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Bobby Lloyd Hightower
Oct 3, 2020
Mr. Bobby Lloyd Hightower , age 54, of Murray County, Georgia, departed this life Saturday afternoon, October 3, 2020 at the Hamilton Medical Center.
Bobby was born October 10, 1965 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Bobby Joe and Annie Mae Dills Hightower. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathy...
Jodell Godfrey Lanier
Oct 3, 2020
Mrs. JoDell Godfrey Lanier, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday evening, October 3, 2020 at the Ridgewood Health Care. She was born August 1, 1938 in Rome, GA a daughter of the late Charlie and Dorothy Parker Godfrey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hunter Lanier, brother, David Godfrey, sister, Phyllis Spears. She...
Little Chapman Gribble
Oct 3, 2020
Little Chapman Gribble, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, October 3, 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 the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com...
Winfred Fred Dixon
Oct 2, 2020
Mr. Winfred Fred Dixon, age 91, of Rising Fawn, Georgia, departed this life on Friday October 2, 2020 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Winfred was born March 25, 1929 in Murray County, Georgia, a son of the late Juel F. and Essie Brock Dixon. He was also preceded in death by his wife of forty three years,...
Little Jaxon Tyler Holland
Sep 30, 2020
Little Jaxon Tyler Holland, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. He is survived by his mother Andrea Nichole Holland; grandparents, Amanda Bearden, Jennifer Bishop; aunts and uncle, Abby Bishop, Autumn Bishop, Caleb Bishop.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Due to the National health...
Paul Phillip Porter Jr
Sep 29, 2020
Mr. Paul Phillip Porter Jr, age 54 of Cohutta, GA, departed this life, Tuesday September 29, 2020 at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, GA. He was born August 2, 1966 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Gail Porter, sister, Sonia English.
He is survived by his son, Jon Paul Porter...
Brooks Winchester Lansing
Sep 28, 2020
Brooks Winchester Lansing Sr. Brooks Lansing, Sr., age 87 died at home on September 28, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 4, 1932 in East Orange, N.J., Brooks was the son of John Edward and Annie Lois Brooks Lansing. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Brentley Lansing.
He is survived by...
Tessie Ann Glover
Sep 27, 2020
Ms. Tessie Ann Billie Sue Glover age 53 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Sunday September 27, 2020 at the local hospital. She was born April 24, 1967 in Davenport, Iowa a daughter of the late Billy C. and Opal Evalee Patterson Glover.
She is survived by her husband, David Woodard of the residence; daughters and sons-in-law,...
Donald Thorne
Sep 26, 2020
Mr. Donald Thorne age 71 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life Saturday September 26, 2020 at the Ridgewood Manor. He was born December 2, 1948 in Gatewood, WV a son of the late Luther J.R. and Pauline Arbutis Nelson Thorne. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Nelson. He proudly served his country as a United...
Daniel Walker Lofty
Sep 25, 2020
Mr. Daniel Walker Lofty, age 90 of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Friday September 25, 2020 at his residence. Daniel was born July 10, 1930 in Whiteside, Tennessee, a son of the late Tony Alexander and Ethel Ellen Massingill Lofty. He was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Kanola Lofty, a daughter, Kathy Ann...
Erwin Joseph "Red" Crider
Sep 25, 2020
Mr. Erwin Joseph "Red" Crider, age 85 of Rocky Face, GA, entered Heaven's gates Friday September 25, 2020. He was born July 30, 1935 in Rossville, GA, a son of the late Samuel and Willie Williams Crider. He was also preceded in death by his son, Frank Hall, brothers, Richard Crider, Lamar Crider Kenneth "Pete" Crider, sister, Kathrine Crider...
Donald Stone
Sep 22, 2020
Mr. Donald Stone, age 77 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Tuesday September 22, 2020 at his home. He was born August 17, 1943 in Dalton, GA a son of the late Fred and Lillie Rose Duvall Stone. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Stone, Harold Stone, his twin Ronald Stone, Farnell Waldrop; sisters Ruth...
Thomas “Andy” Andrew Johns
Sep 21, 2020
Thomas "Andy" Andrew Johns II age 53, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1967 in Chattanooga, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James "Johnny" Johns of Dalton, GA, Garland and Myra Jackson of Chattanooga, TN. Andy enjoyed life and loved his kids, grandkids, family, and friends....
Jess Payne Jr
Sep 21, 2020
Jess Payne Jr.
Jess Payne Jr. age 86 of Dalton, passed away at his residence on Monday Sept. 21, 2020.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Gena Payne; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kim Payne of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Tyler Payne and fiancé Lindsey Sherrill of Dalton, Chad and Emily Keeter...
Betty Sue Mulkey
Sep 20, 2020
Mrs. Betty Sue Mulkey age 74 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Sunday September 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1945 in Resaca, GA, a daughter of the late John David and Opal Greeson Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Eugene Mulkey, brothers, Charles Smith, Bobby Smith, Ricky Smith, Joe...
Nellie " Sissy" Faye Brooks
Sep 17, 2020
Ms. Nellie Faye "Sissy" Brooks, age 65, departed this life, Thursday September 17, 2020 at her home. Sissy was born May 28, 1955 in Calhoun, GA, the daughter of John and Martha Wyatt Brooks
A memorial service for Sissy will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com...
Dorothy Pauline Morrison
Sep 17, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy Pauline Morrison age 85, of Cohutta, GA, departed this life Thursday September 17, 2020 at the Calhoun Health Care. She was born May 27, 1935 in Chatsworth, GA a daughter of the late John and Delia Dillard Porter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Edward Morrison, sisters, Jessie Craig, Alice Hall, brothers, Roy...
Charles Dennis Wyatt
Sep 17, 2020
Mr. Charles "Dennis" Wyatt, age 56 of Calhoun, GA, departed this life, Thursday September 17, 2020 at Advent Health Gordon County. Dennis was born June 26, 1964 in Calhoun, GA, the son of the late Calvin Taylor Wyatt Jr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Debra Dale. Dennis worked and retired from Fed-Ex after 21 years....
Louis William Schmidt
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Louis William "Lou" Schmidt, Jr, age 76, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home. Lou was born October 6,1943 in Camden, New Jersey, the son of the late Louis William Schmidt, Sr and Louise Margaret Miller Schmidt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Gaynor Schmidt. Lou was a...
Judith Ann Weiss
Sep 14, 2020
Mrs. Judith Ann Weiss, age 75 of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Monday September 14, 2020 at Pruitt Healthcare and Hospice in Lafayette, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert E. Adamson 82, of Kennedy Twp., PA, and her mother, Bernice Herbst Adamson 82, of Kennedy Twp., PA.
She is survived by her...
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