Miguel Cortez, 1975–2026

Miguel Cortez

, Georgia

March 28, 1975 — October 9, 2026

Age 51 Of Dalton Georgia passed away Saturday October 10 2026. He was born March 29 1975 to the late Ricardo Cortez Martinez and Enedina Cruz Ortiz. Survivors are his wife Leticia Ramos sons Miguel Angel Cortez Jesus Monse Cerpas Cortez and Diego Lucia Salazar Cortez sisters Elena Mike Nelson Maria Belen Lopez Maria Guadalupe Cortes Cruz Irma Cruz Cortez Blancarte Berta Cortez Cruz Salud Evelio Ruiz Cortez Cruz brothers Salvador Araceli Cortez Cruz Luis Diann Cortez Cruz Pedro Yrma Cortez Cruz Manuel Rosalilia Cortez Cruz Uriel SaludCortez Cruz and Jose Cortes Cruz aunts uncles nieces nephews cousins other extended relatives and friends. Mass will be Thursday October 15 2026 at 100 PM at St. Josephs Catholic Church 968 Haig Mill Lake Rd Dalton GA 30720. Interment West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home Inc. Dalton GA. Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers.…

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Jackie Huggins

, Georgia

October 11, 2026

Jackie R. Huggins, age 61, of Dalton, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 at Hamilton Medical Center.He was preceded in death by his Father, Arthur Huggins; grandparents, Robert and Inez Carroll, and Vergie and Jack Huggins.He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Amy Huggins; son, Nathan Huggins of Dalton; Mother, Norma Huggins; sister, Sandra Huggins of Dalton; grandchildren, Logan, Sophia and Peyton Huggins; special nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and great nieces and great nephews.The family will receive friends at the Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples funeral home on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.The burial will take place at the United Memorial Gardens.

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Richard S. Chumley

, Georgia

October 10, 2026

Coach Richard S. Chumley, age 78, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Hamilton Medical Center.Coach Chumley was most revered as the very first head baseball coach for Northwest Whitfield High School. He built and led the Northwest Bruins Baseball program with pride, discipline, and passion for 27 incredible seasons. Over his illustrious career, he amassed an impressive 368-295 record before retiring from coaching in 2002, was named Dalton Daily Citizen coach of the year several times and earned his place among Georgia's coaching elite during the Georgia Dugout Club's annual Hall of Fame ceremony in January 2008.Richard was preceded in death by his father, D.O. Chumley.He is survived by his wife Ann Chumley of Cohutta; daughter, Ashley Chumley of Chattanooga; sons and daughter-in-law, Richard A. Chumley of Dalton and Ricky and Christi Chumley of Varnell; mother, Sue Chumley; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Nancy Chumley of Dalton,…

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Ella May Cordle

, Georgia

October 10, 2026

Ella May Cordle, age 90, of Rocky Face, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at home.She is preceded in death by her parents, Dallas Lee White and Virginia White; her sisters and brother; and a grandson, Tyson Stoop.She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Aaron Cordle; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Diane Cordle of Maryville, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Dennis Carney of Cohutta; brother-in-law, Wayne and Wanda Cordle of Hixson, TN; sister-in-law, Linda Barnett of Rocky Face; grandchildren, Audrey Cordle of Maryville, TN, Nathaniel (Rachael) Cordle of Decatur, AL, Cameron Carney and Brayden Carney of Cohutta; great grandchildren, Augustus Cordle, Felix Cordle, and Gwendolyn Cordle, all of Decatur, AL; several nieces and nephews also survive.The family would like to thank Mrs. Cordle’s caregiver, Shirley Britt, for her caring and compassionate service during this time.The funeral service will be held at the Rocky Face Chapel of…

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