Obituaries

Funeral services for Jefferson "Jeff" Davis Thomas, III, 95, of Cairo, GA, are at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel, Cairo, GA. Rev. Ron McCaskill will officiate. Military Honors will be presented at the Chapel. Graveside interment will be in West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, GA,...

The Lord called home this mountain beauty, Flossie Long Dale, age 86 of Dalton, to rest on February 2nd, 2026. She was born on February 1, 1940, in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Flossie was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold Dale; her parents, Hazel Fox Long and Roy Blufford Long; her son, Perry Dale; and...

Mr. Otis "Mac" McIntosh, Jr., aged 88, of Dalton, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Dalton Square.

Born to the late Otis Olin McIntosh, Sr. and Martha Deriso McIntosh, Mac was preceded in death by his brother, John Edward McIntosh, who held a special place in his heart.

Mac was a...

Shirley Marie Buchan (1930 -2026)
Shirley Marie Buchan, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away peacefully at
Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation on January 16, 2026,
surrounded by her family.

She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1930, the first of three
daughters, to George and Emily Holmes. She was married...

Mr. Roy Davenport, age 86, of Chatsworth, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Hurbert and Willie Davenport, brothers Curtis, Clarence, James, and Bobby Davenport, and sister Lois Mazie.

He is survived by his loving wife...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Laura Loutrelle Lyle. Loutrelle left us on Friday, January 23, 2026 to be with her Lord, leaving a void that can never be filled.
With Loutrelle's departure, we remember a life lived with immense love and a constant sense of caring. She touched the lives of everyone who...

Milton Elroy Smith, age 91, a lifelong resident of Dalton, Georgia, left his earthly body on January 15, 2026, following a brief illness.
Lovingly known as "Red," Milton was married to his sweetheart, Stella "Pat" Smith, for 52 years.
Red was active throughout his life and devoted his time to many pursuits,...

Mr. James Harrell Rogers, age 80, of Resaca, GA, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center.

James was a member of Casey Springs Community Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Luella Rogers; grandparents, Chess & Emma Hall; brother, Tommy Rogers; and his wife, Nellie Mae...

June Ann Cooley Mahan, age 96, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on New Year's Day 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Until the very end, she lived out her lifelong motto: "If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing right." June devoted her life to being the best mother she could be, and...

Fred H. Morgan, age 73, of Tunnel Hill, GA, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred L. and Annie Ruth Morgan.
Fred is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Morgan of Tunnel Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and David Brown of Tunnel...

Jeffery "Jeff" Bartley, age 65, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA.

Jeff was the son of the late James and Rose Lee Bartley and was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Dawn Tyler, and his lifelong canine companion, Sam.

Jeff worked for many years as...

Carolyn Ann Foster, age 87, of Dalton, GA, met Jesus face to face on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She courageously and without complaint battled the disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy for 2 ½ years. She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Zela Foster and brother Bob Foster. She is survived by her...

A southern lady of great charm with a gift of hospitality, Barbara O'Delle "Delle" Gantt Barnwell passed away in her sleep on Christmas Day.
Born in Elmore County, Alabama on Groundhog Day in 1938. She was raised along with her older brother and sister, Jimmy and Gloria in Wetumpka, Alabama. She loved running...

Mrs. Patricia Ailene Howell Burnette, age 82, known affectionately throughout her life by those who knew and loved her as 'Pat,' passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Pat was born on Friday, July 2, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Herschel...

Helen Thomas Faw, age 98, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away in The Fountains, on December 23, 2025.
Born on May 20, 1927, in Dalton, Georgia, she is the daughter of the late R L "Beddie" Thomas and Kate Holtzclaw Thomas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Faw, her nephew, Matt Reddick, and her...

Annie Arnold Blalock passed away on December 3, 2025, at the home of David Blalock, her son. Annie was born in Fairmount, GA to Claude Erwin Arnold and Emma Mae Ross Arnold on August 16, 1932.
Annie worked at Southeast High School as a lunchroom manager. All the students called her "Granny Annie". Annie was preceded...

Mr. Boyce Ray Hall, known throughout his life by everyone who knew and loved him as 'Ray,' age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was born on Friday, November 9, 1945, in Malta, Texas, to the late Mr. Robert Virgil Hall, Jr., and the late Mrs....

Henry Albert Erwin, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 16, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 80.

Born on February 22, 1945, in Fayette, Alabama, Henry was the son of the late Henry Albert Erwin, Sr. and Essie Euline White Erwin. He grew up...

Glenn Adelbert Coon, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born on May 16, 1932, in the British West Indies to missionary parents Glenn and Ethel Coon,
Glenn's early life was shaped by a deep love of faith and service. When the family returned to
the United States, those values continued...

Mrs. Vera Claudette Bridges, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Dalton Square Assisted Living.
Born July 31, 1939, in LaFayette, Georgia, Vera was a daughter of the late Claude B. Tarvin and Ida Margaret Hall Tarvin. A true Southern lady, she was always impeccably...

Ruby Horton Weeks, age 93, of Rocky Face, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.A. (Bub) and Pyrene Hall; husbands, Harvey Horton and Bill Weeks; brothers, Leonard, Cecil, Dallas, Vernon and Johnny Hall; sisters, Edith Baker and Opal Hunt.
Ruby was a...

Benjamin "Ben" Townsend Mosteller, age 39, of Smyrna, GA, with deep childhood and family roots in Dalton and Chatsworth, GA, passed into glory on Wednesday, October 29, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta after a faithful life and a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.

Ben was a beloved husband, father, son, brother,...

Thomas (Robin) McDaniel, of Tifton, age 83, passed peacefully away in his wife's arms at home during the early morning hours of October 30, 2025 following extended illnesses.
Robin was born July 5, 1942 to the late Jack & Tess McDaniel of Albany, Georgia. He grew up with a passion for baseball, softball, fishing and...

Evelyn Bagley, age 88, of Dalton, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Orchard Ridge Residences.
Evelyn was born and raised in the Atlanta, GA area where she met her sweetheart, Bob Bagley. The two began their life together on Dec. 28, 1957, and it lasted until his passing in 2021. During their years...

Shelia Baldridge, age 81, of Dalton, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Roger "Rabbit" Baldridge; parents, Howard and Nettie Morrison; and son, Yorke Baldridge.
Shelia was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She...

Mr. Glenn Trammell Swinney, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025, at his home.
Born on March 22, 1952, in Dalton, Georgia, Glenn was the son of the late J.B. and Ethel Warmack Swinney. He was also preceded in death by the great love of his life and high...

Terr-Ella Elane Hawkins, 72, of Dalton passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Doyle Henry and Rachel Brock.
Terr-Ella is survived by her husband, Jerry Hawkins; daughters, Shelly Lofty (Bobby) and Misty Brown; grandchildren, Kayleen Mullins, and Britney Brown; great-grandchildren,...

Betty Jane Russell Moore Haney, age 87, was born on May 25, 1938, in Rome (Silver Creek), Georgia, and passed away on September 19, 2025, in St. Augustine, Florida.
She was the daughter of Charles Hoke (C.H.) Russell and Pauline Grace (Quarles) Russell. Betty Jane was married to the late Bobby R. Moore and later to...

Vivian Orr Cameron, age 92, of Decatur, GA passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. She was originally from Dalton, GA, and was preceded in death by her husband Neil S. Cameron, Jr., her parents Luther S. Orr, Sr and Flossie M. Orr (née Roach), and brother L.S. Orr, Jr, all of Dalton, GA. She is survived by...

Ralph Forester Greene, age 87, of Cohutta, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph William Greene and Francis Forrester Greene of Tallapoosa, GA. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Delesa Gail Greene; sons and daughter-in-law, Greg and Shasha Greene of...

Myrline "Faye" Brindle, age 73, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on September 27, 2025. Born on November 16, 1951, in Ellijay, Georgia, Faye lived in Chatsworth most of her life. She was a beloved wife, mother, aussie (grandmother), and friend whose warmth, humility, and bold strength...

William M. Russell, 87, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Henry Russell; his brother, Albert Russell; three sisters, Edith Stevens, Ressie Caldwell, and Gerldine Vaughn Brookshire. Also preceding him were his...

Robert "Fuzz" Weaver, age 83, passed away peacefully at his farm on Sunday, September 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. Weaver and Mamie Lou Fouts; brothers Ralph Weaver, Ed Weaver, and Charlie Weaver; sister Mary Ann Davenport; and son-in-law Roger...

Gordon Lee Parks of Statesboro, Georgia died at the age of 84 at Eastern Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia on September 11, 2025 at 0640. Gordon was formerly of Dalton, Georgia, Clemson, South Carolina, and West Palm Beach, Florida.
Gordon Lee Parks was born in Dalton, Georgia to parents Leila...

Jimmy N Dyer, age 62, of Jekyll Island, GA passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 after a short but fierce battle with lung cancer. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Dyer and R Marie (Stafford) Dyer of Springplace, GA. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 28 years, Laura Swehla Dyer, of Jekyll...

For many lifelong residents of Whitfield County and his beloved family, September 10th 2025 will be remembered as the day we all lost a loyal friend, a loving father and Grandfather, and devoted husband. Ronald (Ron) L. Griffin on this day passed away with the love of his life, Brenda, by his side.
From his early...

Bonnie Gayle Barr, of Cohutta, Georgia, born August 31, 1942 died peacefully at home August 30,2025.
Bonnie never met a stranger and was loved by everyone who met her because of being so full of love for them.
Bonnie had many successful careers and businesses in her life, always working diligently to support her...

Mary Helen Hardin Horne, age 95, of Dalton, Georgia, passed peacefully at Quinton Memorial on September 4, 2025. Born on December 18, 1929, Mary lived a long and full life rooted in family, faith, and friendship.The daughter of Arizona and Sam Hardin, Mary grew up in a lively household as one of nine children. She...

Ms. Lisa Marie Camp, 34, gained her wings on Thursday, August 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. To read the full obituary or to leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit HatcherFuneralHome.com/obituaries

Jimmy Anderson Moss age 91, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Sunday,
August 31, 2025.
Jim was born in Dalton, GA, on August 23, 1934, the son of the late W.C.
and Lottie Anderson Moss. He proudly served in the United States Army.
Jim was the first Human Resources Director at Coronet Industries and held
that job until...

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sensei, Zeuxis J. Martínez Quintero., who passed away on August 21, 2025, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is survived by his children Zeucis J. Martinez Jr, Ivette Moncus and Gabriela Y Pichardo.
Sensei Martínez was more than just...

Johnny Shipman, passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 75 years old.
Johnny loved the outdoors. Some of his most treasured memories are those spent with family and friends in nature. He was an avid fisherman and also loved camping and race car driving. Johnny had a...

Ken Wall, 78, passed away August 18, 2025, at home with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a pharmacist in Dalton from 1970-2014. His smile will be remembered by many.

Memorials may be made to The American Humanist Association.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be...

Ms. Audrey Aleigha Doyle

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Audrey, a vibrant light in the lives of all who knew her. Audrey left this world far too soon, but not without leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and boundless love.

Audrey was a daughter, a sister, a...

Virginia Richards Weaver was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Harold Linn Richards and Dorothy Louise Fidler. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William B. "Bill" Weaver, sister Dorothy Daniels, and brother Harold Richards. She is survived by her nieces, Teresa Richards Jacobs (Paul),...

Mary Lee Amos Callahan age 95 of Kissimmee, Florida passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025 at Cornerstone Hospice of Orlando, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Lee Amos and Ruth Stein Amos, William Thomas Callahan her husband of 65 years, son Ronald Thomas Callahan, daughter in law Reva...

Estelle B. Parker, 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Estelle is survived by her husband, Howard J. Parker; children, Karen Griffin (Richard), Denise Edwards, Danita Johnson, and Cheryl Snavely (Jon); grandchildren, Zachary Griffin, Tyler Griffin, Ellis Edwards, Seth Edwards, Emily Johnson (Jackson Bush),...

Mr. Thomas Emerson 'Tom' Stull, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2025.
Tom was born on Monday, February 1, 1937, to Rosco Emerson Stull and Elsa Olivia Olson Stull of the Lutheran religion in Litchfield, Connecticut. His family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and he graduated...

Pauline Hair, age 96, of Rocky Face, entered the Gates of
Heaven Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Earl Hair;
her parents, Floyd and Mary Bell Self; her son, David Hair Sr.;
grandson, David Hair Jr.; brother, Cecil Self; and sister, Edna Mae
Ware.
Pauline...

Mr. Leslie Allen Cole, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025, after being on home care for several years.
Born in Talladega, Alabama on May 15, 1945. Allen was the son of Dr. Leslie Gay Cole and Gladys Whitley Cole.
Allen was a graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in Textile Engineering. Allen...

Virginia Pierce, age 86, passed away on July 31, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of
Chatsworth, GA, where she and her late husband built a house and raised their children. She
enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, such as spending time with her grandkids, listening to
music, and watching Andy Griffith. Virginia...

Mrs. Margaret Ann Richey Bandy (formerly Mrs. Margaret Ann Richey Sherrill), affectionately known by those who knew her as 'Marg,' age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025. Marg was born on Sunday, October 17, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late...

William Henry "Hank" Sherard, age 83, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born
in Decatur, Alabama on April 26, 1942, to the late Hoyt and Lucille Sherard.
Hank was educated at Auburn university and received his baccalaureate degree in engineering Management.
A longtime resident...

Roy Junior "Bones" Walston age 60, of Chatsworth, GA, passed
away on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Roy was born in Dalton, GA, on May 13, 1965, the son of Elsie
Ruth Hawkins Walston and the late Roy Douglas Walston. He was
a supervisor for Tony Walston Roofing. Roy enjoyed fishing and
deer hunting. He loved spending time...

Jennifer Hambright Tanner, age 75, entered into eternal rest on July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her husband, son, caregiver, and faithful parrot, Ollie, in the comfort of her home. Born on April 2, 1950, in Dalton, Georgia, Jennifer was the cherished daughter of Jack and Sarah Hambright and beloved sister...

Lois Meyer, age 97, was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 16, 2025. Lois, known affectionately by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren as "Mema," lived a full and rewarding life. Born to Judson Carl and Mary Louise ("Mollie") Lyday McCall in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, soon after her...

Lisha Wright, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Joy Duggan.
Lisha is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Mary Arden Roberts (Alex) and Henderson Wright (Meagan); her cherished grandchildren, Scarlett, Caroline, and Alex Roberts, and...