John Fletcher Harris, age 72 of Chatsworth passed away Sunday, November 4th 2018 in Erlanger Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1946 in Live Oak, Florida. He served in the United States Army from 1965 through 1967. He was a member of Homeland Baptist Church and he was a wonderful father, grandfather “Pop”, and a friend to many. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Ann Defore Harris; parents, V.C. and Ada Bell Harris; brothers, Ralph and Vernon Harris; sisters,...

Austine Baggett, age 88 of Dalton, passed away Friday, November 2nd 2018 at her son and daughter-in-law’s home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Baggett; parents, Virgil and Vena Hardy; son, Dewayne Lee Baggett; and brother, Raymond Hardy. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Wynette Baggett; daughter, Bobbie Jean Baggett Amos; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Yvonne Hardy and Tom and Reba Hardy; sisters and brother-in-law, Mildred Norris,...

Billy Tom McNeal, Jr. age 62 of Chatsworth and formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, October 31st 2018 in Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Tom Sr. and Mellie McNeal, wife, Barbara McNeal; and step-son, Chris Tredway. He is survived by his sisters, Debra Lay and Tomalee Boles; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Shiroma McNeal; step-daughters, Teresa Tredway and pam Cross; granddaughter, Hannah Davis; and several nieces and...

Rossie Ann Henry, age 81, of the Beaverdale community passed away on October 27th 2018. Ms. Henry was born in Murray County, Georgia to Dane and Daisy Henry on December 2, 1936. She attended Eton Elementary School and is a graduate of Murray County High School. She was further educated at Rhinehart College and graduated from Georgia Teachers College (now Georgia Southern University). She also earned a teaching certificate from the University of Georgia. She was a member of Sumach...

Edward Eugene Hall, age 77 of Rocky Face passed away Thursday, October 25th 2018 in Hamilton Medical Center. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Patricia Roach and Angela and Scott Emmert; grandchildren, Jordan Roach, Isobel Emmert, and Edward Maxwell Emmert; and ex-wife and mother of his children, Shelley Davis.   The family will receive friends at Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Sunday, October 28th 2018. Military graveside rites by the...

Charles Gary Thornton, age 49 of Dalton, passed away October 5th 2018 He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Thornton; brother, Lamar Thornton; and sisters, Laura Fridl and Judy Stafford. He is survived by his mother, Catherine Lora Thornton; daughter, Maya Rearden; sister Gail Williams; brother, Jimmy Bethune; nieces and nephews, James Bethune, Brittany Chance, Tiffany Cargal, Whitney Shaw, Wesley Massengill, Zachary Massengill, Kaleb Pack, and Vence Fridl. Funeral services to...

Mr. John Roy Brackett, age 93 of Cisco, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, October 4th, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. Johnny was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and proudly served his country during WW II. He will be especially remembered in the community and state for his great love and knowledge of the Cohutta Wilderness due to the many long hours acquired across a lifetime of hunting and fishing. Subsequently, he acquired an impressive collection of local Indian...

   Tom Arthur Phipps, age 87 of Dalton, Georgia, passed away September 30, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.   He was a veteran, teacher, pastor, and mentor to many.Tom loved music and hiking on the Appalacian Trail. He wrote two songs, The Georgia Waltz and Walking On the Appalacian Trail. Tom Arthur Phipps was born November 27, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, where his parents had moved to work at the Goodyear Tire Factory during the Great Depression. The family returned to...

Barbara Jean Smith, age 71 of Resaca, passed away Tuesday, September 25th 2018 at her home. She was faithful employee of United Parcel Service for over 25 years. She is survived by her children, David Smith, Jason Smith and Paula Tate; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial services to celebrate the life of Barbara Jean Smith will be 2:00 pm Saturday, September 29th 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Frank Loyd...

Dayna Grace Scruggs Lawson Arroyo, 56, departed this life on Sunday, September 23, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Dayna was a strong, beautiful woman who was full of life and adventure.  She was loved by all who met her and will be missed by all who loved her. Dayna was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph P. Scruggs and Edna Ruth Scruggs, and a brother, Jimmy L. Muse.  She is survived by her daughter, Christian and Stuart Jablonski, her son,...