The Daily Citizen | Obituaries

Eddie BrookerEddie Brooker

1960 - 2025

Eddie Brooker, age 65, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away on August 5, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Sarah Brooker of Dalton; nephew, Adam Cobble of Dalton; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, James and Marie Jordan.
Eddie was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with his sons....

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Mr. Bobby BrownMr. Bobby Gene Brown

1938 - 2025

Bobby Gene Brown, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on June 11, 1938, in Farner, Tennessee, Bobby lived a full and vibrant life before making his home in Rocky Face, Georgia.

Bobby was known for his warm heart, generous spirit, and unwavering...

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Willard Kenneth BryantWillard Kenneth Bryant

1936 - 2025

Willard Kenneth Bryant, lovingly known as Kenneth or Ken, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, at the age of 89, as a resident of Loganville, Georgia. Born on March 3, 1936, in Dalton, Georgia, Ken lived a long, full life marked by devotion to his family, hard work, and the simple joys that brought him true...

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Shirley BuchanShirley Marie Buchan

2026

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...

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Aurthur BuffingtonAurthur Joel Buffington

1928 - 2025

Aurthur Joel Buffington, 97, of Milner, widower of Mattie Stephens Buffington, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, SC.

Born in Zebulon, January 4, 1928, he was a son of the late Carson and Lilly Horne Buffington. Mr. Buffington was of the Greatest Generation. He was a proud...

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Mary CallahanMary Lee Callahan

1930 - 2025

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...

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Vivian CameronVivian Orr Cameron

1933 - 2025

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...

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Lisa CampLisa Marie Camp

1990 - 2025

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

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Margaret CampbellMargaret Campbell

1942 - 2025

Margaret (Peggy) Stallings Campbell, 82, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on March 8th, 2025. She was born in Thomaston, GA on March 28th, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Grant Stallings and Jimmie Ruth Canino, her husband John Campbell and infant daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Campbell.
She...

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Henry CampbellHenry Wallace Campbell

1940 - 2025

"Sir" Henry Wallace "Wally" Campbell went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025, after a courageous battle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jasper Campbell and Myrtle Belle Beavers Campbell; brother, Billy Bradley Campbell; baby sister, Ruth Ann Campbell.
Wally is survived by his loving wife of...

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Xavier CastroXavier Castro

1950 - 2025

Mr. Xavier Castro, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Born in Zacatecas, Mexico on August 25, 1950, Xavier was the beloved son of the late Jose Castro and Altagracia Talmentes Castro. He was...

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Mrs. Carolyn ChaseMrs. Carolyn Chase

1941 - 2026

Mrs. Carolyn Peden "Nana" Chase, age 85, of Cohutta passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Wade and Lenora Peden and was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Chase, sister Mary Sue Peden Little; brothers Glen Peden and Jimmy Peden; sister-in-law, Judy Peden and her daughter,...

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John Michael "Mike" Clark, Sr.John Michael "Mike" Clark, Sr.

1938 - 2025

John Michael "Mike" Clark, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Diversicare of Riverchase in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mike, a longtime resident of Dalton, Georgia, was born on January 31,1938 in River View (Chambers County), Alabama. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Frank and Inez...

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Sandra CloerSandra Jean Cloer

1945 - 2025

Mrs. Sandra Jean Cloer, age 80, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was born July 28, 1945, in Chatsworth, Georgia, a daughter of the late Grover James and Sarah Mae Davis Souther. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and...

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Elsie Mae CochranElsie Mae Cochran

1928 - 2025

Elsie Mae Smith Cochran, 97, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Josie Smith. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Ray L. Cochran; sons, Rex Cochran and Lynn Cochran; siblings, Alma, Hulen, Opal, Pearline, Berniece, Ann, Dimple...

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