Franklin D Amos Jr
Aug 28, 2026
Franklin Delano Amos, Jr., of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on August 28, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center. He was born on December 25, 1968, in Dalton, Georgia.
Franklin will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather whose life was centered on the people and simple pleasures he cherished most. He worked as a manager in the textile industry, and outside...
JAMES NORMAN VINEYARD
Aug 28, 2026
James Norman Vineyard, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away at his residence on August 28, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on January 12, 1942, in Dalton, Georgia.
Norman Vineyard will be remembered as a loving father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a great man whose presence meant much to those who knew and loved him. For more...
Linda Kay Coker
Aug 24, 2026
Mrs. Linda “Kay” Coker, age 78, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Monday evening, August 24, 2026, at Hamiliton Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1948 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Lewis Edwrd Hicks Sr. and Frances Cochran Serritt.
She was also preceded in death by her husband David E. Coker, son Chris Coker, daughter Jennifer...
Gary Jerome Bates
Aug 22, 2026
Mr. Gary Jerome Bates, 79, of Rocky Face, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Barnard Bates and James Creed Bates.
Gary is survived by his wife, Catherine (Kay) Bates; daughter, April Rich of Dalton, GA.; son, Jeremy Bates (Autumn) of Ringgold, GA.; sister, Marlene Stanley (Larry) of Franklin, TN.; step-children,...
Carolyn Anita Taylor
Aug 22, 2026
Carolyn Anita Taylor, 77, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. She was born in Rome, Georgia, on November 3, 1948, to the late James and Kathleen O’Bryant.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Michael Taylor; sons, Jonathan (Melissa) Potts, Jordan (Coeetta) Potts; daughters, Kellye Potts, April (Jim) Crowder, Christy (Trey) Alexander; grandchildren, James Potts, Emma Potts,...
Martha Sue Dotson
Aug 21, 2026
Mrs. Martha Sue Tumlin Dotson age 93 of Chatsworth, passed away on August 21, 2026 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Dotson; parents, John and Ruth Tumlin; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Mae Dotson; brother, Al Tumlin; sisters, Edith, Sarah, Sybil, Lynn, Ann.
Survivors include her loving sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Shelia Dotson, Keith Dotson...
Jack Marvin Grooms
Aug 20, 2026
Mr. Jack Marvin Grooms, age 80, of Dalton, Ga, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1945. Mr. Grooms was preceded in death by his wife, Verla Grooms; parents, Marvin and Niner Grooms; and brothers, Thurman Grooms, Dewey Grooms, Bill Grooms, Carl Grooms, Lonnie Grooms, Ralph Grooms; and sisters, Catherynes Grooms, Jeanette Beavers. Jack...
Faye Elder
Aug 20, 2026
Faye Elder, age 89, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.C. Sane and Pearl Sane; brothers and sister-in-law, Roy, Wesley, and Neva Sane; and grandson, Barrett Elder.
Faye was a faithful member of Mt. Rachel Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling with the Heritage Group...
Jackie Eugene Dorlon
Aug 19, 2026
Mr. Jackie Eugene Dorlon, age 58, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his home. He was born December 26, 1967 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Columbus Boyd and Nettie Belle Hawkins, Mac and Jessie Dorlon.
He is survived by his father, Jack Dorlon of Dalton, GA; mother, Evie Sue Dorlon...
Lola Ruth Earwood
Aug 19, 2026
Mrs. Lola Ruth Shoemaker Earwood, age 83, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Lola was born January 14, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Willie Otto “Bill”Vall and Ethel Inez Lewellen. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Joann Shoemaker,...
Jonathan David Busie
Aug 18, 2026
Mr. Jonathan David “Detroit” Busie, age 59, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, August 18, 2026, at the Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born October 7, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father Reverend Freeman Busie, brothers Phillip Otis Busie, Ronald Stephen Busie, sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Edward...
Sammy "Sam" Raford Hamrick
Aug 17, 2026
Sammy "Sam" Hamrick, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at his residence on August 17, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 11, 1944, in Calhoun, Georgia, Sam built a life defined by devotion to his family, a passion for lifelong hobbies, and a kindness that touched all who knew him.
Sammy was a proud...
William Glenn Sloan
Aug 14, 2026
William Glenn SloanApr 29, 1940 — Aug 14, 2026
William Glenn Sloan, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2026, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born on April 29, 1940, Mr. Sloan lived a life of honor, integrity and servanthood. He was a man of...
Charles Lee Wood
Aug 9, 2026
Mr. Charles Lee Wood, age 62, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Sunday evening, August 09, 2026, at a local hospital.
Charles was born September 10, 1963, in Pontiac Michigan, son of the late Charles Delbeart Wood. Besides his father, Charles is preceded in death by his grandmother Marion Marie Klopp, son Hoyt Kelly Jr., stepfather Carl Sellers, sister Charlene Sellers,...
Ronald Dexter Langley, Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Mr. Ronald Dexter “Ronnie” Langley, Jr., age 58, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Ronnie was born January 17, 1968, in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Margie Ann Allen Wheat, his beloved son, Brent Langley, uncle, Mithcell Langley, grandparents, Clyde and Montine Langley, and Roy Camp...
Doris Dean
Aug 3, 2026
Mary Doris Dean, age 89, of Dalton, passed away August 3, 2026.She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Dean, parents, Henry and Eunice Parks. Fondly known to her friends and family as Doris, she was a cherished mother and grandmother. She loved read, draw, and spend time in God’s word. More than anything, she cherished time with her...
Marjorie Jean Henson
Jul 27, 2026
Jean Mitchell Henson passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at home.
Born in Blackshear, Georgia on February 14, 1935, Jean was the daughter of Walter Gordon Mitchell and Mabel Bennett Mitchell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Walter Gordon Mitchell, Jr. and beloved son, Mark Bennett Henson.
A member of First Baptist Church for 58 years, she...
Robert "Bobby" Souther
Jul 18, 2026
Rev. Robert “Bobby” Thearl Souther, age 88, of Chatsworth passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Robert loved serving the Lord. Throughout his life, he pastored several churches: Welcome Valley Baptist (two different times), Lakeview Baptist, Mt. Moriah Baptist, Midway Baptist, Cool Springs Baptist, and Mt. Olive Baptist. Robert loved gardening, watching different...
David Eugene Weaver
Jul 15, 2026
Mr. David Eugene Weaver, age 57, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, at his home.
David was born on December 22, 1968, in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Mary Katherine Childress Weaver, who passed away on July 10, 2013; his brother, Edgar Dewayne Neal; and his sister-in-law, Patricia Martin.
David...
Harry Lawrence
Jul 12, 2026
Harry Robert Lawrence, age 82, of Dalton, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 12, 2026. He was born in Milford, Pennsylvania on February 20, 1944. He became a resident of Dalton in 1972.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Ester Lawrence, three brothers and his beloved son, Robert Joseph Lawrence.
He is survived by his loving wife of...