a devoted husband, father, Pop and Pastor as well...
Jessica Hamilton
Apr 5, 2026
Ms. Jessica Lynn Hamilton, age 45, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her residence in Lafayette, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.
Jessica was born September 5, 1980, in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of James Grafe and Jacqueline Endinger Richardson.
Jessica was a warm and caring mother and grandmother who cherished spending time with her family, especially...
Vivian Grant
Apr 5, 2026
Mrs. Mary Vivian Grant, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Easter Sunday morning, April 5, 2026, at Regency Park, with her family at her side.
Vivian was born October 30, 1937, in Calhoun, Georgia, a daughter of the late Samuel David and Annie Belle Clark Pelfrey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward Grant, and...
Maria Sanchez
Apr 4, 2026
Mrs. Maria Sanchez, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
She was born on October 8, 1965, in Los Ranchos de Pejan, Mexico, the daughter of Gustavo Rios and Maria Elena Puga.
Maria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cherished time spent with her family and...
Elfreeda Winkler
Apr 4, 2026
Mrs. Elfreeda Winkler, age 94, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Pleasant Valley Personal Care in Dalton.
Mrs. Winkler was born May 6, 1931, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Wiley Millard and Katherine Pauline Durham Staten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Archie Winkler; daughter,...
Darlene Dills
Apr 4, 2026
Mrs. Marion Darlene Dills, age 68 of Chatsworth, Georgia departed this life Saturday, April 4, 2026, five days shy of her birthday, at Advent Health Murray in Chatsworth, Georgia.
Darlene was born April 9, 1957, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Edward Bill and Frances Mable Wooten Whitmore. She was also preceded by her brother, William Lee Whitmore, and...
Charles Defore
Mar 31, 2026
Mr. Charles Milbre Defore, age 89, of Rocky Face, Georgia, peacefully slipped away to be in the presence of his Lord on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, at his home, with his loving wife by his side.
Charles was born on May 27, 1936, in Chatsworth, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Crook Defore; his father and...
Robert Simmons
Mar 31, 2026
Dr. Bob (Robert Webb Simmons) likely used one last explicative as he fell last Monday night and died. Bob marched to the beat of his own drum from October 8, 1939 to March 31, 2026. Sometimes, his family and friends heard it too. Regardless of who else heard it, he followed it with confidence.
Bob’s children and patients often saw his...
