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Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, 2212 Cleveland Highway, Dalton, GA (2026)

03/05/2026

Mr. Ricky Dale “Skeeter” Poteet, age 54, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026 behind the Pump N Dump gas station after what witnesses described as “a misunderstanding involving fireworks, lighter fluid, and pride.”

Skeeter was born June 14, 1971, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Bobby Ray Poteet and Brenda Kay (variously Poteet, Carden, and once briefly Wilbanks). He spent most of his life between Dalton and Chatsworth, except for a brief but formative 14-month sabbatical with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

A self-proclaimed “entrepreneur,” Skeeter specialized in small engine repair, used appliance sales, and reselling catalytic converters of uncertain origin. He was known throughout the community for his sleeveless shirts, unfiltered opinions, and the tattoo of a screaming panther that looked increasingly like a raccoon as the years progressed.

He loved, Busch Light served at “outside temperature, Posting long Facebook rants about “corruption”, Fourth of July fireworks purchased in bulk on June 30th And telling anyone who would listen that he “almost went pro in 10th grade”

In addition to his parents, Skeeter was preceded in death by his ex wife, Donna Goobling and pet lobster, Larry

He leaves behind his on-again/off-again wife, Crystal Dawn Poteet (currently evaluating options); three children—Dustin (Amber), Kaylee (Trevor, maybe), and little Ricky Dale Jr.; two stepchildren he “raised like his own when convenient”; six grandchildren; one pending court date; and a storage unit full of “valuable collectibles.”

Visitation will be held Thursday from 6:00–8:00 PM at Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where Skeeter will lie in repose wearing his favorite sleeveless American flag shirt and camouflage Crocs.

Funeral services will be Friday at 1:00 PM in the chapel, with remarks by anyone who feels led. Burial will follow at Villanow Memorial Gardens, assuming the cousin with the truck shows up.

Pallbearers will be selected based on availability and upper body strength.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations toward “final expenses and legal matters.”

Arrangements are entrusted to Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where our family will treat your family like family.

02/12/2026

Franklin Francis “Frank” Franklin, 58, of Chatsworth, departed this world unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 while arguing with a Dollar General cashier over expired coupons and a rain check from 2019.

Born in Dalton but “raised wherever Mama’s boyfriend was stationed,” Frank spent the better part of his life perfecting two crafts: professional-level procrastination and an aggressively committed Big Bird impersonation that no one asked for. For nearly two decades, Frank could be found at children’s birthday parties, used car lot grand openings, and at least one court-ordered community event dressed head-to-toe in a homemade yellow-feathered suit he insisted was “union quality.” Though legally advised to stop referring to himself as “the Southeast’s Official Big Bird,” he never wavered in spirit—or in falsetto.

Frank briefly held a variety of jobs, including assistant night manager at a fireworks tent, mobile pressure washer (equipment repossessed), seasonal Spirit Halloween employee, and part-time motivational speaker at a v**e shop’s grand reopening. He was most proud of his 11-month stint as “Entertainment Director” for a now-defunct inflatable bounce house company.

Frank was preceded in death by his third riding lawn mower, two pet iguanas (Sheryl and Sheryl II), and a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire that he claimed was “about to turn a corner.”

He leaves behind a distinguished line of ex-wives, including Tammy Sue Franklin of Ringgold (married 2004–2006), Brandy Nicole Franklin of Calhoun (2008–2009), Lisa Ann Franklin of Resaca (2010–2011), Crystal Dawn Franklin of “somewhere near Ellijay” (2013–2014), and an additional former spouse whose name has been legally redacted at her request. Each marriage ended amicably, in the sense that restraining orders eventually expired.

He is survived by his mother, Brenda Kay Franklin of Chatsworth; his cousin Daryl (who still has his ladder); three children who “prefer privacy at this time”; and countless community members who once heard him yell, “Caw-caw!” from behind a hay bale.

Frank enjoyed gas station boiled peanuts, late-night Facebook Live rants about “the system,” and passionately correcting people about the “correct plumage density” of his costume. He firmly believed he was one viral video away from greatness.

A memorial service will be held at a later date once the family retrieves the Big Bird suit from evidence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward outstanding storage unit fees.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where our family will treat your family like family.

01/21/2026

Enol Wrape, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Crescendo Nursing and Rehabilitation following a sudden and deeply unfortunate incident. Mr. Wrape died after leaping from a fellow resident’s window when her husband arrived unannounced for a visit.

Born in a time when persistence could be mistaken for charm, Mr. Wrape spent most of his working life as a traveling encyclopedia salesman. He took great pride in explaining, at length and often unsolicited, why a complete set was not merely useful but necessary. His career later included a brief but memorable period as an assistant manager at a Kmart, where he was known for enforcing dress code policies inconsistently and delivering motivational talks that far outlasted their usefulness.

Retirement did not suit him. Mr. Wrape returned to sales as a part-time mattress salesman, applying the same encyclopedic approach to box springs, firmness ratings, and extended warranties. He remained convinced until the end that most personal problems could be resolved with the correct mattress and enough time spent explaining it.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harland Wrape and Eunice Bell Wrape, and by his first wife, Marlene K. Wrape, who left quietly and without discussion. Enol was an avid NASCAR fan.

He is survived by his second wife, Dorothy Wrape of Chatsworth; a son, Clifford “Cliff” Wrape of Eton; a daughter, Janine Wrape-Keller of Crandall; a brother, Lloyd Wrape of Spring Place; and several grandchildren scattered across Murray and Gordon Counties who remember him primarily as “the man who wouldn’t stop talking.”

A Funeral will be held at 2:00pm Friday, January 23 at Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home - Chatsworth Location with Rev. Vernon Wheatseed Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Ramhurst Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 9:00 pm Thursday at Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home - Chatsworth Location.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where our family will treat your family like family.

01/20/2026

Glenda Mae Codwaller, 77, of Beaverdale, passed away unexpectedly after an accidental fish oil overdose at her residence on Monday, January 19, 2026, a conclusion that would have both baffled and amused her in equal measure.

Born with a sharp eye, a sharper tongue, and an unshakable belief that most people didn’t know good fish from bait, Glenda devoted 40 years of her working life to Cirrhosis of the River, the beloved local fish market where she served as its longtime fish monger. There, she became a fixture behind the counter—scaling, filleting, lecturing, and occasionally scolding customers who dared ask if the salmon was “fresh.” Under Glenda’s watch, it always was.

Her knowledge of fish was encyclopedic, her opinions absolute, and her tolerance for nonsense minimal. She believed strongly in the health benefits of fish oil, a belief she pursued with unwavering commitment right up until the end. In addition to her commitment to the fish market business she was an avid NASCAR fan.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Horace “Dock” Codwaller and Mildred June Codwaller; her husband of 31 years, Earl Codwaller; and her younger brother, Wendell Codwaller, who she maintained “never learned a damn thing.”

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Codwaller-Peck of Beaverdale; her son, Ronnie Codwaller of Dalton; her sister, Darlene Frush of Cohutta; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a long list of former customers who still aren’t quite sure how to properly cook halibut but will insist they were “taught by Glenda herself.”

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Friday, January 23 at Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home - Dalton Location with Rev. Leroy Pecan officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm until 3:00 pm Friday at Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home - Dalton Location.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where our family will treat your family like family.

01/07/2026

Chef Étienne-Baptiste François-Guillaume LeFromage du Beurre-Blanc, III (age 78) of Beaverdale passed away at his residence on Monday, January 5, 2025 after a brief butter-related illness. Known to generations of confused television viewers as Chef Wee Wee, he passed away peacefully after an aggressively long lunch involving butter, wine, and something described only as “a situation.”He was 78, though he insisted publicly he was “a youthful 54 with an old soul and a young roux.” Chef Wee Wee was an avid NASCAR fan who’s favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt.

Born in rural France “near a field and a cow,” Chef Wee Wee rose from obscurity to become the most loudly French culinary personality ever inflicted upon American daytime television. Often described as the French equivalent of Chef Boyardee—if Chef Boyardee were angrier, and deeply committed to dairy—Chef Wee Wee built a canned-food empire by shouting French words, waving wooden spoons, and adding butter to everything until it stopped moving.

Chef Wee Wee achieved international fame with his television programs “LEFROMAGE!” 1997 - 2004 and “Chef Wee Wee’s Kitchen” 2009 - 2014 in which every recipe—regardless of cuisine—began with butter, continued with more butter, and ended with the phrase, “Eh. C’est fini. You eat now.” His long-running television program, “Cooking with Chef Wee Wee” 2005 - 2022 taught millions that measuring was for cowards, vegetables were optional, and confidence could substitute for skill. His catchphrase, “Ah! Wee wee! Is perfect!” became both a culinary endorsement and a source of endless confusion.

Despite claiming to despise American food, Chef Wee Wee made his fortune selling it back to Americans with French accents and pictures of himself scowling on the label. His canned food empire, Chef Wee Wee’s Authentic French-Style Fixins , included such classics as Beef à la Beef, Chicken in a Sauce, and the best-selling Pasta le Food. Each can promised authenticity and delivered confusion

Chef Wee Wee lived loudly, cooked recklessly, and proved once and for all that if you shout in French and add enough butter, people will believe anything.

Ah. Wee wee. Is finished

Chef Wee Wee was preceded in death by his parents, Jean-Claude LeFromage du Beurre-Blanc II, a part-time cheesemonger and full-time critic, and Marie-Louise “Maman Lulu” Beurre-Blanc, who believed all problems could be solved with butter or yelling.He was also preceded in death by four former wives, all of whom divorced him loudly and with cause, Shaniqua DuPont,LaKeisha Moreau, Monique St. Clair and Tawanda Beaumont

Chef Wee Wee is survived by four acknowledged children, DeShawn LeFromage, Aaliyah Beurre-Blanc, Marcellus Étienne, Keondra DuFromage. He is also survived by various children yet unknown to him, pending the results of several uncomfortable conversations and at least one television documentary.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that his fans show support by opening a can, add butter until frightened, and declare it traditional or by donating to the “CHEF WEE WEE LITERACY FOUNDATION”..

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Friday, January 9 at St. Elmo Catholic Church with Fr.Augustine Callahan officiating, with burial to follow at Villanow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm until 8:00 pm Thursday January 8 at Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home - Dalton Location and 1:00 pm until service time at St. Elmo Catholic Church.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where our family will treat your family like family.

12/27/2025

Coytus Stumpwater, age 68, of Beaverdale passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at his residence in a tragic hotdog grilling accident.

Coytus was known for an employment history that defied structure. He worked briefly as an assistant night watchman at a closed drive-in theater, referred to himself for years as a creek inspector without authority or findings, and attempted to relocate raccoons with mixed results. He washed bait buckets at multiple bait shops, consulted for a roadside fireworks stand that burned down more than once, assisted a man he believed was a surveyor, and operated Stumpwater’s Mobile Sharpening, which produced more optimism than sharpness. In later years he could be found blocking funeral processions with solemn waves or sitting on porches that were not his.He was the patent holder of the “Hotdog Impregnater,” a device designed to inject cheese into hotdogs, an invention Coytus believed would one day “change everything” once the hotdog manufacturing industry was ready. His hobbies included whittling sticks into smaller sticks, collecting jars for unspecified purposes, fishing without bait to “keep it fair,” building birdhouses too small for birds, practicing harmonica indoors, and keeping notebooks filled with confidently incorrect information. He was known for strong opinions, offered freely and usually ending with “mark my words.” He was an avid NASCAR fan.

Coytus was preceded in death by his first wife, Darlene Butts Stumpwater; a second wife, Darlene Wellwater Stumpwater; his brother Elmer Stumpwater; his sister Nadine Stumpwater, who stopped speaking to him in 1989; and several friendships he insisted were “on hold.”

He is survived by a third wife, Darlene Twitty Stumpwater; son, Coytus “CJ” Wellwater Jr.; four grandchildren; several distant cousins who will attend “just to see”; and a shed full of items labeled “important.”

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Friday, January 2 at Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home Chatsworth Location with Pastor Oliver Cloesoff officiating, with burial to follow at Stumpwater Cemetery . The family will receive friends from 12:00pm until 2:00 pm Friday at Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home - Chatsworth Location.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where our family will treat your family like family.

12/25/2025

The staff of Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home would like to wish a very Marry Christmas.

12/16/2025

György Dongjurk, 70, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 after being struck multiple times in his driveway by his self driving Tesla, leaving behind a life marked by music, curiosity, and a singular devotion to the didgeridoo. Known throughout the region—and in certain very specific circles far beyond it—as a renowned didgeridoo player, György brought an ancient instrument into unexpected places, from local festivals and intimate gatherings to echoing creek banks and back porches across Murray County.

Born with an inquisitive spirit and a stubborn independence, György devoted decades to mastering circular breathing and the deep, resonant tones that became his signature. He was a familiar sight in Chatsworth: tall, thoughtful, often carrying a weathered instrument case and willing to explain, at length, the difference between technique and soul. To those who knew him well, he was patient, dry-humored, and quietly intense, believing firmly that music was less about performance and more about endurance.

György was preceded in death by his parents, Lajos and Erzsébet Dongjurk; his older brother, András Dongjurk; and his longtime girlfriend, Ilona Fekete.

He is survived by his sister, Margit Dongjurk of Cleveland, Ohio; his niece, Katalin Horváth and her husband, Péter, of Marietta, Georgia; his nephew, Miklós Dongjurk of Asheville, North Carolina; and a small but fiercely loyal community of friends, fellow musicians, and listeners who learned to appreciate silence by first hearing him fill it.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 23 at 3:00 pm at Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until the time of the service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where our family will treat your family like family.

12/09/2025

Karl the Axolotl
— beloved aquatic companion —

Karl the Axolotl passed peacefully on Sunday December 7, 2025 after a life defined by quiet observance, gentle drifting, and a steadfast devotion to pellet time. Known for his calm presence and his fondness for resting at the bottom of his tank, Karl brought a subtle comfort to those who paused long enough to notice his slow, thoughtful world.

A private burial was held on private property.

Karl will be missed in the stillness of the water he once called home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where our family will treat your family like family.

12/02/2025

Holiday Remembrance Service – December 19 at 7 p.m.
Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home • Dalton, Georgia

As the holiday season approaches, we pause to honor the cherished memories of those we have lost. We warmly invite families who have experienced the loss of a loved one between December 2024 and November 2025 to join us for a gentle evening of reflection, comfort, and remembrance.

Our Holiday Remembrance Service will be held on:

Thursday, December 19
7:00 p.m.
Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home – Dalton Location

Each family will receive a glass angel ornament bearing their loved one’s name, which will be displayed on our Christmas Remembrance Tree and may be taken home afterward as a keepsake of their life and legacy.

We hope this season brings peace, warmth, and fond memories to your heart.
If you plan to attend, feel free to comment below or call our office.

With gentle spirits,
Ahmad D’Shanti and Staff

11/30/2025

Perlin “Perky” Perkle, age 62, of Atlanta who was a legendary Atlanta nightlife impresario and longtime owner of The Cubby Hole, passed away suddenly after an accidental slip and fall on “Banana Night” on Saturday, November 29, 2025 surrounded by friends, and a few bewildered bartenders who still aren’t sure how he managed to run a nightclub for forty years without ever learning how to open the cash register.

Born and raised on the south side of Atlanta, Perlin built The Cubby Hole from a dimly lit after-hours dive into one of the city’s most iconic, beloved, and occasionally baffling nightlife institutions. Under his ownership, the club became famous for its neon bear logo, its all-night dance marathons, and Perlin’s signature greeting: “If you ain’t here to have fun, then you’re in the wrong hole.”

Perlin was a master of controlled chaos. He had an uncanny ability to sense when the crowd needed a slow song, a fog machine blast, or to be gently reminded that the mechanical bull was not a medical-grade device. He loved people, music, cheap cologne, and the feeling of unlocking the club doors at dusk, knowing the night was about to get interesting.

To his employees, he was a boss, a mentor, and the occasional source of secondhand smoke. To his patrons, he was a fixture — always perched at the end of the bar, swirling a Diet Sun Drop in a rocks glass like it was the finest bourbon. To everyone who knew him, Perlin was a friend: loud, warm, impossible to forget.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Dottie Perkle, and his beloved Aunt Sissy, who taught him how to run a pool table and a dance floor.

He is survived by his sister, Marlene “Marnie” (Stan) Jorkins of Adairsville; his nephew, Tyler Jorkins of Adairsville; his lifelong confidant and head bouncer, Cortez “Tank” Melvin of Marietta; and countless friends, patrons, DJs, and night owls who found a second home in the glow of The Cubby Hole’s neon sign.

A celebration of life will be held at St. Malo’s Episcopal Cathedral in Acworth on Friday, December 19th at 4:00 pm, with Bishop Arthur McDongsnoggler officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by longtime friend and entertainer “Scooby” Cleveland, who promises “a tasteful goodbye, but not too tasteful.”

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that mourners honor Perlin’s memory by tipping a bartender and remembering that nightlife legends never really leave — they just move to the VIP section upstairs.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ahmad D’Shanti Funeral Home, where our family will treat your family like family.

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