James “Jim” Hedges

APRIL 28, 1936 ~ MAY 2, 2019

James “Jim” Hedges, 83, of Chatsworth, passed away on Thursday, May 2nd 2019, at Murray Medical Center (AdventHealth) under hospice care given by Homespun Hospice in Murray County, Georgia. Jim was surrounded by his family after a short battle with multiple health issues.

Jim will be cremated and no services will be held per his request. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

Jim was born in Maple Hill, Kansas to John and Thelma Hedges on April 28, 1936. He graduated from Denison High School 1954, (16 in the graduation class) in Denison, Kansas where he was an athlete playing Basketball and Baseball winning State various years. Jim also enrolled in Kansas State in the certificate program earning a certificate in Artificial Insemination. Jim’s dad was the Mayor of Denison and had the only store in town. As a child, Jim rescued stray dogs. The stray dogs would be hooked to his wagon that Jim drove around town. He had a 16 dog wagon. Jim enjoyed rodeo and playing Cowboy Music. Jim had two favorite horses Jigger and Spanky. Jim started his rodeo career in California roping goats. He went on to saddle broncs, calf roping and some team roping on both sides. Jim moved back to Kansas from California with his horse in the back of the pickup truck; his belongings tucked around the horse and his family inside the pickup truck while pulling a small camper trailer behind the truck.

Jim married Jewel Hedges November 16, 1966 in Kansas City, Kansas. While living in McLouth, Kansas Jim was foreman of Black Watch Ranch were he was the overseer of 900 head of Black Angus Cattle. While in Kansas he and his band, “Jim Hedges and the Country Times” were booked six months in advance. Jim worked at Murray County Hospital for several years. He resigned from the hospital and was a welder by trade. Jim retired from MidSouth Metals.

Jim, his wife and family moved to Georgia to get closer to Nashville. Jim won the “Kentucky Fried Chicken Songwriter’s Contest” while living in Georgia. After winning the contest, he did not pursue music as hard as he was uncomfortable signing autographs.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jewel Hedges, a special granddaughter, Elizabeth “Ashley” Hedges and his sister Peggy McCrory. His special pets are waiting for him at Rainbow Bridge are Jigger (Sorrel Horse), Sissy (Rottweiler) and Hooch (Mixed Terrier.) Jim also had a Canadian goose that flew at his shoulder as he walked to the barn to feed the horses. Goosey would also fly back to the house ahead of Jim and then slow back to his shoulder.

Jim is survived by his sons, daughter-in-law and daughters James “Jimmy” Lee Hedges and Debbie Hedges (Mesa, Arizona), Richard and Liberty Hedges (Wichita, Kansas), Curtis Hedges (Signal Mountain, Tennessee), Dr. Beverly Hedges, Becky Hedges and Connie Hedges all of Chatsworth. Sister, Marie Gunther, brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Sheila Hedges. Grandchildren are Cassie Hedges (Mesa, Arizona), Kendra Smith (Baldwin, Kansas) Rene Hicks, Curtis Hedges, Jr. (Cleveland, Tennessee), Adrian and Tina Fernandes (Wichita, Kansas.) Special childhood friend Alfred Twombly. Jim is also survived by Priscilla Hedges.

The family of Jim wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Murray Medical Center which is now known as AdventHealth, the WONDERFUL physician Dr. Counsell, the Nursing Staff and Vanessa. The family would also like to thank First Baptist Church of Chatsworth (for building the ramp) and would also like to thank Homespun Hospice for being there for both parents. The family would also like to thank Keith Davis with Homespun Hospice for his continued support during the last two and a half months.

Daniel Charles (Coca-Cola Charlie) Owen

JUNE 7, 1939 ~ MAY 23, 2019

Mr. Daniel Charles (Coca-Cola Charlie) Owen Sr.age 79 of Dalton passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his son Daniel Charles Owen Jr. (Dan Charlie), Parents Daniel Clarence and Evelyn (Crow) Owen, Grandchildren Shayna and Alysha Edwards, Claire Owen, brothers Gene and Felton Owen and sisters Annie Hester and Loretta Pullen.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years Barbara Jean (Head) Owen. Children and spouses Carol and Randy Edwards of Calhoun, Nathan and Renee Owen of Summerville. Grandchildren Jeremy, Jonathan, and Kaylee Owen, Alyssa and Tyler Dukes, Scott, Kevin, Bryanna, and Tericka Edwards, and Emerald Bentley. Great Grandchildren, Keith, Gracie, Easton, Rylee, Charlie, Harper, James, and Ashton. Two sisters Virginia and Betty Sue both of Flordia.

Celebration of Life will be Monday 6 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Larry Green officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 3 pm till 6 pm.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Mrs. Rachel L. Stafford, age 86, of Cohutta passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was a member of Fairy Valley Baptist Church, a shopaholic, and a gifted gardener.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Stafford; parents, Melvin and Vallie Pullen; brothers, Gene Pullen, Floyd Pullen, and Thomas Pullen; sisters, Lorene Dunn and Magdalene Cook; son-in-law, Tony Vining; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Bessie Pullen, Hazel Pullen, and Barney Gallman; and niece and nephews, Deb Goode, Lamar Dunn, and Gary Pullen.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Terrie Stafford of Varnell and Ronnie and Janice Stafford of Dalton; daughters and son-in-law, Betty and Ray Plemons of Dalton and Barbara Vining of Dalton; brothers and sister-in-law, Howard Pullen of Chatsworth and James and Debbie Pullen of Crandall; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy and Robert Mantooth of Crandall, Mary Lou Gallman of Chatsworth, Minnie Ruth and Billy Ballew of Chatsworth, and Ann and Jerry Flood of Chatsworth; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; and several dear nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 26, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Ballew officiating. Interment will follow in Fairy Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Judy Ray, age 63 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, July 11th 2019 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pink Bivens and Mary Cooper; brother, Reed Bivens; and sister, Betty Odell. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Ray; daughters, Trisha Ray and Alicia Ray; brothers, William (Ethel) Bivens, Richard Bivens, Bubba (Angie) Cooper, David (Shirley) Bivens, and Jonah (Norma) Bivens; sisters, Gaynell (Gene) Odell, Flora Lou (James Earl) Odell, Loretta Duckett, Lorene Ledford, and Phyllis Patty; step-father, Lawrence Cooper; special friends, Darrell Ledford, Robbie Patty, and Terry Odell; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Judy Ray will be 2:00 pm Monday, July 15th 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Dr. Danny Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Holly Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, July 14th 2019. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Sassy’s Hope, Inc. P.O. Box 792 Dalton, Georgia 30722. Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Charles “Tony” Stewart

NOVEMBER 27, 1960 ~ JUNE 11, 2019

Mr. Charles “Tony” Stewart, age 58, of Chatsworth, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Lynn Stewart, brother: Bruce Stewart and parents: Charles and Reva Long Stewart.

Tony is survived by his son: Kurtis Lykin, grandson: John Tate, sister: Vickey Stewart and nephew: Tadd Davenport all of Chatsworth.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Chatsworth. www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Ronald King

April 09, 1959 – May 23, 2019

Ronald Glenn King, age 60, of Chatsworth passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his residence.

He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Glenn King; mother, Geneva Elizabeth Stacey Banks; and sister, Mary King.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jean Banks King; daughter, Shirley Ann King of Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Roxy King and Donald and Yvonne King – all of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue King, Donald and Sabrina Clendening, and Craig and Tommie Stanley – all of Chatsworth; special niece who was like another daughter, Amy Pittman and her husband, Scott; special caregivers, Tammy and Sam Coe; and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. King will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 26, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Boynton officiating. Interment will follow in Cool Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Katherine Davenport, age 76 of Ringgold, passed away Saturday, July 27th 2019 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Davenport; daughter, Melissa Darlene Davenport; and grandchildren, Ashley Haynes and Sidney Jean Davenport.

She is survived by her children, Nerissa Davenport and Wayne Williams; Regenia (Tommy) Cook, Sidney Davenport, Brian Davenport, and Byron (Marie) Davenport; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Katherine Davenport will be 5:00 pm Tuesday, July 30th 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Johnny Carnes officiating. Burial will be in Gordy Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm Tuesday, July 30th 2019.

Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrrangements.

Mr.Michael Wayne Maness, age 68, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family July 16, 2019.

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Frances Elliott

APRIL 12, 1931 ~ JUNE 10, 2019

Mrs. Frances Elliott, age 88, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019.

She is preceded in death by parents: George and Elizabeth Beavers, spouse: Jake Elliott, and several brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Elliott is survived by daughters and son in law: Joye and Rex Cochran and Brianna Elliott, grandchildren: Joseph and Beth Elliott of Chatsworth, Jimmy and Christy Elliott, Shaun and Tammie Vineyard and Elizabeth Elliott all of Dalton. brothers and sister in law: Charles Beavers, Lamar and Effie Beavers and Jerry Beavers. Several great-grandchildren also survive.

There will be no service per her request.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Chatsworth.www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Carolyn Gregory

November 25, 1946 – June 08, 2019

Carolyn Gregory, age 72, of Chatsworth passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon.

She was a member of God’s Way Church in Eton and enjoyed singing and crafting.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Tom Westberry; mother, Ester Dunlap Westberry; son, Lamar Tallent; brother, Thomas Westberry; and sister, Helen Knowles.

Survivors include her husband, Jack Gregory; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Milenda Tallent of Dandridge, TN and Dwight and Phyllis Tallent of Rocky Face; daughter, Jannice Tallent of Chatsworth; brothers and sister-in-law, Walton Westberry of Alma, GA and Buddy and Barbara McLeighton of Sparks, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Opel Brown of Albany, GA, Kathleene and Tom Rivera of Screven, GA, and Faye Westberry of Odum, GA; grandchildren, Adam Tallent, Josh Tallent, Holly Tallent, Chrissy Tallent, Louamie Tallent, and Jessica Mulkey; several great-grandchildren; and many dear extended family members.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gregory will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 10, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Hightower and Rev. Eddie Craig officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Carolyn Gregory.

Mrs. Linda Faye Stafford, age 73, of Crandall passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Stafford; son, Stoney Wayne Stafford; parents, Jagger and Gladys Bartley; brothers, J. Hugh Bartley and Billy Bartley; and brother-in-law, Bobby Lance.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Barry Rogers of Crandall; brother, Gerald Bartley of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deb and James Newton of Dalton, Ruth and Bobby Boling of Crandall, and Eloise Lance of Chatsworth; sister-in-law, Roberta Bartley; grandchildren, Craig and Crystal Rogers and Tiffany and Chris Dyer; and great-grandchildren, Kinsley Hammonds, Baylee Rogers, and Raegan Rogers; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Stafford will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 28, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Fairy Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour at 3:00 pm.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Smith Swanson passed away on Jul 16, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here

Charles J.S. Holmes

AUGUST 15, 1932 ~ JUNE 10, 2019

Mr. Charles J.S. Holmes, age 86, of Chatsworth, born on August 15, 1932, in Pickens County, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, He was self-employed and owner of Holmes Used Cars in Dalton for over 30 years. He retired in 1996 and enjoyed traveling. He was of the Christian faith, a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Henry Grady and Lena Childers Holmes, wife : Linda Holmes, sons: Ricky, Lamar, and Steve Holmes, daughter and son in law: Kathy Holmes and Ralph Matthews, Sr. mother in law: Betty Brock, sister and brother in law: :Ruthell and Seth Ridley, brother: Otis Holmes, sister in law: Brenda Brock, brother in law: Randy Brock, grandson: Ralph Matthews, Jr. great-grandson: Steven Holmes and great-great-granddaughter: Karissa Kriner

Charles is survived by a special aunt: Annie Ruth Guess, daughter: Brenda Holmes Sturgill, son: Charles L. Holmes, daughters in law: Sheila and Donna Holmes, grandchildren: Bridget (TeRan) VanMeter, Dee Sturgill, Holly Jordan, Heather Johnson, Tara (Estel) Cummings, David Matthews, Jennifer Holmes, Jonathan Chance, DeWayne (DaNae) Holmes, Michael (Stephanie) Holmes, Shaun (Andrea) Holmes, Valerie (Gabriel;) Cruz, Eric (Amy) Holmes, and Melissa Holmes, Special nieces and nephews: Linda and Roy New, Jerry and Mary Faye Ridley, James Ridley and Dale Ridley and a number of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

The family will be receiving friends for visitation on Thursday, June 13 beginning at 12 o’clock until the service hour at 5 PM at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions for funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Shawn Chapman Funeral Home of Chatsworth, GA.

Jackie D. Abernathy Sr.

APRIL 26, 1963 ~ MARCH 3, 2019

Mr. Jackie D. Abernathy Sr. of Crandall passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his son Jacob Scott Abernathy, parents Sam and Bonnie Abernathy, and a brother Bill Abernathy.

Survivors include his children and spouses, Katie and Josh Welch of Dalton, Jackie Jr. and Baili Abernathy of Crandall. Grandchildren Eric and Jack Welch, Holden Abernathy. Brother and sister in law, Tony and Kim Abernathy of Crandall several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mr. Abernathy will be cremated and services will be at a later time.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Marie Bagley, age 86 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Tuesday, July 16th 2019 in Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Bagley, Sr.; daughter, Sheila Bagley, parents Edgar and Lura Jones; sister, Annette Hendricks; and brother, Carl Jones.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Hubert (Buddy) Jr. and Jeanny Bagley, and Dennis and Patricia Bagley; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Daryl Ballew and Bonita and Bill Crew; brother, Raymond Jones; sister, Kathy Smith; grandchildren, Adam, Derek, and Valarie Bagley and Andy Ballew; great-grandchildren, Kensli and Jase Ballew and Morgan and Grace Bagley,

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Marie Bagley will be 3:00 pm Thursday, July 18th 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Revs. Van Smith, Tony Robertson and Daryl Ballew officiating. Burial will be in Tunnel Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm until Thursday, July 18th 2019.

Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.