Adrian Kevin Braden
May 4, 2026
Mr. Adrian Kevin Braden, age 56, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, May 5, 2026, at his home.
Kevin was born November 27, 1969, in Blackstone, Virginia. He was a good and kind man who had a big heart and will be remembered fondly by all who knew and loved him. He was of the Methodist faith.
He was preceded...
Michael Edward Barnett
May 4, 2026
Michael Edward Barnett, 76 years old, has passed away at his home in Dalton, Georgia, Tuesday, May 4, 2026. Born in Dalton, Georgia, Michael was a 1967 graduate of Valley Point High School, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Korea.
Michael was characterized by a sharp intellect and an insatiable hunger for knowledge. He was a voracious...
Lula Ellen Fauscette
May 3, 2026
Mrs. Lula Ellen Carroll Fauscette, age 97, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, May 3, 2026, at Murray Woods Health Care in Chatsworth, Georgia.
Lula was born August 29, 1928, in Gilmer County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Sam and Oma Rogers Layman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George H. Carroll and John Fauscette,...
Raymond R Smith
May 1, 2026
Mr. Raymond Richard Smith age 89, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, May 1, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born May 3, 1936 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Arthur and Ruby Patton Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife Patsie Sue Byers Smith, sons Randy Smith, Richard Smith,...
Richard Pascale
Apr 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Monk Antonios Pascale (Richard Michael Pascale) Monk Antonios Pascale, known in his earlier years as Richard Michael Pascale—and affectionately as “Red” to those who loved him—reposed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and deep love for others. In his youth, Richard was full of life, strength, and spirit. He was a standout tight end...
William Hamilton Lyon II
Apr 28, 2026
Mr. William Hamilton Lyon, II, age 53, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, at his home.
William was born April 23, 1973, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a 1991 graduate of Magoffin County High School in Salyersville, Kentucky, and later earned his associate’s degree in computer science from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
William spent...
Arthur Delyn Wright
Apr 28, 2026
Mr. Arthur Delyn Wright, age 54, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Arthur was born April 13, 1972, in Oneida, Tennessee, a son of the late Arthur Ervin and Brenda Gail Wright. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maria Angeline Wright and a son, Brent Levi Wright.
He had a deep love for Tennessee football...
Ricardo Paez Saucedo
Apr 28, 2026
Mr. Ricardo Paez Saucedo, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon at the local hospital.
Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, Georgia. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Margaret Thurman
Apr 27, 2026
Margaret Louise “Baldwin” Thurman
Margaret Louise “Baldwin” Thurman, age 80, of Calhoun, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd Hospital in Rome, Georgia.
Born on March 7, 1946, in Calhoun, Margaret was the daughter of the late James Robert Baldwin and Sarah Frances “Johnson” Baldwin. She was also preceded in death...
Nita Faye Miller
Apr 26, 2026
Uneada (Nita Faye Miller), age 60, of Dalton, Georgia, born Tuesday,
February 8, 1966, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at
home surrounded by her sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and David
Patterson, sister, Janice Whitson, brother, James Whitson, nieces and
nephews, Brenda and James Whaley, Trisha and Charlie Joe Smith, Brittany
and Greg Patterson, Bradley and Clowie Patterson, Charlie and Jordan
Carter, Dee Dee...
Louise Ogles
Apr 25, 2026
Mrs. Louise Foster Ogles, age 91, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at Wildwood Health Care Center in Talking Rock, Georgia.
Born in Ellijay, Georgia, Louise was the daughter of the late Reverend Silvey W. Foster and Winnie Lee McClure Foster. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of fifty-six years, Dennis J....
Holly Catrina Hensley
Apr 24, 2026
Mrs. Holly Catrina Keel Hensley, age 39, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, April 24, 2026, at her home.
Holly was born on February 7, 1987, in Whitesburg, Kentucky. She was a devoted and loving mother, known for her steadfast nature, compassion, intelligence, and remarkable ability to solve any problem placed before her. Holly carried herself with quiet strength and...
Harry McKee
Apr 23, 2026
Mr. Harry Eugene McKee, age 97, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation.
Harry was born August 29, 1928, in Shelby, North Carolina, a son of the late Horace Odell and Sarah Ora Blanton McKee. He was also preceded in death by the true love of his life and high school sweetheart,...
Arlie J Sartin
Apr 22, 2026
Mr. Arlie J. “AJ” (aka, M arty Shayne) Sartin, age 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Tennessee Veterans Home in Cleveland, Tennessee.
A.J. was born July 9, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee, a son of the late Charles E. and Ruby Margaret Jenkins Sartin. He was also preceded in death by the love of his...
Kenny Michael Chadwick
Apr 22, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Michael “Kenny” Chadwick, age 49, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at a local hospital.
Kenny was born October 19, 1976, in Dalton, Georgia. He spent many years working as a landscaper and he took pride in his work and enjoyed being outdoors. A member of Open Door Lighthouse Church, Kenny’s faith was an important...
Eric Bradford Cargal
Apr 21, 2026
Obituary for Mr. Eric Bradford Cargal
Mr. Eric Bradford Cargal, age 50, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at a local hospital.
Eric was born on October 23, 1975, in Dalton, Georgia. He spent most of his life in the construction field, where he took pride in building and fixing things with his hands. Outside of work,...
Wayne Harris
Apr 20, 2026
Mr. Wayne Harris, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday afternoon, April 20, 2026 at Hamilton Medical Center.
Wayne was born August 8, 1946, in Tracy City, Tennessee, son of the late Howard Stanley Harris, and Rebha Rust Boudin and step-father, Charlie Boudin. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mamie Loudine “Penny” Berry Harris, who...
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...
