The Daily Citizen | Obituaries

Leon BrindleLeon Brindle

1938 - 2026

Leon Brindle, age 87, of Chatsworth, Georgia, peacefully passed away on July 5, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15, 1938, in Chatsworth, Georgia. Leon had a deep passion for his family, traveling the world and dirt track racing. He built and operated the Brindle Bros Auto...

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Helen BrownHelen Sue Hall Brown

1935 - 2026

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...

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Barbara SmithBarbara L. Smith

1943 - 2026

Barbara L. Smith, age 82, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2026. She was born on December 18, 1943, to Earl and Evelyn Lochridge at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, Dalton, Georgia. She is survived by her husband, Ted Smith and her sister-in-law, Nancy S. Lee. A reception will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in...

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Hazel WoodyHazel Frances Woody

1939 - 2026

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...

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James AndersonJames Anderson

1933 - 2026

James Anderson, age 92, of Dalton, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at his home.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lou Ann Anderson; parents, Robert and Sara Anderson; sisters, Virginia Cummings, Judy Fetzer.
James was a CPA in the Dalton area for over fifty years.
He is survived by his daughters and...

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Susan CallahanSusan Michelle Smith Callahan

1954 - 2026

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...

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Mrs. Helen HannahMrs. Helen Marie Adamson Hannah

1937 - 2026

Mrs. Helen Marie Adamson Hannah, age 89, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.

Mrs. Hannah was born on April 25, 1937, in Randolph County, Alabama, to the late Henry Lane Adamson and Mozelle Hall Adamson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gene Hannah;...

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Helen BlankenshipHelen Brown Blankenship

2026

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...

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