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.

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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.

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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.

Harlan Milton Craig

DECEMBER 25, 1946 ~ JUNE 9, 2019

Mr. Harlan Milton Craig, age 72, of Marietta and formerly of Dalton, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Wellstar hospital in Kennestone.

He is preceded in death by his parents: John and Cleo Craig, brother: John “Jay” Craig, sister: Claudette Roden.

Mr. Craig is survived by his wife of 41 years: Betty Craig of the residence, children: Lou Ann Wilbanks of Nashville, TN., George Wilbanks of Crab Orchard, TN., Jessica Waggoner of Marietta, Michelle Dills of Dalton, grandchildren: Logan Wilbanks-Davidson, Maliki Ray, Aiden Dills, Kyleigh Waggoner, brother in law: Jim Roden, sister in law: Kathy Craig of Dalton and special pet: Luckie. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service for Mr. Craig will be Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 1 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Aaron Jones officiating. Interment will be in Whitfield Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 until 9 PM at the funeral home.

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WC White

May 02, 1934 – June 08, 2019

WC White of Chatsworth, GA passed at home on Saturday, June 8, 2019 surrounded by family at the age of 85. WC and his wife, Jeanette, enjoyed their family and loved to travel. WC loved to shoot pool and was an avid sports fan. WC and Jeanette moved to Chatsworth from Macon, GA in 1970. WC worked for E&B Armstrong which later became Shaw Industries Plant 84 and is where he retired after many years of service.

WC was preceded in death by his spouse, Jeanette Davis White; son, WL White; parents, Luther and Josie White; great-granddaughter, Chelsie Hullender; brother, Luther “Bo” White; and sisters, Eloise Carter, Joyce Richards, and Doris Ard.

He is survived by his three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Larry Amerson, Vanessa and Lonnie Caldwell, and Carolyn and Reed Patterson – all of Chatsworth; grandchildren and their spouses, Melissa and Melvin Ray, Farrah and Rickey Mantooth, Jennifer and John Everett, Kelly and Heath Crowe, Dustin Patterson, and Jerry Patterson – all of Chatsworth; great-grandchildren, Melvin Ray, Jr., Mason Ray, Maddox Ray, Makenna Ray, Josie Slone, Paige Everett, Landan Everett, Ryleigh Everett, Caden Crowe, Kael Crowe, Kailyn Crowe, Haylee Patterson, Dylan Patterson, and Waylon Patterson – all of Chatsworth; sisters, Ruth Nobles of Cochran, GA and Joanne Still of Cartersville, GA; and many very special nieces, nephews, and great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends in Chatsworth, GA at Peeples Funeral Home on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Funeral services will be held in Cochran, GA at Mathis Funeral Home on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 3:00 pm with Rev. John Everett officiating. Interment will follow in Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth, GA and Mathis Funeral Home of Cochran, GA are in charge of the arrangements for Mr. WC White.

Carole Epperson

NOVEMBER 8, 1942 ~ MARCH 1, 2019

Carole (Joy Carolyn Smith) Epperson 76 yrs old, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Murray Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in Hollis, OK and raised in Dodson, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Frank and Gertie Lynn (Grimes) Smith of Dodson, and later of Childress, TX., and great granddaughter Isabella Epperson. Carole was previously a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ in Tunnel Hill for many years, and later a member of Chatsworth Church of Christ.

Carole is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 58 years, Frank Richard Epperson of Chatsworth. Son and daughter in law, Frank Richard (Ricky) Epperson, JR and Carrie Epperson of Auburn, WA, daughter and daughter in law, Kathy Epperson and Carol Payne of Manassas, VA, daughter and son in law Kristy and Sam Satterfield of Chatsworth, GA. Her adoring grandchildren Frank Richard Epperson III and Tara, Christopher Allen Epperson, Chase Michael Epperson and Cori, of Anchorage, AK, and Jonathan James Epperson of Wichita Falls, TX, Cory Andrew Satterfield and fiancée Jocelyn Blair and Shelby Lynn Satterfield and fiancé Gage Mosteller of Chatsworth, GA, Megan, Allison and Alex Capps of Anchorage, AK. Great Grandchildren Kira Lynn, Liam, Quillan Epperson, Killian and Violet Epperson, ZOE, Zachary, Ethan, Ryan Epperson, Jaxson Cody Epperson. Sister and brother in law, Delores and Billy Bearden, and Mary Stout all of Dalton. Several nieces, nephews and cousins from Texas and Georgia. Special “sister” and cousin, Susan (Smith) Hamburger of Albuquerque, NM. Best friend Mary (Lemmons) Davidson of Amarillo, TX.

Carole graduated from Dodson H.S. in 1960 as Valedictorian. While attending Amarillo Business College, she met the love of her life, Airman First Class Frank R. Epperson of Dalton, GA stationed at Amarillo Air Station. She was an honored United States Air Force spouse for 22 years, taking her to many places stationed around the United States, and the world, living in Texas, California, Topeka, Kansas ,Zaragoza, Spain and Tucson, AZ, while later living in Saudi Arabia, while Frank was employed by Lockheed Martin Corporation International. Carol enjoyed watching her family participating in sports, visiting family, cooking, her dog Lexi, and attending church. She loved the Atlanta Braves and UGA football games.

Frank and Carole married and devoted themselves to their children, families and our Lord for 58 years together. Her bright smile and personality touched the lives of all she came in contact with.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 6th at 11am in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rod Tate officiating. Interment will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 6 till 9 pm.

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Mr. Adam Woodrow Newton, 77 of Chatsworth, passed away July 31, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Adam Woodrow Newton.

Teresa Gail Myers, age 51, passed away July 18, 2019, at her residence. She is preceded in death by father: Horace Ward grandmother: Merrill Ward.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law: Tommy and Steffani Myers of Chatsworth, Timmy and Christy Myers of Crandall, grandchildren: Braylon. Kaden, Layten, Kinleigh, Camryn, Kennedy, Chasity, Micah.mother: Sherry Ward, cousin and best friend: Sheila Epperson of Ft. Oglethorpe, two brothers, and one sister: nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Services for Ms.Myers will be Sunday, July 21, 2019, at 2 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev. Keith Deal officiating. The interment will be at Center Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 20, 2019, 5 PM to 9 PM

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David Michael Rogers

JUNE 9, 1957 ~ JUNE 7, 2019

Mr. David Michael Rogers, age 61, of Chatsworth, passed away at his residence on June 7, 2019.

Mr. Rogers is preceded in death by his dad: Paul E Rogers, grandparents: Arvil & Maggie Rogers, Walter, and Louella Allen. He is survived by his mother: Bonnie Rogers, brother: Danny Rogers, sisters and brothers in law: Karen and Ricky Rymer, Donna and Ronnie Leonard, all of Chatsworth. Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Jacob Rymer, Sarah Casey, Tyson, and Audra Leonard, great nieces and nephews: Nicholas Rymer, Hunter Rymer, Isla and Noah Casey.

The Funeral Service for David will be on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 2 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Ed. Kilgore officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Kilgore Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5 until 8 PM at the funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Ricky Boring, James Hayes, Jhan Timms, Jacob Rymer, Jeff Allen, Tyson Leonard, and John Dunn

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William “Bill” Holden

September 19, 1950 – May 19, 2019

William “Bill” Lee Holden of Dalton, age 68, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Bill was born on September 19, 1950 to parents, Lula Jane (Jones) Martin and Leslie Gomer Holden in Copperhill, TN.

He attended West Fannin High School where he graduated in 1968. Bill married his wife and best friend, Rose Mary “Rosie” (Hawkins) Holden in Copperhill, TN in 1971. After living briefly in Marietta, Bill and Rosie relocated to Dalton in 1973 where Bill began his career in the construction industry. Bill owned and operated Bill Holden Construction, Inc. and became well-known in the area for his expertise in operating his 50-ton crane. Bill was an avid car collector and could often be seen driving around in one of the cars from his collection. He was very proud of his children and granddaughter and loved showing photos of them to all. Bill also enjoyed spending his weekends “over home” in McCaysville, working and visiting with family and friends. Bill’s sons are proud to continue his legacy in the construction industry by operating their dad’s cranes with the same precision that was characteristic of their dad.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary Holden; father, Leslie G. Holden; and brother, Roger Holden.

Bill is survived by his mother, Lula Jane Martin; twin sons, Chase and Shane Holden of Dalton; son, Billy (Jennifer) Holden of Calhoun; granddaughter, Rosemary Holden; brother, Terry (Marilyn) Holden of Chatsworth; nephew, Jeremy Holden of Chatsworth; and many cousins and loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Copperhill, TN.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

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