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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.

Leon Jefferson “Jeff” Tallent, Jr. age 71, of Cohutta, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at his home.Born on Augus...
06/03/2026

Leon Jefferson “Jeff” Tallent, Jr. age 71, of Cohutta, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at his home.
Born on August 26, 1954, in Dalton, GA. Jeff was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was marked by service, hard work, and love for his family and community.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Jefferson Tallent, Sr. and Era Dee Burnette Tallent.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Donna Tallent; his son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Nicki Tallent; his cherished grandchildren, Brady, Braelyn, Briley Dee, and Bransen Tallent. He is also survived by his sister, Sharon Chambers (Randy); brothers, Greg Tallent (Pam) and Chris Tallent (Darlene); special friends, Donnie Dunn “Redwood”, Barry Gober, Tony Shuler, and all his brothers on Battalion III; along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Jeff dedicated 31 years of service to the Dalton Fire Department, retiring with honor as a Battalion Chief. Also, Jeff was the 52nd graduate of the Georgia Smoke Divers. Throughout his career, he was respected for his leadership, commitment, and willingness to serve others.
Outside of work, Jeff found great joy in the outdoors. He especially loved hunting and gardening, and he took pride in sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends. Over the years, many were blessed by the food, care, and generosity that came from his garden. His kindness, quiet strength, and servant’s heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate Jeff’s life will be held at a later date, at Love Funeral Home.

Jean Guess-Usher, 93, passed away in the early hours of June 2nd.A nurse for over 30 years, she loved helping others in ...
06/03/2026

Jean Guess-Usher, 93, passed away in the early hours of June 2nd.
A nurse for over 30 years, she loved helping others in their time of need.
She is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, sister, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Friday in the Pavillion of Whitfield Memorial Gardens.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Jean's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.

Debbie Thomas, 76, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.For 35 years, Debbie dedicated her life to teaching w...
05/31/2026

Debbie Thomas, 76, of Dalton passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
For 35 years, Debbie dedicated her life to teaching with Whitfield County Schools. Through her years in the classroom, Debbie inspired young minds and helped shape the futures of countless children. Debbie was also a proud and devoted member of Peavine Baptist Church. She faithfully served as a nursery worker, caring for the church's youngest members. Debbie's legacy lives on through the many students she taught, the children she lovingly cared for, and the countless lives she touched through her faith and service.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Thomas; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Rose Thomas; grandchildren, Conner Thomas (Valerie), Grayvn Thomas, and Holden Thomas; great-grandchild, Oakley Thomas; brother, Chris Ketchum (Susan).
Funeral services will be held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with Cousin Brian Fossett officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 4:30 until 6:30.

Brenda S. White “Genie”, 80, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026.She was preceded in death by her mom, Sylvi...
05/28/2026

Brenda S. White “Genie”, 80, of Dalton passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her mom, Sylvia Bivins; sons, Trennon Lamar Layman and Howard Franklin Layman (Sandra); granddaughter, Maegan Brianne.
Genie loved Jesus with all her heart and was gifted with remarkable musical talent. She loved animals, flowers, spending time outdoors, and creating crafts. Above all else, Genie cherished her family.
She is survived by her husband, Mike White; children, Sadonna Layman “Sissy” and Anthony Manis (Charlotte); bonus children, Scott White (Crystal) and Ginger Stinnett (Craig); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; half-sisters, Nan and Yvonne; special friends, Johna and Brenda.
A special thank you to Billie Jean, Brianna, Karen, Kaitland, Pam, Danielle, Winnie and the rest of the medical team at Hamilton Hospice. We love and appreciate you all.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Sunday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2 until 3. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery.
Though Genie will be deeply missed, her faith assures us that she is now at peace, singing among the angels and resting in the presence of the Lord.

Mr. Johnny Carol Hicks, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center.H...
05/28/2026

Mr. Johnny Carol Hicks, age 70, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center.
He was born in Dalton on September 25, 1955, to the late J. B. Hicks, Sr. and Mary Ray Hicks.
Johnny was an accomplished carpenter by trade and had a talent for building or repairing almost anything presented to him. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix or build, especially when it came to cars and motorcycles. In his youth he was a passionate motorcycle and four-wheeler enthusiast and cherished riding his bikes down Old Dixie and on the many trails in the Tilton community.
In addition to his parents, Johnny is preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Diane Hicks. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Harold Hicks and his nephews, Rusty Penson and Thomas Giddens.
Johnny is survived by his daughters, Keesha Ann Spence and Sharee Diane Posada; his grandchildren, Charity, Haleigh and Leah Spence of Dalton and Mia, Adan and William Posada of Atlanta. He is also survived by his sisters, Patricia Penson Giddens (Andy) and Mary Charlene Hicks; his brother, J.B. Hicks, Jr. (Peggy). Johnny is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as his life- long childhood friend, Joey Brown.
No public services will be held. A private burial service for his immediate family and close friends will be conducted at a later date.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Mr. Hicks' family using Love Funeral Home's online register book.

John Frank Patterson Jr. “Sonny”, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Dalton, Georgia, on April 16th 2026.He is su...
05/27/2026

John Frank Patterson Jr. “Sonny”, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Dalton, Georgia, on April 16th 2026.
He is survived by his wife Brenda Jett Patterson; daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Rob Matre of Atlanta, Julie and John Lancaster of Acworth; son and daughter-in-law, John Frank Patterson III “Johnny” and Kiran of Dalton; grandchildren, John Thomas Lancaster, Caroline Lancaster, Madeline Patterson, Jett Matre, and John Frank Patterson IV; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Susan Patterson; sisters-in-law, Nelda Jett and Eleanor Jett; brother-in-law, Bob Keener; many cousins, nieces and nephews; special friends, Larry Ingle and Ed McClure.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Frank and Sybil Patterson; mother and father in-laws, Horace Greely and Willie Jett; and sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and James Dill.
Born and raised in Dalton, Sonny always fostered a deep love for animals. He attended Georgia and McKenzie Business Schools, but ultimately his love of horses won out and he left, following in his father’s footsteps to pursue what would become a long, successful career as a standardbred horse driver. Over the course of his career, donned in his signature brown, tan, and sky-blue colors, Sonny graced the winner’s circle a total of 2,989 times, becoming one of the sport’s top-ranked drivers on several occasions. Notable wins include: the 1995 Hambletonian Oaks and Breeders Crowns in 1994 and 1995 with Lookout Victory, the Breeders Crown and Peter Haughton Memorial in 1992 with 2-year-old trotter Giant Chill, the Yonkers International Trot and Nat Ray in 1993 with Giant Force, the Kentucky Filly Futurity in 1994 with Delphi’s Daughter, the 1991 Canadian Trotting Classic with Giant Victory, and Hambletonian heats in 1991 and 1992, with MB Felty and King Conch, respectively, where he finished second in the finals.
Later in life, Sonny spent most days tending to his beloved horses, chickens, donkey, cat and dog. A sure sign of his approval would be the offer of a crisp bottle of water and an invitation to accompany him as he made his rounds on the farm, spoiling his horses and donkey, Rainbow, with carrots. At family gatherings, Sonny could be found challenging his grandchildren to friendly games of pool capped off with Coke floats or his famous homemade milkshakes. His love language was gift giving, if he knew you were coming to visit he would have an abundance of your favorite foods waiting on you. His favorite gift to give family members was premium outerwear. He listened to country music and watched harness racing and rodeo 24/7. He loved simple pleasures like blue jeans, plaid shirts, and cowboy boots in equal measure with ci**rs, fine wine, and steak and lobster dinners. He was a man of few words, but well-read and a keen observer of the world around him. He will be dearly missed by those lucky enough to know him.
A celebration of life will be held on Sonny’s birthday, June 4th, from 5 to 7PM at The Farm Golf Club, 187 S. Goose Hill Road, Rocky Face, GA 30740.

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Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Mary Jane Mohr passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 85, after an e...
05/18/2026

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Mary Jane Mohr passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 85, after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, David Wilfred Mohr. They were married at the First Methodist Church on December 26, 1964, and remained together until her death.
She is also survived by two daughters, Rachel Natasha Mohr (m. Alex Riley Mohr) of Omaha, Nebraska, and Susan Margaret Mohr Brown (m. Roger Ray Brown) of Dalton, Georgia; one granddaughter, Cassandra Ruth Brown (fiancee John Williams) of Acworth, Georgia; and her Teddy Bear pup, Sugar.
Mary Jane, the only child of Margaret Ruth Gregory Hamilton and Robert Flynt Hamilton, was born in Dalton on May 1, 1941. Rob was a co-founder of Candlewick Yarns, and he also served as the mayor of Dalton from 1957 to 1963.
After working as a librarian for several years, Mary Jane found her calling as a nurse at Bay Convalescent, a nursing home in Panama City, Florida. Her husband and daughters remember her as loving, kind, generous, and intelligent. She was a caring wife and mother who listened to their problems, expressed sympathy about their woes, and gave excellent advice. She was especially fond of dogs. Aside from a long succession of personal pets, she volunteered for ten years at the Northwest Georgia Humane Society’s shelter in Dalton. She also held an active role in the Joie de Vivre Club, a garden club that was founded years earlier by her mother and David’s mother, Melita (Neufeld) Mohr.
Mary Jane grew up in the house that is now the Cowan Law Firm on Selvidge Street. In 2006, she self-published a book titled Selvidge Street Stories, a collection of vignettes about herself, her family, and her relatives and friends who lived in her neighborhood. In the book, she called herself “the last Selvidge Street child.” The stories cover a time from 1900 until the 1990s and describe the birth, growth, and eventual decay of what became a downtown neighborhood in a small Southern town. The book became a local best-seller, particularly with history and genealogy buffs.
Mary Jane will be interred in a private family ceremony at West Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her name be made to the Humane Society of Northwest Georgia at 1210 Veterans Drive Dalton, GA. 30721 or on the humane society web page at hsnwga.org.

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 Grand Exalted 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 Garrett 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 may be made to the Georgia Elks Aidmore Children's Center or the Elks National Foundation in Mike's 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 Bramlett, 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.

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