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Helen Louise Bearden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Harmon

Mary Harmon

Mar 31, 2026

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Farmer Harmon, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, at Pruitt Health Care in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Evelyn was born June 29, 1952, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Elmer William and Mary Margorie “Margie” Banks Witherow. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Larry Farmer; her...

Sadie (Grant) Jackson

Sadie (Grant) Jackson

Mar 30, 2026

Sadie (Grant) JacksonMarch 30th 2026Sadie has had to face challenges her whole life but on March 30th she decided she was ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge. No more challenges Our Sweet Girl You can spend the rest of Your life in a Pain Free place that's full of Wonderful Day's. We will all see You again one Day Girl...

Areial Rolen

Areial Rolen

Mar 28, 2026

Ariel will always hold a place in our hearts. For 11 beautiful years, she was so much more than a dog—she was a cherished friend, a loyal companion, a gentle comforter, and a deeply loved member of our family.

Ariel had a spirit that was truly special. She greeted each day—and everyone she met—with pure joy. She was always “HAPPY,” her...

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