Mr. Jerry Lee Gabe, age 35, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Jerry Lee Gabe, great grandparents: Lucy Gabe,  Rosevelt, and Irene Baldridge.

Survivors include his mom and stepfather: Georgia and Mike Owens of Page, AZ, dad and stepmother: Rick and Sandi Gabe of Las Vegas, NV., brother: Ricky Gabe sisters and brothers in law: Sharina and Nathan Corn of Rydal, GA,  Lisa Little and Lee Fowler of Calhoun, GA,  grandmother:  Shirley Howard of Somerset, KY,  grandfather and grandmother: Harlan and Margaret Baldridge of Palmer, TX., aunts and uncles: Sandy and Jim Baker of Somerset, KY.,  Donna and Chuck Lawless of Dalton,  longtime friends:  Keith Shell and Danny Thornton,  Other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Jerry was an amazing son, brother, and friend. He never met a stranger, he was full of life and anyone who met him will tell you he had an infectious sense of humor.  He had a heart of gold that was more tender than most realized and a love for animals especially his dog Baby.  Baby was his sidekick wherever Jerry went. Jerry loved his family deeply especially his mom and dad. They were always his rock in troubled times and good times. He struggled with a fear of disappointing others and felt he never measured up. If only he realized how deeply he was loved, how deeply he was cared for and truly amazing he was. He touched more people in his short life than most of us do in a lifetime. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Services will be Wednesday at 2 pm from the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Pastor Mitchell Gaston officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 1 pm till the funeral hour.

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Sheena Phillips, age 32, of Calhoun, formally of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

Sheena is preceded in death by her father:  Dewey Phillips,  grandparents: Keith and Pat Tenney,  grandmother: Amanda Shell, uncle:  Ricky Tenney, cousin: Jason Holsinger.

Survivors include her husband: John Brannon of Calhoun, mother: Christina Phillips of Benton, sons: Joshua Jones and Kayden Brannon of Calhoun, daughter:  Brynnleigh Brannon of Calhoun, brothers and sisters-in-law: Dewey and Haley Phillips and Larry and Candy Martin all of Chatsworth, work-family: Lacy and Helen.
Sheena was a loving mother and a cherished daughter.

Funeral services for Sheena will be Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 3 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home. Rev. Ed Kilgore officiating.  Interment will be at Murray Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 PM to 9 PM on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
In lieu of flower please make donations towards final expenses.

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Mr. Ray Gribble, 74 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his residence.

Ray enjoyed working, watching sports, listening to gospel music, and reading his Bible.

Ray received an honorable discharge from the United States Navy in 1971.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Opal Gribble; brothers, Kenneth Gribble, Donald Gribble, Harold Gribble, Paul Gribble, and Cecil Gribble; sister, Beatrice Davis; his first wife, Linda Witherow Gribble.

Survivors include his loving wife, Pamela Gribble of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Mariah Gribble of Chatsworth; daughter, Dara Gribble of Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Shirley Gribble of Dalton, David and Judy Gribble of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Ray Bishop of Dalton, Brenda and Gerald West of Dalton; grandchildren, Lance Corporal Noah Engle of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mason Goss of Chatsworth, and Clay Gribble of Chatsworth; mother-in-law, Mildred Aley; sister-in-law, Marlene Aley; brother-in-law, Darrell Aley; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Gribble will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Jesse Bryson officiating. Interment will follow in Faith Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Ray Gribble.

Mr. Robert Ogle, age 82, passed away on January 19, 2020

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Mrs. Marilyn C. Hunter, age 65, of Chatsworth passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at AdventHealth Gordon.

Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her father, James Chastain; mother, Effie Dyer Ramey; husband, Terry Lee Hunter; and son, Paul Lee Hunter.

Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Hunter of Dalton; daughter-in-law, Jenny Hunter of Chatsworth; sisters, Eunice Kendrick of Crandall and Janice Sneed of Dalton; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hunter will be held Friday, January 24, 2020, at 12:00 noon from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Dallas Cornette, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Sheila Silvers Ward, age 62, of Tennga passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her residence.

She enjoyed gardening, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Macey Beavers; first husband of 37 years and father of her children, (Willie) Lloyd Silvers; brother, Eldon “Dee” Beavers; and grandchildren, Kayla Cheyenne Silvers, Michael Ryan Silvers, and Elijah Lewis Young.

Survivors include her husband, Phillip Ward; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Tina Silvers of Centre, AL, and Michael and Brandie Silvers of Tennga; stepsons and daughter-in-law, Phillip, Jr. and Kathy Ward of Crandall, Craig Ward of Chatsworth, and Houston Ward of Chatsworth; daughters, Jenny and Jr. Whaley of Chatsworth and April and Jeremy Young of Hampton, VA; stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Devonda and Jeff Trantham of Ducktown, TN, and Cristal and Scott Haynes of Birmingham, AL; brother and sister-in-law, Davy and Penny Beavers of Eton; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bobby Sutton of Lampasas, TX, and Darlene Hicks of Dalton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Louie and Judy Silvers of Tennga, Carolyn and Dennis Sutton of Cave Spring, GA, and Rena and Lamar Middlebrooks of Tunnel Hill, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Jenkins, Wayne Agan, Taylor Silvers, Jadin Silvers, Connor Silvers, and Benjamin Young; step-grandchildren, Noah Whaley, Bennett Haynes, Addison Haynes, Kimberly Pregmon, and Diana Skinner; great-grandchildren, Audrey, McKinley, and Kaitlyn Jenkins and Landyn and Declan Agan; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Faye Manis, Jessie Stewart, and Sonja Miller.

Funeral services for Sheila Silvers Ward will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Lamar Middlebrooks officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Tennga.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 am until the funeral hour at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Sassy’s Hope of Chatsworth.

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

Effie “Earlene” Long Odell, age 90, of Chatsworth passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her home.

She was a member of God’s Lighthouse and enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable gardens.

She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Johnny Odell; father, Richard Samuel Long; mother, Violet Woody Long; and siblings, Otis Long, Dee Long, Hardin Long, Arvil Long, Elmer Long, JP Long, Florida Duckett, Stella Vena Bishop, Bertha Long, and Verna Mays.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Eloise and Gordon Lewallen, Jr., Barbara and Paul Bajkowski, and Sherry and Tim Mashburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Carson and Betty Odell, Jerry and Susan Odell, Tim and Diane Odell, and Larry and Judy Odell; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Earnest and Roberta Long; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Fred and Mary Cook.

Funeral services for Ms. Odell will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at God’s Lighthouse with Timothy Odell, Jr., Rev. Charles Wilson, and Rev. Dennis Hicks officiating. Interment will follow in the Conasauga River Baptist Church Community Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and at God’s Lighthouse on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the funeral hour at 11:00 am.

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

Mrs. Cora Clotee Fowler (LPN), 84 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Erlanger Health Care.

Clotee was a member of Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church and spent many years as an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing with her great grandchildren, attending church, singing gospel music, gardening, shopping, and cooking.

She spent more than fifty years in the nursing industry. She loved taking care and visiting members of the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Stella Bowen; Verla Mae Wells, Ezra John Bowen, Mary Jane Monteen Blankenship, Rev. James Edward Bowen, Earlie Clifford Bowen, Ira Avery Bowen, Ina Sue Sanford, Louella Robbins, Anie Lee McIntosh, and Barbara Jean Mason Byrd.

Survivors include her loving husband of 66 years, Harold Fowler of Chatsworth; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Tessy Fowler of Chatsworth, Greg and Nancy Fowler of Cohutta; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and George Brandenburg of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Joshua and Hollie Fowler Doctors of Pharmacy of Chatsworth, Ryan and Amy Fowler of Cohutta; great grandchildren, Hayden Ansley Fowler, Harper Avery Fowler, Hudson Harold Fowler, Bo Fowler, and Gabe Fowler; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Cora Clotee Fowler will be held Monday, January 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald Guffey, Rev. Jerry Davis, and Rev. Ryan Sanford officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Cora Clotee Fowler.

Barbara Gail Hickey, age 74, of Chatsworth passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at AdventHealth Gordon.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Hammontree; mother, Jessie Hammontree; brother, Lynn Hammontree; and husband, Robert “Bootsy” Hickey.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Brian and Denise Hickey and Richard Clay Hickey – all of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Joel Bailey of Chatsworth; brothers and sister-in-law, Danny Hammontree of Chatsworth and Ralph White, Jr. and Agnes Hammontree of Kentucky; sisters, Kathy Leopard of Chatsworth, Kay Pharr of Chatsworth, and Cheryl Hammontree of Dalton; grandchildren, Nicole, Daniel, Sara, and Ryan; great-grandchildren (too many to mention but close to her heart); nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Graveside services for Mrs. Hickey will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Cool Springs Cemetery with Rev. Stone Southers officiating.

The family will receive friends at Peeples Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Thursday morning before departing for the cemetery.

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

Betty Ruth Mathis, 79, of Crandall, GA, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, after a valiant battle with lung cancer at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born November 13, 1940, in Palmer, TN to the late Elvin Franklin and Beulah Bell Robertson Smith; and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Sissom; daughter, Terisa Ruth Sissom; brothers, Elmer, Herbert, Bob, Alfred, Hal, Fred and Troy Smith; sisters, Martha Elizabeth Caldwell, Mary Catherine Burnette, Aline Hargis, Eula Mae Bess and Edna Brown.

Betty had a servant heart and was loved by so many. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Grandma Betty. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. Betty was retired from Shaw Industries.

She is survived by her loving husband Don Mathis; sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick & Beverly Sissom of Varnell, Jerry & Karen Sissom of Cohutta, Terry & Rhonda Sissom, Trevor & Michelle Sissom of Crandall, Tracy & Melissa Mathis of Benton, TN, Jim & Lynn Mathis of Cohutta; step son Wade & Darla Mathis of Rocky Face; step daughters, Elicia Whaley, Vanessa Huggins, and Tammy Brock; grandchildren, Mikie Sissom, Tony Sissom, Lee Sissom, Eric Mathis, Matthew Sissom, Tyler Sissom, Rebecca Bullock, Hannah Hendricks, Erica Crawford, Robin Ogle, Ali Harp, Ashley Walker, Summer Mathis, Karlie Mathis, Katie Mathis, Brock Mathis, Jessica Sissom, Katelyn Griggs, Katelin Bevans, with several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Samuel Smith of Gruetli-Laager, TN and Lois Marie Lance of Dalton, GA; special nieces, Annette Reece and Linda Lock, and several loved nieces and nephews.

Special thank you to Pruitt Health Hospice for the excellent care they gave to her during this difficult time. They went above and beyond expectations.

Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Betty Ruth Mathis will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Pastor Ronald Guffey and Pastor Billy Webb officiating. She will be laid to rest at United Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth on Friday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

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

DyAnn Baynes age 68, passed away January 13, 2020, Dyann was proceeded in death by her wonderful in-laws: Grady and Mattie Baynes, niece: Jennifer Stone sister: Mary Knight, nephew: Shawn Knight.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Gerald Baynes, son and daughter-in-law: Jason and Jodi Baynes, daughter and son-in-law: Michelle and Eric Shuler two beautiful granddaughters: Erica Shuler and Rebekah Mozingo. DyAnn loved her granddaughters and was so proud of them both. Mother: Mary Pauline Whitmore, brothers and sisters-in-law: Gene and Darlene Stone of Cohutta, James and Kathy Stone of Highland MI brother: Ron Stone of Jacksonville FL. Quite a few nieces, nephews,great-nieces, and great-nephews. She loved being called Aunt Dyann.

She was a member of Northside Church Of Christ. She loved her church family and they loved her. The family would like to thank each of them for all of their support, calls, text, cards and many prayers on her behalf.

She graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1969 she loved all her classmates and enjoyed getting together with them. After graduation, she went to work at Eastbrook Middle School where she worked for 31 years. She touched many lives during her time there. Thank you to her very special niece Delayne Sproles, she was such a wonderful help to us all.

Honorary Pall Bearers: David Gibson, Danny Lowrance. Peter Walls Jerry Prince, Michael Dillard, Jabocb McGill Jason Davis, Brandon Gibson

Funeral service for DyAnn will be Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 1 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Minister Kent Bailey will be officiating. Interment will be at New Hope Kilgore Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral  home Wednesday, January 15, 2020, from 5 PM to 9 PM

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Mrs. Barbara I. Stone age 72, of Rocky Face, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Stone; parents, Marion & Emma Gossett; brother, Hubert Gossett; brothers-in-law, Robert & Buddy Stone, Don Crisp, Clyde Weaver, Jerry Tankersley, Robert Stewart, Mike Bowers; sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Stone, Donna Stone and Rachel Stewart; several nieces and nephews.

Survivors include son, Bill Stone of Calhoun; daughters and son-in-law, Teresa & Rick Doritty of Eugene, Oregon and Melinda Walker of Dalton; brother, Roy Gossett of Chatsworth; sisters, Bonnie Crisp and Dimple Weaver both of Chatsworth; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Gene & Jo Stone of Cohutta and Buster Stone of Chatsworth; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Dianne & Charles Burger, Jeanette Tankersley, Becky Stone and Irene Lay – all of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Taylor Stone & Brendon Moss of Calhoun, and Savannah Walker of Dalton; several nieces, nephews, cousins and her special dog Tiny.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Isaac Walker officiating.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Ms. Eloise Quarles age 72, of Crandall, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her residence.

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Dawnville.

Ms. Quarles was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Essie Mae Lyles Quarles; sisters, Martha Sue Quarles, Sarah Ruth Quarles and Mary Lou Welch.

Survivors include husband Wayne Cartwright; sons and daughter-in-law, David and Beth Moss of Ringgold and Michael Keith of Crandall; brothers and sister-in-law, Hoyt Quarles, and Clinton, Jr. and Penny Quarles –all of Crandall; grandchildren, Hayden, Haley, Holden and Hudson Moss –all of Ringgold; she is also survived by her loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ms. Quarles will be held Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Corbin and Rev. Arthur Corbin officiating. Interment will follow in the Dewberry Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Maurine Elrod Davis, age 90 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, January 13th 2020 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Barney Elrod and Carl Leon Davis; parents, Verlia Austin Bearden and Dororthy Cantrell Robinson; and grandparents, Henry and Etta Calhoun Cantrell and Jasper and Ida Melissa Davis Bearden.

She is survived by her son, Ragan Elrod; special family members and caregivers, Darryl Bearden and family and Janette Gibson; cousins, Sylvia Etheridge, Hilda Jones, and Elaine Huggins; special family friend, Herbert Parrott; and many other extended family members, friends and neighbors.

Memorial services to celebrate the life of Maurine Davis will be 4:00 pm Thursday, January 16th 2020 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. Graham Arp and Rev. Daniel Valesquez officiating.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the office of Dr. Sutter for all of the care they provided Mrs. Davis during her lifetime. Also special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and Chris, Denise, Kim, Jennifer, Terri, Holly, Shane, Monica Chaplain Craig and others..

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to a charity of your choice.

Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of funeral arrangements

Anzley Mariah Hubbard age 16 of Chatsworth passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Anzley was preceded in death by her grandfather: Ray Martin, grandmother Nancy Beavers, aunt: Kathy Parks. Survivors include her mother: Nancy Virginia Martin of Dalton father Jeremy Hubbard of Acworth. brothers: Christian Fabrizi of Marietta, Christopher Derrick Wiley, Gavin Alexander Wiley both of Chatsworth and Mikah Orion Hubbard of Acworth, grandparents: Marsha Gail Hoff and Russell Hoff of Acworth, aunts Jackie Bennett of Chatsworth, Stella Beavers of Chatsworth, Lynn Harris of Cullman Al, Shasta Lowery of Adairsville, uncle Scott Hamlin of Chatsworth, Jay Parks of Ellijay cousin: Gabby Hoff of Adairsville.

Funeral service for Anzley will be Saturday, January 18,  2020, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Michael Dean Sr. officiating, the interment will be at Center Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 17, 2020, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

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Sheena Phillips age 32 of Calhoun formally of Chatsworth passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

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