Dalton Obituaries

Dec 7, 2020

Cynthia Jane Puckett departed this life, Monday December 7, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born October 6, 1949 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Billy Puckett and Alline Puckett Teague. The world was her childhood playground; she lived in Japan, Panama and Hawaii, before returning to Dalton, where she raised her son. She was...

Dec 6, 2020

Mrs. Sara Louise "Lucy" Satterfield, age 93, of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Sunday December 6, 2020 at Dalton Place.

Lucy was born September 30, 1927 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Willie Luther and Mary Agnes Bearden Lingerfelt.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bradford Satterfield, her sisters, Betty Lewis,...

Dec 6, 2020

Mr. Ricky E. Smith, age 55, departed this life, Sunday December 6, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1965 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, HB Smith, grandparents, Rosalee and Clayton Wood, Elizabeth and Clifford Smith. He was a Deacon at Spring Hill Church and worked at Shaw Industries for...

Dec 6, 2020

Mr. Marty Hightower, age 39, of Fairmount, GA, departed this life, Sunday December 6, 2020 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Marty was born January 1, 1981 in Cartersville, GA. Marty enjoyed playing the guitar, fixing cars and he mostly loved pulling pranks on family and friends.

Marty is survived by his wife, Kerry Hightower of Canton, GA, daughter,...

Dec 5, 2020

Ms. Minnie Kate Hughes Hobbs, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning on December 5, 2020.

Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Winston Tobe Hughes and Flora Pratt Hughes; Sister, Joann Richardson; Brothers, Johnny Hughes, Paul Hughes and George Hughes, Granddaughter, Nicole Hobbs and Former Spouse, James R...

Dec 5, 2020

Mr. James Wofford "Jim" Allred, age 84, of Dalton, GA, passed away peacefully at his home, early Saturday morning, December 5th, 2020, surrounded by his family. Jim was born February 12th, 1936, in Cartersville, GA, son of the late T.H., and Colleen Wilson Allred. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dalton. He is survived...

Dec 3, 2020

Mrs. Marilyn Blackstock Brown, age 74 of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Thursday December 3, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1946 in Dalton, GA a daughter of the late Wilburn and Grace McFalls Blackstock. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wilburn Blackstock Jr. She was the owner of Industrial Bearing in...

Dec 2, 2020

Mr. Ermon "Junior" Mulkey Jr., age 65 of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was born February 28, 1955 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Ermon Mulkey Sr. and Margaret Lee Millsap Mulkey. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Teela Mulkey. He was a loving husband,...

Dec 2, 2020

Mr. Amador Hurtado-Salaices, age 61, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, December 2, 2020 at Gordon Adventhealth in Calhoun, Georgia. He was born September 13, 1959 in Mexico a son of the late Toribio Fraire Salaices and Alejandrina Hurtado. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Pedro Salaices.

He is survived by his...

Dec 2, 2020

Mrs. Doris Faye Duckworth, age 79, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Chatsworth Healthcare. She was born September 29, 1941 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Charles Zack and Arcie Mae Sneed Goforth. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, H.L., Clifford "Buck", Homer and Charles Zack Goforth Jr., sisters,...

Dec 1, 2020

Ms. Brenda Gravitt, age 68 of Dalton, GA, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center due to Covid-19. She was born Brenda Lee Johnson on November 25, 1952 in Whitfield County, GA. Brenda enjoyed life, she wanted everyone to be happy, love the Lord and be greatful for another day. Brenda worked...

Nov 29, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Ann Hancock, age 78, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the Adventhealth Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, Georgia. Shirley was born January 17, 1942 in Ellijay, Georgia, the daughter of the late Lindsey and Faye Mandy Fountain Hancock.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Jane Postell and her brothers,...

Nov 28, 2020

Mrs. Claire Marie Ray, age 93, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday evening, November 28, 2020, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Due to the National health crisis and the Covid-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to...

Nov 24, 2020

Mrs. Betty Sue Babb, age 72, of Cohutta, GA, departed this life, TuesdayNovember 24, 2020 at the local hospital. Betty was born July 23, 1948 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Sam and Lois Lee Earley. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lamar Earley. Betty was a 1966 graduate of Westside. She worked many...

Nov 24, 2020

Mrs. Veronica Jimenez Ruiz, age 70, of Dalton, GA, departed this life November 24, 2020 at the local hospital. Veronica was born June 15, 1950 in Acamboro, Guanajuato, Mexico, the daughter of the late Pablo Jimenez Monroy and Guadalupe Ruiz Ortega.

Veronica is survived by her daughter Adriana Rico; son, Ricardo Rico; grandchildren, Jocelyn Ramirez, Kevin Rico,...

Nov 24, 2020

Mr. Stephen Dewayne McClure, age 51, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning, November 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Dewayne was born September 30, 1969 in Ringgold, Georgia.  Dewayne was a 1987 graduate of Northwest High School and was an electrician by trade and worked at J & S Electric in Ringgold,...

Nov 23, 2020

Mr. Johnny Alvin Cloer, age 64, of Chatsworth, GA, crossed the finish line and received his final checkered flag, Monday November 23, 2020 at Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia.  Johnny was born August 30, 1956 in Chatsworth, Georgia, a son of the late Delmar and Bonnie Ruth Ponders Cloer.  He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph...

Nov 23, 2020

Mr. Wade Ervin Ferguson, age 92, entered into rest, Monday November 23, 2020 at the local hospital. Wade was born July 27, 1928 in Holcomb, MS, the son of the late Bill and Hazel Childs Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Bill Luttrell and grand-daughter, Krista Newton.

Wade was a former member of...

Nov 23, 2020

Mrs. Betty Ann Pullen, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, November 23, 2020, at Hamilton Medical Center. Betty was born February 7, 1936 in Whitfield County, the daughter of the late Benny J and Myrtle Mae Massingill Haley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lewis Pullen Sr; daughter, Peggy Sue Green; brother,...

Nov 21, 2020

Mr. Shawn Basil Collins, age 47, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday November 21, 2020. He was born e was born in Orange County, Florida, a son of the late William Hansford and Alta Thacker Collins.

He is survived by his son Gage Collins; daughters, Triston Orton, Lacey Stewart; brother, Michael Collins of Wise, VA; sisters...