Obituaries

Mr. Wilburn "Gary" Brock passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Brock family Barn. He was born on July 25, 1947, in Dalton, GA to the late Wilburn Lee and Ava Nell Osborn Brock.

Mr. Brock was proceeded in death by his grandson, Samuel Lee Brock, "baby Sam" of Dalton, his in-laws Rose and Clyde Long, both of...

Ray Trotter, age 82, of Cohutta, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Rogers and Francis Trotter; brother, Steven Rogers Trotter; uncle, Ray Jenkins.
Ray taught in the Whitfield County School system for over 30 years and was...

Joseph Fredrick (Fred) Templeton, age 93 of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Fred served in the United States Air Force, retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant on June 1, 1972.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Laverne Templeton and Barbara Templeton; parents, Joseph Elgin and Rosa Maybelle...

Jacqueline "Jacque" Stanley passed away peacefully, at home in Bent Tree, on the evening of Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 91. A woman of quiet strength, fierce independence, and deep devotion, Jacque leaves behind a legacy of resilience, service, and love.

Born in 1934, Jacque made the courageous journey to...

DEACON RAYMOND BONDS, JR. - Age 86, Of Dalton, Georgia transitioned peacefully while surrounded by his family on Monday, May 26, 2025. Deacon Bonds was born on August 22, 1938 to the late Raymond Bonds, Sr. and Rev. Frances Rivers Bonds Ramsey, and stepfather, Deacon James Edward "Jimmie" Ramsey. He was preceded by...

Matthew Ryan Wade, 53, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on May 24, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Harbuck; grandparents, Florence and Hershell Wade; uncle, Chris Wade; aunts, Anita Evans and Virginia Pullen; and niece, Caroline Thomas.
Ryan is survived...

Betty Morgan-Wagnon, born October 7th, 1944, and was called home to be with Jesus and her beloved family May 25, 2025. She graced this world for 80 years, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and kindness that will resonate through generations to come.
Betty dedicated her life to praising the Lord Jesus Christ...

Mr. Billy W. Townsend, age 87, of Chatsworth, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home.
Billy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chatsworth for over 70 years. He spent 30 ½ years as the Agency Manager for the Murray County Georgia Farm Bureau. He was a chairman of the Sports Recreation Department of...

Mr. Donald F. Rogers Sr., age 84, of Chatsworth, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Weber Rogers; parents, Elmer and Julia Rogers; son, Donald Fredrick Jr.; brothers, Vernon Rogers, Gene Rogers, Leslie Rogers, and Henry Rogers;...