Willard T. Bates: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
January 30, 1964 – December 16, 2018
Mr. Willard T. Bates age 54 of Crandall, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Erlanger Hospital.
Willard was preceded in death by his father, Junior Bates; mother, Betty Ella Lee Hampton Davis; brother, Wendell Bates.
Survivors include son, Dillon J. Bates of Dalton; brothers and sister-in-law, Jessy and Judy McGinnis, Chatsworth, and Jonathan Dooley, Dalton; special cousins, James Hampton, Chris Hampton, and Kim Benitez –all of Crandall; special uncle, George Hampton of Crandall; nieces and nephews, Miranda McGinnis, Brittany McGinnis, and Jordan, Jade and John Dooley.
No services will be held.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Jerry Gene Tankersley: Obituary
Obituaries July 30, 2019
Mr.Jerry Gene Tankersley, age 81, passed away at his residence July 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents: Kermit and Eva Winkler Tankersley, brothers: James E, Tim, and Garland Tankersley and sister: Edna Earl Scarbrough.
Mr. Tankersley is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jeanette Tankersley, son and daughter in law: Anthony and Donna Tankersley,daughter, and son in law: June and James Boutwell, all of Chatsworth, great-grandchildren: Sydney Tankersley, Bianca Miranda both of Chatsworth, great-grandchildren: James Palmer, of Chatsworth, nieces, and nephews also survive.
Memorial services for Mr. Tankersley will be Monday, July 29, 2019, at 12 noon. Minster Martin Fannin will be officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10 am till the funeral hour at 12 noon.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Dean D’Agostino: Obituary
Obituaries June 17, 2019
Dean D’Agostino
MARCH 4, 1966 ~ JUNE 4, 2019
Mr. Dean D’Agostino, age 53, of Hoschton, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Chatsworth.www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Katherine Elaine Bauswell: Obituary
Obituaries June 11, 2019
Katherine Elaine Bauswell
May 29, 1973 – June 04, 2019
Katherine Elaine “Kacky” Bauswell, age 46, of Chatsworth and formerly of Scott County, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
She was employed by Shaw Industries for 22 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed yard sales, auctions, Bingo, and talking with her friends and family.
Mrs. Bauswell was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arlo and Beulah Strunk and Hoyle and Ella Jean Goodman; father-in-law, Rev. Robert Bauswell; and uncle, Manuel Strunk.
Survivors include her husband, James Bauswell; daughter, Brianna Bauswell of Chatsworth; parents, Carl and Ella Strunk of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Carl, Jr. and Mandy Strunk of Scott County, TN; sisters and brothers-in-law, Stasha and Johnny Phillips of Scott County, TN, Carletta and Clinton Flood of Chatsworth, April and Tom Lay of Scott County, TN, and Tina and Jimmy Wilson of Chatsworth; nieces, Ashley Strunk, Amber Lay, and Valerie Phillips; nephews, Zachery Lay, Stephen Strunk (“Brother”), Aiden Flood (“Little Man”), Mason Lay, Michael Hedges, and Jeremiah Phillips; and special friends, Charlotte Huffines, Dale Smith, Michelle and Chris Betterton, and Dallas Scott.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bauswell will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, June 7, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Raper officiating. Interment will follow at Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home and Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 03/24 to 03/31
Arrest Reports April 4, 2019
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records/booking report of any and all individuals arrested in Murray County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law. FYN publishes the arrest report provided by the MCSO.
Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 03/18 to 03/24
Arrest Reports March 26, 2019
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records/booking report of any and all individuals arrested in Murray County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law. FYN publishes the arrest report provided by the MCSO.
Philip J. Vogel: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019Philip J. Vogel
SEPTEMBER 24, 1931 ~ FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Mr. Phillip J. Vogel age 87 of Dalton passed away Tuesday Feb.26, 2019.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Billy Ray Minyard: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Billy Ray Minyard
February 09, 1937 – March 05, 2019
Mr. Billy Ray Minyard, 82 of Chatsworth, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon.
Billy was a member of Homeland Baptist Church. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and loved his bird. Billy was a faithful walker and had completed 5,000 miles and 60,000 laps at the Bradley Wellness Center.
Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Lyndal Minyard; parents, Joseph Dewey and Willie Estelle Minyard; brothers, Samuel Dane Minyard and Jimmy Minyard; sisters, Francis Eads, Linda Castleberry, Mary Griffin, Edna Minyard; daughter-in-law, Eva Minyard.
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Sally Minyard of Apache Junction, Arizona, David Minyard of Chatsworth; daughter, Linda Mosley; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Dean Green of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Adrian Dean Green, Adam Garrett Minyard, Andrew Jarrett Minyard; nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Billy Ray Minyard will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Poteet officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Billy Ray Minyard.
Clinton Wayne Field: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Clinton Wayne Field
September 26, 1943 – February 17, 2019
Mr. Clinton Wayne Field, age 75, of Chatsworth passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon.
Cremation services were provided by Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth, and no public memorial services have been planned at this time.
Linda Gail Smith Lawson: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Linda Gail Smith Lawson
JANUARY 26, 1949 ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Mrs. Linda Gail Smith Lawson, age 70, of Crandall, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Hamilton Medical Center.
Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by parents: Earnest and Reba Rod, first husband: Kenneth Smith, brothers: Johnny Roe and Willie Roe.
She is survived by her husband of six years: Sherman Lawson,, sisters and brothers: Judy Dotson of Chickamauga, Joann Rittenhouse, Ricky Roe and Tommy Roe all of Chatsworth and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service for Gail will be on Friday, February 15 at 1 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev Billy Webb officiating. Interment will be in Ball Creek Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Plaza, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Paul E. Hall: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Paul E. Hall
JULY 20, 1936 ~ FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Paul E. Hall, age 82, of Chatsworth passed away, Friday, February 8, 2019, at his home. His children were present at the time.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jo Hall, mother and father Velma Stuart Hall and Grady “Urb” Hall, step son David Weaver, brothers James Hall and Raymond Hall.
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Tammy and Mark Ridley, Paul and Michele Hall, Donna Ridley, sister, and brother-in-law Robbie and Bill Pruitt, brother and sister-in-law Lloyd and Mary Nell Hall, sister-in-law Gayle, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Mr. Hall retired from the City of Dalton after a long career.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 9th at 3 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with his children giving eulogies. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 9th beginning at 1 PM till the funeral hour at 3 PM
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Sherman Eugene Leonard: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Sherman Eugene Leonard
September 26, 1937 – February 07, 2019
Sherman Eugene Leonard, age 81, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
He was a member of Center Valley United Methodist Church and the Georgia, East Tennessee, and American Hereford Associations.
Sherman was the co-owner and president of Leonard Brothers Construction for over 56 years. During that time, he displayed a gift for quality craftsmanship and a strong work ethic. He was also a great mentor to his grandsons, to whom he passed on his knowledge and skills.
He loved his community and the many customers that he served throughout the years. He was a member of the Murray County High School Hall of Fame, and the highlight of his career was the reconstruction of the rock building that formerly served as the high school.
He enjoyed raising polled Hereford cattle for over 70 years. Many long evenings were spent preparing his truck and trailer for traveling to local, state, and national shows. It always delighted Sherman to watch his grandchildren groom their cattle in anticipation of the next show.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Aaron Leonard; mother, Lecil Cox Leonard; grandmother, Myrtle McCamy Leonard; sister-in-law, Ima Jean Leonard; and brother-in-law, Ron Plylar.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Peggy Leonard; daughters and son-in-law, Kay Lynne & Don McCurdy of Chatsworth and Sherri Leonard Ridley of Chatsworth; brothers and sister-in-law, Jerry & Judy Leonard of Chatsworth and Ronnie Leonard of Chatsworth; sisters, Joan Leonard Plylar of Destin, Florida and Cindy Leonard of Odenton, Maryland; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Malissa & Billy Steele of Chatsworth, Vivian Duvall of Dalton, and Peggy Manis of California; grandchildren, Seth Ridley, Matt & Lydia McCurdy, Chad & Miranda Ridley, and Krissi McCurdy; great-grandchildren, McKayla, Skylar, and Peyton Ridley, Colt and River McCurdy, and Taylor and Tynlee Ridley; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Funeral services for Mr. Leonard will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. George Ross, Pastor Lathem Postell, and Rev. Tommy Crider officiating. He will be laid to rest at Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Center Valley United Methodist Church: 1409 Hwy 225 N, Chatsworth, Georgia 30705.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.
John William Gossett: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
John William Gossett
MAY 4, 1934 ~ JANUARY 25, 2019
John Gossett, age 84 formerly of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, January 25th, 2019.
Mr. Gossett was a long time member of Spring Place Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He also served as his church’s minister of music for a number of years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Ira Mae Hill Gossett and his sister, Virginia Gossett Kiker.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Gladys Gossett; sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy Alan and Tina Michelle Gossett and Jeffrey David and Stephanie Diane Gossett; grandchildren, Sarah Kate and Caroline Victoria Gossett; nephews, David and Wayne Kiker.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of John Gossett will be 2:00 pm Monday, January 28th, 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. Chuck Smith officiating. Burial will be in Casey Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm Monday, January 28th, 2019.
Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of funeral arrangements
Will Dee “Nanny” Buchanan: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
Will Dee “Nanny” Buchanan
October 01, 1927 – January 22, 2019
Will Dee “Nanny” Buchanan, age 91, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lake and Hattie Mantooth; daughter, Tammy Buchanan; sons, Billy Buchanan and Buster Buchanan; daughters-in-law, Mary Keith and Shirley Keith; grandsons, Robert Keith and Ryan Pell; and special friend, Jake Sampson.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Keith of Dalton, Nick Keith of Cleveland, TN, Doug and Reba Qualls of Cleveland, TN, Jim Buchanan of LaFayette, and Lynn Buchanan of LaFayette; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie Qualls of Dalton, Sammy White of Dalton, and Diane and Holbert Pell of LaFayette; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert and Lucy Mantooth of Chatsworth and Charles Mantooth of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Nick Keith, Jr., Erika Keith, Eric Keith, Brandi Keith, Blake Adkins, Hollie Fain, Jansen White, Tiffany Pell, Kayla Dean, Amy Buchanan, Crystal Cribb, Wendy Buchanan, Lori Buchanan, and Natasha Qualls; 18-plus great-grandchildren; and special friend, Trenna Mathis.
The family especially wishes to acknowledge Matt and Hollie Fain for the excellent care that they provided.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Blake Adkins, Holbert Pell, Brandon Paulson, Matt Fain, Nick Keith, Jr., and Jansen White will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
The family will accept flowers or donations made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Dorson Head: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
Dorson Head
July 29, 1954 – January 15, 2019
Mr. Dorson G. Head age 64 of Chatsworth, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Parkside Nursing Home.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Rose Davenport Head and father Earnest Doyle Head; brothers, James William Cochran and Willie Monroe Cochran.
Survivors include wife, Terry Head of Chatsworth; sons and daughter-in-law, Jason & Christine Head and Jonathan Head –all of Wyandotte, MI; daughters and son-in-law, Tina Head of Detroit, MI and Tonya & Terry Teasley of Dalton; brothers and sister-in-law, Douglas Thrice Head of Chatsworth and Donald Lawson Head & Kimberly Head of Florence, AL; 14 grandchildren; nieces & nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Head will be Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Willis officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Nancy Arb: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Nancy Arb
Mrs. Nancy Arb age 82 of Crandall passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Maude Phillips a brother John Phillips.
Survivors include her husband or 63 years John Arb. Sons and daughter in laws, John III and Lisa L. Arb of Chatsworth, David and Lisa D. Arb of Dalton, Brian and Carmen Arb of Smyrna, and Doug Arb of Chatsworth. Grandchildren, James Arb, Garrett Arb, and Emily Arb. Foster children Carol Baugher of Daytona Beach, FL and Danny Pelt of Chatsworth. Several nieces, nephews and the Phillips family of St. Louis, MO.
Funeral Services will be Friday 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Carson Scarbrough officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerour Cemetery in Crandall. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 5 till 9 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com