Rossie Ann Henry: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Rossie Ann Henry
Rossie Ann Henry, age 81, of the Beaverdale community passed away on October 27th 2018.
Ms. Henry was born in Murray County, Georgia to Dane and Daisy Henry on December 2, 1936. She attended Eton Elementary School and is a graduate of Murray County High School. She was further educated at Rhinehart College and graduated from Georgia Teachers College (now Georgia Southern University). She also earned a teaching certificate from the University of Georgia. She was a member of Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Shortly after earning her college degree, Ms. Henry worked for the Red Cross in support of the US Army in Germany during the early 1960s. Upon returning to the United States, she taught at Varnell Elementary School and Murray County High School. She later was employed by Len-Dal Carpet and worked in the carpet industry until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dane and Daisy Henry; sister, Martha Rhea Young, nieces, Melissa Young and Susan Dollar, and nephew Kenneth Burt.
She is survived by ten of her eleven brothers and sisters: James and Faye Henry, Terry and Charlene Henry, Lamarr and Betty Henry, Sherry and Thomas Hayes, Lillian Burt, Doris and David Black, Markay Wiley and Patricia West, Paul and Elizabeth Henry, Waymond and Barbara Henry.
Ms. Henry is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, each of whom she greatly treasured: Jennifer Sluder, Laurie Johnson, Connie Winkler, Karen Burt, Carol Hood, Diane Bishop, Marissa Henry, Greg Henry, Michelle McCann, Christina Downs, Jeanina Radford, Rick Wiley, Kevin Henry, Lisa Edwards, Dane Waymond Henry, Steven Henry, Paige West, Dane West Henry, Margaret Henry, Brandon Henry, Andrea Henry, Rhonda Hayes, Joseph Hayes and Shannon Mullins. Many great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Rossie Ann Henry will be 1:00 PM Tuesday October 30, 2018 from Chapel of Jones Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 30th 2018.
Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com.Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Ralph Lanier Bragg: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Ralph Lanier Bragg
Mr. Ralph Lanier Bragg age 81 of Chatsworth passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Hamilton Medical Center.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Vernon E. Flood: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Vernon E. Flood
JULY 11, 1946 ~ OCTOBER 28, 2018 (AGE 72)
It is with great sadness, that the family of Vernon Eugene Flood announces his passing on October 28, 2018, at the age of 72. Vernon loved hunting rabbits, watching westerns, but most importantly he was a family man. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family. Some of his favorite times were spent around the Monday night dinner table surrounded by his family or at a family get together.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Evelyn Flood, brother Gary Flood, sister Helen Coran. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Wanda Flood. Sons and daughters in law Stevie Flood and Danielle Brooks, Scott and Jennifer Flood. Daughter and Son in law Tonya and Brett Langham. Grandchildren Jordan Douthitt, Halie Kendrick, Daylan Flood, Brazleigh and Brighton Brooks, Bradley and Jaxon Flood, Kross and Finley Langham. Great Grandchildren Hendrix and Fulton Douthitt and Deklyn and Charlie Kate Kendrick. Brothers and sisters in law Arnold and Linda Flood, Kenneth “Boone” and Gwen Flood, Donnie and Kelly Flood. Sisters and brothers in law Wanda and Clyde Goswick, Brenda Goble, Gwnynell and Arnold Osborne, Janice Haynes. Several cousins, nieces, and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday 1 pm at Fairy Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Flood, Rev. Lamar Beason, and Rev. Brondy Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 3 pm Tuesday.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Pauline Chapman Bond: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Pauline Chapman Bond
MARCH 18, 1927 ~ OCTOBER 26, 2018 (AGE 91)
Mrs. Pauline (Polly) Chapman Bond, age 91, of Dalton, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018.
Polly was born on March 18, 1927, to Walter and Beatrice Brindle Chapman in Murray County. She worked many years at Gordo Bedspread Company and Brown Printing.
She is preceded in death by spouse: Keith Bond, parents: Walter and Beatrice Brindle Chapman, brothers and sisters in law: John, Arthur and Charlotte, Horace and Faye, Ernest Chapman, Anna Belle, and Mable Chapman , sister and brother in law: Gladys and Jim Mashburn, sister in law: Edith Chapman, nephews: Bobby Chapman and Jerry Mashburn, great nephew: Ralph Chapman. Stepmother, Beatrice Defoor Chapman, Stepbrother, Albert “Snooks” Defoor, Stepsisters, Virginia Smith. Mazie Stancill and Madge Fleming.
She is survived by one brother: Walter “Junior” Chapman of Chatsworth, sister in law: Janell Chapman of Dalton, stepsister Elizabeth Silvers of Calhoun and a stepbrother Bo Defoor of Ooltawah, TN, nieces and nephews : Vickie and Greg Phillips of Morris Town, IN, Felecia Chapman of Chattanooga, Ricky and Melanie Chapman, William “Billy” and Wendy Chapman all of Dalton, Shawn Chapman of Chatsworth, Creed and Mia Chapman of New Sharpy, LA., Shelby Mashburn of Resaca, Linda Chapman Sattler of Chattanooga, and several great nieces and nephews that she counted as her children.
Funeral Services will be Monday 11 am in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Whitfield Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 5 till 8 pm.
The family wants to thank the staff at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home for the loving care that they showed Polly during her stay there. She loved many of them as family.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Helen Ruth (Payne) Leard: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Helen Ruth (Payne) Leard
APRIL 21, 1928 ~ OCTOBER 25, 2018 (AGE 90)
Helen Ruth (Payne) Leard age 90 of Chatsworth passed away October 25, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard & Joyce Payne, four brothers Charles, Bill, Grady, and James Payne, two sisters Annie Mae Flowers, Eva Newton, and a Great Grand Daughter Hannah Ellis.
Survivors include Sylvia and Eddie Ellis of Chatsworth, Steve and Sammie Leard of Chatsworth, Grand Children and spouse Jason and Richelle Ellis of Chatsworth, Jessica and Allen Bowen of Lawrenceville, GA, Great Grand Children, and spouse. Hunter Ellis, Katie and A.J. Manis, Elijah Ellis, Tyler Tenny, and Dakota Gordon. Sister and brother in law, Daisy and Frank Barfield of Mableton, GA and brother and sister in law, Cecil and Cathy Payne of Mineral Bluff, GA. Survivors also include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Saturday at 2 pm in the Chaple of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, with Jimmy Newton and Steven Parrish officiating. Interment will follow in the Hot House Baptist Church Cemetery in Mineral Bluff, GA. The family will receive friends Friday, October 27, 2018, from 5 until 9 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
George Wilkie Bryant: Obituary
Obituaries June 11, 2019
George Wilkie Bryant
August 29, 1943 – June 01, 2019
Mr. George Wilkie Bryant, age 75, of Crandall, Georgia went home to be with his Savior and Lord on June 1, 2019. He fought a good fight for 17 months with cholangiocarcinoma and liver cancer.
He was born August 29, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia. He was a 1961 graduate of Murray County High School. He studied Voice at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was a longtime member of Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he was a dedicated elder, Sunday school teacher, and choir member. He sang bass for 30 years with the Canaanland Quartet. He served six years in the United States Army Reserves. After retirement, he was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and the Little Book Ministry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Jane Wilkie Bryant, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl and Magdalene Stafford.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Alicia Stafford Bryant, and sons, JoDan Bryant and wife, Lisa, of Crandall and Jamie Bryant and fiancée, Anne Krumme, of Dalton, Georgia. He was affectionately known as “Gramps” by his granddaughter, Kaitlin Nicole Bryant of Varnell, Georgia and grandson, Avery Clint Bryant of Crandall. He is also survived by his sister, Debbie Bryant Wilson of Crandall, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Stanley and Gail Stafford and Janice and Jennis Everette. A number of cousins, nieces, and nephews also survive.
Services to celebrate the life of George Bryant will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 2:00 pm. Reverend Tom Clark, Larry Brock, and Patrick Wilson are officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth.
The family will receive friends at Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth, Georgia from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Monday, June 3, 2019. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Gideons International, P. O. Box 44, Chatsworth, Georgia 30705.
A special thanks is extended to all the doctors, nurses, and technicians who treated him, also to Hamilton Hospice and especially Tammy Crump and Dee Dee Underwood.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Samantha Jackson: Obituary
Obituaries June 11, 2019
Samantha Jackson
August 22, 1968 – May 25, 2019
Mrs. Samantha Jackson age 50, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her residence.
She enjoyed wildlife, gardening, cooking and movies. She was of the Christian faith.
Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her grandparents, J.D. & Dottie Sisson and Grady & Naomi Hamrick; father, Kenneth Carroll, Sr.; mother, Euretha “Gina” Davenport.
Survivors include husband, Napoleon Jackson of Cleveland, TN; sons, Christopher Swanson of Chatsworth, Joshua Phillips of Ellijay, and Courtney Waters Phillips of Ellijay; daughter, Natosha Jackson of Cleveland, TN; brothers, Kenneth Carroll, Jr., Tunnel Hill, GA, Scott Carroll, Kingston, GA, and Joe Carroll of Tunnel Hill, GA; sisters, Sabrina Crump of Chatsworth, Jen Burton of Columbus, IN, Maranda Fowler of Dalton, GA, and Gina Crump Lee of Dunlap, TN; grandchildren, Skylen Swanson, Cannon Phillips, Emmett Phillips, and Charlieann Phillips; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
Mrs. Jackson wishes were to be cremated; no services are planned.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Jerry Lamar Elrod: Obituary
Obituaries June 11, 2019
Jerry Lamar Elrod
November 27, 1955 – May 06, 2019
Jerry Lamar Elrod, age 63, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at his residence.
He loved his God, his family, and others in that exact order. He never met a stranger and left everlasting fingerprints on everyone’s heart he met. He will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bennie Elrod, and brother, Carl Elrod.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly forty years, Patricia Elrod; mother, Ruby Elrod of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Rocky and Joanna Elrod of Calhoun; two grandsons, Matthew Elrod and Jacob Elrod; brothers and sister-in-law, Leroy Elrod of Chatsworth and Walker and Cynthia Elrod of Dawnville; sisters and brother-in-law, Deloris Holland of Dalton, Belinda and J. W. Smith of Dalton, Angela Elrod of Dalton, and Cynthia Ellison of Dalton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 10, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Bankson and Rev. Rocky Elrod officiating. Interment will follow at Murray Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 until 9:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Rosemarie Luise (Strunz) Boyd: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Rosemarie Luise (Strunz) Boyd
JULY 13, 1929 ~ MARCH 1, 2019
Rosemarie Luise (Omi) Boyd, age 89 of Rocky Face, passed away Friday, March 1st 2019 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Boyd.
She is survived by her son John Boyd; brother, Manfred Strunz; sister, Irene Strunz; granddaughter and husband, Elise and Stan Nizamutdinova; great-granddaughter, Eva Nizamutdinova; and niece, Gaberiel Dreger.
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Rosemarie Boyd will be 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 5th 2019 from Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Darey Kittle officiating. Interment will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Salem Baptist Church from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 5th 2019.
Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Charles “Steve” Cox: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Charles “Steve” Cox
October 11, 1953 – March 11, 2019
Mr. Charles “Steve” Cox age 65 of Crandall, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at his residence.
Charles was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, gardening and taking care of his live stock.
Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his father Claude Cox and a daughter Pam Cox.
Survivors include wife, Edith Frances Cox of Crandall; son, Charles Kenneth Cox of Crandall, step-sons, Jeremiah Michael Cook and Jedadiah Stephen Hlousek both of Cleveland, TN; mother Eloise Cox of Crandall; brothers & sisters-n-law, Alan & Rita Cox of Dalton, Eddie & Roseann Cox of Dalton, Richard Cox of Crandall and Mike Cox of Chatsworth; sisters and brother-in-law, Cheryl & Bobby Martin of Old Fort, TN and Polly Cox of Crandall; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins also survive.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Mr. Cox will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Murray Memorial Gardens with Rev. Danny Cochran officiating.
The family will receive Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Hovie Henderson: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Hovie Henderson
January 07, 1951 – February 18, 2019
Mr. Hovie Henderson, age 68, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Floyd Medical Center.
Hovie was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Pauline Henderson.
Survivors include his sister, Mozelle Jackson of Chatsworth; caregivers, Donnie and Judy Hollingsworth of Summerville, GA; and several extended family members.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Henderson will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Donny Caylor, Rev. Chris Holman, and Mr. Tim Howard officiating. Interment will follow at Smyrna Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Hovie Henderson.
Kay Redmond Williams: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Kay Redmond Williams
June 12, 1945 – February 15, 2019
Mrs. Kay Redmond Williams, 73 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Rome.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd Sr. and Ina Louise Gossett; brother, Jimmy Lee Gossett; sister, Peggy Young; and Gene A Redmond and Rev. Cecil D. Williams.
Survivors include sons, Gene Redmond of Resaca, Vernon Redmond of Chatsworth, stepson and caregiver, Dee Williams;step daughters, Sherry Redmond and Linda Adams; brother and sister-in-law, Boyd Jr. and Carolyn Gossett of Dalton; grandchildren, Gene and Natalie Redmond, Caleb and Morgan Redmond and Carli Redmond and John Gary Neighbors; great grandchildren, Maddie, Payden, Lexi, Hunter, and Cole Redmond; special friends, Clyde and Wanda Goswick; and beloved pet Ginger; extended family also survives.
Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Williams will be held Monday, February 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Fairy Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Williams.
Raffaella Scarlotta: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Raffaella Scarlotta
NOVEMBER 14, 1927 ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Mrs. Raffaella Scarlotta age 91 of Chatsworth and formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Scarlotta.
Survivors include her children and spouses. Cynthia Scarlotta, Theresa and Anthony Gambino, Paula and David Welch all of Chatsworth, Raffaella and Dominick Coppola of Long Island, NY.
Grandchildren and spouses, George, Philomena and Clinton, Anthony, Thomas and Ashley, Paula Rose, Amanda, Shawn and Cilia, Samantha, Lauryn, and Crystina 10 Great Great grandchildren also survive.
Visitation will be her at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home Wednesday 5 till 9 pm then she will be transported to New York for services and she will be laid to rest next to her husband Thomas in Long Island National Cemetery.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Kelven Payne Barnes: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
Kelven Payne Barnes
October 10, 1976 – January 26, 2019
Kelven Payne Barnes age 42 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Kelven was preceded in death by his father, Millard Franklin Barnes, Sr.; and a brother, Millard Franklin Barnes, Jr.
Survivors include son, Trenton Drake Barnes of Dalton; daughters, Katlyn Marie Barnes and Alexandria Nichole Barnes both of Dalton; mother, Yvonne Barnes of Dalton; brothers, Melvin Wayne Barnes of GA and Harvey Ray Barnes of Dalton; sister, Samantha Yvonne Ashe of Savannah, GA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Sandra L. Hefner: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
Sandra L. Hefner
October 11, 1945 – January 23, 2019
Mrs. Sandra Lee Hefner age 73 of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.
She was a member of Rock Bridge Community Church.
Mrs. Hefner was preceded in death by her husband, William Taft Hefner; parents, Ruby & Luther Bivins.
Survivors include son, Eric Hefner of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia & Joseph Ybarra of Dalton; grandchildren, Hunter Hefner, Brittany L. Ingle, Ashlee Ingle, Angela Ybarra, and Olivia Ybarra; former son-in-law, Todd Ingle; cousins also survive.
A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions may be made to the Peeples Cancer Institute in care of Whitfield Health Care Foundation, P.O. 1168 Dalton, GA 30722.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Sherry Freeman Williams: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
Sherry Freeman Williams
September 21, 1945 – January 20, 2019
Mr. Sherry Freeman Williams, age 73, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.
Sherry was a member of Crosspointe Christian Centre in Dalton. He loved singing, traveling, hunting, collecting antiques, working with show horses, and spending time with family and friends.
He was also an entrepreneur who enjoyed a career of 40-plus years in the textile industry.
Sherry was preceded in death by his father, W L Williams; mother, Jewell Williams; brothers, Tommy Williams, Don Williams, and Bill Williams; and sister, Barbara Holcomb.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Sandra Williams of Dalton; sons and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Talli Williams of Dalton and Sandon Carson of Adairsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri Williams of Atlanta, Whitney and Blake Miller of Marietta, Nakia and Shane Rice of Sugar Valley, and Genna Carson of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Justin Hooks, Dean Rice, Callie Rice, and Eli Carson; and several extended family members.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Sherry Freeman Williams will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Crosspointe Christian Centre in Dalton with Pastor Stan Lester and Pastor Mike Douglas officiating. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday at the church from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.
The family will accept flowers or contributions addressed to the Crosspointe Senior Achievers at 2681 Underwood St, Dalton, GA 30721.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Sherry Freeman Williams.