Sherry Lynn Smith
Jun 27, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sherry Lynn Smith, age 46, of Ranger, Georgia, who entered her heavenly home on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Sherry was born on October 23, 1979, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Larry Joe Smith and Barbara Jean Pack Smith. She was also welcomed into Heaven by her precious Goddaughter, Reagan Dye, whom she...
Daniel Efren Gallardo
Jun 27, 2026
Mr. Daniel Efren Gallardo, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, at his residence.
Daniel was born February 14, 1939, in Hidalgo del Parral, Chih., Mexico, a son of the late Ramon Gallardo and Saturnina Torres de Gallardo. He was retired from Galaxy Carpet Mills, Inc.
Daniel was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-eight...
Marie Beavers Salmons
Jun 26, 2026
Mrs. Marie Beavers Salmons, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026, at Pruitt Health Care in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Marie was born on May 3, 1942, in Fannin County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Thomas and Nora Picklesimer Beavers. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Edward "Butch" Salmons,...
Clyde Brock
Jun 25, 2026
Mr. Clyde Lee "Chuck" Brock, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Advent Redmond Hospital in Rome, Georgia.
Chuck was born on December 3, 1950, in Dalton, Georgia, the son of the late George "Bull" Brock and Louise Hall Brock. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, Larry Richard Brock, who...
Harold Q Preston
Jun 24, 2026
Mr. Harold Q. Preston, age 71, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Frances Harter
Jun 23, 2026
Ms. Frances Harter passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at her residence in Calhoun, GA. She was welcomed into her heavenly home just one day before her 101st birthday. Ms. Harter was born June 24, 1925 in Thomasville, GA to the late Tom and May Caldwell. She graduated from Thomasville High School in 1943 and married the love of...
Robert Leon Bowdin
Jun 19, 2026
Mr. Robert Leon Bowdoin, age 61, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Oaks in Fairmount, Georgia.
Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
Joshua Ray
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. Joshua Terry “Josh” Ray, age 39, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Josh was born on February 28, 1987, in Dalton, Georgia. He was a 2005 graduate of Dogwood Christian Academy. He was employed by Lowe’s for many years and was currently serving as a Fiber Optics...
Jeffery Wheeler
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. Jeffery Havens Wheeler, age 51, of Ringgold, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born August 26, 1974 in Jonesboro, GA. He was preceded in death by his father William Havens Wheeler, brother John Wayne Wheeler.
He is survived by his mother, Gladys Wheeler of Ringgold, GA; brother and sisters-in-law, James “Ben” Wheeler(Evette) of Ringgold, GA; nieces...
Dwight Wayne Wood
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. Dwight Wayne Wood age 70, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday June 17, 2026 at the Advent Health Redmond surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 18, 1956 in Calhoun, Georgia, a son of the late Dee and Mildred Buffington Wood.
He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Joann and Bobby Spearman. He...
Juan Guevara Jr.
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Juan Guevara, Jr., age 81, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Juan was born March 21, 1945, in Brownsville, Texas, a son of the late Juan Guevara, Sr. and Maria Garcia. He was also preceded in death by a niece, Olivia Gonzalez.
Juan was retired from Shaw Industries where...
Vandel Collins
Jun 15, 2026
Vandel Collins, 63, of Fairmount, GA, passed away on June 15, 2026, having finally found the peace he'd been searching for his whole life. He was born July 26, 1962, in Washburn, TN, to the late Buck Collins and Alma Ruth Smith.
Vandel never met a stranger. He could spin a tall tale better than anyone, and he was just as...
Kathleen Ellen Sisson
Jun 15, 2026
Kathleen (Kat) Ellen Kinsey Sisson, 81 of Dalton, departed this life on June 15th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1st, 1944 to the late Lizzie and Reece Kinsey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Charlie, in 2022 and her family takes comfort in knowing that they are finally together again....
Tommy Eugene Jones
Jun 14, 2026
Mr. Tommy Eugene Jones, age 77, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday evening, June 14, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 9, 1949, in Dalton, Georgia, Tommy was the son of the late Henry and Irene Silver Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Jones;...
Sandra Landrum
Jun 10, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Kathryn Landrum, age 81, of Ranger, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026, at The Oaks nursing facility in Fairmount, Georgia. She was born July 18, 1944, in Brooksville, Florida, a daughter of the late Alfred Wilbur and Lucy Webster Luttrell. She was also preceded in death by her son Joseph Franklin Landrum Jr., sister Martha...
William Leonard "Buddy" Gibson Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Mr. William Leonard “Buddy” Gibson Jr., age 82, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026, at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 18, 1943 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late William Leonard and Addie Lola Brewer Gibson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters-in-law...
Sheila Lynn Young
Jun 9, 2026
Ms. Shelia Lynn Young, age 64, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday evening, June 9, 2026, at the local hospital.
Shelia was born on February 26, 1962, in Dalton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Randy Ridley, and her sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Donald Burchfield.
Shelia was a faithful member of Varnell Church...
Barbara Ann Gibson
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ann Newberry Gibson, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 2026, at the home of her son in Murray County, Georgia. She was born July 4, 1943 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Hayden Lewis and Dorothy Louise Newberry. She was also preceded in death by her husband Virgil Lee Gibson,...
Edwin Million Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Mr. Edwin Million Jr., age 80, of Dalton Ga, departed this life Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his residence, peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 11, 1945, in Brooksville, Mississippi. He is the child of Edwin Gibson Million, Sr. and Margaret Rogers Million.
Edwin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Slaven Million from Onedia...
Reverend Michael Duane Blackstock
Jun 9, 2026
Reverend Michael Duane Blackstock, age 67, of Resaca, Georgia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026, at his residence. While his family and friends grieve his passing, they rejoice in knowing that he has heard the words he longed for all his life: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Michael was...
