Virgie Steelmon Howard
Nov 9, 2026
Virgie Steelmon Howard, 88, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Murray Woods in Chatsworth. Mrs. Howard was born on April 17, 1938. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Howard; parents, Phillip Robert (P.R.) and Lola Steelmon; son, Robert Scott; brothers, Monroe, Don, Ray, Junior, Howard, and Billy Steelmon; sisters, Beulah Chastain, Christine...
Vickie Denise Clayton Cornwell
Nov 5, 2026
Vickie Cornwell went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Advent Gordon Hospital in Calhoun after a period of declining health.
Vickie was born in Rocksboro, North Carolina, to the late John Charles Clayton and the late Nancy Joyce Hendrix Clayton. She spent most of her life in Georgia making her home for the last ten years...
Jacquelyn Sue DeFoor
Oct 26, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Sue Lochridge O’Daniel DeFoor passed away on October 26, 2026, following several months of declining health. She was born in Dalton, Georgia, on September 20, 1938, and graduated from Dalton High School in 1956.
Jackie was a lifelong lover of books and family history. Her grandfather, Austin Smith, taught her to read when she was just four years old,...
Dolores Elaine Greeson Cornwell
Oct 22, 2026
Elaine Cornwell passed from this life to her heavenly home on October 22, 2026, after years of declining health.
She was a 1965 graduate of Calhoun High School where she proudly marched in the Pride of the Southland marching band.
She spent her career employed by Mannington Carpets as an executive assistant for 27 years.
She was a faithful member of Heritage Baptist...
Jackson Lamar King
Oct 21, 2026
Jackson Lamar King, 73, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on October 21, 2026. Mr. King was born in Dalton, GA, on July 7, 1953, and was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Albert and Geraldine England King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Wanda "Sue" King, and his brothers,...
Bessie Jean Cadle-Wascom
Oct 11, 2026
With heavy hearts and loving memories, we announce the passing of Bessie Jean Cadle-Wascom who passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 77.
Bessie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister whose memory will forever be cherished by the family she loved. Though her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who knew and...
Helen Barnard Boyd
Sep 27, 2026
Helen Barnard Boyd entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2026. She was born in Washington, DC, on September 17, 1936. Just over a week before her passing, Helen was thankful to celebrate her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.
Helen was a devoted wife to her late husband, Ellsworth Boyd, for more...
Dennis Allen Baynes
Sep 11, 2026
Dennis Allen Baynes, 64, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Baynes and Jane Goswick, and his cousin and best friend, Ray Ledford.Dennis was a proud Georgian and an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, and Georgia Bulldogs. He also had...
Dennis Allen Baynes
Sep 11, 2026
Dennis Allen Baynes, 64, of Tunnel Hill, GA., passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Baynes and Jane Goswick.
Mr. Baynes is survived by his children, Teresa Baynes and Amanda Baynes; sister, Patricia Baynes; brother, David Baynes (Cathy); grandchildren, Ethan Bean, Jasmine Holt, Daniel Holt, Mataya Beck, Mikey...
Sue Ann Tuell
Sep 8, 2026
Sue Ann Tuell, age 75, formerly of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Chatsworth, Georgia, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Born on August 13, 1951, in Washington County, Virginia, Sue was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in Dalton, Georgia. Her faith was central to her life, and she loved her...
Danny Harold Ensley, Sr.
Sep 5, 2026
Danny Harold Ensley, Sr., 73, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Danny is survived by his son, Danny Ensley, Jr. (Lisa); daughters, Selena Ensley Grant (James) and Melissa Burke; grandchildren, Daniel Ensley, Dylan Ensley, Dakota Hanes, Mason Floyd, Kristain Edwards, and Megan Ensley; great-grandchildren, Emily...
Sherman Ladell Southerland
Aug 25, 2026
Sherman Ladell “Doodle” Southerland, a beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 25th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Dale was born on September 14, 1965, to Lana Dell Adcock McCracken and the late Sherman Southerland. He was a man who loved deeply, lived wholeheartedly, and never met a stranger. His warm...
Alicia Kaye Pouncey
Aug 21, 2026
Alicia Kaye Pouncey, lovingly known as "Momma" and "Meme," passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Alicia was born on June 14, 1971, to Marilyn and Butch Armitage of Shepherd, Texas, who preceded her in death. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose love, laughter, and unforgettable personality touched...
Joanne Nimmons
Aug 14, 2026
Eugenia Joanne (nee, Ball) Nimmons of Dalton, GA, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born on December 29, 1933, to Louis and Tellie Bryce Ball in Hohenlinden, MS.
After graduating from Grenada High School and Mississippi College as valedictorian, Joanne moved to Fort Worth, TX, where she met her husband, Reverend Dr. Billy...
Gordon Allen Pryor
Aug 13, 2026
Gordon Allen Pryor (Gordie), 65, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his Dalton, Georgia home. Gordie was born in Sandusky, Michigan on February 17, 1961. He is the son of Patsy Lou Montgomery Frey (Alfred Frey). He served in the Air Force where he was stationed at Homestead Air Force Base. After the military he worked in the...
Dessie Mae Lowe Braden
Aug 10, 2026
Dessie Mae Lowe Braden, age 66, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026.Dessie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She was the kind of person who never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone who needed her. She would...
Debora Carol Free
Aug 10, 2026
Debora Carol Free, lovingly known by many as Debby, passed away peacefully at her residence in Tunnel Hill on August 10, 2026, at the age of 70. Her family and friends now gently hold her memory—a guiding light that touched all who knew her.
Born on June 5, 1956, in Cleveland, Mississippi, Debby spent her life carving out a legacy of...
Robert Charles Hohn
Aug 7, 2026
Robert Charles Hohn, lovingly known as “Rockin’ Bob,” age 71, passed away peacefully at home in Canton, Georgia, on August 7, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him.
Born June 8, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, Robert was the son of Joseph Hohn and Elise Harvey Hohn. Throughout his life, he brought passion, creativity, curiosity, humor, and an unmistakable presence wherever...
Cecilia Jane Johnson
Aug 1, 2026
Cecilia Jane Johnson, 63, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully from natural causes on August 1, 2026.
Cecilia dedicated much of her working life to caring for children as a school bus driver and bus aide. She was known for her kindness, patience, and genuine love for every child who stepped onto her bus. To many, she was more than a...
Charles Lamarr Henry
Jul 29, 2026
Charles Lamarr Henry, age 85, of Murray County, GA passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Lamarr Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Dane and Daisy Whaley Henry; brother, James “Jim” Henry; sisters, Martha Young and Rossie Ann Henry; and his nephews and nieces.
He is survived...
