Jimmy Gladden, age 75 of Crandall, passed away Tuesday, November 19th 2019 in Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Cora Gladden; brother, Mayford Gladden;  and sister, Arvetta Plott.

He is survived by his son, Jason Gladden; daughter and son-in-law, Darla and Jason Bragg; brother, Verlon Gladden; grandchildren, Janson and Justin Gladden and Tyler and Jacob Bragg; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Jimmy Gladden will be 4:00 pm Saturday, November 23^rd 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with officiating Dwayne Hefner.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm Saturday, November 23^rd 2019.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society 250 Williams Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 would be appreciated.

Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Rachel “Tootsie” Ryals age 79 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church.

Mrs. Ryals was preceded in death by her parents, A.L. and Ivy Spivey; son, Allen Coyle; siblings, Ray Spivey, Shirley Adams and Jerry Spivey.

Survivors include husband, Clayton W. Ryals, Sr. of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Jack Bryant of Panama City, FL, Beverly and Sam Gibson of Chatsworth, Dawn Coyle and Ricky Watts of Tampa, FL, and Teresa Coyle and Dewayne Brown of Panama City, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Elaine Ryals of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Linda Spivey of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Emmarie and Buddy Davenport, Ella Sue and J.C. Ingle, and Cindy and Robert Roberts –all of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Cari Coyle, Sargent Carma D. Brown, Ryan D. Brown, Gabrielle Coyle, Shannah Coyle, Christian Watts and Courtney Watts; great-grandchildren, Zari Coyle, Darius Coyle, Syla Middleton, Rylan Middleton, and Zoe Bynum; nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ryals will be held Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Church Cemetery.

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

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

Mrs. Lilaben Patel age 40 of Chatsworth passed away Saturday, November 23m 2019 at her residence.

Services will be Monday at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.

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Ashley McCutcheon age 27, passed away on November 19, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Ashley is preceded in death by her dad: Robert “Bob” McCutcheon.

She is survived by best friend (caregiver): Brittany and Daniel Bramblett, nephews:  Chase and Lucas Bramblett, uncle and aunt: Bill and Margaret McCutcheon, adoptive parents: Ted and Yvonne Miller, special friends: Kayla Sisson, Janice Lands, Kayla Tanksley, Lynn Hawkins, Heather Lawson, Shelia Quarles.

Pallbearers: Daniel Bramblett, Nathan Bramblett, Kenny Loggins, Josh Lawson, Colby Hawkins, Jeremy Sisson, Keith Loggins, Zack Smith, Honorary Pallbearer: Chase Bramblett.

The funeral service for Ashley will be Friday, November 22, 2019, at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, with Rev. Ted Miller and Rev. Andy Lands officiating. The Family will receive friends from 1 PM to 9 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2019

In lieu of flowers please make donations to: The Tim Tebow Foundation  2220 County Road 210 W.Suite 108, PMB 317 Jacksonville FL 32259 or to a local organization:  Sassy”s Hope  P.O. Box 792   Dalton Ga. 30722

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Mr. Franklyn Ray Cox, age 66, of Rocky Face, passed away on November 13, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Gordon and Mildred Allen Cox.

He is survived by sons: Drew Cox, who is an Aviation Structural Mechanic, First Class, in the United States Navy, stationed in Oak Harbor, Washington, and Tommy Cox, both of Rocky Face, wife: Sharon Cox of Rocky Face, brothers and sister in law: Ronnie and Bonnie Cox of Helen, GA.,  and Greg Smith of Jackson, GA., and good friend: Ralph Hammontree, also brother in law and sister in law: Sammy and Dawn Silvers, sisters in law and brothers and law: Janet and Johnny Wooten, Tami and Kelly McClain, nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Carlton McDaniel, age 87 of Chatsworth, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his home.

Carlton proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War Era in Army Intelligence. He was an active member of the Gideons International having served for 44 years. He also was a member of the Murray County Veterans and a member of the Spring Place Ruritan Club for 62 years and Friends of the Vann House, just to name a few. He and his wife Henrietta were actively involved in historic preservation of not only their home but other places within Murray and Whitfield County. He was serving as Chairman of the Hardee’s Think Tank after being appointed by Ken Wilburn. Jim Middleton has been appointed his successor in this position.

After his wife’s passing in 2013, Carlton began a scholarship at Murray County High School to honor her memory. He was responsible for helping to celebrate his community through the creation of the splash pad, and most recently a playground for Spring Place Elementary School. He also helped with the purchase of the Boys and Girls Club of Chatsworth facility and with the purchase of the Youth Facility at First Baptist Church of Chatsworth.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Henrietta McDaniel; and parents, Sam and Amy McDaniel.

He is survived by his children, Wayne McDaniel; Nancy McDaniel Shipley; Jodi and Dale Lowery; and David and Lori McDaniel; brother, Herman McDaniel; grandchildren, Heather  Foster (Adam) Ambrecht, Chris ( Lauren) Foster, Andrew McDaniel, Lauren (Bobby) Wiley, Joe McDaniel, and Emma McDaniel; great-grandchildren, Venice, Indigo, Ryan, Will, Lucas, Ross, Elise, Aedyn and Thomas Henry; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Carlton McDaniel will be 6:00 pm Sunday, November 17^th 2019 from Chatsworth First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Carr, Rev. George Ross and Tim Howard officiating. Burial will be in Spring Place Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 5:30 pm Sunday, November 17^th 2019 at Chatsworth First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Murray County Gideons P.O. Box 44 Chatsworth, Georgia 30705 or Chatsworth First Baptist Church 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, Georgia are appreciated.

Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Mr. Roger Willard Steelman age 64 of Crandall, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his residence.

He was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church in Old Fort, TN.

Mr. Steelman was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Monroe Steelman and Betty Sue Johns Steelman; son, Rodney Steelman; sister, Janice Long.

Survivors include wife, Karen Young Steelman of Crandall; son Jason Herndon of Crandall; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Carolyn Steelman of Crandall; sisters, Doris Stafford, South Pittsburg, TN, Linda Weaver, Oklahoma; brother-in-law, Charles Long of Crandall; grandchildren, Tristan, Trenton Cole, and Trey Herndon; nieces, nephews and special friends also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Steelman will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Isaac Johns, Rev. Matthew Harris and Rev. Blaine Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Headrick, age 83, of Crandall passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Erlanger Hospital.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Headrick was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Headrick; parents, Reece and Esther Beavers; brothers, Roy, Clyde and Junior Beavers.

Survivors include son, Randall Headrick of Crandall; daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Michael Stevenson and Sherry and David Wells –all of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Jeanne Beavers of Cleveland, TN; grandchildren and spouses, Brian and Stephanie Stevenson and Aaron and Patricia Stevenson; great-grandchildren, Aubrie Stevenson and Will and Daniel Stevenson; nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Headrick will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Curt Thomason and Brian Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Rhonda Jean Young, age 52, of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at her home.

Rhonda was a member of Liberty Tabernacle.

She enjoyed sewing and crafting; she could make anything. She loved the beach and anything that her six kids wanted to do.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Henderson; brother, William Henderson; maternal grandparents, William and Jeanette Pfeifer; and paternal grandparents, Claude and Vernia Henderson.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Ray Young of Chatsworth; son, Lance Young of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Peyton Young, Alli Young, Harper Young, Hannah Young, and Kayla and Kevin Collins – all of Chatsworth; father and stepmother, Ronnie and Tammie Henderson of Chatsworth; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Geneva Young of Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy Joe and Joan Henderson of Varnell, Cameron and Teresa Bergeron of Spanaway, WA, and John and Mirista Bowen of Chatsworth; sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Jim Grizzle of Chatsworth; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mike and Wendy Young, Denice and Joey Henderson, and James McBee – all of Chatsworth; grandchild, Kohen Collins; special friends, Kristie Pratt, Brenda Albertson, and Frank and Charlsie Bramlett; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and special friends.

The family will receive friends at Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Murray or Whitfield County Relay for Life.

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

Mr. Jimmie Jackson age 88 of Chatsworth, GA passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Jackson was a member of Liberty Tabernacle in Chatsworth, GA; he was also an evangelist and gospel singer.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles William Jackson; mother, Louise Russell Jackson; brothers, Houston, Lonnie, Dan, Earl, and Dave Jackson; sisters, Troyce Dean Henry, Hilda McDowell, Mildred Powell; daughter, Alice Chambers; great-granddaughter, Coley Louise Davis.

Survivors include wife, Billie Marie Jackson of Chatsworth, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Lagary & Sharon Jackson of Calhoun, GA, Greg Jackson of Sparta, TN, Hank & Carol Jackson of Sparta, TN, and Robert Murphy, Jr. of Chatsworth, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim & Bill Woodson of Watertown, TN, Janet Corbin of Chatsworth, GA, Robin & Richard Stiles of Lafayette, GA; grandchildren, Caleb Jackson, Marlissa McGill, Israel Woodson, Daniel Woodson, Nathan Murphy, William Murphy, Isaac Stiles, Nichole Davis, Ashley Murphy, Talina Murphy, Mykala Love, Robert Murphy III, Cindy Jarvis, Tommy Grant, Donnie Grant, and Shane Richardson; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Jackson will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Liberty Tabernacle Church with Rev. Bobby Rogers, Nathan Murphy and Daniel Woodson officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Tabernacle Church Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth, GA.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Peeples Funeral Home to help with the final expenses.

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

Shirley Browne Lane of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Nov 7, 2019 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Marty Joe Lane; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Michael Hicks; brother and sister-in-law, Weldon and Jeanette Messick; sister, Brenda Estes; grandchildren, Rachel Smith and Camden Cease; and great-grandchildren, Angel and Alivia Smith, D.J. Whitson, and Cohen Cease.

Memorial services to celebrate the life of Shirley Browne Lane will be 11:00 am Monday, November 11th 2019 from the Chatsworth First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Gary Smith and Rev. George Ross officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, The Murray County Gideon Camp P.O. Box 44 Chatsworth, Georgia 30705 or to First Baptist Church of Chatsworth 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, Georgia 30705 would be greatly appreciated.

Mr. Buddy Harold Stone, age 75 passed away November 7, 2019, at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Mr. Stone was preceded in death by a son: Chris Stone, parents: Henry Clarence and Neva Maude Stone, brothers: David and Robert Stone, sister: Rachel Stewart,

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Rebecca Stone of the residence, children, and spouses Brian and Tonya Stone, Justin, and Stacy Stone, Jeremy Stone and Clark and Trudy Harris all of Chatsworth, grandchildren: Jade and Drew Dover, Tessla Stone, Kaitlyn and Tyler Raper, Tori Stone, Blake Stone, Anzlee Stone, Emmie Sway, Alison Harris, great-grandchildren: William Dover, Scarlet Dover, Jaxton Raper brothers: Gene Stone and Buster Stone, sister: Jeanette Tankersley and sister and brother in law: Diane and Charles Burger. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, November 10, 2019, at 3 PM in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Burns officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 P.M. to the celebration hour.

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Mrs. Jewel L. Witherow Thomas age 91 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Mrs. Thomas was a member of Eton Chapel Church of God; she enjoyed spending time with her family, and working in the yard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Arzell Witherow; husband of 64 years Gus Thomas; son, Elbert Gus Thomas; siblings, Marvin Witherow, Arvil Witherow, and Arlene Cooper.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Mechelle Thomas of Chatsworth, Douglas and Connie Thomas of Chatsworth, and Joseph Thomas and Michelle Janke of Tunnel Hill; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Bert Kammer of Ringgold, Rebecca (Becky) Caya of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Sudie Witherow of Chatsworth; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Thomas will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the Harrison Chapel Cemetery Annex.

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.

Ms. Joann Silvers age 70 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon.

She was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church.

Ms. Silvers was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Dills; mother, Louise Dills; daughter, Karen Russell; sisters, Polly Dills, Dorothy Ballew, Johnnie Ballew; brother, Roy Dills.

Survivors include daughter and sons-in-law, Sharon and Charles Taylor and Aneda and Mark Hayes –all of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Willy and Connie Dills of Cleveland, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Ralph Hicks of Cleveland; grandchildren, Brandie Silvers, Heather Bramblett, Samantha Lott, Jonathan Russell, Ashley Hayes, and Amber Hayes; 14 great-grandchildren; special friend Bobby Hayes; nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ms. Silvers will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Eddy Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in the Ball Play Church Cemetery in Tennessee.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Mrs. Judy Marlene Mealor age 69, of Chatsworth, went home to be with her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family on Friday, November 1, 2019.

A native of Chatsworth, Marlene attended Dalton College and West Georgia College. After marrying her husband, they moved throughout the country for his training with the United States Air Force. They then returned to Chatsworth to raise their two young children.

During her career, Marlene was employed with Dr. Shirley and Dr. Frady in Dalton; with Dr. Jim Adams physical therapy in Chatsworth; Dr. Redfearn and Dr. Lancaster in Dalton, and served as the office manager for Dr. Carlton Lancaster with Hamilton Health Care where she retired.

Marlene was an avid woman of faith. She enjoyed listening to gospel singings. She taught many children about God over the years at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Sunday School and through Vacation Bible School. Marlene enjoyed singing during the worship service.

During her free time and in her retirement years, Marlene enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling to new places and making memories as well as spending time with her grandchildren. Her family was the most important thing to her.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Monteen Bowen Blankenship; sister, Linda Westmoreland.

Marlene is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Ray Mealor; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Tonya and Dr. Frank Kendrick of Charlotte, NC; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lacy Mealor of Chatsworth; sister and brother-in-law, Angie and Ronnie Smith of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Reagan Davidson of Charlotte, NC, and Macy and Gracy Mealor of Chatsworth; nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 3^rd from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

A celebration of the life of Marlene will be held in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ronnie Smith, Dr. Carlton Lancaster and Dr. Frank Kendrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Harris officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association diabetes.org, the American Heart Association 2.heart.org and the American Cancer Society donate3.cancer.org.

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