Dalton Obituaries
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Ramon A. Funes
Sep 11, 2020
Mr. Ramon A. Funes, Age 61, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday Evening, September 11, 2020 at the local Hospital. He was born June 14, 1959 in El Salvador, a son of the late Jose Nicolas Joya and Ana Vicenta Funes.
He is survived by his wife, Olga de Jesus Perez de Funes; sons and daughters-in-law,...
Terry (Big T) Eugene Swim
Sep 9, 2020
Mr. Terry Eugene (Big T) Swim, Age 33, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home. Big T was born May 28, 1987 in Dalton, Georgia. He was a 2005 graduate of Southeast High School and was employed at L R Resources. Big T was a big man with a big heart and was...
Betty O. Pippin
Sep 9, 2020
Mrs. Betty Pippin, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday September 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was born April 12, 1936 in Blairsville, Georgia, a daughter of the late Paul and Lee Etta Akins. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-seven years, William Lewis "Junior" Pippin...
Rachel Ann Hayes
Sep 9, 2020
Mrs. Rachel Ann Hayes, 66, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon at the local hospital, September 9, 2020. Rachel was born March 2, 1954 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Clifford Martin and Pearl Massingill Jones. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Linda Sue Howard and Kathy Smith, brothers, Wilburn Jones, James...
Naomi Louise Faulknor
Sep 9, 2020
Mrs. Naomi Louise Faulknor, age 80, of Dalton, Georgia crossed into Heaven's gate, Wednesday September 9, 2020 at her home. Naomi was born February 8, 1940 in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Delbert and Ruth Tussey Bond. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law Floyd Carrell. Naomi was a school bus driver for many years...
Winnie Mae Quarles
Sep 7, 2020
Mrs. Winnie Mae Key Quarles, age 93, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life early Monday morning, September 7, 2020 at Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 17, 1927 in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Harley and Beulah Starks Key. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Grady and Ethel...
Ronald Lee Walraven
Sep 6, 2020
Ronald Lee Walraven, 72, of Old Rome Dalton Road in the Oostanaula Community, departed this life late Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2020 at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Georgia.
A lifelong resident of Calhoun and Gordon County Mr. Walraven was born at the former Johnston-Hall Clinic on August 17, 1948. He was preceded in death by...
Buddy Gene Hitt
Sep 5, 2020
Mr. Buddy G. Hitt, age 85, of Reseca, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday September 5, 2020 at his home. He was born November 28, 1934 in Lafayette, GA, a son of the late William and Tennie Bishop Hitt. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Hitt, brother, Jack Hitt, sisters, Helen Cox, Evelyn Nelson. He was...
Larry E. Summey
Sep 5, 2020
Mr. Larry E. Summey, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday September 5, 2020 at his residence.  He was born September 22, 1952 in Dalton, GA a son of the late LV and Katherine Louise Davis Summey. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Mamie Banks Summey, Marion Amos and Nellie Kate Fowler...
Patrick Donald Sloan
Sep 2, 2020
Mr. Patrick Donald "Donny" Sloan, age 48 of Crandall, Georgia, departed this life, Wednesday September 2, 2020 at his home. He was born October 12, 1971 in Dalton, GA. He was also preceded in death by his mother Henda Moreland Sloan, brother, Ricky Sloan. Father-in-law and mother-in-law Donald D. and Shirley Williams. Uncles Michael Moreland, Thomas Sloan. Uncle's-in-law, David...
Phillip L. Smith
Aug 31, 2020
Mr. Phillip L. Smith, age 61 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Monday August 31, 2020 at his home. He was born January 11, 1959 in Dalton, GA a son of the late Granvil and Macile Rogers Smith. He is also preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Smith Gilbert.
He is survived by his wife, Sandi...
Betty Sue Morones
Aug 31, 2020
Mrs. Betty Sue Guge Morones, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Monday August 31, 2020 at the local Hospital. Betty was bon October 6, 1944 in Gastonia, NC,the daughter of the late Hayden and Nola Stanley Guge. She was also preceded in death by her sister, JoAnn Bowers. Betty along with her husband Adolfo started...
Linda Faye Bennett
Aug 28, 2020
Mrs. Linda Faye Bennett, age 75, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Friday afternoon, August 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 25, 1945 in Calhoun, GA, a daughter of the late Gus Tate and Frances Dutton Parker. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Powell.
She...
Eric H. Steelman
Aug 28, 2020
Mr. Eric Steelman, age 47, of LaFayette, Georgia, and formerly of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Friday afternoon, August 28, 2020 at the Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born January 3, 1973 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Don Steelman, J.C. and Geraldine Jordan.
He is survived by his wife,...
Sophia Lichtenstern Parker
Aug 27, 2020
Mrs. Sophia Parker age 98, departed this life Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home. She was born April 3, 1922 in Pahl, Germany, a daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa Obermeier Lichtenstern. He was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cecil Richard Parker, who died October 31, 2018 and her only child, her son Antonio...
Tina Louise Worley
Aug 27, 2020
Tina Williams Worley, 41, of Ranger, Georgia, departed this life Thursday evening, August 27, 2020 at Gordon Hospital following a sudden illness.
Tina was born in Athens, Alabama on May 29, 1979. She was a daughter of Calvin Williams and the late Phyllis Bowers White. In addition to her mother she was also preceded in death by...
James Melvin Quarles
Aug 26, 2020
Mr. James Melvin Quarles, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, August 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born May 2, 1947 in Gilmer County, Georgia, a son of the late Dallas Lando and Vera Susan Edwards Quarles. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Frances Quarles...
Jerry Mcarthur Gallman
Aug 26, 2020
Mr. Jerry McArthur Gallman, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Thursday August 27, 2020 at the local hospital. He was born March 31, 1942 in Dalton, GA a son of the late George and Emma Holcomb Gallman. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Archie L., Harris, and Eugene Gallman, nephews, Sammy Lee Gallman, Chris...
Little James Lucas Roche
Aug 25, 2020
Little James Lucas Roche, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Tom Bowers.
He is survived by his parents, Harol Blas Roche and Amanda Brooke Roche of Chatsworth, GA; grandparents, Wanda West of Chatsworth, GA, Desma Bowers of Soddy Daisy, TN, Blas...
Frankie Jean Sisson
Aug 25, 2020
Frankie Jean Sisson, age 69, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2020 after a two-year battle with cancer, while at her home with family by her side. To say that she lost her battle, would be incorrect. She was a fighter, and through her journey her family saw her strength and perseverance.
At the...
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