Mr. Terry Lee Carroll age 58 of Chatsworth passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Sonja Carroll, and a grandson Jaxson Dakota Briggs Carroll.  Brothers, Dennis and Mark Carroll.

Survivors include his daughter Sonja Carroll of Chatsworth. Grandchildren, Jericho, Tyler, Sabastian, and Payton all of Chatsworth.

Several cousins and many friends.

Memorial services will be Friday at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Mr. Bill Osborne age 82 of Chatsworth passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his spouse Marie Osborne, brother, Charles Osborne and two sisters, Mildred Keener and Katheryn Nance.

Survivors include his spouse Dorothy Osborne. children and spouses, Lisa and Jimmy Patterson, Darrell Osborne, Terry and Linda Osborne, Larry and Margaret Osborne, Tammy Osborne and Patsy Ervin all of Chatsworth. Brother and sister in law, Bob and Jean Osborne of Hixson, TN and a sister Genny Barnes of Calhoun. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Steve Corbin and Mark Bowen officiating. Interment will follow in the Amazing Grace Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Monday 6 till 9 pm.  In lieu of flowers please make donations for final expenses.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Mr. Everette Junior Patterson, 83 of the Dawnville Community, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Everette was preceded in death by his parents, Erskin and Lola Patterson; brothers, Virgle Patterson, Earl Patterson, and Ray Patterson; sisters, Lucy Jones, and Mamie Betterton.

Survivors include his loving wife Shirley Patterson of the Dawnville Community; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Juanita Dill of Ringgold; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Dewayne Tallent of Chatsworth, Pam and An Nguyen of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, William and Jedessa Patterson of Chatsworth; sister, Peggy Flood of Eton; several grandchildren and several Great-grandchildren; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Patterson will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 12:00 with Rev. Keith Deal officiating. Interment will follow in United Memorial Gardens.

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

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Everette Junior Patterson.

Mr. Gary Carson Sitton age 69 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his residence.

Gary was the owner and operator of Gary Sitton Trucking.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Greathel Quarles Sitton.

Survivors include special friend, Louise Dixon of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, D.F. and Faye Sitton of Chatsworth; sister, Martha West of Chatsworth; nephews, Mike Sitton (Cindy), Bruce Arnold (Lori), niece, Rhonda Cloer (Lamar); great nephew, Cody Sitton (April), great nieces, Kayli Ponders (Ryan), Whitney Wilbanks King and Shelbee Wilbanks; great-great nephew, Mason Ponders; aunts, Frances Faith, Jeanette Sitton and Thelma Sitton –all of Chatsworth; other extended family members also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Sitton will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. from the Holly Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Danny Cochran and Rev. John Bagley officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.at the funeral home.

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

William “Fred” Grooms, age 85, of Chatsworth passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jake Grooms, and mother, Tennie Grooms.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Grooms; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Craig Ridley of Resaca, Diane and Rick Davenport of Chatsworth, and Debbie and David Stover of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Brandy Hall (Chad), Miranda Harmon, Kim Thurman (Eric), Jennifer Morrison (Brett), Eric Elrod (Amanda), Kelly Elrod, and Michael Davenport (Holli); great-grandchildren, Bailey Hall, Gage Hall, Henley Hall, Bree Hall, Greenlee Hall, Preston Harmon, Carter Harmon, Garrett Jones, Ethan Jones, Mackenzie Thurman, Riley Morrison, Cohen Elrod, and Weston Elrod; sisters-in-law, Agnes Ogles of Dalton and Sarah Ogles of Chatsworth; and brother-in-law, Glenn Ogles of Ellijay.

Funeral services for Mr. Grooms will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Ballew and Rev. Bobby Green officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

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

Mrs. Charlotte Ruth Davis age 79 of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Hershel Davis.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Shirleen Davis and Eddie and Mary Davis –all of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Stanley Pieczynski of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Tim Davis, Jeffery Carroll, Eddie Lee Davis, Jacob Davis, Tiffany Vick, Chris Bradford, and John Lawrence; extended family also survivors.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in the Chatsworth Heights Cemetery.

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

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

Glynda Wallace Gowan, age 84,  passed away on Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 at her home in Cohutta with her loving husband Eber by her side. She was born on February 13, 1935, in Statham, GA.

She married Eber Eugene Gowan on December 30, 1961, in Bogart GA. They raised their family and lived in Dalton until moving to Cohutta.

Glynda was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. Glynda and Eber traveled extensively, she loved to tell stories about her travels and raising her family. Her beautiful life and memory will be cherished and kept alive by her husband Eber Gowan: children and spouses, Christoper and Diane Gowan, Rick and Lisa Gowan, Kim and Tom Ryan, Jeff and Kinma Gowan, Jan and Shannon Miners, and 10 grandchildren.

There will be no service at this time.

The arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Lawrence Russell “Russ” Brehm, age 37, of Calhoun formally of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019.

He was a graduate of Murray County High School.

Survivors include brother and sister in law: Kenneth and Eric Brehm, brothers: Robert Scott Brehm, and Joseph Andrew Brehm all of Chatsworth, fiancé: Tammy Lewis Slaughter of Calhoun. Several nieces and nephews and tons of friends also survive.

Mr. Brehm will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later time.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Chatsworth.  www.shawnchapman.com

Mrs. Vickie Gail Nelson, age 60, of Rocky Face, passed away on December 5, 2019, at Hamilton Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Raymond Newberry and  Frances Long Clowers, twin sons: Raymond Keith and Charles Kendall Nelson, brother: Paul Newberry, father in law: Gus Nelson, sister in law: Patricia Payne.

Mrs.  Nelson is survived by her husband: Charles Nelson of Rocky Face, son: Joshua Nelson of Rocky Face, daughter and spouse: Autumn and Nathan Blackwell of Rocky Face, grandchildren: Alana Dunagan and husband, Joshua  of Rocky Face,  Chelsey Nelson of Dalton, Tristan Lopez of Dalton, sister: Cynthia Shahan of Dalton, mother in law: Geraldine Nelson of Chatsworth, sisters in law: Tywanna Osborne and boyfriend Phil Adams of Chatsworth, Janet Morgan and husband Jason of Cohutta,  brothers in law and spouse: Danny and Cindy Nelson,, Bobby Nelson all of Cleveland, and special cousin: Wanda Borror of Rocky Face. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held at 3 PM, on Saturday, December 7,  at New Zion Hill Baptist Church in Dalton.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Chatsworth. www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Mrs. Reba Greene, age 82, of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Chatsworth Health Care.
She is preceded in death by her husband:  W.C.  Greene,  parents: Mike Henry and Lou Ella Hicks, brother and sister in law:  Ray and Faye Hicks.
Survivors include niece:  Connie Whitfield of Dalton, nephew and spouse:  Mike and Dee Ann Hicks of Dalton, several cousins also survive.
Service will be Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 2 pm,  in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ross Jr. officiating.  Interment will be at Eton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 9 pm on Friday, December 6, 2019.at the funeral home.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home Crematory and Monuments www.shawnchapmafh.com

Claude Head, age 89 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Pruitt Health Care in Fort Oglethorpe.

He was preceded in death by his wife Edna Davenport Head; son, Gary Head; and daughter, Judy Craig.

He is survived by daughters, Joy (Johnny) Dorlon, Tammy Morgan and Nancy Babineaux; sons, Scott and Brent Head; sister, Betty Duckworth; grandchildren, Brandon Craig, Chassie Gragg, Tiffany Morgan, Cathy Morris; great grandchildren, Peyton Bishop, Brandon Wright, Chris Wright; great-great grandchildren, Brody, Cade, Drayden and Kiera Wright;  and cousin, Pauline Long.

Graveside services to celebrate the life of Claud Head will be 2:00 pm Monday, December 9^th 2019 from White Cemetery in Villanow.

Mr. Charles E. Engle, age 63, of Chatsworth and formerly of St. Paul, VA and Whitesburg, KY passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, at his home.

He was an artist, musician, actor, and storyteller.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, Chalmer Clyde Engle, and mother, Goldie Leigh Mullins Engle.

Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Isaiah and Rachel Engle of Las Vegas, NV and Nicholas Engle of St. Paul, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Mariah and Steven Gribble of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Tonia Engle of Vancleve, KY; sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Alex Gibson of Whitesburg, KY; grandchildren, Noah, Mason, Clay, Cash, Nora, and Veda; special cousin, Steve Mullins of Hutchinson, KS; and many other cousins, aunts, and uncles.

A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date in St. Paul, VA.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Friends of the J. Fred Matthews Memorial Library: P. O. Box 1976, St. Paul, VA 24283.

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

Shirley Noland, age 68, of Chatsworth passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at her residence. Arrangements will be announced at a later time by Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth.

Mr. Roy Ellis, age 71, of Chatsworth passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Ridgewood Manor.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Leonard Dutch Ellis, and mother, Pearl Dixon Ellis.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ledford Ellis of Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony Ellis of Chatsworth, Steve and Lisa Ellis of Tunnel Hill, and Jimmy and Tammy Ellis of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Essie and Steve Ware of Chatsworth and Elaine Sosebee and Dean McGill of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Celestine and Mitchell Grant of Chatsworth and Lynette Ellis of Chatsworth; stepchildren, Jamie Parson of Crandall and Maria and Carl Taylor of Crandall; grandchildren, Joslyn Ellis of Milledgeville, Carter Grant of Chatsworth, Ellison Grant of Chatsworth, Asa Taylor of Crandall, and Alexis Parson of Chatsworth; and several dear nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Ellis will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2019, in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Creek Cemetery.

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

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

Mr. Melvin Donald “Don” Sosebee, Sr., age 79, of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at his residence.

Don enjoyed classic cars, fishing, and outdoor recreation. He was a member of the Early Ford V8 Club of America (Lookout Mountain Region) and the Antique Automobile Club of America (Chickamauga and Northwest Georgia Regions).

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Silvers Sosebee; parents, LeRoy and Estelle Sosebee; brother, Buff Sosebee; and sister, Carolyn Ramey.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sosebee of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Melvin Donald, Jr. and Sonja Sosebee of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Lisa Pauline Sosebee of Chatsworth, Tammy Smith of Chattanooga, and Dianne and Don Hargrove of Chattanooga; brother and sister-in-law, Bradley Eugene and Karen Sosebee of Chatsworth; sister, Mary Glen Thacker of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Cynthia Sosebee, Kim Sosebee, Matthew Sosebee, Danielle Sosebee, Ivy Katheline Taylor, Harley Burke Taylor, Johnathon Hughes, Alex Smith, Jordan Smith, Charlie Smith, and Rob Lindsey; and great-grandchildren, Terra Dietrich, Gabrielle Wynn, Alyssa Wynn, Sebastian Sosebee, Alexander Sosebee, Katherine Sosebee, Bayleigh Sosebee, Mallory Sosebee, Macey Messer, Journey Messer, Kiara Hughes, and Naiomi Hughes.

A memorial service for Mr. Sosebee will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 23, 2019, in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Wesley Noland officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 pm until the memorial service begins at 3:00 pm.

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