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Linda Faye Loner

Linda Faye Loner

Nov 20, 2025

Linda Faye Loner, 77, of Rocky Face, GA passed away on Thursday, November 20,2025, at Hamilton Medical Center. Linda was born on April 9, 1948, to the late Elmer and Margie Witherow. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Luther Witherow and Herman Witherow.

Linda is survived by her husband of sixty-one (61) years, Jimmy...

James Edward Tumlin

James Edward Tumlin

Nov 9, 2025

James Edward "Eddie" Tumlin, 65, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Born on March 24, 1960, in Atlanta, Georgia, Eddie was the son of the late James and Virginia Tumlin. He grew up in Forest Park, GA, where he learned the value of hard work, family, and living...

Timothy Scott Bates

Timothy Scott Bates

Oct 22, 2025

Timothy (Tim) Scott Bates, age 60, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on October 22, 2025.

Born on October 9, 1965, to a military family, Tim spent most of his adult life in Dalton, GA. Tim obtained his undergraduate degree from North Georgia Military College in 1988, and his master's degree from Wilmington College in 1996. He had...

Robin Marquis Hawk

Robin Marquis Hawk

Oct 20, 2025

Robin Marquis Hawk, a lifelong resident of Georgia and native of the Atlanta area, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after long-term battles with cancer on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Robin enjoyed making memories with her friends and family. She loved to make the Christmas season beautiful and magical through her decorating and...

Dwight Moody Sanford

Dwight Moody Sanford

Oct 14, 2025

Dwight Moody (Butch) Sanford, 69, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness at Advent Redmond Hospital in Rome, GA. Formerly of Cortland, NY, Butch was the son of the late Maurice and Dorita Sanford. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ted Sanford, and his sister, Darleen Sanford.

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William Fred Henderson

William Fred Henderson

Oct 5, 2025

William Fred Henderson, age 67, of Cartersville, GA, passed away on October 5, 2025.

Born on February 12, 1958, in Manhattan, KS, William was raised in Clayton, GA, and graduated from Rabun County High School in 1976. He spent the majority of his adult life in Dalton, GA, where he was a beloved middle school teacher and...

Marie Elaina Wood

Marie Elaina Wood

Sep 7, 2025

Marie Elaina Wood, 66, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away at her home on September 7, 2025. A native of Niagara Falls, NY, Mrs. Wood spent most of her life in Orlando, FL before moving to Rocky Face. While in Florida, Mrs. Wood was employed by General Electric for over 30 years. She is preceded in death by her...

Earl William Rogers, Jr.

Earl William Rogers, Jr.

Sep 3, 2025

Earl William Rogers, Jr., 68, of Chatsworth, GA passed away at Advent Murray Medical Center on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Earl was born on March 21, 1957, in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Dawson and Bonnie Smith Cloer; mother, Mildred Willean Cloer Davis and stepfather, Allen J. Davis; father, Earl William Rogers; Sr.;...

Edward Reyes, Sr.

Edward Reyes, Sr.

Aug 2, 2025

Edward Reyes, Sr., 63, of Calhoun, GA, died on August 2, 2025. No services are being planned at this time.

Walter Thomas Gaddis

Walter Thomas Gaddis

Aug 1, 2025

Walter Thomas Gaddis, 82, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away at his home on Friday,

August 1, 2025. Mr. Gaddis was born in Dalton, GA, on April 16, 1943, to the late Joseph James

Crawford Gaddis and Martha Elizabeth Smith Gaddis. In addition to his parents,

he is also preceded in death by his...

Theresa Marie Rogers

Theresa Marie Rogers

Jul 29, 2025

Theresa Marie Rogers, 57, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away at Advent Murray Hospital on July 29, 2025. No services will be held at this time.

Dearil Wayne Sikes

Dearil Wayne Sikes

Jul 28, 2025

Dearil Wayne Sikes, a treasured soul admired for his loving nature, kindness, and generosity, passed away after an extended illness on July 28, 2025, at the age of 57, in Rome, GA. Born on September 6, 1967, in Chickasha, OK, Dearil's life was a testament to his steadfast devotion to his family and his life's work in the drywall...

Bryan Marcellous Wigginton, Jr.

Bryan Marcellous Wigginton, Jr.

Jul 22, 2025

Bryan Marcellous Wigginton, Jr., 86, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully

on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Dalton Square in Dalton, Georgia. A proud American,

devoted husband, and loving father and grandfather, Bryan lived a life filled with

purpose, competition, and quiet joy.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army and...

Judy Elaine Ash

Judy Elaine Ash

Jul 10, 2025

Judy Elaine Ash, 75, of Rome, GA passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at her home. There are no services planned for Mrs. Ash at this time.

Sheena Marie Trine

Sheena Marie Trine

Jul 2, 2025

Sheena Marie Trine, 37, of Ellijay, GA passed away at her home on July 2, 2025. No services are planned at this time.

Brenda Ann Qualls

Brenda Ann Qualls

Jul 1, 2025

Brenda Ann Qualls, 66, of Ringgold, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her residence.

Danny O'Rear

Danny O'Rear

Jun 11, 2025

Paul Daniel O'Rear, 76, of Ringgold, GA passed away at his home of Wednesday, June 11, 2025. There are no services planned at this time for Mr. O'Rear.

Rebecca Ruth Nolan (Harrell)

Rebecca Ruth Nolan (Harrell)

Jun 10, 2025

Rebecca Ruth Nolan (Harrell), known affectionately as Becky, Mom, Grandmommy, Mammy, and Aunt Bec, passed away peacefully in her home at Linwood Place in Chatsworth, Georgia. She was 81 years old.

Born in Panama City, Florida, Rebecca spent most of her life in the Dalton area. Her days were filled with family, laughter, and the kind of...

Derek Doyle Dobson

Derek Doyle Dobson

Jun 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Derek "Dobber" Dobson, a beloved father, friend, and life-long lover of baseball, who left us on June 9, 2025, at the age of forty-four (44).

Born in Dalton, Derek spent his life building a legacy rooted in love, hard work, and the simple joys of life—none...

Janette Marie  Long

Janette Marie Long

May 8, 2025

Janette Marie Long, 60, of Fairmount, GA passed away at her home in Fairmount, GA on Thursday, May 8, 2025. At her request, no services will be held at this time.

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