Love Funeral Home

10/22/2025

We would love to have you join us for Dia de Los Mu***os this Friday!

Our Dia de los Mu***os Celebration is next week! Join us for a colorful evening honoring life and remembrance!

Enjoy art, food, beer & wine, live music, performances, arts & crafts, face painting, and more! Don’t miss our Adult Catrina/Catrin Costume Contest and Kids Costume Contest!

📅 Friday, October 24 | 6–10 PM
📍 Creative Arts Guild – Spigel Pavilion, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton
🎟️ Free admission | Family friendly
🚗 Parking at First Baptist Church with free shuttle provided

We'll be posting details about our vendors, performers, and sponsors over the next week!

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🎉 Celebración del Día de los Mu***os 🎉
¡Acompáñanos para una noche llena de color y tradición!

Disfruta de arte, comida, cerveza y vino, música en vivo, presentaciones, manualidades, pintura facial y más. ¡También habrá Concurso de Disfraces para Adultos (Catrina/Catrín) y Concurso de Disfraces para Niños!

📅 Viernes, 24 de octubre | 6–10 PM
📍 Creative Arts Guild – Spigel Pavilion, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton
🎟️ Entrada gratuita | Evento familiar
🚗 Estacionamiento en First Baptist Church con transporte gratuito

¡Publicaremos detalles sobre nuestros proveedores, artistas y patrocinadores durante la próxima semana!

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10/21/2025

Mrs. Shirley Jo Helton Couch, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Full obituary details are forthcoming and will be published by Love Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and/or to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children, two causes which were very near and dear to Shirley's heart (links to donate below).

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Shirley's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

https://www.stjude.org

https://shrinerschildrens.org

10/20/2025

William Judson Manly, Jr., was born in Dalton, GA on May 8, 1929, the second child of Mary McLellan Manly and William Judson Manly, Sr. He finished his earthly life in Dalton on October 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Judson was a graduate of Dalton High (’46) and a 1950 graduate of Georgia Tech where he earned one of the newly created degrees in Industrial Engineering. He married the love of his life, Nann Eldridge Manly on August 11, 1951. The newly weds spent a couple of years in Japan, compliments of the US Air Force, before returning to Dalton to raise their family. Judson was proud to work in the family business, Manly Jail Works (now Manly Steel) and developed new equipment for the expanding carpet business. He held leadership roles in First United Methodist Church, Cherokee Estates home for children, and was proud to have over 60 years of perfect attendance in the Dalton Rotary Club. He researched family history and made a detailed chart covering hundreds of years, lovingly adding the names and dates of marriages, deaths and births. He could tell you many tales about the Civil War battles around northern Georgia. He also played golf every Sunday afternoon it wasn’t raining until the last few months of his life.
Judson was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife, his brother Jim Manly, sister Mary Manly Ryman, and daughters Lisa and Diane. Left to cherish his memory are his brother Bob (Gwen) Manly, sister-in-law Ina Faye Manly, daughter Julie Manly Chapman, son Mike (Angie) Manly, grandchildren Kathleen (Eric) Kimpton, Maegen (Patrick) Osborne, Maggie (Cameron) Cantrell, Mark Manly, Abby (Sam) Kirk and 5 precious great grandchildren Lane Cantrell, Jack Kimpton, Callie Cantrell, Annie Cantrell, and Declan Kimpton. Judson was also honored to claim an abundance of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews as family.
A celebration of the long active life of Judson Manly will be held at The River Community Church at 1pm on Saturday, October 25. Visitation with the family will begin at the church at 11am that day, continuing until time for the service. Memorial gifts may be given in his honor to The River Community Church, the Rotary Club, or Georgia Sheriffs’ Cherokee Estates in Dalton.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mr. Manly's family through Love Funeral Home's online guest book.

10/14/2025

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, Emmrie, Skylah, Nevaeh, Ivory Jane, and Landon; stepdad, Joe Brock; siblings, Phyllis Cagle (David) and Hartsell Henry (Debbie).
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Friday at Salem Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church or Pharoah’s Car Club of Dalton.

10/14/2025

Brenda Joyce Satterfield Adams, 82, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 13, 2025 after a long struggle with dementia.
A daughter of the north Georgia hills, Brenda was born on October 25, 1942, the youngest child of Flossie and Euguene Satterfield. She was raised on the family farm off Airport Road, where she learned the values of hard work and self-sacrifice. Brenda applied these traits for the rest of her life through her constant care of others, including her aging parents, her daughters, and, later in life, her sister Louise. All the while, she continued her service to others by working for several doctors in Dalton during her 50-year career. She became like family to her co-workers, and she treasured her time in the office, where her co-workers and patients became some of her best friends. Brenda's selfless devotion to serving others was truly the hallmark of her life.
As much as she loved serving others, she also loved her husband, Jimmy Adams. For more than 20 years, they worked hard and built a beautiful life together. When Jimmy was taken far too soon, Brenda devoted her love to her daughters and, eventually, their families, whom she loved dearly.
Brenda enjoyed birdwatching, cooking for family gatherings, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Louise Jones, Delores Straw, and Wilma Jean Harris; her beloved brother-in-law James Jones; and the love of her life, husband Jimmy Adams. Brenda is survived by her daughters Alison (Greg) Flood and Julie (Chad) Jacobs; her grandchildren MaKenzie Martelli, Spencer Flood, and Clara and Eleanor ("Ellie") Jacobs; great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family will hold a private graveside memorial service on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Murray Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends consider a donation to The Dementia Society of America in Brenda's honor.

10/11/2025

Mr. Michael Scott Hardin, age 59, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Scott was born Friday, December 10, 1965, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. John Russell Hardin and Mrs. Pauline 'Polly' Armstrong Hardin.
Scott was a 1983 graduate of Northwest Whitfield High School, and went on to obtain his associate's degree from Dalton State College. He furthered his education by obtaining his bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia before going on to pursue his master's degree from Chadwick University. Scott went on to have a successful career working in both the pharmaceutical field as well as in the field of nursing homes/long-term care facilities. He spent most of his adult life living and working throughout the Atlanta area.
In addition to his father, Scott is preceded in death by his sisters, Pamela Hardin, Patricia Hardin, and Regina Hardin.
Scott is survived by his loving mother, Mrs. Polly Hardin of Dalton; his brothers, Mark (Deborah) Hardin of Calhoun, Georgia, Tim Hardin of Dalton, and Jeff (Kerri) Hardin of Knoxville, Tennessee. Scott is further survived by his nephews, Garrick Hardin of Hoschton, Georgia, and Jared Hardin of Dalton, as well as his uncle, Paul (Sue) Armstrong of Dalton.
Scott's family will hold a private service to honor and celebrate his life. His family will lay him to rest with his father in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Scott's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

10/10/2025

Michael Edward (Mike) Henderson of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed into glory peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family.
Born in 1947, Mike began and ended his life in the same house in Westside that his father built in 1946 after returning from the Pacific War. He was the son of the late June Edward and Dartha Henderson of Rocky Face and the grandson of Henry Grady and Dora May Henderson of Rocky Face and Eli and Emma Baker of Tunnel Hill, Georgia.
After graduating from Dalton High School in 1965, Mike went on to serve his country in the United States Navy during the 1960s. His favorite topic of conversation was his fond remembrances of those days as a sailor aboard the USS Jonas Ingram. He spoke often of his adventures at sea, always with a twinkle in his eye and a story ready to tell.
Mike was known for his quick wit and humor. Beneath the gruff and sarcastic exterior was a kind and gentle man, full of love for his friends and family. He was also an avid woodworker for many years and spent countless hours in his workshop creating things with his hands — a hobby that brought him both joy and peace. His beloved granddaughter Emma affectionately referred to him as her “emotional support animal” — her words, not his — a title he wore with pride. His grandson Henry will always remember learning (beginning as a toddler) to drive the Kawasaki mule up and down the runway at “Westside International Airport” under his grandfather’s patient instruction.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty; daughter Valerie Henderson Silva; son-in-law Edward Silva; grandson Edward Henry Silva; and granddaughter Emma June Silva. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marcelle and Bruce English of Jacksonville, FL as well as many cousins and dear friends who will miss him greatly.
His family is thankful that his passing came quickly and that he did not experience the prolonged suffering he had feared and are thankful for the kindness and care shown to him by the nurses in the MICU at Hamilton Medical Center.
The family will receive friends at Grace Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 12, at 3:00 p.m., with the funeral service following at 4:00 p.m. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church or Grace Medical Outreach, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that provides medical, physical, and spiritual care for homebound and indigent patients in Dalton and the surrounding area. The address for both ministries is 2107 Threadmill Road, Dalton, GA 30720.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mike’s family through Love Funeral Home’s online guest book.

10/10/2025

Floyd “Gene” Franklin, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Collinsville, Alabama, with his devoted daughter by his side.
Born in Brasstown, North Carolina, Gene lived a full life marked by hard work, faith, and devotion to family. A longtime resident of Dalton and member of ChristChurch Presbyterian, he carried the quiet strength of his mountain roots throughout his years, touching many with his kindness, humility, and steadfast love.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sharon Galloway Franklin; daughter, Traci Franklin Turner; grandsons, John Keith Franklin and Vann Lucas Turner; and sister, Christine Dailey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Gladys Hawkins Franklin; brother, James Franklin; and son, John Keith Franklin.
In keeping with Gene’s wishes, no formal service will be held. Family and friends are encouraged to honor his memory through quiet reflection, shared stories, and acts of kindness that reflect the gentle spirit of his life.

10/10/2025

Mrs. Mary Katherine Cleveland (née Farley), age 82, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in Calhoun, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 27, 1943, in West Virginia, Mary lived a full and vibrant life marked by resilience, humor, and a deep love for her family.
She was a loving mother to her children: Teresa (Roger) Miller, Dallas Perkins, Ronnie (Lonnie) Perkins, and Kimberly (Talmadge) Morris. Her legacy continues through her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom she truly treasured.
Mary is survived by her brother, Roy Farley, and sister, Judy Soto. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings: Charles “Junior” Blake Farley Jr., Patsy Zabarsky, Shelby Nichols, and Carolyn Cook.
Mary had a playful, spirited personality that left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She was known for her willfulness, strength, and fighting spirit—qualities that carried her through life’s challenges with grace and determination. Her quick wit and sense of humor brought joy to countless moments, while her thoughtfulness and compassion made her a light in the lives of those around her. She smiled every time her son-in-law Roger called her Sunshine, a nickname that perfectly encapsulated her warmth and kindness.
Her hobbies reflected her creative and curious nature. She found joy in crocheting, solving puzzles and word searches, watching true crime shows, listening to music, and cheering for her favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves. A lifelong animal lover, Mary could always be found with a dog by her side.
Mary Katherine Cleveland will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May her memory continue to bring a ray of sunshine to those who loved her, just as her smile did in life. Her legacy of strength, laughter, and kindness will forever inspire all who were blessed to know her.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mary's family through Love Funeral Home's online guest book.

10/09/2025

Catherine J. Suttles, 75, of Villa Rica passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Marion Henry Suttles and Margaret Suttles and was also preceded in death by her son, Shawn Marion Suttles.
Catherine is survived by her son, Larry Suttles, four grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Catherine’s family through Love Funeral Home's online register book.t

10/07/2025

Camerino López Ortiz, nacido el 13 de marzo de 1967 en San Rafael del Moral, GTO, México, falleció el 30 de septiembre de 2025 en Columbus, Ohio. Herrero industrial, Camerino dedicó gran parte de su vida a su labor, viajando extensamente por motivos de trabajo. Fue conocido no solo por su habilidad y experiencia, sino también por su inquebrantable amabilidad y su incansable ética de trabajo, cualidades que le ganaron el respeto y la admiración de quienes tuvieron el placer de conocerlo. El amor de Camerino por su familia fue profundo e incondicional. Le sobreviven sus amados hijos: Camrie (Dayton) Lupton, Bianca C. (Guadalupe) López, Hernán G. (Amber) López, Heidy M. López y Juan-Alfredo López; así como sus queridos nietos, quienes le brindaron gran orgullo y alegría. Camerino sentía un gran orgullo por su familia, que fue una parte fundamental de su vida. Su padre, Alfredo López, y su madre, Ma. Carmen Ortiz, están profundamente entristecidos por su partida. Entre sus intereses, Camerino tenía una gran pasión por los caballos y la equitación, un pasatiempo que le brindaba alegría y una sensación de libertad. Su personalidad reflejaba un amor genuino por la vida y por las personas con las que se rodeaba. El legado de Camerino será honrado con un velorio que se llevará a cabo el 8 de octubre de 2025, de 5:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Love Funeral Home, ubicado en 1402 North Thornton Ave., Dalton, GA 30720. Al día siguiente, se celebrará una Misa en la Iglesia Católica St. Joseph, ubicada en 968 Haig Mill Road, Dalton, GA 30720, a las 2:00 p.m., seguida del entierro en el cementerio West Hill a las 3:15 p.m. Su partida deja un profundo vacío en los corazones de quienes lo amaron, incluyendo a su querida tía fallecida, Salud López, quien será recordada por siempre en espíritu. Camerino López Ortiz será extrañado con mucho cariño, pero su memoria seguirá inspirando a todos aquellos que tuvieron la fortuna de conocerlo.

10/06/2025

Robert C. (Bob) White, 87 of Dalton, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025.
He was the son of the late Sam and Hazel White and was also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret White Grigsby.
Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, June Godfrey White; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal White and Danny Callaway; granddaughter, Callie Elizabeth Callaway.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 until 9 PM. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 112.