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Maddox Love And His Sons, Harold And Jack Opened The Doors Of Love Funeral Home On Glenwood Avenue. Over The Decades, The Love Family Has Proven Their Commitment To The Community Through The Continuing Compassion And Service To Their Friends And Neighbors In Time Of Need. We Appreciate The Trust Our Friends Have Shown In Love Funeral Home Over The Years. We Will Strive To Continue The Level Of Dedication That Has Been Our Reputation Since 1935.

Michael Lester Bailey, age 85, of Dalton, GA passed away on May 9, 2026, at Hamilton Memorial Center. He was born on Nov...
05/12/2026

Michael Lester Bailey, age 85, of Dalton, GA passed away on May 9, 2026, at Hamilton Memorial Center. He was born on November 30, 1940 in Chattanooga, TN.
For 48 years, Mike worked as an electrical contractor and owner of Bailey Consulting Inc. serving the installation and troubleshooting need of several local textile related companies. He was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1267 where he served several terms as Exalted Ruler as well as many other offices within the lodge. He later served as the District Deputy to the Grand Exulted Ruler for the NW District of Georgia and then as State President of the Georgia Elks Association. He was a member of the Alhambra Shine Temple and of the local Scottish Rite and Freemasons as well.
Mike was an avid bowler, tennis player and finally golfer which he spent endless hours on the course with both sons and later with his grandchildren. Some of Mike’s fondest memories were all of the years he spent going to Jekyll Island for our family vacations which were tied to the annual Elks state convention in June each year.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Linda (Cook) Bailey, his parents Martin and Martha Bailey, brothers Martin Bailey, Melvin Bailey, Marshall Bailey and sister Marion Howard.
He is survived by his children Michael Lester Bailey II and his spouse Dawn of Brick, NJ, Mark Russell Bailey and his spouse Daphne of Chatsworth, Ga, grandchildren Canzady Bailey-Akins and her spouse Hunter Akins, Emma Bailey, Logan Bailey, Cheyenne Bailey, Reagan Bailey, Luke Bailey and great- grandchildren Adelaide Garret and Amelia Akins.
Services will be held on Friday May 15, 2026, at Love Funeral Home. The family will receive guests from 11:00am-2:00pm with a service to follow at Love Funeral Home. Mike will be laid to rest at Whitfield Memorial Gardens.
The family has asked Mr. Leon H Phillips Jr, Mr. Jody Buckner, Mr. Dewey Conner, Mr. Andy Buckner, Mr. Nick Conner and Mr. Bruce Davis to serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Georgia Elks Aidmore or the Elks National Foundation in Mikes name.

Joann Wyrick Guthrie, 83, of Dalton passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl a...
05/12/2026

Joann Wyrick Guthrie, 83, of Dalton passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mattie Burger; first husband, John Wyrick; second husband, Rufus Guthrie; daughter, Tonya Bakker; sister, Hazel Stafford.
Joann is survived by her children, Katherine Wyrick Nelson (Bradley), and John Tracy Wyrick (Pam); son-in-law, Hans Bakker; grandchildren, Matthew Bramblett, John Wyrick, Rachel Bakker, Chip Young, Hunter Nelson, Emma Bakker, Wesley Wyrick and Brock Nelson; 7 great-grandchildren; dear friend, Cortney Rucker.
Funeral services will be held at 12 PM on Saturday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Sneed Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:30 until 12. Joann will be laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
https://www.stjude.org/donate

With hearts full of love and gratitude we share the passing of Betty Ellis McIntosh, who went to her Heavenly home on Ap...
04/28/2026

With hearts full of love and gratitude we share the passing of Betty Ellis McIntosh, who went to her Heavenly home on April 22, 2026, at the age of 90. Betty was born on July 19, 1935, in Dalton, Georgia, where she raised her family and lived until moving to Greenville in 2023.
A devoted member of First Baptist Church of Dalton, Betty was known for her unwavering faith, rarely missing a Sunday service. For 20 years, she served as an administrative professional in a variety of ministries at her beloved church while dedicating herself to being a nurturing homemaker for her three daughters. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her through challenges and inspiring those around her.
Betty was an avid gardener, with a passion for flowers and birds, and she found joy in crafting and sewing, often creating beautiful dresses for her daughters. She was also a gifted cook, lovingly remembered for her homemade apple pies, angel biscuits, and delicious cakes. She also enjoyed traveling, taking meals to shut-ins, and line dancing. Betty was an avid reader and a lifelong learner.
Her courage shone through during her battle with colon cancer, a testament to her strong faith. She selflessly cared for her husband, Bob, during his long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Betty found new joy in her final years as she was able to develop new friendships and spend special time with her growing family.
Betty is survived by her three daughters, Susan Kearney (Rick) of Kinston, NC, Sharon Williams (Brad) of Greenville, SC, and Laura Madison (Jeremy) of Birmingham, AL. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Tyson Williams, Sarah Kathryn Sorrells (Jordan), Bradley Williams (Katie), Carter Andrews (Matt), Samuel Kearney (Lily), and Alex Madison; as well as her great-grandchildren, Will, Jack, and Ellie Sorrells, Bradley and Hunter Williams, and Matt, Ruthie, and Lily Andrews. She also leaves behind her brother, Robert Boyd (Henrietta) of Dalton, GA; along with a number of nieces and nephews and their families.
Betty was reunited in heaven with her beloved parents, Henry Fred Boyd and Lillie Slaton Boyd; her husband of 50 years, Robert Lee Ellis; her second husband, Kenneth E. McIntosh; and two brothers, Vernon and JW Boyd.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful friends and caregivers at The Blake in Greenville, SC, for their support during her final years, and to her church family at First Baptist Church of Dalton for the lifelong love and fellowship.
The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church in Dalton, GA on Saturday, May 2, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service honoring Betty's remarkable life at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Dalton, GA, Rise Against Hunger and/or Servants for Sight. All of these organizations held a special place in her heart.
Betty will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched with her kindness, faith, and love.

James “Jim” Young, 70, of Resaca passed away on April 19, 2026.He was born on June 23, 1955, in Niagara Falls, NY to the...
04/24/2026

James “Jim” Young, 70, of Resaca passed away on April 19, 2026.
He was born on June 23, 1955, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Aldwin and Lillian Crispell Young.
Jim is also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward (Kristin) Young and Craig Young; sister, Eileen (Donald) Hockenberry; great-grandchild, Indie Roberts.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Young; children, Dustin Young, Douglas Butler, Layla Butler, Jayson (Christine) Harrier, and Courtney Harrier; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Arthur (Peggy) Young.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Jim's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

Jack Duggan, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. He was married to his beloved wife, Joy Emmett Duggan, fo...
04/24/2026

Jack Duggan, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026.
He was married to his beloved wife, Joy Emmett Duggan, for 55 years until her passing in 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Edna Duggan; his brother, Don Duggan; his daughters, Lisha Duggan Wright and Madre Duggan Singley; and his sons, Mike Duggan and Keith Duggan.
Jack is survived by his sisters, Mona Duggan Trotter and Betty Duggan, both of Chattanooga; his daughters, Delinda Duggan of Knoxville and Debra Duggan Montes; and his daughter-in-law, Lucy Duggan of Chattanooga. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Phillip Duggan of Chattanooga; Mary Arden Roberts and her husband, Alex; and Henderson Wright and his wife, Megan; as well as his great-grandchildren, Scarlett Roberts, Caroline Roberts, Alex Roberts Jr., Bennett Wright, and Clara Wright.
In 1961, Jack co-founded Ted F. Duggan & Sons, a Chattanooga-based structural steel drafting and detailing firm. The company earned a strong reputation for producing high-quality drawings across commercial and industrial construction projects. During his tenure as President, Jack oversaw the completion of numerous major projects, including prominent structures such as the Omni/CNN Center and the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Americas Tower in New York City, One International Place in Boston, Fountain Place Tower in Dallas, as well as several power plants across North America, Asia, and Europe. He served as President until his retirement in 1998.
A native of Chattanooga, Jack was a devoted deacon at Ridgeview Baptist Church. After relocating to Dalton, Georgia, in 1976, he continued his faithful service at First Baptist Church and dedicated ten years to the local zoning board. Outside of his civic and church involvement, Jack was an avid golfer and a devoted supporter of Alabama Crimson Tide football.
Above all, Jack cherished time with his family and friends. He attributed his rich and fulfilling life to his steadfast faith in God, upon whom he relied until his final days. His legacy of faith, dedication, and kindness will be remembered by all who knew him.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate Jack’s life will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Dalton with the Reverend Dr. Jonathan Barlow and the Reverend Phillip Cannon officiating. Jack’s family will receive friends for visitation at the church prior to service beginning at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Wednesday Meals for Friends ministry.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Jack's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

On a glorious spring afternoon, April 22, 2026, a loving husband, devoted father, and extraordinary Papa triumphantly en...
04/23/2026

On a glorious spring afternoon, April 22, 2026, a loving husband, devoted father, and extraordinary Papa triumphantly entered his eternal joy.
Bob (Bobby) Anderson, age 79, was born on December 22, 1946, at Hamilton Memorial to Paul and Sue Anderson. He grew up in the Pine Hill community of Dalton. His early education began at Morris Street School and Fort Hill School, and he later attended his beloved Dalton High School, where he played for Coach Bill Chappell’s Catamounts.
Bob remained deeply connected to his classmates, faithfully attending class reunions and enjoying the monthly third-Thursday luncheons with his Dalton High School Class of 1965 friends—something he considered a highlight of each month.
He was a graduate of Brenau University, earning a degree in business management. Bob built a long and successful career in the artificial turf industry, working for over 40 years. In 2007, he extended his career internationally with Taishan Artificial Turf in China. After spending 13 months there, he returned home to enjoy full-time retirement with his family.
A man of strong faith, Bob was an active member of Central Church of Christ. He lived by the motto: “God first, family second, and self last.”
Bob loved his family deeply. He was married to the love of his life, Minnie, for 51 wonderful years. Many admired how he held her hand wherever they went. When asked about it, he would say, “We started when we were dating, and I saw no need to stop.” That was Bob.
He was tremendously proud of his three sons and made it his mission to be present for their lives. Whether it was ballgames, hunting trips, or weekend fishing outings, Bob was always there. From T-ball through their senior year of high school, he never missed a chance to cheer them on. He was truly the best Papa any child could ask for.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Minnie Stanley Anderson; his three sons, Andy (Jennifer), Adam (Kellie), and Rob (Lori); and his four grandchildren, Will Anderson, Ashlyn Anderson, Lily Anderson, and Lucas Anderson. He is also survived by Marty Booth, who was like a brother to him, as well as numerous cousins.
Services will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Central Church of Christ. The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 4:00 p.m. Minister Shane Robinson will officiate. Nephews will serve as pallbearers, and honorary pallbearers will be members of the Dalton High School Class of 1965.
The family extends special appreciation to Cynthia Jones and Heartlite Hospice for their compassionate care during this time of need.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Foundation for Advanced Parkinsons Research or to Central Church of Christ Youth Group.

Lawrence Robert Cline passed away on April 14, 2026, in Dalton, Georgia, at the age of 94. He was born on December 25, 1...
04/20/2026

Lawrence Robert Cline passed away on April 14, 2026, in Dalton, Georgia, at the age of 94. He was born on December 25, 1931, in Weyer’s Cave, Virginia, to Frank Melvin and Nellie Craun Cline. He was one of four children and the last surviving member of his family.
On August 4, 1957, Lawrence married Joyce Petcher who survives him after 69 years of life together. He spent most of his adult life in the Staunton and Augusta County, Virginia, area where he enjoyed a number of occupations. Among these were the testing of the components for the moon rover. He was a real estate broker, antique dealer/store owner, and restorer of old cars, but he was happiest traveling with his family and his dog.
Lawrence is also survived by sons Michael Lawrence Cline, David Wayne Cline, his wife Cindy Bowman Cline, and a grand-daughter Whitney Logan Cline.
He was often called to help aging neighbors when help was a long way away.
Larry was a kind and gentle man who lived his faith every day.
Services will be held at Royal Oaks, Dalton, Georgia, on a later date.

James H. Ward, age 94 of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Regency Park and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, Ap...
04/17/2026

James H. Ward, age 94 of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Regency Park and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, April 17th. He was born on February 5, 1932 in Pulaski, Tennessee to the late Donald and Ada Ward.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Wanda Ward. He is survived by his son, Tracy Ward and his wife Beth, grandson Patrick Ward and his wife Megan, and grandson, Jeff Ward. Jimmy is also survived by his son Danny Ward and his wife Beth, Grandson Zach Ward and his wife Emily, and grandson Tyler Ward and wife Louisa. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Ivy and Cooper Ward.
Jimmy came to Dalton in 1954 to teach school. He met his wife Wanda at First Baptist Church. Jimmy loved teaching and had a great impact on many students. Jimmy taught for 31 years at North Dalton School and Fort Hill School.
Jimmy was a gifted teacher and loved his students. His influence was felt across many generations. He always encouraged his students to reach their fullest potential. After retirement from Dalton Public Schools, he worked 10 years at Brown Printing.
Jimmy was a long time member at First Baptist Church of Dalton. He was a very caring person who gave of his time and talents by helping the church through Senior Adult Ministry Activities. He never met a stranger and shared his heart with others.
Services are planned for Sunday, April 19, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Dalton with visitation from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.; with the service at 4:00 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary.
The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Dalton.

Mrs. Isabelle Brock Gilbert, age 100, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026.She was born on Thursd...
04/17/2026

Mrs. Isabelle Brock Gilbert, age 100, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
She was born on Thursday, June 11, 1925, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Virgil Brock and the late Mrs. Maggie Dean Brock.
In addition to her parents, Isabelle is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Mervis Brackett Gilbert. She is also preceded in death by her sons, Mervis Buell Gilbert and Charles Larry Gilbert. She is further preceded in death by her grandson, Jackie Lynn Rolen, as well as her great-grandson, Justin Eric Hall.
Isabelle is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Sanford, as well as her son, Harold (Cindy) Gilbert. She is also survived by her sister, Lois Patterson.
Isabelle is further survived by her numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-great-great grandchildren, as well as her many nieces and nephews.
Services to honor and celebrate Isabelle's life will be conducted on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Brock Family Cemetery at Pine Grove Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends for visitation at Love Funeral Home on Monday from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Isabelle's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

Mark Wane Helton, 70, of Chattanooga, TN, formerly of Dalton, GA, passed away on April 15, 2026.He was preceded in death...
04/16/2026

Mark Wane Helton, 70, of Chattanooga, TN, formerly of Dalton, GA, passed away on April 15, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Helton and Betty Jo Helton. He is survived by his daughter, Hunter (Marc) Capezzone of Chattanooga, TN, son, Zachary Helton of Tallahassee, FL, and 5 grandchildren: Lars, Victoria, Nils, Alba Capezzone, and Lila Helton. He is also survived by his brother, Tim Helton.
He was a graduate of West Georgia College in Carrollton, GA, with a degree in Education. Mr. Helton taught in Dalton Public Schools and retired after more than 30 years. One of his biggest joys in life was theatre. He directed numerous productions that featured his students throughout his career. Upon his retirement, he was able to travel the world with dear friends.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the Lantern at Morning Pointe of Chattanooga.
Mark’s family will receive friends from 10 AM until 12 PM on Saturday at Love Funeral Home.
Condolences and memories may be shared with his family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

Mr. Louie Neal Sandidge, age 77, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on the morning of Thurs...
04/09/2026

Mr. Louie Neal Sandidge, age 77, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Louie was born on Thursday, February 24, 1949, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Jesse Woodrow Sandidge and the late Mrs. Martha Cudd Sandidge.
Louie is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Judy Kaye Bryson Sandidge. He is also survived by his daughters, Tara (Danny) Skiffen and Shanna (Brian) Cate, as well as his grandchildren, Katelyn (Carter) Pendley, Kinsley Skiffen, and Braden Cate.
Louie is further survived by his sister, Charlotte Bartley; his niece and nephews, Gena (Raymond) Smith, Chad (Bethany) Hughes, and Angie (Steve) Fauscett; and his great niece and great nephews, Cody Smith, Garrett Smith, and Steahl Smith. Louie is also survived by many close, lifelong friends.
Funeral services for Louie will be conducted on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Cofield officiating. Louie will be laid to rest in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Cody Smith, Garrett Smith, Ken Jackson, Tracy Sloan, Melvin Lake, Lincoln Lake, Josh Cartwright, and Luke Owen will serve as pallbearers.
Louie's family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday at Love Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Louie's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

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