Obituaries

Helen "Nonna" Sue Hall Brown, age 90, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Helen was born on November 1, 1935, to the late Otis Juan Hall and Emily Alice Boring Hall.

Nonna was raised on a farm and understood that life can be hard but also enjoyable when you are one of nine children. She...

Hazel Frances Pangle Woody (born Gazaway) departed this world June 6, 2026, at home after a short battle with cancer. She was born in 1939 in Dalton, GA, to parents Edna and Grover Gazaway, sharecroppers.

One of 13 children, Hazel grew up during the Great Depression and World War II. One of her cherished memories...

Susan Michelle Smith Callahan, age 71 of Sugar Valley, GA and formerly of Dalton, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Susan was born on July 24, 1954 in Atlanta, GA, daughter of the late Claude H. Smith and Esther Leah Bruce Smith. She was retired from Shaw Industries, where she worked in cost accounting for...

Helen Brown Blankenship, age 86, of Resaca, Ga, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, passing peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family.

A devoted Christian, Helen lived her life as a reflection of God's love, extending grace, compassion, and encouragement to...

Susan Fickett Tuggle, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 29 at The Gardens at Royal Oaks.
Sue leaves behind a lifetime of service both at Dalton First United Methodist Church where she was a member for more than 62 years and in the community where she taught in the Dalton Public Schools and later served the...

Jean Allison (Barry) Strain, 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away last Wednesday morning peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 13, 1948, Jean spent her childhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. After graduating from Mary Baldwin College and marrying the love of her life,...

Mr. Lenard "Subo" Whaley, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1933, in Dalton, GA, to the late Preston and Ethel Freeland Whaley.
Lenard is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters in law, Clinton Whaley (Evelyn), Ralph Whaley...

James Arthur Bailey, age 101, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at his Chatsworth residence. Born on April 15, 1925, Mr. Bailey lived a long and remarkable life marked by service, hard work and commitment to family.

Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Nellie Marie Bailey; his...

Leon Jefferson "Jeff" Tallent, Jr. age 71, of Cohutta, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at his home.
Born on August 26, 1954, in Dalton, GA. Jeff was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was marked by service, hard work, and love for his family and community.
Jeff was...