Obituaries

The Honorable Judge Robert Bruce Adams of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday evening, April 15, 2025. Born and raised in Dalton, Georgia he was the son of the late Isaac C. Adams and Opal Swick Adams.
Robert, called Bob or Bobby by those who knew him well, was a 1959 graduate of Dalton High School. He...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William (Bill) Calhoun Adams, age 87. He was born October 1, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the first son of Isaac Columbus Adams and Opal Swick Adams. He passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Macon, Georgia. Bill was a member of the First Methodist...

Judy Adams, 79, of Rocky Face, Georgia, transitioned to heaven on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 9, 1946, in Hampton, Virginia. In 1979, she co-founded Dalyn Rug Company along with her husband, Bill Adams. She was involved in its success for over 46 years.
She was...

Ronald F. Allen, son of Frederick and Ruth Allen of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 19, 2025, in Dalton, GA. Ronald Allen attended Penn State University and earned a Master's degree in Business from Drexel University. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Allen, and his children, David and...

Omar Ernest "Ernie" Bacon, Jr., age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away January 20, 2025. Happily married to Nell Crawford Bacon for 66 years (married in McKenzie, Tennessee, December 28, 1958), Father of Lisa Dawn Bacon Hackney (Clay) of Dalton, Georgia, and Steven Ernest Bacon (LaDonna) of Franklin. Grandchildren...

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...

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...

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...

Margie Barton, 99, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late William Louis Jones and Mary Sweeney Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy F. Barton and siblings, Edward Jones (JoAnne), Hazel Stone, and Charlotte Hudson.
Margie loved her church family and was a...

Lucille A. Bass, age 92 of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

Lucille and her husband John were long-time residents of St. Anne, IL and active in St. Anne Catholic Church prior to relocating to Tunnel Hill, GA in 1985. Since John's passing in 1989, Lucille...

James Dixon Belk Obituary
James Dixon Belk, 79, of Columbus, GA died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.


Dixon, as he was known to most of his family and friends, was born June 16, 1945, in Columbus, GA. He was the son of Franklin Paul Belk and Frances Callahan Belk. Dixon was a...

Jurialean Jenkins Black of Rocky Face, Georgia departed this life, peacefully in her home, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
She was born on Tuesday, September 16, 1941, to the late Riley and Ruby Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Alvin "Buck" Black and siblings, Troy Jenkins and Vera...

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...

Zollie Bowling, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 21st, 2025. He was born on October 3rd, 1941, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Granville and Mollie Couch Bowling.
He was preceded in death by his six brothers—Jack, Alister, Oneal, Rettig ("Tater"), Max Dean, and Bargene—and one sister,...

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...

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...

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...

Louie Ray Brookshire of Dalton, Ga went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, Feb 19,
2025. Louie passed with peace and grace at home in the presence of family and friends. Louie
was 85 years young, born April 14, 1939.
Louie enjoyed and had a great love for baseball, fishing and the beach. Over the years...

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...

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...

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...

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

"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...

Mr.Walter Dennis Chapman age 89 of Chatsworth, GA departed this life on Wednesday morning February 5, 2025. He was born March 16, 1935 in the son of the late Merle and Delanie Chapman.

He was also preceded in death by his wife Sarah Lee Ponder Chapman; his children Susie Chapman, Delaine Hullender, Pat Brooks,...