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Pre Planning On April 1, 1935 J. After 79 Years Of Service, We Are Proud To Say We Are Still Family-Owned And Operated.
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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.

Cristy Fowler, 54, of Dalton passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Inez Se...
07/29/2026

Cristy Fowler, 54, of Dalton passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Inez Self and Claude Self and brother, Scott Carr.
Cristy will be remembered for her beautiful spirit, and love of life. May her memory bring comfort and peace to those she leaves behind.
She is survived by her husband, Kevin Fowler; daughters, Summer Cole, Ashtyn Fowler (Ethan); grandchildren, Kelbee, Eli, Kristen, Jace, Masen, Kenzie, and River; mom, Carolyn Rollins.

Alex Wayne McAtee “aka Big Al”, 30, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026.He was preceded in death by his n...
07/29/2026

Alex Wayne McAtee “aka Big Al”, 30, of Rocky Face passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his nanny, Venita Stephens, mamaw, Dorothy Painter and nana and papa, Thomas and Phylis McAtee.
Alex was one of a kind—a hard-headed, big-hearted guy who loved his family and the outdoors. He was a good dad who loved hard. He had a great sense of humor and could make people laugh, often when they needed it most. He leaves behind memories full of laughter and love. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
He is survived by his mom and stepdad, Brandy McAtee Wilbanks (Stacey); dad and stepmom, Doug McAtee (Melissa); siblings, Caleb McAtee (Taylor), Kierstyn Holland, Makayla Wioskowski, Chasity Wioskowski, John Wilbanks (Morgan), and Brittany Aaron (Ben); children, Saylor McAtee, Caliope McAtee, and Abel McAtee; aunts and uncles, Bridgette and Kris Roberts, and Brea and Dustin Patrick; cousins, Trevor, Seth, Cierra, Taylor, and Tyler; grandparents, Papaw and Nana Wilbanks.
Funeral services will be held at 4 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026, in the chapel of Love Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3 until 9 PM on Thursday and then again prior to the service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Love Funeral Home to help with Alex’s funeral expenses. You may make a contribution by calling Love Funeral Home at 706-278-3313.

Donald Ray Robertson, known to friends as “Robby”, passed away on the morning of July 28, 2026, in the care of Hearth Ho...
07/29/2026

Donald Ray Robertson, known to friends as “Robby”, passed away on the morning of July 28, 2026, in the care of Hearth Hospice in Chattanooga, TN. After suffering a broken hip, he was subsequently in the care of Hamilton Medical Center, Siskin Rehabilitation, Erlanger ER & ICU, and finally Hearth Hospice/Chattanooga Hospice Care. Our utmost respect and gratitude go out to the nurses and doctors in these organizations, as well as the EMT’s and Firemen who helped in Donald’s time of need.
Donald, son of Ruby and Quillian Robertson, (both deceased) was born in Varnell, Georgia. He was the oldest brother to Patricia, married to Jimmy Mathis, Billie Robertson (deceased) married to Sandra, and Judy, married to Ed Staten, all of Whitfield County. Donald was married to Patricia Ann Stephenson for 53 years, until her passing in 2017. He is survived by his only child, Chris “Bones” Robertson, Chris’ wife, Colby Damron Robertson, and granddaughters Mary Gracen “Gigi” Robertson and Ellis Cook Robertson, all residing in Dalton, Georgia.
Throughout his lifetime, Donald was a member of various churches, including Dawnville United Methodist Church and Dalton First Baptist Church. For 69 years he worked in various jobs and owned businesses involved in the carpet industry in Dalton, just retiring from AddBac, in March of 2026. Known as Robby, as well as Doc, to his friends, Donald was known for his never-ceasing work ethic, competitive spirit, easy going, kind nature, his ability to talk to anyone he met, love of hunting with beagles, and his smile that he always wore. He especially loved his granddaughters and watching them compete in sports activities throughout the years.
Celebration of the long and prosperous life of Donald Robertson will be held at the home that he shared with his son and family at 605 Audubon Way in Dalton. Drop in between the hours of 3:00 to 5:00 on Friday July 31, 2026, to share and talk with friends and family. A prayer and scripture will be read at 5:00. Donald’s ashes will be laid to rest, along with Pat’s, in Whitfield Memorial Gardens in the city of Dalton at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Dalton Fire Department and Whitfield County EMS.

Jean Mitchell Henson passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at home.Born in Blackshear, Georgia on February 14...
07/28/2026

Jean Mitchell Henson passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at home.
Born in Blackshear, Georgia on February 14, 1935, Jean was the daughter of Walter Gordon Mitchell and Mabel Bennett Mitchell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Walter Gordon Mitchell, Jr. and beloved son, Mark Bennett Henson.
A member of First Baptist Church for 58 years, she treasured her many years in the Hughes/ Cosby Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker and a graduate of Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta. Until advanced age and illness prevailed, she was very active in her church and community.
The ultimate joys in her life were cherishing her family and friends and serving as a Christian. God blessed her with wonderful family and friends, and she was eternally grateful for their love and care.
Survivors are her loving husband of 64 years, Dr. Paul Edward Henson, Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth H. Toland (Jim); son, Dr. P. Edward Henson, III of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Kaitlyn T. Jackson (Jacob) of Marietta, Henson P. Toland of Woodstock, Erin E. Toland of Woodstock, Lucy H. Osetinsky (Paul) of Lookout Mountain, M. Bennett Henson, II of New York City, and Dr. Betsy C. Henson of Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Lillian E. Jackson, Georgia L. Osetinsky, Edward V. Osetinsky, and Henry S. Osetinsky.
The family is deeply grateful to Sabrina Dant for the compassionate care and kindness she has provided during the past year.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Dalton. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 AM until 1 PM. Jean will be laid to rest in Whitfield Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Dalton, 311 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton, GA 30720 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Berta “Bertie” Jackson, 84, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.She was the daughter of the late, Sam and M...
07/26/2026

Berta “Bertie” Jackson, 84, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late, Sam and Mollie Moore and was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jackson, daughter, Debra Stewart and brothers and sisters.
Bertie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca “Becky” Dyer (Jeff); grandchildren, Brett Dyer (Kelsey), Kyle Dyer (Montana), and Hannah Jameson; great-grandchildren, Zayleigh Dyer, Jaxson Dyer, Coleson Dyer, Stylez Dyer, Aubrey Clontz, and Ryker Jameson; sisters, Carolyn VanWinkle and Bonnie VanWinkle (Cecil); nieces and nephews; beloved church family.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with pastor William Linn officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 5 until 8 PM at the funeral home. Bertie will be laid to rest in United Memorial Gardens.

Tony Esmer Collins, Sr., 77, of Marion, NC passed away at his residence on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by his lovi...
07/26/2026

Tony Esmer Collins, Sr., 77, of Marion, NC passed away at his residence on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was born in Dalton, Georgia on July 11, 1949, to the late Esmer Ed Collins and Irene Massingill Roberts.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Tony was a faithful member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Glen Alpine where he served as a deacon. He loved the Lord and his church family. He worked as a truck driver for over fifty years and enjoyed trips from coast to coast. An accomplished guitarist, Tony loved singing and making music. He was also an avid fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Brenda Collins, Edna Harper, and Patsy Howard, and two nephews, Lamar Bennett and Robert Ingram.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Jackie Collins; two children, Tony Collins, Jr. (Jennifer) and Christy King (Tim); five grandchildren, Samantha Esque, Kaylyn Effler, Cheyenne White, Brittany Collins, and Tony Collins, III; twelve great-grandchildren and one on the way; four sisters, Mary Cunningham, Betty Collins, Carolyn Bryson (Randall), and Diane Howard (Mark); and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Faith Missionary Baptist Church located at 1731 US 70 in Morganton, NC. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the church with Pastors Terry Robinson and TJ Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Thomas Louin Wright, 90, of Dalton, GA passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026.He was born in Dalton, Georgia to the late M...
07/21/2026

Thomas Louin Wright, 90, of Dalton, GA passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
He was born in Dalton, Georgia to the late Mattie Lou and George Dewey Wright and was also preceded in death by his wife, JoAnne Franklin Wright. He was a long-time member of Dalton First United Methodist Church.
Tom is survived by his daughter Laura Bock (Chris); sons Tom Wright, Jr. (Wendy) of Atlanta, GA and Bobby Wright (Holly) of Eatonton, GA. He is also survived by his grandchildren Margaret Hart (Ryan), Cassidy Foskey (Wes), Garrett Wright, Rob Wright, Ashley Wright (fiancé Garrett Mallon) and Brendan Wright; his great-grandchildren Ron Hart, Blakely Foskey, Lily Hart and Wright Foskey; a niece, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 25th at Dalton First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 pm in the Atrium of the church. Tom will be laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dalton First United Methodist Church, 500 S. Thornton Ave. Dalton, GA 30720.

Douglas William Phipps of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by his l...
07/20/2026

Douglas William Phipps of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 24, 1953, in Charleston, West Virginia.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Clarkson Phipps and Mary Ruth Warren Phipps, as well as his brother, Stephen Warren Phipps.
He is survived by his beloved wife and the love of his life, Krista “Andrea” Bearden Phipps of Dalton, Georgia; his four children: Kevin Phipps and his wife, Lyndsay, of Snellville, Georgia, and their two children; Kristopher Phipps and his wife, Jauqui, of Clermont, Florida, and their four children; Brooke Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia; and Brandi Johnson Brumlow and her husband, Jake, of Calhoun, Georgia, and their three children. He is also survived by his brother, Michael Clarkson Phipps, and his wife, Susan, along with their three daughters and seven great-nieces and great-nephews.
Doug began his distinguished career with Walt Disney World in 1971. During his twenty years of service, he rose to become Director of Transportation and Parking, where he played a pivotal role in implementing and operating the resort’s monorail system.
Drawing upon the expertise he developed at Disney, Doug later served as Transportation and Operations Director for numerous NBA Playoffs, NBA Finals, NBA All-Star Games, and NFL Pro Bowl events over many years.
Following his retirement from Disney, Doug became Director of Operations for the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He later relocated to Dalton, Georgia, where he joined the Dalton Convention Center as Director of Operations. Shortly thereafter, he was promoted to Executive Director and General Manager, a role he proudly held until his retirement in January 2026.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Doug was known for his gentle spirit, generous heart, and deep love for animals. He adored the Yorkshire Terriers and Schnauzers he and Andrea shared throughout the years and leaves behind their cherished companion, Izzy. Doug never hesitated when Andrea brought home an injured squirrel in need of care or proposed an adventure to some faraway tropical destination. His kindness, patience, and unwavering love for those around him touched countless lives.
Doug's absence will be deeply felt by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life at the Dalton Convention Center from 5 until 6 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Vivian Turner, 88, of Dalton passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and G...
07/18/2026

Vivian Turner, 88, of Dalton passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Gussie Caldwell Turner; sister, Ruth Long; niece, Leanne Edwards; nephew, Jeff Cox.
Vivian was a loving and giving woman who never turned away anyone in need. She had a kind heart and was always willing to help others with compassion and generosity.
She enjoyed traveling and treasured the time she spent with her dear friends, creating many wonderful memories along the way.
Vivian was a faithful Christian and a devoted member of Dalton First Church of the Nazarene. Her faith was the foundation of her life and guided the love and kindness she shared with everyone she met.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Vivian is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, George and Wanda Turner and nieces and nephews, Susan Edwards, Earl and Lisa Turner, Suzette and William Judge, Michael and Erica Hall, and Andrew and Sarah Cox.
Funeral services will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, July 25th in the chapel of Love Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11AM until 12 PM. Vivian will be laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery.

David Joseph Young passed away July 15, 2026. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.David was born Septe...
07/16/2026

David Joseph Young passed away July 15, 2026. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
David was born September 5, 1954, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. His father attended Emory Theology School and became a Methodist Preacher, and his mother was a teacher.
Growing up, his family moved a lot, eventually moving from Mississippi to Georgia. David came to Dalton in 1971. He graduated from North Whitfield High School in 1972. He went to Dalton Junior College and received his associate degree. He continued his education at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. David spent his career in the carpet and flooring industry.
He was preceded in death by his father Joseph E. Young, mother Zula Ann Young, father-in-law Ronald E. King, mother-in-law Francis L. King, and brother-in-law Gary King. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy King Young, daughter and son-in-law Stacey and Steve Carpenter, son Joey Young, son and daughter-in-law Derek and Kathleen Young, grandson Tyler Carpenter (Jessica), grandson Kyle Carpenter (Amelia), grandson Kason Young, granddaughter Ella Young, great granddaughter Charlie Carpenter, his sister Priscilla King (Kendall), sister-in-law Linda Sanford (Wayne), nieces and nephews, and special friends Doug and Wendy Peters, Jodi Dennard, and Tom Breitweiser.
We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Peoples Cancer Institute, especially Kim Bailey and Zach Henson who went above and beyond for David and Kathy. The nurses and doctors at Hamilton Medical Center for the care and love they showed David. Also, HeartLite Hospice for the care and comfort they provided David in his last days.
Services will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, July 18th at Love Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Crews officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 until 3:00 PM. David will be laid to rest at West Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Peeples Cancer Institute or the American Cancer Society.

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