Obituaries

On Monday, March 10, 2025, Cletus “Chip” Dalton 58, of Swanhaven Dr., N. Chesterfield, VA transitioned peacefully from this earthly life to eternal life at Henrico Doctors Forest Hospital, Richmond, VA. He was born in Eden, NC on December 17, 1966, the son of Katy Martin Dalton and the late George Washington Dalton, Jr.

In addition to his father, Cletus was preceded in death by one brother, Garry Sheldon Dalton.

Cletus was a graduate of Martinsville High School class of 1985. After graduating from high school, Cletus attended St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, VA where he was a member of the Marching Band and Men's Basketball Team from 1985 to 1990. He attended the Mosque 24, Richmond, VA. He retired from the Richmond Times Dispatch after many years of service.

Those left to cherish his memory includes his mother, Katy Martin Dalton of Martinsville, VA; three sons, Christian Anderson of N. Chesterfield, VA, Nicholas Anderson and Dorian Anderson both of Madison, NC; one grandson, Cameron Anderson of N. Chesterfield, VA; two sisters, Robin Dalton of N. Chesterfield, VA and Shalita S. Armstrong (Joe) of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Robert “Bobby” Dalton (Jackie) of Martinsville, VA; longtime partner, Lawanna Anderson of Madison, NC; nephews, Triston Armstrong and BJ Dalton; nieces, Aysha Robles, Jalaya Armstrong, Kaitlyn Dalton and Princess Dalton; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. with the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Reverend Terry Norman, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will receive friends at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Jackie Dalton, 2186 Clearview Dr., Martinsville. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.