Betty Joan (Gibson) Hampton: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mrs. Betty Joan (Gibson) Hampton, entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 13, 2020, surrounded by her devoted family.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. The legacy of her kind spirit, love of sports and passion for life will live on through them. She always had a smile on her face and a joke ready to tell. She has been a shining example of a follower of Christ, living her life in service to others. She was committed to family, making sure all knew of her support to be able to reach their potential. She was a tireless and selfless volunteer, supporting the Murray County Library and Murray County Historical Society. She was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. She loved camping, fishing and Murray County football. She was an encouragement to family and friends and was an example of how to overcome the struggles of life.
She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life Commer Hampton; parents, William Henry and Bertha (Childs) Gibson; sister and brother-in-law, Maureen (Gibson) and Richard Pellom; brothers, Mack Gibson, and Charles Gibson; son-in-law, Ben Hahn; nieces, Renee (Gibson) Phillips and Melissa Pellom; special friend, Jack Hampton.
She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Deborah (Hampton) Hahn and Darlene (Hampton) and Jeff Storey; grandchildren and spouses, Bucky and Jaime Banks, Brittany (Hahn) and Stephen; Brandy and Dewayne Lawson, Stephanie (Hahn) and Zane, and Emily and D.J. Shirley; great-grandchildren, Alexander, Olivia Banks, Addison Banks, Konstantin, and Jackson; sister-in-law, Brenda Gibson; and uncountable special nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hampton will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral with Rev. Mark Bowen officiating and special remarks by Mona King. Interment will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Murray County Library at 100 North 3rd Avenue Chatsworth, GA 30705, the Murray County Historical Society at 715 Chattanooga Ave, Dalton, GA 30720 or the Dewberry Baptist Church.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
JoAnn Caylor: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
JoAnn Caylor, age 76, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020, at Ridgewood Manor in Dalton.
JoAnn attended Swamp Creek Baptist Church. She was a loving grandmother, enjoyed arts and crafts, and liked to go on adventures in the North Carolina mountains.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Sarah Mae Souther; husband, Donald “Don” Caylor; and sister, Geraldine “Jeri” Ridley.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Donny and Stacey Caylor of Chatsworth; daughter, Karen Rivera of Dalton; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Temple Cloer of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Amelia Davis, Kris and Melissa Crump, and Andy Caylor; great-grandchild, MaKayla Davis; and special friends, Brenda Gibson, Cynthia Cervinka, and Judy Witherow.
Funeral services for Mrs. Caylor will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with special remarks by Greg Beavers. Interment will follow in the family cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 11:00 am until the funeral hour at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made toward the funeral expenses.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Joy R. Frerichs: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020
Miss Joy R. Frerichs age 73 of Chatsworth passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her father, Elton Frerichs Sr., brother Dr. Elton Frerichs, Jr. and a nephew Matt Frerichs.
Survivors include her life partner, William Simons of Chatsworth. Mother Lenis Frerichs of Maryville, TN. Sister and brother in law, Bonnie and Lynn Sheeley of Knoxville. Niece Abby Foster of Vonroe, TN, Nephews, Lynn Sheeley IV, of Knoxville, TN and Major Frerichs of Sweetwater, TN. Great nieces and nephews, Major Frerichs II, Lynn Meyers Sheeley V, Henry Frerichs, Merideth Foster, Taylor Foster, and Sophia Sheeley.
Miss Frerichs was a voracious reader and taught Reading and English for 40 years for Whitfield County Schools. She was a Fullbright Scholar three times, Ohio, Arkansas, and Japan. Also a member of the National Education Association, Dalton Pilot Club, Friends of the Dalton Regional Library, Dalton Order of the Eastern Star, Mary Blount Daughters of American Revolution, Daughters of Confedrecery, Colonial Dames and Daughters of War of 1812. She was a 60-year member and follower of Christ at Vonroe First United Methodist Church.
At her request, she will be cremated and services will be held at a later time.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
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Andrew “Andy” James Hardin: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020
Little Andrew “Andy” James Hardin, age 3, of Dalton, beloved son of Stephen and Alice Hardin, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center.
He attended Central Community Church; Andy loved playing with his toys, being tickled, and giving kisses.
Andy was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Edward Hardin; paternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Mae Woods and Jack and Annie Mae Hardin; maternal great-grandparents, Bro. Don and Juanita Oliver and Freddie and Georgia Baggett.
Survivors include his parents along with his sister, Brooklynn Hardin of Dalton; paternal grandmother, Carol Hardin of Dalton; maternal grandparents, Chuck and Gloria Oliver of Dalton; extended family also survives.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Andy will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bishop Edwin Puckett and Children’s Minister Melissa Minter officiating. Interment will follow in the United Memorial Gardens in Dalton.
The family will receive friends Monday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Peeples Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions for Antioch Elementary School’s Sensory Room, please make checks payable to WCS/Antioch Elementary. Please specify in memo line “For Andy Hardin/Sensory Room” at 1819 Riverbend Rd, Dalton, GA 30721.
The family requests that appropriate funeral attire consist of Disney or Marvel character apparel and jeans. Children may dress in their favorite Disney or Marvel character costumes.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Howard Henry Adler Jr: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020
Mr. Howard Henry Adler Jr., age 68, of Chatsworth, passed away on February 5, 2020 at Advent Murray Hospital.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Chatsworth. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
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Myrtle Sluder: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020
Myrtle Sluder, age 69, of Reliance, TN, and formerly of Murray County, GA, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her father, Simon Samuel Sluder; mother, Mary Lou Phillips Sluder; brothers, Thomas “Shorty” Sluder, Clinton Sluder, and William “Bill” Sluder; and sister, Allene Peek; adopted grandchildren, Mandy Evans Beasley, and Lori and Alicia Burger.
Survivors include her companion, Raymond “Bud” Evans of Reliance; brother, Glenn Sluder of Kennesaw, GA; adopted sons and daughters-in-law, Brady & Dodie Evans, and Greg & Jennifer Evans; adopted daughter and son-in-law, Rose & Cleaston Burger; adopted grandchildren, Chandler Burger, Kaitlyn Prince, Bubba Evans, Ralph Evans and Tyler Evans; adopted great-grandchildren, Lily Beasley, Ethan Huskins and Constance Huskins.
No services are planned for Ms. Sluder.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Homer David Patterson: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
Mr. Homer David Patterson, 73 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Pearlie Patterson; brothers, Mack Patterson and William Patterson, sisters, Opal Glover, and Tressie Jo Sluder.
Survivors include his loving wife, G. Faye Patterson of Chatsworth; brother, Daniel Patterson of Dalton; sisters, Mable Ensley of Chatsworth, Alma Holder of Chatsworth, Shirley Teems of Chatsworth; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Connie and Gerald Burgess of Dalton.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Cochran officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Homer David Patterson.
Tammy Morrison: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020Mrs. Tammy Morrison age 54 of Dalton passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, in the Hamilton Medical Center. Preceded in death by her son: Kevin Hayes. Survived by her husband: Ty Morrison of the residence, step-daughter Lyric Morrison, parents: Charles and Wanda Hackney of Dalton, brother and sister in law: Anthony and Kitty Hackney of Killen AL, Carla Macon of Dalton, special friend: Leigh Ellen Griggs of Dalton several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 6 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.Rev.Bill Deadmon, Leroy Deadman, and Dewitt Morrison will be officiating. Interment will be in the West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 PM to 6 PM the funeral hour.
In Lieu of flowers make donations In memory of Tammy Morrison for Cochlear Implants for children www.ciafonline.org
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com.
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Michael Vernon Coker: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
Mr. Michael Vernon Coker age 63 of Cohutta passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at his residence.
Preceded in death by his parents George Vernon and Margie Coker and a granddaughter Katelynn Bass.
Survivors include his wife Laura Coker. Daughters and son in law, Traci and Bradley Brown of Cohutta, Michelle Coker of Chatsworth, and Mindy Coker of Varnell. Stepson Branden Hall of Lafollette, TN. Grandchildren Kyler Bass, Charlie Brown, Jerick Campbell, Derick Campbell, and Addison Hall.
Sister and Brother in law, Vickie and Bobby Boswell of Dalton. Brother and sister in law Ron and Katy Coker of Clarksville, GA. Best friend his dog Radar.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, 4 pm at Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Stacy Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in the Varnell Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Good Hope Baptist Church Thursday 2 pm till the funeral hour at 4 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
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Edna Walker Taylor: Obituary
Obituaries February 2, 2020
Mrs. Edna Walker Taylor, 91 of Crandall, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at AdventHealth Murray.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Taylor; sisters, Betty Douthitt, Thelma Page, Jeanette Crocker, Myrtle Garey, Ethel Caylor; brothers, Talmadge Walker, Johnny Walker, Otis Walker; father, Isaac Walker; mother, Della Walker.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Wil and Amanda Taylor; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Melanie Walker of Dalton and Isaac, Jr. and Mildred Walker of Crandall; sisters-in-law, Madaline Walker and Doris Walker; nieces and nephews; and other extended family.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Edna Walker Taylor will be held Friday at 6:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bishop Shane Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow in Fairy Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Edna Walker Taylor.
Gail M. Cochran: Obituary
Obituaries February 2, 2020
Mrs. Gail M. Cochran age 75 of Chatsworth passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family.
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Tommie Sue Davis: Obituary
Obituaries February 2, 2020
Mrs. Tommie Sue Davis, age 82, of Chatsworth passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at her home.
Tommie Sue was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wren Chastain; mother, Ressie Chastain; sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma and Harley Rymer, JoAnn and Walter Oliver, and Anna Lee Chastain; brothers, James, Charles, and Harold Chastain; and great-grandson, Lane McCray Davis.
Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Hubert Eugene Davis; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Debra Davis and Richard and Louise Davis – all of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Misty and David Suddeth of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Ann Chastain of Dalton; grandchildren, Zachary and Caela Davis, Dylan, Chad, Josh, and Lauren Davis, and Emily Grider; great-grandchild, Cord McCray Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 31, 2020, at Mountain View Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Jackson and Rev. Bobby Green officiating. Interment will follow at Murray Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Peeples Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate). Flowers will also be accepted.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Edith Parson: Obituary
Obituaries January 28, 2020Mrs. Edith Parson, loving mother of four children, passed away at the age of 83 on January 26, 2020.
Edith was born on June 6, 1936 to Clint and Dorothy Patterson. On September 5, 1953, she married Edd Parson, Jr. They raised a daughter and three sons.
Edith loved the Lord and her family and enjoyed music and singing and was an avid gardener. She cherished time sitting on the porch in the evenings with her family and friends, talking over the day and about their lives. Edith was a faithful member of Fairy Valley Baptist Church in Crandall, GA.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Edd Parson, Jr.; father, Clint Patterson; mother, Dorothy Patterson; and sister, Bingle Mantooth.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Roger DeVaughn; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddy and Patty Parson, Ricky and Debby Parson, and Ben and Sharon Parson, all of Crandall; brothers and sisters, Thomas Patterson, Charles and Ruby Patterson, Grady and Rhonda Patterson, Wanda and Bill Webb, Bonnie and Ray Cavett, and Arlene Stevenson; grandchildren, Kelly and Johnny Ingram, Blake and Ashley Parson, Maria and Carl Taylor, Jamie Parson, Virginia and Alan Atkins, Hannah Parson, and Benjamin Parson; great-grandchildren, Lane Holsomback, Ella Keith, Asa Taylor, Alexis Parson, Landon Atkins, and Ava Atkins; sister-in-law, Jeraldine Setter; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Opal Scott, Linda Parson, Brenda Carver, Rebecca Burris, Shelby Everette and Haley Hobbs.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Edith Parson will be held Tuesday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Parson and Rev. Billy Webb officiating and song service by Roger DeVaughn. Interment will follow at Fairy Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Edith Parson.
Dallas W. Buckner: Obituary
Obituaries January 28, 2020
Dallas W. Buckner, age 81 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Monday, January 27th 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center.
Mr. Buckner was a faithful member and a deacon of Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church. He loved his family and he loved his flower garden. He worked in the textile industry for over fifty years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Grace Buckner.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Buckner; brother, Wayne Buckner; sisters, Betty Jenkins, Dorothy Jenkins, Marie Smith, and Donna Neal; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Dallas Buckner will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 30th 2020 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev.Tyson Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Griffin Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from until 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, January 29th 2020.
Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Anna M. Jeffers: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2020Mrs. Anna M. Jeffers, age 74, of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at her home.
She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas R. Jeffers; father, George Cox, Sr.; mother, Martha Cox; brothers, Johnny Cox and George Cox, Jr.; and sister, Linda Evans.
Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Morgan of Chatsworth; brothers and sister-in-law, Jerry Cox and Kenny and Dottie Cox – all of LaFollette, TN; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Carl Douglas of Ringgold and Patsy and Roy Marlowe of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Erica Williams of Dalton and Chad Duckett of Chatsworth; great-grandchildren, Logan Williams and Lena Ann Lamons; former husbands, Jesse Morgan, Jr. of Chatsworth and Ricky Duckett of Cisco; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jeffers will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2020, in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Cox and Rev. Randy McClure officiating. Mrs. Jeffers will be laid to rest at 1:00 pm on Sunday at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Huntsville, TN.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 pm until the funeral hour at 6:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Helen Duncan Land: Obituary
Obituaries January 22, 2020
Mrs. Helen Duncan Land, age 85, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband: Lamar Land, children; Linda and Bradley Land and parents: Oliver and Vedie Duncan, brother and sister in law: Sam and Helen Duncan.
Survivors include her children and spouses: Jeff and Diane Land, Jennifer and Ray Southerland all of Dalton, grandchildren: Sean Cox, Cory Southerland, Lorri Land and Jeffery Land. Several great-grandchildren nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be Friday, January 24, 2020, at 4 pm from Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Kelly Grant officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 5 till 9 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
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