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Lula Jane Martin

Lula Jane Martin

Aug 19, 2021

Mrs. Lula Jane Jones Martin, age 89, of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Thursday August 19, 2021 at the local hospital. She was born August 13, 1932 in Fannin County, GA, a daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Bessie Foster Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Leslie Holden, Gordon Martin, sons, William "Bill" Holden,...

Quinn Bryant

Quinn Bryant

Aug 19, 2021

Mr. Quinn Bryant, age 84, of Rocky Face, GA, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the local hospital. He was born October 9, 1936 in Dalton, GA the son of the late Claude and Minda Stanley Bryant. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Christian Bryant. He proudly served his country in...

Gary Ray Mayfield Sr.

Gary Ray Mayfield Sr.

Aug 19, 2021

Mr. Gary Ray Mayfield Sr. , age 59, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life, Thursday August 19, 2021 in Jasper, Georgia. He was born May 31, 1962 in Chattanooga, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Mayfield, daughter, Jessica Kay Mayfield.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Melissa Mayfield...

Roy E Hooker Sr.

Roy E Hooker Sr.

Aug 19, 2021

Mr. Roy E. Hooker Sr., age 73, of Corbin, KY, and formerly of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Thursday August 19, 2021 at the Commonwealth of Kentucky Hospital. He was born March 14, 1948 in Dalton, GA, son of the late Charles and Pearl Pauline Hooker. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Glenda Welch, Geraldine Welch,...

Christian Hunter Gillespie

Christian Hunter Gillespie

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Christian Hunter Gillespie, age 19, of Chatsworh, GA, departed this life, Wednesday August 18, 2021 at his home. He was born April 16, 2002 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, David L. Gillespie, grandmother, Gail Morgan, great grandparents, Jr. and Mary Lou Gillespie, Charles Chastain, cousin, Freddie Allen Jr.

He is...

Frances Bennett

Frances Bennett

Aug 15, 2021

Ms. Frances Bennett , age 74, of Jasper, Georgia, and formerly of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life, Sunday August 15, 2021 at Grandview Nursing Home in Jasper, Georgia.  Frances was born August 22, 1946 in White, Georgia, a daughter of the late, Henry Howard and Annie Laura Shook Bennett.  She was also preceded in death by her...

Jeffery Lynn Messer

Jeffery Lynn Messer

Aug 14, 2021

Mr. Jeffery Messer, age 57, of Dalton, Ga, departed this life, Saturday August 15, 2021 at his home. He was born February 22, 1964 in Vero Beach, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, William Messer, brothers, Billy Scott Messer, Christopher Wayne Messer.

He is survived by his mother, Laura Simpson Messer; sister, Susan Lynne...

Roy James Shannion

Roy James Shannion

Aug 13, 2021

Mr. Roy James Shannion, age 44, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, August 13, 2021 at his home. He was born December 10, 1977 in Whitesburg, KY. He was preceded in death by his mother Nyoka Bryant Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Jamie Shannion of the residence; sons, Matthew Logan Black, Tyler Black of...

Brandy Marie King

Brandy Marie King

Aug 12, 2021

Ms. Brandy Marie King, age 39 of Calhoun, GA, departed this life, Thursday August 12, 2021, at Advent Health Gordon. Brandy was born April 4, 1982, in Orlando, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Mark Thysell. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Edna and David Thysell and Alvena and Robert L. Unger Sr., Brandy...

Larry George Ensley

Larry George Ensley

Aug 12, 2021

Mr. Larry George Ensley , age 65 of Rossville, Georgia, departed this life, Thursday August 12, 2021 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.  Larry was born February 16, 1956 in Fannin County, Georgia.  Larry was a 1974 graduate of Eastbrook High School. He was a FHA Testing Coordinator at Shaw Industries Plant #3 where he worked...

Ruby Jewell Kendrick

Ruby Jewell Kendrick

Aug 10, 2021

Mrs. Ruby Jewell Walker Kendrick , age 82 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Tuesday, August 10, 2021.   Ruby was born September 10, 1938 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Rollie McKinley and Vina Mae Barton Walker.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rolland Lee Kendrick and sisters, Patsy Gentry and Maxine...

Jackson Bruce

Jackson Bruce

Aug 9, 2021

Little Jackson Finn Bruce , one month old son of Kinze Ponders and Hunter Bruce of Rocky Face, Georgia, returned to the arms of Jesus Christ Monday afternoon August 9, 2021 at the local hospital. Little Jackson was born July 15, 2021 in Dalton, Georgia. Little Jackson is also survived by his grandparents, Anitra and Bo Carnes...

Ronald Wilson Seals

Ronald Wilson Seals

Aug 8, 2021

Mr. Ronald Wilson Seals age 77, of Dalton, GA, departed this life Sunday August 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1944 in Lenoir City, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Seals; daughter and son-in-law, Jillian and Allen Daley; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Carmon Smith; grandchildren, Noah, Jonah, Griffin and Warren...

Darron Vinson Moreland

Darron Vinson Moreland

Aug 8, 2021

Mr. Darron Vinson Moreland , age 53 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday August 8, 2021.   Darron was born June 25, 1968 in Dalton, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his father, Grady Lee Rich and a brother, Billy Moreland.

He is survived by his mother, Peggy Dale of Dalton, GA; daughter and...

Douglas Randolph

Douglas Randolph

Aug 6, 2021

Mr. Douglas Randolph, age 74, of Rome, Georgia, departed this life Friday, August 6, 2021, at Redmond Regional Hospital. He was born February 12, 1947 in Cleveland, TN, a son of the late Walter and Elvie Swaggerty Randolph. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest, James, Robert, Frank and Ronald Randolph.

He is survived...

Sam Russell

Sam Russell

Aug 5, 2021

Mr. Sam Russell, age 78 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 11, 1942 in Ellijay, GA a son of the late Charlie Hoke and Pauline Quarles Russell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Huey Russell, John Lendol Russell, grandparents,...

Robert Dale Faith

Robert Dale Faith

Aug 1, 2021

Mr. Robert Dale "Bobby" Faith, age 68 of the Westside Community, Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, August 1, 2021. Mr. Faith was born May 23, 1953 in Crystal Falls, Michigan, the son of the late, Lewis Eugene Faith and Genevieve Hill Faith. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Louise Parrish.

Mr....

Ella Sue Edwards

Ella Sue Edwards

Jul 30, 2021

Mrs. Ella Sue Edwards, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, July 30, 2021, at Regency Park Health & Rehabilitation. Sue was born June 12, 1940 in Hiawassee, Georgia, the daughter of the late Guy and Lucy Barrett Stroud. She was also preceded in death by her infant brother, J.T. Stroud; sister, Anna Gibson. Sue was a...

Stella Ruth Hawkins

Stella Ruth Hawkins

Jul 30, 2021

Mrs. Stella Ruth Bunch Hawkins, age 78 of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life, Friday morning, July 30, 2021 surrounded by her children.  Stella was born May 15, 1943 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late, John Theodore and Ella Louise Smith Bunch.  Stella was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Frank Hawkins, a daughter,...

Jerry Wayne Thompson

Jerry Wayne Thompson

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Jerry Wayne Thompson, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, July 30, 2021, at Hamilton Medical Center. Mr. Thompson was born October 24, 1945 in Chattooga, Georgia, the son of the late, Wimber Odell Thompson and Ruby Mae Reed Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Carlton Thompson; grandparents, Reverend Gus and Emma...

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