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12/16/2025

Comer Turley, Jr. passed away on Monday, December 15th. He was preceded in in death by his parents Comer Turley and Martha Mathis Turley of Lindale, GA and his sisters Honey Glover and Patti Foxworth. He graduated from the Darlington School in 1961 and attended Clemson University. He served in the Air Force and then in 1965 he came to Dalton to run Griffins Men’s Shop. He married Henrietta Jones in 1966. He began a career in Real Estate with his Father-in-law Alfred Jones which continued until 1990 when he joined Shaw Industries. He retired in 2008.
He was a founding member of Grace Presbyterian Church (founded in 1983) where he served as a Deacon, Elder, and Sunday School teacher. He was also a member of the Family Support Council for years championing children and families. His greatest love was Jesus Christ, whom he talked about to everyone he met. Most recently he volunteered at the Peeples Cancer Center where he shared his journey with cancer and how God brought him joy through his diagnosis. He truly desired to share hope with anyone he encountered.
He is survived by his wife Henrietta Jones Turley of Dalton, his sons Comer III (Kim) of Fort Myers FL and Alfred (Heidi) of Dalton, his sister Joann Bugg (Frank) of Jasper GA, as well as eight grandchildren - Mathis (Nicole), Morgan Chapman (Caleb), Judson, Conley, Kathryn, Emma, Jonathan and Joel, as well as great grandchildren Marilla and Kealy, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 19th at 11:00 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church at 2107 Threadmill Rd., Dalton GA.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 18th from 5-7 PM at Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave, Dalton GA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Family Support Council of Dalton at www.familysupportcouncil.org or Grace Medical Outreach at www.gracemedicaloutreach.org two organizations dear to Comer.

12/16/2025

Mrs. Mary Linda Cook Bailey, affectionately known throughout her life to those who knew and loved her as 'Linda,' went home to be with her mom and dad in Heaven on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Linda was born on Wednesday, June 9, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Mr. Russell Cook and the late Mrs. Julia Montgomery Cook. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Mr. Michael Bailey, Sr. She is further survived by her sons, Michael (Dawn) Bailey, Jr., and Mark (Daphne) Bailey; her grandchildren, Canzady (Hunter) Akins, Emma Bailey, Logan Bailey, Cheyenne Bailey, Reagan Bailey, and Luke Bailey; her great-grandchildren, Adelaide and Amelia; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate Linda's life will be conducted on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Bailey officiating. Linda will be laid to rest in Whitfield Memorial Gardens. The family has asked Mr. Jody Buckner, Mr. Danny Wright, Mr. Logan Bailey, Mr. Hunter Akins, Mr. Lee Phillips, and Mr. Paul Hughes to serve as pallbearers.
Linda's family will receive friends for visitation at Love Funeral Home on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Linda's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

12/15/2025

Alice June 'Sugar' Shreve slipped quietly away into the welcoming arms of our Lord on December 2, 2025, at the graceful age of 95.
She was born June 11,1930, to Benjamin Caleb Shreve, and Edna Luella Shreve from Union City, Pennsylvania.
She was the 7th of 9 children and always told many wonderful stories about her family, and growing up on a dairy farm.
Alice graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1949 at Canadohta Lake Pennsylvania, and was at the top of her class. Shortly after graduation, she married Donald Herbert Garnett, and they had 4 children.
In 1960 she married Richard Doyle Barber, who had 4 children, and together they had an additional 4 children. All 12 children were raised and loved as one family.
As a result of her generous and caring spirit, she was loved and admired by family, and many, many friends, from far and wide.
She was an avid crocheter and knitter and her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren all have treasures to be cherished, made by her happy hands. She often would say, “Busy Hands are Happy Hands”
In 2004 she met her beloved Russell Arcand, and they spent many happy years in Shady Haven Park in Englewood, Florida, until his death on August 23, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Caleb Shreve, Edna Luella Shreve, and children, Dr. James L Barber, David P. Barber and William Bill Barber, Son in law, Gary Eshbaugh, Son in law, Gerald Knox, Daughter in Law, Carol Barber, Daughter in Law, Jean Garnett, and by her siblings, Flossie Mihalo, Helen Parsons , Ernest Shreve, Winnie Carr, Harriet Hamel, as well as her grandchildren, Michelle Buss, grandsons, David Knox and Mark Knox, as well as her great-grandchildren, Kaiah Missoff, John Arthur Boone III, Colin Curtis, Emma Krites.
Her beautiful life will be cherished in the lives of her children, Bonnie and Emerson Stull (Wooster, Ohio), Eric E and Dee Ann Garnett (Mountain View, Arkansas), Marialice Eshbaugh (Bowden, Georgia), Dino K Garnett and Terri Barnett (Live Oak, Florida), Joel H. Garnett (Clearmont Wyoming), Elizabeth E and Greg Daugherty (Live Oak, Florida), Kevin P and Kellie A Barber (Rocky Face, Georgia), Kayleen P and Raymond Headley (Live Oak, Florida), Karen Y and Jesse Arnold (Maud, Texas), 28 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, and 38 great-great grandchildren, and her beloved Sister, Sadie Jones (Union City, Pennsylvania).
Celebration of Life information and arrangements will be announced at a later date.
a'lis vo'lat pro'pri-is (L) She flies with her own wings.

12/11/2025

Mrs. Mamie G. Stinson, age 91, of Dalton, Georgia went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 10, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family and passed on peacefully. Mamie was born on August 1, 1934. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Zeak E. Stinson. Her parents were George and Lucredia (Warren) Swinney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister Maudell Porter, and brothers Willard, Haden, and Jerry Swinney.
She is survived by daughters Doris (Roger) McCurdy and Brenda (Wayne) Chastain. Granddaughters Wendi (Mark) Miller and Emily Chastain; Grandson Jason (Julie) McCurdy. Great-granddaughters Hannah Miller, Madi Bourff, and Tatum Bourff. Great grandson Derick (Victoria) Miller. Mamie has two living sisters Bea Wilkins, Shelby Groves and sister-in-law Brenda Swinney. Additionally, many other family members survive.
Mamie spent many happy years driving a Whitfield County School Bus. She also enjoyed working in her many flowers. She shared lots of flowers with family and friends. She could write books on flower care and arranging. But her greatest love was for her Savior. She did love spending time with her children and grands. Her extended family, friends and church family also played a big part in her life.
She was a long-time member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where she loved to sing in the choir. If the church doors were open, that is where you would find Mamie. To know her was to love her. Her legacy lives on in the home she created the people she nurtured, and the love she gave so freely.
Special thanks to her caregivers who took such great care of her and treated her like family. She also received excellent care at Pruitt Healthcare in Fort Oglethorpe.
Services for Mamie Stinson will be Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Love Funeral Home. Friends and family will be welcomed from 1 p.m. until the service time of 3 p.m. Neil Hasty, Pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church will conduct the service in the Chapel.

12/04/2025

Annie Arnold Blalock passed away on December 3, 2025, at the home of David Blalock, her son. Annie was born in Fairmount, GA to Claude Erwin Arnold and Emma Mae Ross Arnold on August 16, 1932.
Annie worked at Southeast High School as a lunchroom manager. All the students called her “Granny Annie”. Annie was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Blalock; son, Danny Bryant; daughter, Micki Blalock Lemmings; sisters, Elise Arnold Godfrey, Rosalee Arnold and Ruby Nally; brothers, Frank Arnold, J.W. Arnold and Wesley Arnold; sons-in-law, Henry Stansell, Earnest Harold Shepherd, Robert Lemmings and Thomas McCurley; brothers-in-law, Harry Bramlett and Joe Godfrey.
Annie is survived by her son, James David Blalock; daughters, Barbara McCurley, Brenda Shepherd Brown (Jim), and Susan Blalock Stansell; sister, Mary Ann Bramlett; brother, Bobby Arnold; grandchildren, Cara Shepherd Keith (Chris), Michael Harold Shepherd (Wanda), Will Stansell (Annie), Lisa McCurley Hancock (David), Andrea McCurley Smoakes (Dewayne) and Michael Bates; 9 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Saturday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with Rev. George Ross and Rev. Matt Futch officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 until 1. Annie will be laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank Amedisys Hospice for their care.

12/02/2025

Ms. Mary Harris Hamilton, age 71, of Ormond Beach, Florida, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Mary was born on Saturday, July 31, 1954, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. R.E. Hamilton and the late Mrs. Anne Pfeiffer Hamilton.
Born and raised in Dalton, Georgia, Mary graduated from Dalton High School in 1972. She went on to attend Valdosta State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. After college, she moved to Hinesville, Georgia, before following her love for the beach and ultimately moving to Daytona Beach, Florida in 2006.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth 'Betty' Hamilton.
Mary is survived by her niece, Tiffany Hamilton, of South Georgia.
Friends are cordially invited to visit with Mary's family on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Cannon sharing words of comfort and peace.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mary's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

11/30/2025

Mrs. Rhonda Kay Epperson, of Rocky Face, Georgia, a devout disciple of Christ, dedicated wife, selfless mother, caring Nana, and caregiver to all, won her battle with cancer and entered the presence of the Lord on November 28, 2025. Rhonda will be remembered for her outgoing spirit, boundless generosity, and unwavering love.
Born in Dalton, Georgia, on July 3, 1957, Rhonda was the daughter of J.B. and Thelma Akins. She grew up attending church regularly, visiting many congregations as she deepened her Christian discipleship. A graduate of Dalton High School, Rhonda later married the love of her life, Doy Epperson, on June 1, 1979. She worked in several textile manufacturing facilities before becoming a full-time caregiver to her husband and three children in a role she embraced wholeheartedly.
Rhonda is preceded in death by her parents, J.B. and Thelma Akins; her in-laws, Bo and Freida Epperson and Imogene Epperson; sister-in-law, Rhonda LaVelle Epperson; and her beloved daughter, Britne’ Angel.
She is survived by her loving husband, Doy Epperson; her son, Greg Epperson; her daughter and son-in-law, Brea and Edward Padgett; and her treasured grandchildren, Cady, Benjamin, Nathaniel, Autum, Noah, Conner, Jaxson, Aubrey, Lilly, and Lincoln. She is also survived by her brothers, Charlie Akins and Marty Akins; in-laws, Herman and Betty Epperson, Keith Epperson and Donna McClure, John and Darla Weisser, Susie Epperson, and Allen and Patricia Massengill; extended family Buddy and Lita Padgett and Eddie Mowles; and a wide circle of loved ones whose lives she touched deeply.
Rhonda was a caregiver in every sense of the word. She often stepped in to care for those who had no one else, offering compassion without hesitation. She cherished her family and built strong connections across generations, passing down the love, wisdom, and values instilled in her. Rhonda was also an avid gardener, a talented crafter, and a lover of music and singing, especially when lifting her voice in praise. Above all, her greatest joy was simply being with her family. No matter the occasion, Rhonda’s heart was fullest when everyone was together.
A celebration of Rhonda’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at The River Community Church, 2410 Cleveland Highway, Dalton, Georgia. She will be laid to rest at West Hill Cemetery following the service.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Love’s Funeral Home. Messages of sympathy may be shared through the funeral home’s online guestbook.
Though small in stature, Rhonda carried a powerful presence and made a profound impact on everyone she met. She gave a piece of herself to each person whose life she touched. The greatest of those gifts was love—a love we will carry with us until the day we are reunited again.
1 Corinthians 13:4–8, 13 (ESV) “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends… So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

11/30/2025

Mr. James 'Jim' Herbert Croft, Sr., of Winder, Georgia, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Jim was born on Thursday, September 29, 1938, in Sale City, Mitchell County, Georgia, to the late Mr. Willis Raymond Croft and the late Mrs. Linnie Jewell Carroll Croft.
Jim was a 1956 graduate of Sale City High School. He went on to have a long and successful career in the flooring industry, working for Beaulieu Fibers in Dalton, Georgia, and Hercules, Inc., in both Covington and Calhoun, Georgia.
Jim was a dedicated family man. He loved fishing, quail hunting, softball, baseball, and basketball. He also loved watching the Atlanta Braves, the Georgia Bulldogs, and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. As a man of faith, he was a member of New Echota Methodist Church in Calhoun, Georgia, where he enjoyed participating in and staying in active in various Bible studies through the years. Jim will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, Willis Raymond and Linnie Jewell, Jim is preceded in death by his 2 sisters and his 3 brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Burkett Croft, whom he married on Thursday, May 25, 2000, and with whom he enjoyed 25 wonderful years together.
Jim is further survived by his sons, Joseph A. (Susan) Croft and James H. (Leslie) Croft, Jr.; his step-children, Norman Alexander Burkett and Allison Burkett Broxton; his six grandchildren, Brett Croft, Rebecca Hopkins, Marissa Ceci, Tanner Croft, Emily Dias, and Winston Broxton; and his six great-grandchildren, Payton Belmore, Joey Croft, Jackson Croft, David Ceci, John Amos Hopkins, Andy Ceci, Sullivan Croft, and Iris Hopkins.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate Jim's life will be conducted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Linch officiating. Jim will be laid to rest in Whitfield Memorial Gardens.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Jim through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

11/25/2025

Mr. Boyce Ray Hall, known throughout his life by everyone who knew and loved him as 'Ray,' age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was born on Friday, November 9, 1945, in Malta, Texas, to the late Mr. Robert Virgil Hall, Jr., and the late Mrs. Helen Louise Langford Eleton.
As a young adult, Ray was fortunate to live with several families that deeply impacted his life. He forged lasting friendships and considered these families as his special family. Ray loved each and every one of you and your families: Ben and Lois Gazaway, Richard and Carol Jackson, Delbert and Ruth Bond, Travis and May Langford, and Willie and Margaret Howard.
Ray truly lived his life in service to others. He was a talented and skilled master carpenter and could build anything that he set his mind to. He was a faithful, active, lifelong member of The Church of God of The Union Assembly. According to his family, the most important things in his life were his faith, his family, and 'those low-down sorry good for nothin' cockeyed Braves' (his words exactly).
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Nancy Blakeman, Genearl Hall, and his grandparents, Robert Virgil Hall, Sr., and Golden Adel Hall.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sonja Ellen Hall, as well as his two daughters, Rachelle Shirah and Selina Hall, and his son, Demerias (Brandi) Hall. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Benji Cole Shirah, Taylor (Madison) Shirah, Elle Shirah, Sidney Wheeler, Dillon (Cassidi) Hall, Macie Hall, and Sophia Ruiz. Ray is also survived by his two great-grandchildren, Baker Reed Shirah and Rosie Hall, as well as his 'other son,' Jason (Amanda) Whitener.
Ray is also survived by his siblings: Joiceanne Hall, Roger Hall, Robbie (Tim Imhof) Brown, Rita Ledford, Lane (Miranda) Hall, and Lisa (Colburn) Lowman.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate Ray's life will be conducted on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary of the Church of God of The Union Assembly with Rev. Dr. Dale Brewer, Rev. Ryan Pratt, Rev. Justin Faulknor, Pastor Stoney Kiser, and Rev. Chastain Moody officiating. Ray will lie in state at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the service hour. The family has asked Mr. Benji Cole Shirah, Mr. Taylor Shirah, Mr. Sidney Wheeler, Mr. Dillon Hall, Mr. Blake Estes, and Mr. Matthew Faulknor to serve as pallbearers. Additionally, the family has asked Mr. Dono Butler, Mr. Raymond 'Chub' Carrell, Mr. Daniel Duke, Mr. Doyle Faulknor, Mr. Herbert Faulknor, Mr. Lemuel Faulknor, Mr. Scott Faulknor, Mr. Reggie Gazaway, Mr. Steve Hall, Mr. Waylon Hall, Mr. Lamar Kitchens, and Herman Pratt, Jr. to serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday evening, November 28, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of the Church of God of The Union Assembly.

11/23/2025

Mr. Robert Grady Orr, lovingly known by all those who knew him as 'Grady,' age 87, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Grady was born on Friday, September 9, 1938, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Altus Glenn Orr and the late Mrs. Eula Corina Wallace.
In addition to his parents, Grady is preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Mrs. Jerrilee R. Kuh Orr. He is also preceded in death by his three brothers and his two sisters, as well as his son, Jeffrey Gossage; his grandson, John Robert Clary; his granddaughter, Chyanne L. Weinert.
Grady is survived by his children: Gary (Anita) Orr, Cathy Orr, Gwen (Larry) Hawkins, Erika Thomas, Lequita (Ken) Weinert, John Gossage, Jim (Cindy) Gossage, Janet (Rune, dec.) Schelke, and Judy Richards. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Misty, Jayme, Miranda, Erik, Amanda, Sam, Cody, Jim Jr., John, Jay, Kevin, Corey, Allerina, and Aiden, as well as his 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate Grady's life will be conducted on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Guffey officiating.
Grady's family will receive friends for visitation at Love Funeral Home on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 12:00 noon until the service hour.
The family kindly and humbly asks those who desire to send flowers to please send arrangements which they can take home and enjoy after the service (potted arrangements, cut flowers, etc.).

11/21/2025

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 happiness.
A 1953 graduate of Dalton High School, Ken proudly built a 40-year career as a printer with Foote and Davies. He was deeply dedicated to his craft and well-respected by colleagues who valued his reliability, skill, and strong work ethic.
Outside of work, Ken found joy in the outdoors and in the company of those he loved. He enjoyed camping, tending to his garden, and sharing meals out with family and friends. His presence brought warmth and steadiness, and he had a way of making everyone around him feel cared for, supported, and never alone. Kenneth was the kind of man who showed up—ready to help, ready to listen, and ready to love.
Ken is preceded in death by his beloved son, Bart Bryant; his parents, Newt and Ruby Bryant; his parents-in-law, Howard and Blanche Roberts; his sisters Janelle Pinson and Betty Jo Farrell; his brother Wayne Bryant; and his daughter-in-law, Lou Bryant.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years, Norma Louis Bryant, who was his lifelong partner and best friend. He also leaves behind his children David Bryant, Kirk Bryant, Terry Bryant, and Cindy Martin and her husband Scott; his grandchildren Bryce Martin, Nathan Martin and his wife Avery, Lindsey Bryant, Kelly Bryant, and Danielle Shepard; as well as many extended family members and friends who will forever cherish his memory.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 23, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel. Interment will take place at a later date at West Hill Cemetery in Dalton, Georgia.
Ken Bryant’s legacy of kindness, love, and quiet strength lives on in the many lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

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