Dalton Obituaries

Apr 3, 2021

Mr. Michael David "Mike" Cowan, age 65, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday morning, April 3, 2021 at his home. Mike was born March 4, 1956 in Altus, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his father, James Riley Cowan and a brother, James "Jim" Cowan.

Mike proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and...

Apr 3, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Cope Allen, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, April 3, 2021, at her residence. She was born November 25, 1942 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late William Henry and Thelma Jackson Cope. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Winston Allen, brother, Jimmy Cope.

She is survived...

Mar 31, 2021

Mrs. Ruby "Joliene" Defore, age 64, of Tunnel Hill, GA, departed this life Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital. She was born February 23, 1957 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Ruby Mae Colinger Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wayne Defore, brothers, Danny Smith, Bobby Smith,...

Mar 25, 2021

Ms. Sandra Diane Byars, age 60, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Erlanger Hospital. She was born September 2, 1960 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late George and Daisy Allmon Chastain. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Mark Chastain, sister, Jane Chastain.

She is survived by...

Mar 24, 2021

Mr. Jeremy Daniel Gilbert, age 33, of Tunnel Hill, GA, departed this life Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born August 16, 1987 in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA.

He is survived by his parents, Terry and Elsie Gilbert of Tunnel Hill, GA, Jerrie Ann Johnson of Chatsworth, GA; brothers, Michael Gilbert, Travis Gilbert of Chatsworth, GA; sister and...

Mar 23, 2021

Mr. Edward Lee "Eddie" Champion, Jr., age 61, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Floyd Medical Center.  Eddie was born August 25, 1959 in Fulton County, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Fuller Whitley and his father and step-mother, Edward Lee and Betty Champion, Sr.

Eddie...

Mar 22, 2021

Mrs. Deborah Evans Bearden, age 69, of Resaca, GA, departed this life Monday, March 22, 2021, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Deborah was born September 13, 1951 a daughter of the late, Walter Vernon and Anna Deaver Evans. She was also preceded in death by her husband Winfred Bearden who died, July 15, 2020, a son,...

Mar 22, 2021

Ms. Anna Ruth Cofer, age 66, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life Monday, March 22, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon. She was born March 18, 1955 in Lenoir City, TN, a daughter of the late William Thomas and Mammie Ann Dunn Shelton.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Wayne and Suzanne Deal of Turtletown, TN;...

Mar 21, 2021

Mr. Billy Mackial Bailey age 26, of Rocky Face, GA, departed this life Sunday morning, March 21, 2021, at the Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.

Billy was born November 18, 1994 in Dalton, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his father, Mackial Scott Bailey, grandparents, Clyde and Irene Walker, great-grandparents, John and Catherine Shoemaker and LB...

Mar 20, 2021

Mr. Oscar Tobe Hester JR, age 56, of Dalton, Ga, departed this life Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the local hospital. Tobe was born September 17, 1964 in Canton, GA, the son of the late Oscar Tobe Hester SR and Ruby Lee Roberts Hester Gould. He was a landscaper and own his own lawn service business.

Tobe...

Mar 19, 2021

Mr. William Charles Johns, age 46, of Ellijay, Georgia, departed this life Friday, March 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1974 in London, KY, a son of the late George Wayne and Ann Marie Thomas Johns. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Shelia McGill, Ruth Carroll, Christine Johns.

He is...

Mar 19, 2021

Ms. Doetje McFadden, age 69, of Cleveland, Tennessee, departed this life Friday, March 19, 2021, at her home.

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

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com ....

Mar 17, 2021

Mr. Rudy Edvin Lopez Vasquez, age 40 of Calhoun, GA, departed this life, Wednesday March 17, 2021 at the local hospital. He was born June 20, 1980 in Guatemala. A son of the late Alberto Calletano Lopez Fuentes and Rayna Isabel Vasquez Revas.

He is survived by his wife Maritza Mendoza Merida of the residence; children, Cindy...

Mar 16, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Faye Hayes, age 58, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at her home. She was born July 17, 1962 in Millsboro, KY, a daughter of the late Ernest Lee and Ruby Minor Turner, brother, Bill Turner.

She is survived by her husband, David Hayes of the residence, son, William and Christina...

Mar 14, 2021

Mr. James Winston Allen, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, March 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born January 27, 1938 in Copper Hill, TN a son of the late Clay and Marie Tankersley Allen. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jay Allen, William Allen, Joe Allen, Jackie Allen, Gene Allen, Gary...

Mar 14, 2021

Mr. Gerry Lee Green Sr. age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday March 14, 2021 at the Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born October 27, 1953 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Alfred and Artell Ogle Green. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Green, Jimmy Green, sister, Linda Green....

Mar 14, 2021

Mr. Melvin Eugene "Gene" Massingill Sr., age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday evening, March 14, 2021 at the home of his daughter in Kennesaw, Georgia. He was born January 29, 1935 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Clarence Wiley and Ludie Mae Talley Massingill. He was also preceded in death by his wife of...

Mar 14, 2021

Mrs. Lillie Mae Coleman Baker, age 98, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, March 14, 2021, at her residence. Mae was born February 24, 1923 in Copperhill, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Grady and Ida Hardness Coleman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luster Baker, who died August 16, 1992, a son and daughter-in-law,...

Mar 13, 2021

Howard Jennings "Budda" Cook, Jr., 73, of Marietta, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5-8PM at Marietta Funeral Home 915 Piedmont Rd., Marietta, GA  30066.  Funeral services will be held at 2PM Wednesday, March 17th in the chapel of Marietta Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Phillips, Sr. officiating.  A...

Mar 12, 2021

Mrs. Stella Mae Carter, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Friday morning, March 12th, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 2, 1945 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late William and Lillie Mae Caldwell Ray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Howard Leon "Chalk" Carter, brothers, Charles Ray, J.D. Ray,...