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Wilburn Monroe Wilkins

Wilburn Monroe Wilkins

Nov 8, 2021

Mr. Wilburn Monroe Wilkins, age 81, of Dalton Georgia.  Departed this life Monday Morning November 8, 2021 at the local Hospital. He was born March 21, 1940 in Cartersville, GA, a son of the late James Avery and Annie Huggins Wilkins. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Pete Wilkins, Robert Wilkins, Gene Wilkins, C.L. Wilkins, Willie...

Stanley Phillip Franklin

Stanley Phillip Franklin

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. Stanley Phillip Franklin, age 66, of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Saturday November 6, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. Stanley was born May 22, 1955 in Dalton, GA, the son of the late Charles L. and Lillian M. Wells Franklin and stepfathers Ralph Bell and Thomas Johns. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Franklin....

Marie Tanner

Marie Tanner

Nov 6, 2021

Ms. Marie Tanner, age 61, of Canton, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday November 6, 2021 at her home. Marie was born December 26, 1959 in Canton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Mullinax Reddin. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Arnold Reddin; sister, Linda  Beniot.

Marie is survived by her...

Margaret Goswick

Margaret Goswick

Nov 5, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Edwina Goswick , age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, November 5, 2021 at her home.

Margaret was born December 6, 1932 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Benny Earl and Barbara Ruphine Pierce Caldwell.  She also was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Harold...

Deborah Weyburn

Deborah Weyburn

Nov 5, 2021

Ms. Deborah Weyburn, age 63, of Bryant, Alabama, departed this life, November 5, 2021 at her home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Ponders Brainerd Chapel 4203 Brainerd Road

Chattanooga, TN37411 423-531-4002

Kelly Austin Perry

Kelly Austin Perry

Nov 5, 2021

Mr. Kelly Austin Perry, age 46, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, November 5, 2021 at Northside Atlanta Hospital. Kelly was born August 31, 1975 in Rome, Ga. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Egan and Nell Perry and Floyd and Mary Keener and sister-in-law, Melissa Pinyan. Kelly loved the Lord and was an active...

Mildred Louise Bailey

Mildred Louise Bailey

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Louise Bailey , age 79, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the local hospital.  Mildred was born December 11, 1941 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Reverend John B. and Catherine Lucille Blaylock Shoemaker.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Mackial Scott Bailey, a...

Marleta Jean Patterson

Marleta Jean Patterson

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Marleta Jean Patterson , age 68, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the local hospital. She was born May 26, 1953 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the John Williams Jr. and Loujean Stanley Williams.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Wendell Patterson of the residence;...

Paula D Ridley

Paula D Ridley

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Paula D. Ridley , age 69, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the local hospital.  Paula was born August 4, 1952 in Dalton, Georgia.  Paula was a 1969 graduate of Dalton High School and earned her ex-ray technician degree and Mammography from Dalton State College.

She was preceded...

Clement "Chester" Hefner

Clement "Chester" Hefner

Nov 2, 2021

Mr. Clement "Chester" Hefner , age 83, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the hospice of Chattanooga. He was born December 28, 1937 in Dalton, GA a son of the late Frank and Lillie Mae Nesbitt Hefner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mina Jo Hefner, brother and...

Mary Ethel Rogers

Mary Ethel Rogers

Nov 1, 2021

Mrs. Mary Ethel "Cricket" Rogers, age 58 of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life Monday November 1, 2021 at the local hospital. She was born July 11, 1963 in Lamesa, TX. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Crowder, sister, Arlene Clark.

She is survived by her father, William Lewis Crowder of Dalton, GA; son and...

Henry Gallman

Henry Gallman

Oct 31, 2021

Mr. Henry "Bo" Gallman, Jr., age 82, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, October 31, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Henry was born June 25, 1939 in Murray County, Georgia, a son of the late Henry and Annie Bell Couch Gallman, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by a grandson,...

Paul Robert Baldwin

Paul Robert Baldwin

Oct 30, 2021

Mr. Paul Robert "Buck" Baldwin, age 68, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, October 30, 2021.  Buck was born June 19, 1953, in Adairsville, Georgia, a son of the late James Robert "Bob" and Sara Frances "Frankie" Johnson Baldwin, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Cheylynn Richards, a sister, Jackie Cowart and brothers,...

Rennie Marie Smith

Rennie Marie Smith

Oct 30, 2021

Ms. Rennie Marie Smith, age 69, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday afternoon, October 30, 2021 at the local hospital. She was born February 11, 1952 in Madison County, AL a daughter of the late Willie and Mary Sue Cantrell Mason. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Smith, brothers, John Mason, Vernon...

Constance Violia Davis

Constance Violia Davis

Oct 30, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Constance Viola Davis announce her passing on October 30, 2021 at age 88 after a lengthy battle with Renal disease. Constance (Connie), was born in Westerly, RI on December 29, 1932, was a high school graduate, and later worked and retired from New Hampshire Ball Bearings Plant in Peterborough, NH....

Michael Eugene Ward

Michael Eugene Ward

Oct 30, 2021

Mr. Michael Eugene Ward , age 48, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his residence. His long fight is over. Mike was born August 3, 1973 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Eugene Ward. Mike was a true outdoorsman and lived to be on the Lake...

Fernando Gonzalez Jr.

Fernando Gonzalez Jr.

Oct 28, 2021

Mr. Fernando Gonzalez, Jr. , age 40, of Evans, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, October 28, 2021 at the University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.  Fernando was born July 21, 1981 in Bay City, Texas.  He was a 2000 graduate of Dalton High School and earned his Associates degree in Dental Assistance...

T.R. Etheridge

T.R. Etheridge

Oct 28, 2021

Reverend T R Etheridge , age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, entered into the Lord's presence Thursday morning, October 28, 2021 at his home.  Reverend Etheridge was born September 19, 1934 in Gordon County, Georgia, a son of the late Troy and Minnie Lee Gibson Etheridge.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Brian Keith Etheridge...

David Gordon Payne

David Gordon Payne

Oct 27, 2021

Mr. David Payne , age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021 at the local hospital. David was born July 11, 1955 in Calhoun, GA, the son of the late Roy and Martha Hudson Payne. David was also preceded in death by his brother Max Payne; sisters, Faye Dover, Ruth Hulsey. David...

Roy Cucksee

Roy Cucksee

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Roy Newton Cucksee, age 73 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Tuesday October 26, 2021 at Etowah Landing Care and rehabilitation Center in Rome, Georgia.

Roy was born September 27, 1948 in Whitfield County, Georgia, a son of the late Jesse Washington and Thelma Elizabeth Ruth Malone Cucksee.  He was also preceded in death by a...

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