Dalton Obituaries

Dec 20, 2020

Mr. John Franklin Short, age 49, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the local hospital from complications of Covid-19. He was born April 11, 1971 in Salem, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his mother Minda Quillen Short. He was employed at Engineered Floors.

He is survived by his loving...

Dec 20, 2020

Mrs. Ella Louise Mason, age 73, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born October 26, 1947 in Smoky Junction, TN, a daughter of the late Wofford and Mertie Jeffers Anderson.

Service will be held at a later date

Due to the National health crisis and the Covid-19 virus, masks...

Dec 19, 2020

Mrs. Rebecca Hilley, age 55 of Resaca, GA, departed this life at her home, Saturday December 19, 2020. She was born April 13, 1965 in Calhoun, GA. She was preceded in death by her, father, Bill Barnes, brother Butch Barnes.

She is survived by her husband, Rodney Hilley of the residence; mother, Brenda Barnes of Calhoun, GA;...

Dec 18, 2020

Lucy Agnes Blankenship Sutton, AKA, Mom, Granny, Granny Poo, Ag, Aggie, Agnes.

Mom was given the gift of life on Christmas Day, 1938. On December 18 th , 2020, just 7 days shy of her 82 nd birthday, she was given the gift of eternal healing from all that Alzheimer's took from her.

Everyone who...

Dec 17, 2020

Mrs. Magdalena Vega Kelly, age 92, of Dalton, GA, passed away, Thursday December 17, 2020.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements will be announced by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002

Dec 16, 2020

Mr. Rodney Ryan Weaver, age 49, of Commerce, GA, departed this life, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional.  Rodney was born May 25, 1971 the son of the late Johnny Mack and Edna Hancock Weaver. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Russell Weaver.

Rodney is survived by his children; Amber Weaver of...

Dec 14, 2020

Mr. Bobby Joe Swinney, age 79, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Monday, December 14, 2020, with complications of covid-19, at Chatsworth Health Care Center. He was born February 17, 1941 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents Troy Howard and Jessie Sutton Swinney, wife, Debra Ann Swinney, granddaughter, Kelly Swinney, brothers Earnest,  Gary and...

Dec 14, 2020

Mr. Charles Herbert Bennett, age 68 of Dalton, Georgia departed this life, Monday December 14, 2020 at his home. Charles was born September 12, 1952 in Dalton, GA, the son of the late Paul Herbert Bennett and Trummie Lela Ingle Bennett. His wife Nuj Bennett passed on January 26, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Charles is survived...

Dec 13, 2020

Mr. Gerald Lynn Bigham, age 68, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, December 13, 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...

Dec 12, 2020

Mr. Michael Ross, age 65, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home. He was born March 4, 1955 in Fannin County, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Harris Ross, parents, Howard and Grace Kerns.

He is survived by his children, Michael Ross of Calhoun, GA, Anthony and...

Dec 10, 2020

Ms. Brenda Carroll Overby, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday morning, December 10, 2020, at the local hospital.  Brenda was born January 16, 1943 in Dalton, Georgia.  Brenda was preceded in death by her father and step-mother, James Robert and Margaret Sneed and her mother and step-father, Margaret Carolyn Groves and Jay Martin and...

Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Betty Louise Sisson Stanley, age 79, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life early Thursday morning, December 10, 2020, of natural causes. She passed in her home with her family by her side. Betty was born to the late George T. and Estlene M. Sisson. On May 11, 1941.

She was the oldest of...

Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Martha Edna Ridley, age 97, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the local hospital. Martha was born October 20, 1923 in Whitfield County. She was the daughter of the late John and Lavinia Gertrude Viola Nuckolls Michael. Martha was also preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses; Willard and Evelyn...

Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Douglas Hammontree, age 61, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, December 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born November 17, 1959 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his father Douglas Hammontree, grandson Terry Lamar Gibson. He was a Volunteer Fireman for 18 years with the Whitfield County Fire Department.

He...

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...