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David Bruce Dalton obituary, Big Clifty, KY

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Manakee Funeral Home - Sonora

29 West Western Ave.

Sonora, Kentucky

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Dec. 15, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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David Dalton Obituary

David Bruce Dalton, 86, of Big Clifty, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He was born in White Mills to Raymond and Mary Jane Bland Dalton. He was a professional drywaller. David was an Army veteran and loved helping others. In his younger days, he enjoyed spending the days and early mornings outdoors hunting and fishing, but most of all, he enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dwight and William "Bill" Dalton; as well as a sister, Rosaline Lasley.

Survivors include his loving son, Thomas R. (Christy) Dalton of Elizabethtown; a sister, Debbie (Keith) Sarver of Elizabethtown; three grandchildren, Shyloh, Caleb and Levi; and several nieces and nephews

The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Manakee Funeral Home in Sonora with Brother Warren Whitaker officiating. Burial follows in White Mills Community Cemetery.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Dec. 11 to Dec. 15, 2025.

Memorial Events
for David Dalton

Dec

15

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Manakee Funeral Home Sonora

29 W. Western Ave., Sonora, KY 42776

Dec

15

Service

2:00 p.m.

Manakee Funeral Home Sonora

29 W. Western Ave., Sonora, KY 42776

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Manakee Funeral Home - Sonora

29 West Western Ave., Sonora, KY 42776

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