Margie Stringer: Obituary
Obituaries January 18, 2020
Margie Stringer, age 81 of Tunnel Hill, departed this life Wednesday, January 15th 2020 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lillard Stringer; son, Dale Stringer; parents, Judson and Rubye McAllister; brothers, Ralph and Kenneth McAllister; sisters, Mary Lee Kendrick, Dorothy McDade, and Mildred Bramlett; and son-in-law, Ronnie Poteet.
She is survived by; sons Edwin and Michelle Stringer and Mac Stringer; daughters, Kathy and Jimmy Ballew and April and Jody Leslie; brother and sister-in-law, Bryan and Wanda McAllister; grandsons, Todd Poteet, Douglas Whitener, Shane Stringer, Harley Stringer, Blake Stringer, Kyle Stringer, Alex Stringer, Marvin McCormick, Nolan Poteet; granddaughters, Summer Plowman, Whitney Mills, Tori Johnson, Payton Poteet; a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Margie Stringer will be 1:00 pm Saturday, January 18th 2020 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Ronald Guffey and Rev. Todd Poteet officiating. Burial will be in Gordy Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm Saturday, January 18th 2020.
Special thanks to Eddie and Michelle Stringer for taking care of mom.
Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
To send flowers to Margie’s family, please visit our floral section.
UPDATED: Chatsworth swears in new mayor, aldermen
Community, News January 6, 2020
Chatsworth City Council kicked off the new year by swearing in recently-elected K.W. Gong as mayor and aldermen Jeff Cloer and Fred Welch.
Attorney Steve Williams swears in mayor-elect K.W. Gong at Monday’s Chatsworth City Council meeting.
Gong said he felt optimistic about the city’s growth.
“I see substantial growth in the next two to three years,” he said after the meeting. Gong cited growing business and industrial interest in the Appalachian Port in the northern part of the county. “A GE plant is being built next to (the port).”
Construction on the new industrial part may begin in the spring. The city purchased 500 acres for the park and can start building once the Environmental Protection Agency gives its approval based on soil erosion analysis. Gong said two lots already sold, but did not disclose who or what businesses had purchased them.
Gong said he was nervous at taking the helm for his first meeting as mayor. He served as a alderman for two years prior to resigning to run.
“(Former mayor) Tyson Haynes helped me a lot,” said Gong. “More than most will ever know.”
Aldermen Jeff Cloer, middle, and Fred Welch, right, are sworn in by city attorney Steve Williams at Monday’s Chatsworth City Council meeting.
Terry Crump was worn in last month to fill the position vacated by Gong.
Parking concerns raised
The Chatsworth City Council raised concerns about parallel parking in front of the Post Office and asked for legal council to determine who owns the parking spaces and whether ordinances should be drafted limiting the parking time.
Concerns have been raised about cars parking for extended periods of time daily in front of the post office, prompting city officials to consider an ordinance limiting the time.
“They had some complaints from the public,” said Josh Etheridge, Chief of Police. “It’s a congested area.”
He stressed that those parking in the parking spaces for extended periods of time are not breaking the law or violating any ordinances. According to Etheridge, the city voiced their concerns to Post Master Yvette Hicks about the situation, after receiving several complaints, but it wasn’t resolved, prompting the city council to look into more official means.
A statement issued by the Susan Wright, spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Service stated that employees will park on postal property while on duty at the Chatsworth Post Office.
The city is currently investigating whether the city or the Post Office owns the parallel parking spaces. If the city owns them, then they may consider ordinances.
In other Chatsworth news:
The council voted on several items related to the start of the new year, including approving the renewal of current malt beverage, wine, and liquor license, and appointing different positions.
The council voted to continue Steve Williams’ tenure as city attorney and Crowe-Mallette and Associates as the city’s auditors.. Council members approved a list of department supervisors, including Guy Baird, building inspector; Wilma Nolan, city clerk; Mike Baxter, fire chief; Ron Wilson, municipal judge; Josh Etheridge, police chief; Jody Henderson, street superintendent; and Dolley Flood, zoning administrator.
Timotea Lopez: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Mrs. Timotea Lopez, 80 of Oaxaca, Mexico, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 in Chatsworth, Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fransisco Jarquin; son, Rogerio Jarquin; grandson, Rigoberto Jarquin.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Jose and Maria Jarquin, Luis and Angela Jarquin, Cresenciano and Luteria Jarquin, Antero and Eugenia Jarquin, Bartolome and Margarita Jarquin, Antonio and Adriana Jarquin; daughters and sons-in-law, Catalina and Guadalupe Vasquez, Paula and Asuncion Rios, Caritina and Demetrio Ramos; grandchildren and great grandchildren and extended family also survives.
Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Lopez will be held Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Timotea Lopez.
Lora Adkins: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Ms. Lora Adkins age 97 of Chatsworth, formerly of Burnsville, NC, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Chatsworth Health Care.
No local services will be held.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of local arrangements.
Brandon Shawn Gibson: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Brandon Shawn Gibson, age 42, of Chatsworth passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Ann Weaver.
Survivors include his father, Ray Glenn Gibson of Chatsworth; brother, Micah Gibson of Chatsworth; sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and Mike Winkler of Chatsworth; and niece, Chloe Gibson.
A private memorial service will be held at a later time.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Wanda Hughes: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Mrs. Shirley Wanda Hughes age 72 of Crandall, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Hospice of Chattanooga.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Melvin Hughes; parents, William Shaffer Swanson and Estella Earley Swanson; sisters, Wilma Tucker, Louise Towel, Ruby Kimsey, Marie Prince; brothers, Bud and Ray Swanson;
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda & Tony Johnson of Crandall, Sherry & Rex Jones of Crandall, and Tracey & Larry Crawley of Chatsworth; sisters-in-law, Cookie Swanson Stiles of Gastonia, NC, Loucrecia Hughes of Copperhill, TN, Carzella Voyles of Jasper, GA and Arlene Beason, LaFayette, GA; brother-in-law, Lamar Eller of Jasper, GA; grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson, Bobby Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Mason Crawley, and Mitchell Crawley; great-grandchildren, Jay Ridley, Carter Langford and one on the way Charles Levi Johnson; nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hughes will be held Friday, January 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Shane “Booger” Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Vivian Marcell Adams Prickett: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Vivian Marcell Adams Prickett, age 85 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, January 6th 2020 in Pruitt Healthcare in Fort Oglethorpe.
She was a member of Homeland Baptist Church, The Pilot Club of Chatsworth, and The Red Hat Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Laura Adams.
She is survived by her husband, Irby O. Prickett; brother, France Adams; nieces, Glenda Green and Melissa Adams; step-sons, David and Duane Prickett; step-daughter, Deborah Gironda; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Marcell Adams Prickett will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 9th 2020 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Poteet officiating. Burial will be in Chatsworth Heights Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, January 8th 2020.
Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
To send flowers to Vivian’s family, please visit our floral section.
Geneva Fay Carpenter: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Mrs. Geneva Fay Carpenter 95 of Crandall, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Geneva Fay Carpenter.
Ferman Andrew “Tebo” Barrett, Jr: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Mr. Ferman Andrew “Tebo” Barrett, Jr. age 75 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at AdventHealth Gordon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dessie Young Barrett and Ferman Andrew Barrett, Sr.
Survivors include brothers, and sisters-in-law, James and Gail Archer Barrett, Bill and Marian Barrett –all of Jasper, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Hallie and Billy Ballew, and Lana Sue Barrett –all of Jasper, GA; sister-in-law, Barbara Jean Barrett of Chatsworth; nieces and nephews, Mandy Barrett Hughes (Douglas), Norma Sue Park, and James Allen Barrett, Jr. –all of Jasper, GA; great nieces and nephews, Cody Lee Sims, Cebrainea Lay Sims, Jessica Sims, Toshia Sims, Michael Sims, Dessie Jade Sims, Eric Hanna and Douglas Stoke; great-great nieces and nephews, Paxton Blake Sims, Tucker Sims, Dylee Sims, and White Thousand; other extended family also survives.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Barrett will be held Monday, January 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Bethel Christian Church Cemetery in Pickens County, GA.
The family will receive friends Monday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Carolyn Nelson: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Mrs. Carolyn Nelson, age 85, of Chatsworth, passed away on January 10th, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Samual Astor and Carrie Crumbley, husbands: David Elliott and Ray Nelson, sisters and brothers-in-law: Aline and Merrill Vess and Eunice and Floyd Dunn, brothers-in-law: Jim Breon and Frank McCamey, sister-in-law: Mary Cumbley.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Jack and Mary Elliott of Chatsworth, daughter and son-in-law: Susan and Henry Winkler of Chatsworth, daughter: Linda Elliott of Chatsworth, brother; Samual Crumbley, sisters: Clara Breon and Sarah Lou McCamey all of Chatsworth, brothers and sisters-in-law: Johnny and Ruby Crumbley of Crandall, Marvin and Rosa Crumbley of Chatsworth, sisters and brothers-in-law: Nellie and Jerry Cooper of Maryville, and Doloris and Harold Simerly of Maryville, grandchildren: Michelle and Jeff Adams, Mandy and Daniel Bartley, Sandra Bartley, Nick and Leighan Smith , Matthew Smith, Laura and Jeremy Nix, Mary Peden all of Chatsworth, Allison and Thomas Sollicito of Calhoun, Justin and Tiffany Cantrell of Tifton, great-grandchildren: Coty and Trenton Bartley. Riley and Haylee Bartley, Jackson and Judson Nix, Benson Catlett, Avery, Bryson and Olyvia Hopper, Lily, Cy, and Ava Sollicito, Wrenn and Piper Cantrell. As well as her dog, Molly.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 13th, 2020 at 1 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Guffey, Rev.Shane “Booger” Williams, and Pastor George Ross officiating. Interment will be at Eton Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Sunday, January 12th at the funeral home starting at 4 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory, and Monuments.www.shawnchapmanfh.com
To send flowers to Carolyn’s family, please visit our floral section.
Ricky Keener: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Mr. Ricky Keener age 64 of Chatsworth passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at Erlanger Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cora “Toot” Keener. A brother David Keener.
Survivors include his children and spouses, Scottie Keener, Chris and Haley Keener all of Chatsworth, Toby Keener of Cohutta. Sisters, Nancy Brown of Calhoun, Joann Adams of Chatsworth. A brother Dickie Keener of Eton.
Nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial services will be Thursday at 5 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Mark Shaw officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday 3 pm till the funeral hour.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
To send flowers to Ricky’s family, please visit our floral section.
Geraline Howard Chastain: Obituary
Obituaries January 4, 2020
Mrs. Geraline Howard Chastain, age 81, of Tunnel Hill went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2020.
She was born on May 16, 1938 in Chatsworth.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Chastain; sons, Billy Chastain and Darryl Chastain of Tunnel Hill; and siblings, Earl Howard and Laverne Howard of Chatsworth.
She leaves behind her sons, Terry Chastain, Larry Chastain, Wayne Chastain, Donnie Chastain, and Ronnie Chastain; many grandchildren; and siblings, Lula Howard Colter, Lester Howard, and Danny Howard.
Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, John 15:12: “Love one another as I have loved you.” She treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren. She gave the meaning of the word “family.” She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Eton and loved attending services. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, wife, daughter, sister, and friend.
The family extends special thanks to her sister, Lula Howard Colter, for the love and care that she gave her sister.
Please join her family in celebrating her life at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Jerry Davis will serve as the officiant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm before departing for the church.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Geraldine Dunn: Obituary
Obituaries January 4, 2020
Mrs. Geraldine Dunn went home to be with the Lord on January 2nd, 2020, after a very lengthy illness.
She is preceded in death by her mother and daddy: Hobert and Lillie Mae Panter, six brothers: Rufus, Loyd, James, Charlie, Wayne and Billy Ray Painter, two sisters: Benalee and Geneva,and one grandson: Michael Caldwell.
To cherish her memory: her loving husband of 66 years, Randall Dunn of Dalton, their children: Sandra (Willie) Parker, Jr. of Cleveland, TN., Vickie Tidwell of Dalton, and Randall Ray (Diane) Dunn of Chatsworth, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, brother: Paul (Martha) Panter of Cleveland, sisters: Dorothy Panter of North Carolina, Bernice Hicks of Cleveland, TN. Frances (Bobby) Dalton of Florida, Shirley (George) Maples of Cleveland, TN., many nieces and nephews also survive.
She was a member of Shining Light Baptist Church. She loved her husband, family, flowers and cooking for family and friends.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Dunn will be Sunday at 6 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4 until 6 PM. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Cleveland, TN.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Chatsworth.www.shawnchapmanfh.com
To send flowers to Geraldine’s family, please visit our floral section.
Harold C. Stewart: Obituary
Obituaries January 4, 2020
Mr. Harold C. Stewart, 78 of Chatsworth passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, John and Myrtle Stewart, and many brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his loving wife Lola Mae Stewart, daughters and son-in-law, Debbie Stewart of Chatsworth, Becky and Jeff Dyer of Chatsworth; step children, Bruce and Donna Mantooth of California, Christine and Thomas Bond of Calhoun, Billy Mantooth of Crandall, David Mantooth of Atlanta; brother, Norman Stewart of Blue Ridge; sisters, Glee Wright of Cleveland, TN, Thelma Davenport of Tifton, GA; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; extended family also survives.
Funeral services for Mr. Harold C. Stewart will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Carson Scarbrough officiating. Interment will follow in Fairy Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until the service hour.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Harold C. Stewart.
Wanda Eloise Cox: Obituary
Obituaries December 29, 2019
Mrs. Wanda Eloise Cox, age 88, of Crandall, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 27, 2019.
She was born on September 24, 1931.
Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her parents, Troy & Pauline Isenhower; husband of 52 years, Claude B. Cox; son, Steve Cox; granddaughter, Pamela Cox; sisters Elizabeth Gowan, Lucy Beavers & Gwen Mashburn.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Alan & Rita Cox of Cohutta, Eddie & Rose Ann Cox of Dalton, Richard Cox of Crandall and Michael Cox of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Cheryl & Bobby Martin of Old Fort, TN, and Polly Cox of Crandall; adopted daughter and special caregiver, Nancy Allen; grandchildren, Karen & John Hedden, Billy Cox, Amy & Steve McKnight, Kenny Cox, Ryan Cox, Haley & Jordan Manley, Tiffany Martin, Cody Eaves, & Cody Martin; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive; caregiver, Missy Anderson.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Cox will be held Monday, December 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Chastain officiating. Interment will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Tammy Michelle Berry: Obituary
Obituaries December 29, 2019
Tammy Michelle Berry age 48 of Chatsworth, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019.
Survivors include husband, Venancio Espitia; son, Miguel Espitia; daughter, Lydia Katelynn Espitia; parents, Kathleen and James Berry; sisters, Debbie Ramirez, Jann Worley, Tabatha Dodson; grandchildren, Nevaeh Worley, Addilynn Jane Worley and Autumn West; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 27, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.