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John Price Elder
Aug 8, 2020
Mr. John Price Elder, 58, of Wrights Hollow Road in Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life early Saturday morning, August 8, 2020 at home. He was born April 24, 1962 in Cleveland, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Elder.
He is survived by his mother, Arlene Elder of Calhoun, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert...
Gordon Anthony Souther
Aug 8, 2020
Gordon "Tony" Anthony Souther, 59, of Cohutta, Georgia, went home to be with his savior and Lord, Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2020 at the local hospital. Tony was born October 24, 1960, the son of the late Miles Gordon and Eloise Dixon Souther. Tony joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren. Tony was a member of Varnell...
James Howaerd Bates
Aug 7, 2020
Mr. James Howard Bates, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life   Friday evening, August 7, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1948 in Dalton, GA a son of the late James Ralph and Geneva Henry Bates. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Syble Christine Bates Land, Geneva "Sis" Bates, Margaret Kellams,...
David Leroy Rutledge
Aug 5, 2020
Mr. David LeRoy Rutledge, 86, of Calhoun, Georgia, and formerly of Westminster, Colorado, departed this life Wednesday morning, August 5, 2020 at Gordon Hospital.
Mr. Rutledge was born on August 2, 1934 in Tekamah, Nebraska and raised in Oakland, Nebraska. He was a son of the late Victor LeRoy and Josie E. Miller Rutledge. In addition to...
George Cross
Aug 2, 2020
The many that has had the privilege to meet or know George Cross know what a kindhearted soul he was. He was always thinking of others and greeted everyone with a huge smile and a hug. George was also known as the "quarter man" giving away quarters from his own pockets daily to any child he...
Glenda Norman Hasty
Aug 2, 2020
Mrs. Glenda B. Norman Hasty, age 67, of LaFayette, Georgia, departed this life, Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2020 at the Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born November 19, 1952 in Lafayette, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Matthew Norman, husband of 42 years, Shelby Jahue Hasty. She was a Retired Whitfield County...
Enoch "Steve" Owenby
Aug 1, 2020
Mr. Enoch "Steve" Owenby, 68 of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Saturday August 1, 2020 at the local hospital. He was born December 17, 1951 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Frank and Mabel Cobb Owenby. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Brenda Owenby, sister, Diann Owenby.
He is survived by...
David Holshouser
Aug 1, 2020
Mr. David Holshouser, 68 of Dalton, Georgia, his spirit was set free from his earthly body on Saturday August 1, 2020 at the local hospital. He was born November 25, 1951 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a son of the late John and Alma Myrtle Holt Holshouser.
David proudly served his country in the United States Marines stationed...
Larry Eugene Powell
Aug 1, 2020
Mr. Larry Eugene Powell, age 49, of Lindale, Georgia, departed this life late Saturday evening, August 1, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.
Larry was born on September 30, 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony; daughter, Angel; and his father, Rodney Hunt.
Larry is survived by his wife,...
Maria De Jesus Salaises Hurtado
Aug 1, 2020
Mrs. Maria de Jesus Salaises Hurtado, 45 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday August 1, 2020 at the local hospital.
She was born in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico on June 16, 1975. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hermila Aldaba Salaises. Mrs. Hurtado was a member of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Dalton.
...John Calvert Williams
Jul 31, 2020
Mr. John Calvert Williams Sr., age 81, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life early Friday morning, July 31, 2020 at Wood Dale Health Care Center. He was born February 10, 1939 in Quitman, GA a son of the late JB and Amanda Ross Williams. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan Blodgett, granddaughter, Taylor Smith Collins....
Ruth W Doty
Jul 31, 2020
Mrs. Ruth W. Williams Doty, 91, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday afternoon, July 31, 2020 at Regency Park Health Care Center.
Mrs. Doty was born in Ramhurst, Georgia on June 30, 1929. She was a daughter of the late John Anderson and Mary Eliza Faw Williams. In addition to her parents she was also preceded...
Tommy J.C. Nickels
Jul 29, 2020
Tommy J.C. Nickels, 19 years of age, and his wife, Kristen Duke Nickels, 20 years of age, both departed this life together on July 29, 2020.
Tommy was born in Dalton, Georgia on June 7, 2001. Along with his wife he was also preceded in death by grandparents, Tommy and Betty Nickels; and uncles, Bobby Nickels and...
Kristen Anna Nickels
Jul 29, 2020
Kristen Anna Duke Nickels, age 20, and her husband, Tommy Nickels, age 19, both departed this life together on July 29, 2020.
Kristen was born in Georgetown, South Carolina on January 11, 2000. She was a 2019 graduate of North Murray High School and had recently began work for Liberty National in Dalton. Prior to that she...
Norma Glenda Williams
Jul 28, 2020
Mrs. Norma Glenda Williams, age 81, of the Reo Community, Walker County, and Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, July 28, 2020 at the local hospital. Norma was born March 8, 1939 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Luther "Luke" and Lady Lethcoe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Andy Williams and...
Connie Annette Morgan
Jul 28, 2020
Connie Annette Houston Morgan, age 51, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life late Tuesday evening, July 28, 2020 at her home on Red Bud Road.
Connie was born in Crossville, Tennessee on August 13, 1968. She was daughter of the late Rosie Lee Houston. At the time of her death, Connie was employed by Food City in...
Martha Lopez Pacheco
Jul 27, 2020
Mrs. Martha Lopez Vasquez Pacheco, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening,  July 27, 2020 at the local hospital. Mrs. Pacheco was born February 23, 1947 in Labor Del Rio, San Luis, Potosi, Mexico, a daughter of the late, Efren Lopez and Paula Vasquez. She was also preceded in death by her husband of forty-four years,...
Ronald Joseph Caraway
Jul 26, 2020
Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Joseph Caraway, age 56, of Rocky Face, GA, departed this life, Sunday July 26, 2020 at the local hospital. Ronnie was born November 8, 1963 in Dalton, GA, the son of the late J.D. and Fairel Dalton Caraway.
Ronnie is survived by his son, Cody Satterfield, brother, Anthony (Tonya) Caraway; nieces, Nakia Reed, Chanavi...
Geert Julien Coone
Jul 24, 2020
Mr. Geert Juliene Coone, age 55, departed this life Friday July 24, 2020 at the local hospital. Geert was born May 7, 1965 in Wevelgen, Belgium, the son of the late Noel and Lutgarve Noppe Coone. Geert passion was raising and racing pigeons. He was a member of the Chattanooga Racing Pigeon Club Inc. He enjoy watching NASCAR and...
Peyton William Johnson
Jul 23, 2020
Little Peyton Johnson, 9 days old, left this world, Thursday July 23, 2020 and step into the arms of Jesus. Peyton was born July 14, 2020, the son of Dale and Megan Duckett Johnson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Liam Coleman Johnson.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his sister,...
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