Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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.

Jul 1, 2025

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

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.

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...

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...

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.

May 8, 2025

Alice Louise Banks, 67, of Adairsville, GA passed away at her home on Thursday, May 8, 2025. At her request, no services will be held at this time.

May 4, 2025

Janice Ann Monroe, 75, of Ranger, GA passed away on May 4, 2025, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, GA. At her request, no services will be held at this time.

Apr 22, 2025

James Joseph Bozzi, Jr., 66, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away at his home on April 22, 2025, after battling a long illness. James retired from ABB, Inc. in Lake Mary, FL in 2019 after 44 years of employment. James is survived by his wife of forty-three years, ZadaAnn Bozzi and his stepdaughter, Annie Tillman Sweeney, of Daytona Beach, FL....

Apr 3, 2025

Lynnwood Scott Warmack of Resaca, GA passed away on April 3, 2025, at Pruitt-Health Shepherd Hills in LaFayette, GA. No services for Mr. Warmack are planned at this time.

Mar 12, 2025

Nancy Lee Overstreet, formerly of Roanoke, VA, passed away in Ellijay, GA on March 12, 2025. Mrs. Overstreet's family held a private graveside service for her in Roanoke, VA.

Feb 27, 2025

Brian Jay Green of Ellijay, GA passed away on February 27, 2025. No services for Mr. Green will be held at this time.

Feb 26, 2025

Carlton Joe Otting of Lindale, GA passed away at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, GA on February 26, 2025. Mr. Otting requested that no services be held at the time of his death.

Feb 19, 2025

Gerald Curtis Williams of Chatsworth, GA passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on February 19, 2025. No services for Mr. Williams are planned at this time.

Jan 27, 2025

Joseph Hoyt Morgan passed away at his home in Calhoun on January 27, 2025. Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Morgan were held in Rockmart, Georgia.